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  1. Dido. I,ve said it many times, in different context, on here. Melrose is the place to go in the Scottish Borders. I was born there and schooled there never mind playing rugby on the famous Greenyards. You have Melrose Abbey, the monks gardens which my grandfather tended for many years. Incidentally , he was the last person to ring The Abbey bell. The finest of salmon runs coming up from Kelso which I know you will like. Quality accommodation with personal friends of mine. All in all, THE place to start your adventures in Edinburgh. I could without doubt, take you on a fantastic adventure in th
  2. Possibly the most renowned junction anywhere. Also the most revered when it comes to salmon fishing. The Crosskeys is highly recommended. However, a few miles upriver and you are in Melrose. Beautiful and possibly the loveliest town in the Borders. My salmon days were not exactly legal. Jimmy Clinkscale, RIP, taught me a number of things including the use of a tennis net and a white tray in the water with me somewhere near with a light and a cleek. Happy days. Jok.
  3. I know this dodging the shot but did any of you guys fish the Tweed? Not so far to travel and some of the best towns in Scotland. No disrespect to Perth mind as we had an hotel in Blairgowrie. Just a thought. Jok.
  4. You might want to let us know how you are getting on ? Jok.
  5. Best anti snail/slug rodent around the garden. Does ping a bit though. Her indoors says, no way hose. Jok.
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    Spring ???

    Sitting here watching a bit of skiing. Looked out the window and there, on March 19th, a pair of cabbage white having a dance. The times they are a changing. Jok.
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    Leadership

    Ian ‘t it the maddest thing ever? Where are John, George, Harold, Brian, Philip, Ian,Charles and on and on and on. I am fed up of all the latest politicians and news readers etc. etc who are completely taking over. Khan, Singn, Patel, Rishi, and on and on and on. Ah. Fck it. This place has gone crazy. Jok.
  8. 70 on March 3rd. Had some cabins for the family up in Ashbourne. What a weekend we had. Wifey just booked a nice little holiday end of April on Cape Verdi. She’s just done a deal with the bosses for 2 day week for the next 2 years in an administration capacity. All in all happy days. When you’ve run the race it’s time to give up. Jok.
  9. Well you guys. I am going for something slightly different. Venison Rhulad. I have been having lamb on a regular basis which we both enjoy immensely so decided, today, as it happens to have a go. I’m thinking,mushroom, onion, garlic, coriander, tomato purée and the obvious salt and black pepper. I have the pastry ready so looking to roll and seal. Our local butcher bastes his in an amazing mix which I’ll have a go at. I’m guessing this needs a while in the fridge prior to cooking so will have a go. QUESTION. Would it be advisable to pre cook the venison mince? My later pics will undoubtably t
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    Advice

    Don’t forget the knee length socks. Can’t be too careful. Jok.
  11. What’s the story with this Wagyu beef? I’ve been reading about it and it sounds good. Jok.
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    Dead

    I mentioned a couple of weeks back about a farmer being shot, dead, whilst calving one of his cows. This has just been reported on the national press. Jok
  13. Tillylamp. Enjoyed that immensely. Thank you. Jok.
  14. I’m guessing you mean hunting boar in Europe. Jok.
  15. So were you in any way involved in Hinckley motorcycles ? Jok.
  16. Yes that snowy was certainly a character. I had one good run in with him when he kept a pub. The pub in question is The Fosters Yard but seeing as how they don’t serve proper beer w don’t go in. The Bull is the place to be. Still many a deal to be done. I have heard, however, that the Swan in Atherstone is worth a visit. Jok.
  17. Yes it does . At the moment I haven’t heard of much trouble but I’ll be in the Bull, Polesworth at the weekend where I’m sure to get the gos. Jok.
  18. Not many on here will have a clue what is going on. I hope it didn’t get too ugly. Jok.
  19. Now then my friend. When I was net making I bought everything from Gundry Bridport ltd, And all my nylon was 6z. Worth a look. Jok.
  20. Forgot to add, my secret ingredient, was"…………………….table spoon and a half of Kurma paste. Jok.
  21. Blooming eck Wolfie. The boats , at least on the canals over here, come in multiples of 10 otherwise they could not be navigated through our canal system. There are no Mississippi’s over here. Don’t know about the likes of the Thames where I imagine there are some big fellas. Jok.
  22. The lovely one was out for dinner so once again alone in the kitchen with contents of fridge. Well. I surpassed myself. Started with one chicken breast thinly sliced, some Brussels sprouts thinly sliced, some mushrooms again thinly sliced, cooked in a little olive oil with salt and pepper, finished with two beaten eggs, with cream and hey ho, 20 minutes an absolutely cracking omelette. I’ll be doing that again for sure. By the way, the lads down the pub very much enjoyed my venison faggots. Jok.
  23. Good morning. If I was you I would contact Ian and Wendy Openshaw , Openshaw gundogs, who have of the best reps in the country with there Rytex line. They breed, train and as knowledgeable as you can get. ( Coventry area). Jok.
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    Dead

    It has made me think. Some years ago we were lamping on the side of the M1 (I have mentioned this before on here). It was a pishing night and my turn to be on the rifle. The track ran alongside the motorway, Juntion 24, and I spotted my fox. Well, to be honest the weather did not help but I called to my two companions that I would not take the shot as was unclear about the target. Turns out it was a vagrant, lucky guy I reckon. Thing is, mistakes, I suppose can happen. However, if you are trusted with a FAC you cannot and must not take a shot that you are not 100% on. Jok.
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