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Forum: General Chat 01-01-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 9,284
Posted By Grumblewagon
Grumblewagon was the name of my early motorhomes...

Grumblewagon was the name of my early motorhomes - mainly due to the noise and rattling they made. The more recent ones are quieter.
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 30-12-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,352
Posted By Grumblewagon
And haven't you admitted to being a former commie...

And haven't you admitted to being a former commie who has taken part in rallies where you pulled a police officer from his horse. Haven't you made remarks where you have expressed the desire to...
Forum: General Chat 30-12-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,660
Posted By Grumblewagon
It was a lovely day here yesterday. It was windy...

It was a lovely day here yesterday. It was windy overnight and some light rain this morning. Otherwise not too bad. However 50 miles away, the Dee valley where I often go with the van, is...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 30-12-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,266
Posted By Grumblewagon
I like credit cards. They are convenient and ...

I like credit cards. They are convenient and save me carrying money around. However, I do take note of what I spend and always pay off the full amount. This wasn't a very expensive Christmas for...
Forum: General Chat 30-12-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,518
Posted By Grumblewagon
Good for you Malcolm. I fall a bit between...

Good for you Malcolm. I fall a bit between yourself and Realist. We bought our first house before we were married and never had a mortgage over £10k.

We have no need or desire for Sky or any...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 30-12-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,899
Posted By Grumblewagon
He's intitled to his opinions, but I detest these...

He's intitled to his opinions, but I detest these 'celebrities' who feel that their opinion is more important than others. Why doesn't he just shut up and stick to what he does best. He is...
Forum: General Chat 28-12-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,496
Posted By Grumblewagon
Steve, we were in a similar position as you...

Steve, we were in a similar position as you regarding heat lost through walls.
Our house dates from about 1830 and the walls are almost 30" thick in places. This is made up of stone, an air gap, a...
Forum: Food & Drink 28-12-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10,090
Views: 800,517
Posted By Grumblewagon
Bits & pieces for lunch. "Old vicarage beef...

Bits & pieces for lunch. "Old vicarage beef pie" with salads for dinner.
Forum: General Chat 28-12-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,496
Posted By Grumblewagon
We use what we need. We've spent quite a bit on...

We use what we need. We've spent quite a bit on house insulation, but that's pretty well paid for itself. Any new appliances are A+ or better and we're gradually replacing ordinary bulbs with LED...
Forum: General Chat 28-12-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,124
Posted By Grumblewagon
Quality Power tools moules marinière (and a...

Quality Power tools
moules marinière (and a bottle of wine)
A log fire
Forum: General Chat 26-12-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,369
Posted By Grumblewagon
Heavy rain forecast, but still dry here. Strong...

Heavy rain forecast, but still dry here. Strong wind along the coast, but we went for a stroll on the beach anyway. Bloody freezing, so we dropped into Lidl for some ice cream to go with the...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 22-12-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,685
Posted By Grumblewagon
You're right - for once :twisted:

You're right - for once :twisted:
Forum: General Chat 22-12-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By Grumblewagon
Happy Solstice..

Today is the Winter Solstice. It's usually the 21st., but because of the timing of the Eatht's orbit, it can be as early as the 20th. or as late as the 23rd. (these dates are rare).

So Eat drink...
Forum: General Chat 21-12-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By Grumblewagon
This comes up every year and it is a complete...

This comes up every year and it is a complete MYTH!

It's origin is in an old "cumulative song" which appears in the book "Mirth without mischief" in 1780. It was originally French and France...
Forum: General Chat 21-12-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,650
Posted By Grumblewagon
I was married at 22 and Dianne was 19. Looking...

I was married at 22 and Dianne was 19. Looking back on it now, it feels frighteningly young, though then it seemed right. At least we both had jobs and our own house. I'd have been very worried if...
Forum: Food & Drink 21-12-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,047
Posted By Grumblewagon
If you're set on lamb steaks, I wouldn't oven...

If you're set on lamb steaks, I wouldn't oven bake them - I'd grill them.

If I was having lamb, my choice would be a slow-roast shoulder. If it was Christmas dinner though, I'd have a venison...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 20-12-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Posted By Grumblewagon
Memorial to the 13 volunteers who lost their...

Memorial to the 13 volunteers who lost their lives in 3 seperate tragedies.

http://rnli.org/PhotoLibrary/FraserburghCeremony9Feb2013-Thumbnails/FraserburghCeremony9Feb2013-Large.jpg
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 20-12-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,561
Posted By Grumblewagon
That is an insult to the British people murdered...

That is an insult to the British people murdered by scum like them!
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 19-12-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Posted By Grumblewagon
Totally agree with you. In my lifetime, the...

Totally agree with you. In my lifetime, the local lifeboat has suffered two similar losses of life.

The Fraserburgh lifeboat...
...
Forum: Food & Drink 19-12-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By Grumblewagon
I'm tempted to do that too, but I'm not sure if...

I'm tempted to do that too, but I'm not sure if you can roast them successfully. If they're badly shot, I think I just might skin them and use them in pies.
Forum: Food & Drink 19-12-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By Grumblewagon
Pheasant plucker

Early Xmas present - a brace of freshly shot pheasants in feather. I've left them to hang in the utility room for a while and I'll pluck and draw them next week. Hope there's not too much shot in...
Forum: Food & Drink 19-12-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10,090
Views: 800,517
Posted By Grumblewagon
I'm making lamb rogan josh for dinner. None of...

I'm making lamb rogan josh for dinner. None of your cook-in sauces for me.
I've diced the lamb and left it to marinate. I'll finish cooking it late this afternoon. Serving it with rice, ...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 19-12-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By Grumblewagon
UJ , you never cease to confirm my view that your...

UJ , you never cease to confirm my view that your only purpose in life is to scan the 'Morning Star' for any piece of mud to sling at the government.
No doubt if they said they were giving everyone...
Forum: General Chat 18-12-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,071
Posted By Grumblewagon
1. A good single malt whisky eg Glenfarclas 105...

1. A good single malt whisky eg Glenfarclas 105 or The Glenlivit 18 yo
2. A Trappist beer eg Rochefort 10.
3. A good cider eg. Biddenden special reserve
4. Wine, wine & wine
5. G&T
I was once...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 18-12-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By Grumblewagon
What's your problem with this ? We're not...

What's your problem with this ? We're not talking about a small local charity running on a shoestring. These are essentially large companies handling huge amounts of money and require the...
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