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Title: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: doganjo on August 16, 2010, 11:07:15 pm
For avoidance of doubt the Barbecue is at my home on this Saturday 21st August - starting 3pm, going on as long as there are people still able to party. ;) ;D  A few beds available too for anyone who wants to stay/can't drive home.(one double room, one twin room, two settees, and a recliner  ;) )

All welcome but be warned you will be offered a membership form!

Lots of good food is coming, but all contributions welcome!  Loaves and fishes style ;)

Competition is Show what you grow, I am the Judge and I am NOT open to bribery  ;D ;D ;D
PM me for directions if you are coming.


CSSA Show What You Grow
2010 Categories;
 Best Scarecrow
 Beans – Display of 5 pods. Broad/French/runner
 Potatoes – Display of 5
 Courgette/marrow – Display of 3
 Root veg – Display of 3. Carrot/parsnip/beetroot.
 Soft fruit – Display on plate.
 Tomato Display of 5.
 Best misshapen or rude vegetable/fruit
 Biggest dock – including root
 Most imaginative use of nettles
 Biggest thistle
 Vegetable that most looks like it’s grower

Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: ballingall on August 16, 2010, 11:27:13 pm
Would love to come along Annie, but we have a 3 day show at the weekend. Sounds like it will be fun though!


Beth
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Roxy on August 17, 2010, 12:32:16 am
What a shame I am not closer.....could definitely find contenders to bring for the biggest thistle and biggest dock :D

Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: tazbabe on August 17, 2010, 05:43:05 am
that sounds like great fun, would have loved to have joined you, but we are away this weekend. perhaps next time?
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Simon O on August 17, 2010, 08:57:43 am
Well thanks for invitation, as new members we should be going, and would do but for going to a wedding in Wales - hope the weather holds good. Simon
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Sandy on August 17, 2010, 09:44:49 am
We are comming.....but stop me from eating all the sausages please ;)
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: sheardale on August 17, 2010, 11:20:05 am
Where about are you.  I am in Sheardale, thats between Coalsnaughton and Dollarbeg.  I am the one with the windsock in the field.  Would love to come.
Cheers
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Sandy on August 17, 2010, 12:24:51 pm
Too close buy not to come....head for The Tower Trail....THe Stone of Mannan and the Mecant cross!!!! THe BBQ is in that sort of area but thats where I am....look oout over that stone.....a big phalic bit of stone it is too ::)
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: doganjo on August 17, 2010, 02:54:40 pm
I've sent directions from Dollar area, if anyone else wants them let me know.  Sandy is just up the road but not quite in the same area for coming by road.
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: northfifeduckling on August 17, 2010, 10:52:08 pm
your show list is brilliant, Annie - I would probably win nr 9 and 12 ;D I'll see what the family's plans are and will let you know if we can come :&>
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: doganjo on August 18, 2010, 12:26:07 am
So far we have salads, sausages, quiches, beefburgers & buns, pate and breadsticks, crisps, garlic bread; and also chocolate mousse, fruit salad, cakes (from Katrina), I've got Ice cream in the freezer and will buy more as well as a couple of frozen desserts.
I'll rustle up a fruit punch and maybe also an alcoholic one, need to get some beer in as well. Parking in back yard. Must remember to tell the neighbours  ;D
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Roxy on August 18, 2010, 10:43:11 am
How can anyone not be tempted to come to your barbecue, with a spread like that?!!!
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: northfifeduckling on August 21, 2010, 10:05:07 am
We won't make it :'(, Annie :'( :'(
Have a great time today!! :&>
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: jameslindsay on August 21, 2010, 10:45:49 am
Hope you all have a great day and the weather is better in Clackmannan than it is here. :wave:
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: doganjo on August 21, 2010, 10:42:11 pm
We had a lovely day - talk about loaves and fishes - I have enough food left over to feed me for weeks, and as for wine - my cellars are replenished.  Good crack among like minded souls.  Weather was very wet this morning but  it cleared up, the sun came out and dried everything up, and stayed out till after 6, then we have a down pour and moved inside.  All gone home, kitchen tidied, recycling done and dishwasher on with a full load.

Thank you everyone for coming along - I LOVE parties - when's the next one!  I had five in my last home in 2 years, so have a reputation to uphold!
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Sandy on August 22, 2010, 03:05:54 pm
Brill, we enjoyed the day and I wanted to talk to so many more people, Steve noticed I was VERY naughty eating a bit of chocie cake and I had about 6 pringles! (he did not see that!!) but otherwise stayed on track and that was hard especialy due to the scrummmy food.......and all those nice car's, glad we walked!!! Oh and a little bit too much wine for me, I went off to bed when I got home and had a wonderful sleep ;)
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: doganjo on June 24, 2012, 11:51:45 pm
Reminder
CSSA BArbecue is at Lillian and Robert's farm on Saturday 11 am to 4pm.  A talk and demo by Robert on pigs with a  chance to handle them, and fine sausages and burgers.  Soft drinks provided, and various salads and puds, BYOB and a donation towards the meat.
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: robert waddell on June 25, 2012, 10:59:40 am
suitable foot wear   boots or wellies and waterproof trousers    there will be a variety of pigs from less than a week old to BIG sows  and show pigs as well :farmer:
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Bionic on June 25, 2012, 11:22:16 am
Sounds lovely. I wish I could join you.
Have a good time
 
Sally
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Dans on June 26, 2012, 04:28:49 pm
Can you attend if you're not yet a small holder?

Dans - aspiring!
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: robert waddell on June 26, 2012, 04:48:40 pm
yes the more the merrier :farmer:
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: Dans on June 26, 2012, 05:00:42 pm
 :thumbsup: Yay, my partner and I shall be there. (Where is there?)

Dans
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders Barbecue
Post by: doganjo on June 26, 2012, 05:15:14 pm
I'll PM the address to anyone who wants to come.