Re: Weather

by groundhog Fri May 28, 2021 9:15 am

Morning all
Weather not so good down here today, showers and overcast but at least it is warm. Back from the early morning shop and couldn't believe how the roads were so busy, left at 0730 and by the time we got back just after 8 traffic was solid and that is before the G7 starts. Much better weather forecast but we will not be heading anywhere outside the village over the bank holiday.
Enjoy the sunshine wherever you are, looks like we are on a knife edge with this Indian covid variant, here is hoping it doesn't lead to more lockdowns.

by Sally Fri May 28, 2021 9:23 am

Askit wrote:.......square sausage is not a new phenomenon. Not sure of the origin but it's been about since well before I was born. It's a topic on almost every expat "Scottish" forum around the world with people sharing sources and recipes. A friend used to run a Scottish shop in Canada and it was one of his best sellers

I used to go camping in Largs many many years ago and I still remember scotch pies topped with baked beans. Mmmmmmmm

by burlingtonboaby Fri May 28, 2021 9:41 am

Sally wrote:
burlingtonboaby wrote:Another wet night at Whitby, dreich low cloud morning, had a couple of rolls and square sausage and decided to return to Bridington
Tags glad to be back home, running nuts in the back garden.
Have a nice day.
Boaby
I had many happy years as a child on holiday in Bridlington. We stayed on the caravan park (renting) in Sewerby. This was when the snicket down to the cliffs was kept tidy and not overgrown, you could walk into Sewerby Hall for free around the back, and the harbour was old school, undeveloped and with an old man who rowed you across to the south pier.

Happy days. And always sunny!

Changed abit then Sally, town and beach are packed, caravan sites packed,my Dad loved Brid too. up!

I'd love to get back to Argyle & Bute.
Boaby

by burlingtonboaby Fri May 28, 2021 9:55 am

Askit wrote:It was lovely and warm here yesterday, I had an appointment on the other side of town and it was odd to see folk wandering about in summer clothes Back to normal today with showers forecast for later but at least it's mild and the picture is an improving one

Boaby, we watched that too and I was wondering how you would be feeling about it. GH, square sausage is not a new phenomenon. Not sure of the origin but it's been about since well before I was born. It's a topic on almost every expat "Scottish" forum around the world with people sharing sources and recipes. A friend used to run a Scottish shop in Canada and it was one of his best sellers

We had Maisie for nearly 16 years and she was about the same size as Noel's BT, still have a lump in my throat Tony.
We used to get a regular butchers order from MacQueens Rothesay, sent by Royal Mail SD, in dry ice, Lorne sausage was included,plus black pudding,Bute beef fillet steak too.
Not had an order for awhile.
Have a nice day.
Boaby

by Askit Fri May 28, 2021 11:32 am

Sally wrote:
Askit wrote:.......square sausage is not a new phenomenon. Not sure of the origin but it's been about since well before I was born. It's a topic on almost every expat "Scottish" forum around the world with people sharing sources and recipes. A friend used to run a Scottish shop in Canada and it was one of his best sellers
I used to go camping in Largs many many years ago and I still remember scotch pies topped with baked beans. Mmmmmmmm

I hope you followed that with a big ice cream from Nardini's winks

by burlingtonboaby Fri May 28, 2021 12:24 pm

Often licked, but never beaten. Wife and I used to get a crackin Knicker bocker glory from there and sit inside,one of the first cafes to have air con. up!

Boaby

by Sally Fri May 28, 2021 12:26 pm

Askit wrote:
Sally wrote:
Askit wrote:.......square sausage is not a new phenomenon. Not sure of the origin but it's been about since well before I was born. It's a topic on almost every expat "Scottish" forum around the world with people sharing sources and recipes. A friend used to run a Scottish shop in Canada and it was one of his best sellers
I used to go camping in Largs many many years ago and I still remember scotch pies topped with baked beans. Mmmmmmmm

I hope you followed that with a big ice cream from Nardini's

In those days I couldn’t afford icecreams from a parlour. The van was a treat once a fortnight. But now...... smile!

by Paulmold Fri May 28, 2021 12:50 pm

Askit wrote:GH, square sausage is not a new phenomenon. Not sure of the origin but it's been about since well before I was born. It's a topic on almost every expat "Scottish" forum around the world with people sharing sources and recipes. A friend used to run a Scottish shop in Canada and it was one of his best sellers

I worked for Iceland Frozen foods from 1982 until 1997. When I started they sold square sausage frozen like a ready-sliced loaf , about 14/15 slices. It was sold throughout the country, I was in Cheshire and it was quite popular. Cant remember when it was dropped from their range.

by burlingtonboaby Sat May 29, 2021 6:31 am

Gorgeous sunrise this morning, nipped down to the south shore with Tag in the car . Really cool breeze coming of the sea,what a treat.
Lots of birds out and about, caravan sites look full as we passed by.
Have a nice weekend,enjoy the sun.
Boaby

by FreelanderUK Sat May 29, 2021 7:38 am

No words needed

by groundhog Sat May 29, 2021 8:15 am

Looks like my kind of pitch Chris.
Rain overnight but clouds lifting now to a partly blue sky so should be OK for the 400000 visitors allegedly heading here for the Bank Holiday.
It may be a tad busy.
Have a great day all.

by Askit Sat May 29, 2021 8:21 am

Bright start in this neck of the woods, been out already but just to chase the squirrel out of the garden shrugg

Don't think it will be scorching but it should stay pleasantly dry, tomorrow the forecast is for it to hit 24°c allthumbz

Take care out there folks and don't forget the suncream!

by FreelanderUK Sat May 29, 2021 8:59 am

groundhog wrote:Looks like my kind of pitch Chris.

My kind of pitch too, on our own with easy access for Christine on her mobility scooter to the road

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by burlingtonboaby Sun May 30, 2021 7:16 am

Really thick sea fret/ har this morning,ideal for washing the van and wee car,made a start on the van after returning from a brief walk out with Tag.
Will continue erecting my wee podium so I can to the roof of the van and de-Gunge the van roof.
Have a nice day if your traveling.
Boaby

by Askit Sun May 30, 2021 8:12 am

Blue sky and bright sunshine here as forecast, I forecast a BBQ and an odd beer or three later allthumbz

by groundhog Sun May 30, 2021 8:16 am

You be careful up there don't want to read you have been for flying lessons.
Lovely start so walk round the village about a 2 mile circuit, not far but enough to move the bones.
After that some maintenance on the van and the obligatory siesta this afternoon. All work is banned between 2 and 4 in the afternoon
Have a great day

by burlingtonboaby Sun May 30, 2021 2:23 pm

groundhog wrote:You be careful up there don't want to read you have been for flying lessons.
Lovely start so walk round the village about a 2 mile circuit, not far but enough to move the bones.
After that some maintenance on the van and the obligatory siesta this afternoon. All work is banned between 2 and 4 in the afternoon
Have a great day

Already fallen from the podium when I had the Nuevo, I didn't have the safety catch locked into position,I leaned against it and toppled out.
Broke a few ribs ,front and back, wife gave me hell for delaying our trip away by 4 weeks,lesson learnt scratch head

Sea fret has cleared,nice blue sky.
Boaby

by burlingtonboaby Mon May 31, 2021 6:09 am

Thick sea fret again this morning,not as damp, fleece and Beenie hat weather again, cold

Good walk out with Tag, not to much traffic on the roads,lots of Blackies out on the grass verges.
Have a nice day.
Boaby

by Askit Mon May 31, 2021 8:54 am

Although it's been very sunny, over the last couple of days we got some very dark clouds bubbling up but thankfully no rain. Another warm start, 18°c right now, with a clear sky and sunshine up!

by groundhog Mon May 31, 2021 9:35 am

A little more breeze than yesterday but sunny and warm again, looks good for afternoon siesta on the chair beds.

Keeping away from the beaches, complaints are starting already about people parking in stupid places and blocking access for ambulances etc and of course those dreadful motorhomes everywhere that are such a blot on the landscape and dumping waste everywhere.

by Paulmold Mon May 31, 2021 9:55 am

Lovely sunny day yesterday with temperature at 21. Todays forecast is 23 but its grey, cloudy and cool so far.

by burlingtonboaby Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:06 am

Pea souper this morning , low cloud and sea fret rolling in, managed a good walk out with Tag earlier, no problems.
Have a good day.
Boaby

by FreelanderUK Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:39 am

We’re at Sea Palling now and it’s wall to wall sunshine ,the WXL has the awning up and the doors wide open making the most of it, enjoy your day where ever you are

by Askit Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:03 am

Another hot day here, 19°c now with 24°c forecast for later. If this keeps up I might have to buy more charcoal (and more beer) biggrin

by BobK Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:04 am

Life's a bitch hugegrins