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  1. Hmm... I'd do a tiny fruit and sugar compote, to see how it tastes, and go from there. (Might lend itself more to a vinegar onion relish thing?) I'd also do a small fruit only boil, and test for pectin (tsp liquor into tbsp meths) before bothering to do a full jam session. (Lemon shells, pips, crab apples etc to pep up pectin levels if nec).All just guessing...... (none of my fruit spirits last longer than 4 months, if they're not bottled up quick). I had a couple of abject fails with puddings using vodka soaked rhubarb and gin soaked sloes, and so now always bin the lot. Be interested to se
  2. I picked some Damon's/wild plums going to make jam and damson gin with them. Made damson vodka last year and only bottled it yesterday, do you think I could make a jam from the damsons I made the vodka with? Same weight of sugar and damsons, should I add anything else? Thanks.
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    Out!

    Out Saturday morning an early start and a good morning. Sunday morning was a complete washout.
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    Gaelic

    It is who we are. When you put on the jersey you are doing it for your village, your parish and your club. You are playing with your brother, relations and friends. Playing for a team that your father and grandfather played for, your mother washed the jerseys for and made the tea and sandwiches. From the moment you can lift a hurl or kick a ball you are part of all that. Its hard for other sports to compete with that tradition and that sense of belonging.
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    Gaelic

    Its a very popular sport in Ireland the two Gaelic football All Ireland semi finals were on at the weekend. One was a replay and I think there was about 60,000 at that on Saturday. There was 82,000 at the game yesterday. Not too many sporting events in any country would attract those numbers? Waterford and Galway play in the All Ireland hurling final in September. Waterford haven't won since 1959 and Galway since 1987. Love nor money won't get you a ticket. All these players are amateurs and playing for their parish, club and county. Nearly every parish in Ireland would hav
  6. A few white ones for a bit of variety. Pups about 6 weeks in the photos. Boy would they test you.
  7. Haha must be a Cork one, my mother used always say it, I don't know why she used to keep looking at me when she was saying it though, haha. If the hat fits, wear it. You'd want eyes in the back of your head
  8. Is that dog out of the last ones to come from PMThe most impressed I've ever been by terriers was on PM's yard way back. B I would agree I was lucky enough to have been in his yard too on a few occasions and seen some of his dogs and they were very impressive terriers in every way. I think he has a knowledge of the breed and had a line of wheatens that not too many had. Is there any of his stuff around now? yes there is a few around some up north That's good to hear, be a pity to see a good line of terriers like that dying out. Is that dog out of the last ones to come from P
  9. Is that dog out of the last ones to come from PMThe most impressed I've ever been by terriers was on PM's yard way back. BI would agree I was lucky enough to have been in his yard too on a few occasions and seen some of his dogs and they were very impressive terriers in every way. I think he has a knowledge of the breed and had a line of wheatens that not too many had. Is there any of his stuff around now? yes there is a few around some up north That's good to hear, be a pity to see a good line of terriers like that dying out.
  10. Is that dog out of the last ones to come from PM The most impressed I've ever been by terriers was on PM's yard way back. B I would agree I was lucky enough to have been in his yard too on a few occasions and seen some of his dogs and they were very impressive terriers in every way. I think he has a knowledge of the breed and had a line of wheatens that not too many had. Is there any of his stuff around now?
  11. so im told lol...thats why you moved as far away as possible huh? Haha, absence makes the heart grow fonder, haha
  12. haha sure the hurlers are flying now, bring on the Banner. The footballers are another matter, could be a tough day for them on Sunday
  13. Like all things from Cork, there brilliant boy. That right Jigsaw.
  14. Haha and there the well spoken lads. Jigsaw, I thought you'd be well used to those accents down where you be watching the goats.
  15. Jigsaw your a martyr for punishment, haha. I had similar hardship and disappointment with the black bitch. She wouldn't stand for the dog so had to bring her to the vet. Had her AI a few times and no pups. But sure what can we do only to keep trying.
  16. Haha, I love these stories. Sounds like there might have been a bit of drink involved, haha.
  17. Booked a good table last night for valentines The wife went mad and wasn't very impressed. She hates snooker.
  18. Thanks for all the advice and information. I'm going to purchase a few fenns and see how I get on. Amy tips on what's best to use for tunnels? Thanks again
  19. Her father is a cork dog alright, JH Todd dog. On the mothers side there wouldn't be any fancy names but some very good workers in her breeding. What stuff do ye keep?
  20. Thanks for the info lads, so a few fenns, snap traps and a bit of poison to blitzkrieg the dirty b*****ds
  21. Thanks, that's her clipped out for the summer all set for hunting rosettes, haha. She's not normally that tidy looking during the real season.
  22. I would agree with some of the comments. I thought the idea of the book was good but written by the wrong man and possibly for the wrong reasons? I don't like the questionnaire style of books either and I nclude Broadhurst's books in this. I don't think it gives you an indepth insight into the men it is about. To do it properly I think you would need to meet and chat with those you are writing about, and that could take a number of meetings. It would be some labor of love but wouldn't it produce some book?
  23. I have a few rats on the back ditch and looking at putting down a few traps. What would you recommend? I have read a few of the previous threads and the fenns and bodygrips seem to be popular. Based in Ireland where's the best place to buy them. Thanks for the help.
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