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  1. Jim Grant
    Thats as much as I know. Showing first and usually a bit racing afterwards. Great Burgers. I will try to get the start time and the Post Code for Sat Nav.
  2. Jim Grant
    Delboy Charge a £1 for the initial run and give them nothing in return. If they want to put a pound or two into a kitty for the winner then fine. Wee dogs, Big dogs and pups seems to satisfy the non-terrier people. A rosette to the winner would keep any disenters quiet. A burger and a cup of coffee would stop them girning about the cold easterly. Similar format for all F&K shows would be very welcome. Again thanks Jim
  3. Jim Grant
    Delboy and other orginisers. Thought you fifers had a say in the weather?? Grand day had by the longdog boys. Two Critisisms! Talk a caterer into turning up and tell the racing starter to see his doctor about his eye/hand co-ordination. Biggest class of the day was the lurcher pups. That means next year will be even larger on the longdog side. Again thank you for arranging a day out for the Lurcher fraternity, even if your heart lies with these yapping wee dugs.
  4. Jim Grant
    Phone 01752 762 990. Payment of £9.99 by Debit or Credit card to UK addresses. The rest of the world will have to pay £11.50.
  5. Jim Grant
    Delboy Will there be Racing after the show?
  6. Jim Grant
    Does anyone know just what their powers are in Scotland. My understanding was that they are no better placed than the RSPCA in England and Wales in gaining access. In Scotland they might be asked by the Sherriff Court to produce a report for the Sherriff. Beyond that I know not.
  7. Jim Grant
    I will try this one again. Where is there a list /schedule/clues as to where Herring may be around the coast of the UK at specific times of the year. Even If Individuals can say always here around whenever.
  8. Jim Grant
    I have a big woodburner to feed and log lots of hardwood. I supply a couple of the local ferreters with bedding shavings and also sort of wood wool which you can make by sawing down the grain. Apparently great for stuffing a box and leave then to burrowing. Just glad to get rid of the stuff.
  9. Jim Grant
    I have an Abu Smokebox for hot pressure smoking. Heated by meth burner. Not the biggest box but does a couple of fish or phesant breasts.
  10. Jim Grant
    Obviously on foot if working rabbits with the dog. Use either a Landy or a quad if out for Fox. Same transport if shooting rabbit with wee rifle or wee shottie.
  11. Jim Grant
    Try to source your Pike from somewhere that does not have a muddy bottom, then you will not get that earthy taste. Most recipes seem to look for something about 5-7 lbs. You can bake it. The fish Breadcrumbs Beaten egg Cream/top of the milk Clean the fish, remove head and scales. Cut into pieces.Dip pieces in beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbsPlace in a buttered fireproof dish and bake in an oven. Ten minutes before serving pour the cream over the fish and return to the oven. Serve with Tartare Sauce or any other good fish sauce. Pike with white wine The fish Chopped onion
  12. Jim Grant
    I have what I reckon is a decent book, "The Sporting Wife" edited by Barbara Hargreaves, covers Game and Fish. 13 recipes for Venison. Look it up on Amazon.
  13. Jim Grant
    Plenty of Pheasants and Leeks about this time of year. Pheasants will keep for a couple of weeks in this weather. Not cold enough to freeze the ground so you should be able to lift a couple of leeks. Whats the sauce for the pie?
  14. Jim Grant
    Local Surprised that the bird appeared to be cold and raw. I must admit I prefer to draw the birds before cooking them. Simple Roast Woodcock. Melt some butter and brush over the bird, Preheat and oven to 230C/425F/Gas 8. Place bird on slice of toast on roasting tray. Into centre of oven for 15 mins. Sprinkle with chopped Parsley. You can use ther same temps and time etc if you wrap the birds in streaky bacon instead of brushing with butter. You can stuff the birds and pot roast/cassorole them. Lost the timings but make the stuffing from chopped onions, chopped bacon, c
  15. Jim Grant
    Never crossed my mind not to use my own name. Nothing to hide and don't care who knows I am a grumpy old fecker.
  16. Jim Grant
    Matty Yes it's the Signal Crayfish. They are on the Ettrick river within the Tweed catchment. Thet are also present in another ten river systems in Scotland. Probably in one near you. You could get your traps out and working.
  17. Jim Grant
    Matty I'll have to do a bit more research on the crayfish. Tweed River Authority has declared war on them apparently. I seem to remember they were some american import.
  18. Jim Grant
    No lobster around here. Have to make do with Sea Trout and Salmon. There are crayfish somewhwre on the Tweed but I havn't managed to connect.
  19. Jim Grant
    For some time we have been getting rid of mink that had been released by a number of concerned huggers (God bless you folks). It is only this last couple of years that we have had breeding otters on the river. Kingfishers are also nesting again. As for the fishing no change, substitute one preditor for another. Spent Salmon are being eaten and bits left for the dugs on the shingle. Why am I happier to have indigenous species taking a few bits and pieces. PS big push to get rid of Greys around here, no change really, but you win brownie points with you favourite environmental ag
  20. Jim Grant
    I cannot agree with your sentiments. You must always give them a fair trial. Then hang the b*****ds, and leave them flapping about in the breeze.
  21. Jim Grant
    Can you not just pop next door and find another three. Sounds as if he has lost the plot and they need a decent home. I hesitate to say do you want a new bird as well.
  22. Jim Grant
    Whats the money on that Donkey being a Mule?
  23. Jim Grant
    Polecat That recipe takes me back a bit. I use up spare tempura batter from doing Broccoli on Mushrooms stuffed with grated cheese, breadcrumbs, onion and herbs of choice (only use the large mushrooms as the wee ones are too fiddely).
  24. Jim Grant
    Love Cumberland sauce but cannot think I would use it with Pate. If it's your thing then here is a receipe. CUMBERLAND SAUCE Homemade unsweetened Red Currant Jelly 1 Lemon 1 Orange 4 TBLSP port 1 Heaped tsp Mustard powder 1 Heaped tsp Ground Ginger With a sharp knife pare off the rind on the lemon and orange. Cut into very thin strips, then cut into ½†lengths. Boil the rind in water for 5 minutes. Drain well. Place 4 TBLSP of Red Currant Jelly into a small saucepan, add the port and melt the jelly over a very gentle heat. Stirring frequently. In a bowl mix the Mustard and
  25. Jim Grant
    I assume you have hung them for a bit and de-breasted them. Soak them in a mixture of milk and water overnight. Should take away most of the game taste. Drain and use your recipe of choice. Hope you convert then. Second time around, dont soak them.
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