tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post6953145858003664506..comments2024-03-09T11:29:48.585+00:00Comments on Flowerpot Days: Wanted - Old Hull for Young ManFlowerpothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-57733192299734477662009-01-18T23:11:00.000+00:002009-01-18T23:11:00.000+00:00Why don't you come and search some boatyards in No...Why don't you come and search some boatyards in Norfolk or Suffolk and then we can meet up?Ellee Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647480320978146418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-91396362426353591892009-01-18T17:01:00.000+00:002009-01-18T17:01:00.000+00:00marmie - what a wonderful story. I can see it now....marmie - what a wonderful story. I can see it now...!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-23787207558556948262009-01-18T11:53:00.000+00:002009-01-18T11:53:00.000+00:00My father when he got divorced from my mother in h...My father when he got divorced from my mother in his 60s owned and lived on an old boat called The Fusil which had something to do with the war we were told.... it was on the Chichester Canal on the opposite side of the canal, so to get to it one had to stand on a little raft thing and pull the rope to get across lol.... it was such a beautiful old boat with all mod cons inside..... <BR/><BR/>I hope your hubby gets to eventually get his boat.....<BR/><BR/>xMarmiteToastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536695634856882487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-77707603835625782612009-01-18T09:37:00.000+00:002009-01-18T09:37:00.000+00:00Rosiero - well , it's a BIT big for what he had in...Rosiero - well , it's a BIT big for what he had in mind - nonetheless very beautiful!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-35342395698769457772009-01-17T18:02:00.000+00:002009-01-17T18:02:00.000+00:00Not far from us is the Cutty Sark - any good to hi...Not far from us is the Cutty Sark - any good to him?ADDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018958238940897902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-49011447460171744992009-01-17T09:44:00.000+00:002009-01-17T09:44:00.000+00:00Pat - YOU ARE A STAR!!! Ths will make his weekend....Pat - YOU ARE A STAR!!! Ths will make his weekend. Many thanks indeed!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-84851430879824303092009-01-16T22:21:00.000+00:002009-01-16T22:21:00.000+00:00My 'himself' used to build model yachts with woode...My 'himself' used to build model yachts with wooden hulls - sometimes 'planked' (I think) he got many a steam burn as he steamed the strips of wood. Anyway, I don't suppose a hull from a model one would satisfy your Himself.<BR/>Maybe he'll like this Hog's Pudding recipe, though:<BR/><BR/> 2 litres blood<BR/>Casings, beef runners of large hog casings (optional)<BR/>3 onions, finely chopped<BR/>1 kg of suet or diced pork fat (back fat or bacon fat)<BR/>500ml double cream<BR/>500g oatmeal, (soaked overnight in water)<BR/>500g barley, boiled in water for 30 minutes<BR/>2 teaspoons salt <BR/>1 teaspoon mixed herbs or ground coriander<BR/>1 teaspoon black pepper or cayenne pepper<BR/>1 teaspoon ground mace <BR/><BR/>Method Soften the onions in a quarter of the fat, make sure that they do not colour. Add the rest of the fat and leave to slowly sweat for 10 minutes add the oatmeal and cream and cook for a few minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir over a gentle heat for 5 minutes. If you are using skins, these can now be filled and sealed with two knots. The puddings can then be poached in barely simmering water for 5 – 10 minutes. Splitting is common, to avoid this prick the puddings with a needle and cook on the lowest possible simmer. Any pudding which floats to the top should also be pricked; they are cooked when brown liquid comes out. They can then be drained and kept in a fridge for 1 – 2 weeks.<BR/>An easier method is to bake the pudding in an ovenproof tin, and cook in a bain marie in a low oven (160oC) for 1 – 2 hours. Make sure that the mixture has started to thicken and coat your stirring spoon before pouring into the tin and stir well first (this should ensure that the ingredients are evenly mixed). You can then cut slices and fry or bake.<BR/><BR/>xPatPat Posnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024751148905919332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-23647223618695868822009-01-16T08:43:00.000+00:002009-01-16T08:43:00.000+00:00Elaine - well he's lived his dream most of his lif...Elaine - well he's lived his dream most of his life so he can't be too sorry, but it would be nice...<BR/><BR/>JJ - no to be honest boats don't do it for me, but other things do!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-42409536688035369612009-01-16T08:42:00.000+00:002009-01-16T08:42:00.000+00:00Ak - thanks that;s very kind.Lane - the yearning i...Ak - thanks that;s very kind.<BR/><BR/>Lane - the yearning is in his blood. But that's an excellent idea about writing a book - I shall mention it.....Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-24663090209748440752009-01-16T07:21:00.000+00:002009-01-16T07:21:00.000+00:00I hope he finds something. I don't understand it i...I hope he finds something. I don't understand it in relation to boats, but I do really understand the 'need' for something (in my case - it might rural scenery) that has been a big part of his life.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to him.Jenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-83480997613077254882009-01-16T04:05:00.000+00:002009-01-16T04:05:00.000+00:00If anything ever happened to my Mum, I'm sure my s...If anything ever happened to my Mum, I'm sure my stepd-dad would love to throw her in a cardboard box and spend the life insurance on a long boat!<BR/><BR/>It's sad, isn't it...when dreams dont' come true. I hope he finds one.Elaine Denninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640829930815645105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-49260360634346110662009-01-15T20:12:00.000+00:002009-01-15T20:12:00.000+00:00Himself is certainly keeping himself busy but that...Himself is certainly keeping himself busy but that yearning is just not going to go away is it. Maybe he could write a book about it?:-)<BR/><BR/>Hope that cornet turns up btw.Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-37423438596062872632009-01-15T19:45:00.000+00:002009-01-15T19:45:00.000+00:00I hope himself manages to find his heart's desire....I hope himself manages to find his heart's desire. I'll keep my eyes peeled. :)Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.com