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Stew, that's the most PC "seasonal greeting" I've ever come across...

Thanks, and same to you.

(You weren't a lawyer in a previous life?)


Cheers

Ina

Even I managed to eat too many mince pies.... although they were absolutely sugar-free. But nice! Particularly with cream!!! My Christmas holidays start tomorrow, I've been on duty until now. Only 1-2 hours every morning, though, so it's really not been too bad. At least it gave me a reason to get o...

I think people should have to register if they want to contribute - even if nowadays the spammers register, too. As we don't have a newsletter or something like that that goes out to all members, there isn't really a need for anybody who doesn't contribute to register - in that way you could "m...

Blast, this computer still doesn't do music...

Definitely need to get my own PC going. Well, there's a usefull New Year resolution for me.

Anyway, Stew, I like your adaptable signature!

Ina

Maybe it's no coincidence that around 400 AD they had a lot more food poisoning that we do nowadays... And we don't have any more of those handy slaves that risked their lives as food tasters for the rich on a daily basis. Of course, it can work, but chances are quite high that it might not, and I w...

Welcome, LSP - I like your blog!

Ina

I'd never made this connection between plastic bags and benzene spills in China... Put's me off even more. However, I still think that going for a "tax" on plastic bags is wrong. It just puts people's backs up - nobody wants to pay even more tax! Instead I would propose that shops shouldn'...

I have to pipe up in defence of my chosen "home country"! Scotland isn't bleak everywhere... Yes, there are some bleak places (can be very picturesque), and there is quite a lot of wind and rain, but it does depend on where in Scotland you are. There are massive local differences. Even bet...

I think you can't avoid them sprouting altogether - it's probably more important that you keep them frost free.

Ina

HI Birchmoon,

Yes, here is another one green with envy... Greenhouse. Oh well.

Anyway, backgammon: I tried to play ages ago, but could never find anybody to play with, so my interest lapsed. (Incidentally - where does that name come from? There is this strange similarity to back bacon...)

Ina

Hi and welcome to the site! Just grow edible flowers - that way you have the best of both worlds! :mrgreen: Or grow attractive veg like rainbow chard... I had a wonderful bean this year (Painted Lady, I think) with very pretty red and pink flowers - who needs "proper" flowers with that kin...

There was a thread in June/July - half way down the second page of this forum.

Ina

Sorry to hear about your knee, hope it won't keep you grounded for too long - but it gives you a good excuse for staying put and browsing catalogues :wink: ! I seem to remember something on sweet potatoes half a year ago or so? I think they are a bit of a problem in our climate. Jerusalem artichokes...

And if it's really nice and cold, that's always a good excuse for a hot toddy... Internal heating. At lunchtime that's porridge, and in the evening alcohol. :drunken: If only I had wood heating - it's all "modern" in my place, and electricity is not exactly cheap for keeping a house warm! ...

Pescatarian - must admit I'ver never heard that! At least it's only one word (as opposed to non-meat-eater), and it's more in line with vegetarian; but somehow I don't think restaurant staff would have a clue what you were talking about if you told them you were one! Is there another word for those ...