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Breeze
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Hello from Somerset

Post: # 24191Post Breeze »

Hi I live in Theale, oposite the Mendips, in cider country. I'm a SAHM of 7, although the eldest has moved out. We have started growing our own veg and I'm hoping to get some chickens soon.
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Post: # 24192Post Millie »

:hello2: Breeze! Welcome to ssish :flower:
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Post: # 24195Post Shirley »

Hi Breeze.

Welcome to the forum!

SAHM of SEVEN!! WOW

My other half grew up in your area (ish) and went to Wells cathedral school...
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Post: # 24198Post shiney »

Hi Breeze,

Welcome and I'm just over the border in Wilts. My OH is one of 8 children, how lovely to have a big family!
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Post: # 24225Post Millymollymandy »

Hi Breeze and welcome!
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Post: # 24242Post Andy Hamilton »

another one from the best place in the UK - west country :cheers:

welcome to the forum
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Post: # 24250Post ina »

Hiya Breeze, and welcome!

Cider country - you don't happen to have good tips on making the perfect cider??? :lol:
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Post: # 24314Post multiveg »

I like a nice fermented apple juice now and again :occasion5:
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Post: # 24317Post Andy Hamilton »

talking of cider tips I have heard of people making cheating cider and using apple juice
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Post: # 24454Post Wombat »

G'Day Breeze,

Welcome to the site!

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Post: # 24489Post glenniedragon »

Hello there Breeze! welcome to the site
from another zumerzet resident!

kind thoughts
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Cider Making

Post: # 25865Post genie »

I tried some of Andys Home brew!! :mrgreen:

Im not much of a drinker, although I will try any alcohol out of curiosity.

i have sampled a couple of Andys brews this past couple of years, reluctantly i try some, and I am always surprised and impressed by how good it tastes!! I guess memories of trying my dads home brew when I was a kid put me off a bit.

I have tried an elderflower champagne?? and I tried some of andys cider a few days ago!!

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Post: # 25945Post hedgewizard »

Hi Breeze! Get those chooks in, you won't regret it. Provided you can contain their scratching, output-for-effort wise it's the easiest bit of SS you can do.
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Post: # 26018Post Shirley »

Ummm... we haven't made cider... disgraceful... BUT we are drinking cider.. so that's ok... (but from Herefordshire rather than West country oops)

Pretty damned good too - £6.99 for 3 litres of organic cider.
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Post: # 26041Post chadspad »

Welcome Breeze - its a pukka site with lovely people!!

I have looked at SAHM for ages now and still cant work out what it stands for :? - (my excuse is that I was up all night with my 5 year old who has gastroenteritus for the 2nd time in 3 weeks, so bit knackered!!)
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