| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| Nell |
well why didn't he say that? pea-lights?!? I ask you....humph men 
not that I am on an anti man bender or anything 
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| mochyn |
Sounds good, arvo. | ||||||
| Nell |
just re-red this in a new, less stroppy, frame of mind
god I am such a stroppy mare. It was said tongue in cheek though.... sorry Arv you know I luvs ya xxx
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| arvo |
none taken 
they arrived this evening. I'm excited. I may go and unwrap them now
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| mochyn |
I'm also considering making a pork pie. | ||||||
| judith |
Don't have anything useful to say, but another post will worry those SW people. | ||||||
| sean |
Damn you. And now I've been suckered into posting on your thread. Curses. | ||||||
| earthyvirgo |
Pork pie, did someone say pork pie!
EV |
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| judith |
Ha! It works every time. |
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| judith |
And at least we don't have to bus in people from Essex. | ||||||
| mochyn |
I'll post a list of things to bring later this week, I hope. | ||||||
| caths |
add me to the list please as another local - I've always wanted to learn to crochet christmas decorations 
probably saturday - can bring some home bred roast ham and pork sausages likely to bring OH and possibly my mother |
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| earthyvirgo |
Have you persuaded The Barefooted one to join us yet Mochyn? If we waft the aroma of fresh out of the oven coffee cake his way, it may do the trick ... EV |
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| vegplot |
R&S cake may work. | ||||||
| Pilsbury |
and there was me thinking that since there was nothing in the SE I might just ask to come and visit ........ 
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| vegplot |
Why is it called the mid winter meet? Surely it's the 'about 2/3rds of the way through autumn meet' | ||||||
| mochyn |
Pilsbury: you KNOW you two are always welcome (regardless of what some people may say).
And VP: to you I say "Thhhrrrrrrp!" |
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| vegplot |
Honoured
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| mochyn |
OK any more for any more? Who else fancies coming?
So far we've decided on craftiness for the daytime on Saturday: this will be making decorations, do-able for children and adults alike. I'll be there from 10 a.m. Saturday eveing: silly games, perhaps a sing song, I'll bring a CD player. Sunday: the hall will be available all day and we thought people might like a walk: there's a lovely circular walk, it can be extended or shortened. Food: Soup and bread for Sat. lunch Chilli from Chez Chickpea curry from EV Lasagne from Helen M Rice and salad from me (these 4 for Sat. evening) Choc/banana cake EV Eating up lunch on Sunday! Who would like to offer to do cakes/puds? Judith will do some nibbly things and mince pies. The old chap is getting in a couple of polypins of local beers as well as various soft drinks. Have I forgotten anything food wise? Is there anyone coming with particular dietary requirements? We've also decided on a price of £5 per adult (no charge for children) which should cover everything except alcohol for which there will be a collection at the event. If you spend any money on food or things for the weekend keep a redord and we'll reimburse you. Another thing we'll need is craft materials for the decorations: old wrapping paper, cards, cloth, that sort of thing: it would be nice to use as many recycled thigs as possible! if anyone has any other ideas for things to do/use/eat post them and I'll post anything else I think of. I'll pm everyone soon with directions for how to find us. I'm editing this as I go! |
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| earthyvirgo |
Minor amend from the cook to say Chickpea curry, not casserole
I could make a banana and choc bread and butter pud or similar if you like Mochyn? EV |
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| Dogwalker |
I'll bring a tray of cake of some sort, how about choc brownies. | ||||||
| Penny |
Why does Christmas have to be at Christmas 
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| judith |
You would be very welcome to come here and celebrate Christmas at some other time of year. 
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| Penny |
Another few years, and we'll be free as birds 
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| Chez |
I feel a bit like that about it. I haven't been home in December for about twenty years because it's all so stressy, what with holly wreaths and poinsettias and stuff. Everyone then recovers enough by Christmas lunch-time to have a massive row about what to watch on the telly and spend the evening sulking.
Perhaps we should have an elective mid-summer Christmas, for those of us in similar situations? |
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| judith |
That's a rather nice thought to hold on to.
ETA: That was to Penny. But a mid-summer Christmas doesn't sound bad. |
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| Nell |
sounds a good plan..my reasonable "amicable" christmas for the children has gone t*ts up
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| Chez |
Well then, we'll just have to make the two mid-winter gatherings extra-nice for you all to enjoy.
*hug* |
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| judith |
That is one of the many benefits of having a dog. When that moment comes around, you just leap up cheerfully and announce that you are going for a walk. |
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| judith |
Did you want me to look into finding a babysitter, BTW? |
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| Chez |
Not in my mother's house. It simply prompts a passive-aggressive session about who is going to take them out and where they are going. | ||||||
| Chez |
Yes please
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| Nell |
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| judith |
I'll see what I can do.
How old do they have to be? |
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| Penny |
I can't wait for the actual day (well about 3pm Christmas Eve to be exact) it'll be lovely, but we're so very tied to the shop at weekends this time of year who's stupid idea was it to open a shop anyway...... that'll be me then
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| Nell |
13 or over legally but if they have a number of children i would prefer 16 or over if that is possible
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| judith |
OK. Leave it with me. | ||||||
| Chez |
And with a stern, frowny face
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| Nell |
cany you not take on a youngster for an afternoon every other week? just start small so you have a little bit of time off? |
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| Penny |
Sadly not - it's not a normal shop. There's technical stuff to do... takes a while to learn |
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| bring me sunshine |
It's me, myself and I for Christmas this year, not forgetting the four-leggers and two-wings
I can't wait. I'm planning something for the slow cooker, masses of Christmas junk food and a long walk on the beach with the dogs. Which means it'll rain ... sorry everyone! |
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| gz |
I can't make it this time- kiln firing date now clashes
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| arvo |
Has Barefoot Andrew said he's coming yet?
Or have we got to sedate him and drag him there BA Barracus stylee? ("I ain't goin' to no Wales, fool!") |
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| Nell |
will we have to put the drugs in milk? |
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| arvo |
I don't think he drinks milk. You might have to stick it in a bottle of R&S to catch him.
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| mochyn |
I think I forgot to way there will, of course, be a swap/trade area. | ||||||
| earthyvirgo |
Tea ... and cake, coffee cake I think might be a temptation. I've just revised my offering of banana and choc bread and butter pud having found a wicked recipe for a fruity bread and butter chocolate pudding, a sinful pud if ever there was. EV |
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| gz |
and I've got a load of books ready and can't come 
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| judith |
That is such a shame - I was hoping you would bring some of your pots with you.
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| Cathryn |
Reminder to me...bring the glue gun. (I've never used one, bet I get a chance to during the weekend.) | ||||||
| Barefoot Andrew |
I will get if I can. However... I have vehicular problems (brakes) and may not be able to get it sorted it in time. Will confirm or otherwise in a couple of days.
A. |
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| judith |
Collection from train station could be provided if that makes it easier. | ||||||
| sean |
Or he could just crash into the wall of the village hall. | ||||||
| earthyvirgo |
If Julia and Hermione turn up (we have invited them haven't we?), he'd definitely crash into the wall 
EV |
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| mochyn |
We've only just had the place renovated! If you can get to Shrewsbury station or Welshpool a pick up can easliy be arranged. |
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| earthyvirgo |
Yup, wouldn't be a problem for us to detour via Shrewsbury and Welshpool on our route. EV |
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| welsh veg grower |
looks like me and mine will not be there, having suffered another hold up moving into our house (yep we are still in rented a month has turned into 3) it looks like we will be moving the weekend of the 21/22/23 isnt that so typical. I was looking forward to meeting you all.
Sorry to let you down |
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| arvo |
Well, if your move date gets moved again (or is that again again ) before next weekend then you could still come. But anyway me and Chez don't count you've met us.
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| mochyn |
Are there really only 15 adults coming? (+ offspring, of course) | ||||||
| bring me sunshine |
I am going to try to make it for the Sunday. And I mean really try
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| judith |
Excellent.
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| Cathryn |
It will be just Ruby and I coming on Saturday. | ||||||
| vegplot |
That's a shame
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| Barefoot Andrew |
Hurrah, I'm coming!
A. |
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| vegplot |
Thank you for that insight. |
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| bring me sunshine |
*snigger* |
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| mochyn |
I'll be pming details this week. | ||||||
| earthyvirgo |
Mochyn, I think you said the kitchen facilities are pretty good at Dolanog? Would it be OK if I cooked my pudding 'on site' as it's going to be a lot nicer straight out of the oven .... not putting myself under any pressure to get it spot on of course
EV |
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| vegplot |
EV has gone down with the lurgy. Probably overworked herself getting ready for the Christmas exhibition at Oriel Ynys Môn (plug).
Hopefully she'll be better by the weekend (if she gets some rest )
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| mochyn |
Yep: that's fine. It's an electric oven though... | ||||||
| earthyvirgo |
Dim problem, that's what I'm used to. EV |
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| mochyn |
Da iawn! | ||||||
| mochyn |
Because there aren't that many coming I think we'll have to not use the hall on Sunday. Everyone can probably squash into my house, especially if we do a walk!
ETA if you haven't had a pm from me let me know and I'll tell you how to get here! |
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| Chez |
I haven't had one!
I've just had a conversation with Leo about it. He's been talking to you on the TV remote and apparently you are playing on the grass. He is very excited about seeing Aunty Gordon. We've been practising saying it
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| Barefoot Andrew |
Bless
A. |
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| mochyn |
Noodle. If you don't know by now where we are then I despair. And Aunty Gordon is getting ready too: he's ordered the beer.
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| Nell |
me no pm for me 
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| judith |
But won't you be coming here first? Or are you planning on driving up on Saturday? | ||||||
| Nell |
saturday morning then with you saturday nigh if that is ok? working in trowbridge on friday
unless Luke grows a curly tail between then and now however 
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| Barefoot Andrew |
Blimey, ever growing after party party
A. |
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| judith |
That's absolutely fine, just a shame you can't come up on Friday.
But in that case, Auntie M does need to send you destructions. |
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| Nell |
got em, thanks Auntie M. |
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| Nell |
I suppose I could...hmmm, how long from trowbridge to yours? |
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| judith |
Not sure, to be honest. Chez would have a better idea. | ||||||
| Chez |
Three hours and forty seven minutes.
How would that work with the children, though? |
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| Barefoot Andrew |
3 hours and 47 minutes of endurance possibly, but then they'll be exhausted and will positively demand to go to bed immediately, leaving the adults to party on. Meanwhile, back in the real world...
A. |
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| Chez |
There was pretty good bet-timeage when the Mini-M's stayed with us - so don't despair, Andrew
I am getting sooooooo excited, now! |
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| Barefoot Andrew |
Seems ages away yet. Truck loads of work needs doing before then
A. |
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| vegplot |
Me as well
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| earthyvirgo |
Will there be anyone on the Sunday walk with edible mushroom ID knowledge?
Getting very envious of the Mushroom finds people are having and not having the courage to try anything other than the basics. Mochyn, you know a fair bit don't you? EV |
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| Barefoot Andrew |
Ooh, shroom pics potential. A. |
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| Chez |
I may miss the mushroom walk on the Sunday and go to the poultry sale at the Miner's Arms in Morda ... .
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| Cathryn |
In where? Fortunately I cannot stay until Sunday.
(Have I been organised yet? Do I need to bring anything?) |
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| Chez |
Morda. Near Oswestry. You keep going along the A483 until you see a big flaming mountain with an ever-seeing-eye on the top, and turn there.
Edited to add link to the Poultry Garden, which had the info.. Not sure whether you will have to become a member to view it - they are a nice lot of poultry-mad people. |
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| Marionb |
I've never noticed that, altho I know where Morda is.... 
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| Nell |
ooooh, sounds like feathery heaven. hopefully we will all be sans curly tails by friday. as it happens i cancelled my firday gig earlier so all of us well and we will be there friday
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| mochyn |
If anyone still needs directions/information pm me!
Other than: bring yourselves, food, drink (other than beer), silly games, crafty stuff... |
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| Chez |
Perhaps I will bring my cushion cover material ... . Can I borrow a sewing machine? Not sure I will have room for one once I've put in all the poultry ... | ||||||
| judith |
Yep. Don't worry about machines - I have two!
I was also thinking - does Arvo want to bring his sharpening stuff too? I have an assortment of axes, etc, that could do with sharpening and I'd quite like to learn how to do it properly. |
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| bring me sunshine |
According to Google Maps, it'll be a six hour round trip so I doubt I'll make it
*stamps feet, throws toys, sits in corner with sulky look on face* |