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10-03-2008, 01:58 PM
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You can have a hug from me, but it will cost ya!
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10-03-2008, 02:12 PM
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hehe ta 
Well we've lost our fence so the other half is onto the insurance company (like many others no doubt!) What bothers me is that attached to the fence is my huge honeysuckle is attached to it and I can't tell if the bottom of the plant has snapped (fence is too heavy to move to check). Fingers crossed the honeysuckle survives! |
10-03-2008, 02:21 PM
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We had some trellis fencing down in the last gale back in early Feb, the Akiba went with it  fingers crossed!
So when are you going to pay up? I'm looking forward to those plans you know
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10-03-2008, 02:23 PM
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hmm can't get from the back door to the garden: 
Here's the honeysuckle - it shouldn't be that low to the ground so I hope it isn't damaged:  |
10-03-2008, 02:29 PM
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If I'm not mistaken that's your neighbours fence - the cross bits are on their side so let them sort it out. Honeysuckle should be alright, they are pretty resilient to being bashed about. |
10-03-2008, 02:41 PM
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I thought a Pixii like you would have trouble at in getting to your back Garden...Anyway Funny looking Traffic Island you live on  
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10-03-2008, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez  I thought a Pixii like you would have trouble at in getting to your back Garden...Anyway Funny looking Traffic Island you live on | haha @ traffic island 
the fence was there years before the neighbours house was built, therefore we take ownership of it (we're nice like that hehe)
just seen the lunchtime weather - more of the same on the way but with the addition of hail, lightning & thunder - oh joy! |
10-03-2008, 03:07 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In a tranquil valley with a stream in garden
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Well it's getting really bad now and my poor arbour isn't going to see it through
the day - not sure what's holding it up but it wont last too much longer There's some big trees swaying. the wind is starting to whistle.....
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10-03-2008, 03:38 PM
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Just had a good hour of very heavy rain..the birds seem to be taking shelter in the bushes..only the brave are feeding the only bird table with the roof has a couple of collared doves and about half dozen sparrows taking shelter and having a late lunch...and silly that it may sound a female blackbird was taking a bath earlier..
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10-03-2008, 03:44 PM
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I wonder if we could be in for a shortage of Bass Julie?, the fishermen might not be able to go to sea in this weather!!!  |
10-03-2008, 04:20 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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Been wondering all morning at work how the southern half of WAB were doing? Rain and stong wind had me awake in the night here in S. Lancs - window open a tad as usual but rain coming thro onto bedroom telly - good job it was off - better let it dry before plugging in again!
Reasonable morning at work - blue sky over Wales and Wirral. A couple of squally showers but now this aft rain but not windy - forecast is for wind to reach north west with the next low on its way in from Cornwall tomorrow - so our turn tomorrow then?
Take care all - keep safe xxx
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10-03-2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy I wonder if we could be in for a shortage of Bass Julie?, the fishermen might not be able to go to sea in this weather!!! | There a tough breed Stewy ...the fishermen i mean..
I wish them well and hope they all stay safe while bringing in Bass..
Julie
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10-03-2008, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam There a tough breed Stewy ...the fishermen i mean..
I wish them well and hope they all stay safe while bringing in Bass..
Julie | Ok - finally I have to ask - what's this thing about Bass?!   I'm not a fish lover - well thats not strictly true - my favourite fast food is fish and chips and I love very fresh fat white fillets in a light crispy batter
So am I missing something really scrumptious with Bass and how would I cook it for the best and enjoy it bearing in mind I'm not keen on fishy fish thats been hanging around the shops for a few days
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10-03-2008, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by PMG Ok - finally I have to ask - what's this thing about Bass?! I'm not a fish lover - well thats not strictly true - my favourite fast food is fish and chips and I love very fresh fat white fillets in a light crispy batter
So am I missing something really scrumptious with Bass and how would I cook it for the best and enjoy it bearing in mind I'm not keen on fishy fish thats been hanging around the shops for a few days
Pauline | It just so happens Pauline that Bass is my favorite fish..Cooked on a bed of sliced onions and partly boiled potatoes with garlic and herbs some olive oil and season lay on the Bass put sliced tomato on the top and a few spigs of rosemary and dill a few slices of fresh lemon.you could add a dash of white wine...cook for roughly 45mins dish up with cous cous and a watercress or rocket salad..you can also add a little sliced chilli in with the fish if you like...Yummy...I like to have a little Bass every couple of weeks...
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10-03-2008, 05:10 PM
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You definitely are missing out Pauline . Buy some filleted to save on picking out any bones and massage the bass with a good fish and sea food rub! Gently fry on a medium heat and you have the best tasting fish that I have ever had the pleasure of tasting...go on give it a go.....you won't regret it!!!!  Just the thought gets my juices flowing
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10-03-2008, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez You definitely are missing out Pauline . By some filleted to save on picking out any bones and massage the bass with a good fish and sea food rub! Gently fry on a medium heat and you have the best tasting fish that I have ever had the pleasure of tasting...go on give it a go.....you won't regret it!!!! Just the thought gets my juices flowing | Steady on Jez this is a family show...
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10-03-2008, 05:14 PM
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To be honest Pauline I aint really got a clue, I think it all started when Hugh what's his face had his new river cottage fishing series out and we discovered that Julie is quite partial to a bit of bass now and again as am I, now it's snowballed into talk of full bass suits to keep us warm whilst going to visit big bill!!!
Julie is the one for recipes for bass, I would just wrap it in foil with some lemon and bake it whole in the oven, Julie does some very fancy things with it. |
10-03-2008, 05:18 PM
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10-03-2008, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Steady on Jez this is a family show...
Julie | Rofl You can't get me on that one Julie
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10-03-2008, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez | but it was worth a try...
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10-03-2008, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy To be honest Pauline I aint really got a clue, I think it all started when Hugh what's his face had his new river cottage fishing series out and we discovered that Julie is quite partial to a bit of bass now and again as am I, now it's snowballed into talk of full bass suits to keep us warm whilst going to visit big bill!!!
Julie is the one for recipes for bass, I would just wrap it in foil with some lemon and bake it whole in the oven, Julie does some very fancy things with it. | Its nothing too fancy Stewy...if you put a little more effort into it the out come is better......
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10-03-2008, 07:19 PM
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Another storm looks like heading in to northern areas on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, metoffice early warnings are out and I'm in the middle of 60% risk zone. Met Office: UK: severe weather warnings |
10-03-2008, 08:19 PM
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Went to work this morning ,
First thing I had to do was drag a fallen tree to the side of the road , with the help of another driver ,this was on the Deal to Dover road just comming out of Oxley Bottom, the storm is still raging outside now although the rain has semingly stopped, hope it's better to-morrow I'm off up to Sidcup.
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10-03-2008, 08:48 PM
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Well here we are just a stones throw from the beach. On my way home tonight I saw the biggest sea I have witnessed, foam has been whipped up and was flying around my garden.
But luckily where I am tucked away in my quarry there is the roar of the sea and wind in the trees but it is relatively sheltered.
Out there though it is a different story, will have to go down tomorrow and see what has been washed up. | |
