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Title: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: cmorrell on September 11, 2009, 01:00:25 pm: I'm sure this isn't the best place to ask, but I'm not actually sure where is! My calendar tells me there's a general meeting next Wednesday, but the CSSA website isn't telling me where or when yet. I'm trying very hard to keep Wednesday clear, apart from one business lunch, so I can actually come up and meet more of you finally! (That wasn't meant as a threat....)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 11, 2009, 01:30:56 pm: And we'd be delighted to meet you too, Calum! Dan should know. I don't remember where either.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Andrew on September 11, 2009, 01:55:54 pm: Our original venue for next weeks meeting is no longer available, so we are in the process of getting an alternative venue. When organised we will let everybody know
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 11, 2009, 09:37:19 pm: You can come here if you want!!! :D
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Post by: Rosemary on September 12, 2009, 08:53:49 am: THat's a great idea. We'll do that.

Thanks Sandy.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 04:58:03 pm: What time? 7 or 7.30?
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Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on September 12, 2009, 07:27:56 pm: can someone please remind me nearer the time (annie or Sandy on msn or something?) I havn't got much of a brain at the moment.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 07:37:19 pm: OK, Linz, 4 sleeps, then after tea - OK?
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Post by: sandy on September 12, 2009, 07:40:48 pm: Hang on!, will that work, she may have an afternon nap!!! Linz Do not count the afternoon naps!!!
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Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on September 12, 2009, 07:51:42 pm: lol
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Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 08:10:22 pm: Do we have any midwives in CSSA? It's getting close! If it's one weeka nd four days now, it'll be one week from the meeting
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Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 12, 2009, 08:12:17 pm: Not much different from lambing!!! maybe need a tractor and some rope but thats OK!!!!! (not realy Linz, the baby will just pop out!!!! ;D
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 08:14:25 pm: Aha, a sheep expert now after that course then?
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 12, 2009, 08:18:24 pm: Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no, not an expert of ANYTHING!!! just experienced in life!!!! Why do women in Clackmannan wear the PJ's all the time!!!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 08:29:44 pm: Too lazy to get dressed. (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Winks/beer-wink.gif) Or maybe 'cos they're easy to get off?(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Winks/mini-wink-glasses.gif)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Blinkers on September 12, 2009, 08:35:42 pm: Derrrrrrrr ....... wots CSSA then ???
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 08:51:38 pm: It's us lot here - Central Scotland Smallholders Association - anyone want to join us? We're fun!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 12, 2009, 09:01:22 pm: my nighties/tops, are all shrunken, get too hot for the bottoms ;)If i went out in my night cloths I would look a bit strange and my tops only come to the bottom of my bottom!!!!! put people off!!!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Blinkers on September 12, 2009, 09:34:19 pm: Quote from: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 08:51:38 pm
It's us lot here - Central Scotland Smallholders Association - anyone want to join us? We're fun!

Ahhh.....I thought of all sorts of things ...(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Surprise/surprised-004.gif) but not that ;)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 09:41:25 pm: Do enlighten us - what did you think CSSA was?
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: cmorrell on September 12, 2009, 09:44:51 pm: Oh wow, this thread has taken an unexpected turn since I last checked in!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 09:46:26 pm: Yes, but now we know where but not when the CSSA meeting is on Wednesday - it's usually 7pm. B & B Clackmannan opposite the co-op
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: cmorrell on September 12, 2009, 09:52:32 pm: I'm getting concerned about the potential dress code...
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 12, 2009, 09:54:15 pm: Opposite the stone of mannan and the mercant cross and tolbooth you mean!!!! The stone was there long before the co-op, hang on, maybe the co-op is more important, you can at least get wine and milk until 10.00pm!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 09:56:43 pm: Dress code??? What dress???? I wear the trousers! Anything goes - usually jeans and jumpers and we leave the wellies at the door (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-003.gif)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 12, 2009, 09:58:53 pm: [img(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu232/pryde/StoneofMannan.jpg)][/img] Look out for the stone...dress is optiona ;) who else could look out on such a landmark?
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: bigchicken on September 13, 2009, 12:53:27 am: That stone is a bit phallic is it no
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 13, 2009, 09:38:25 am: Yes, the top bit is the actual stone and it was used in the dark ages for all sorts of rituals and celebrations, it was nearer the Forth but moved to the Center of Clackmannan (forgot when) now it is just outside our house and it casts a wounderful shadow through the bedroom windows ;)Also supposed to have Robert The Bruce's Glove under it!!!!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 13, 2009, 03:49:03 pm: Quote from: sandy on September 13, 2009, 09:38:25 am
Also supposed to have Robert The Bruce's Glove under it!!!!

I didn't know that bit!!!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: jameslindsay on September 13, 2009, 03:49:43 pm: That is true - or the saying is anyway.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Blinkers on September 13, 2009, 04:17:11 pm: Quote from: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 09:41:25 pm
Do enlighten us - what did you think CSSA was?

Ummm.....Completely Silly Smallholders Assoc ??
Carefully Selected Smallholders Assoc !?
Creepy Spider " "

.. 8)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 13, 2009, 05:00:43 pm: I thought I was joining the Completely Senile Smallpeoples Association!(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Confused/sorry-20.GIF)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Rosemary on September 13, 2009, 09:20:10 pm: Clackmannanshire's motto is "Look aboot ye" which is what Bruce allegedly told his men when he lost his glove in Clackmannan. Clackmannan Tower belonged to the Bruce family. Robert Burns visited there and was "knighted" by the lady of the house (I think). The hill down from Clackmannan to the carse is called the "Look about ye" Brae.

No ancient rituals on Wednesday, though.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 13, 2009, 09:26:13 pm: The stone has strong powers, I believe it to be a fertility thingy!!!! Last year I looked at to see a crowd singing around it, they probably all have babies now ;) I made a model of it and was thinking about making them as souvineers but had second thoughts!!!! This house would have been here when Robbie Burns visited as it dates back to 1730(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Fantasy/ghost-17.gif)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: jameslindsay on September 13, 2009, 09:28:14 pm: I remember playing round about the toolboth as a kid Sandy. I slipped on pigeon s**t, ripped my first day on trousers and ended up with 4 stitches in my knee and I still have the scar on my knee all these many years later.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 13, 2009, 09:33:17 pm: See, I told you it had strong powers, my Ex came up here and fell off his bike ;) http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/812/ (http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/812/) Found that Clackmannan was once an Island, the strange thing is a lot of Scotland history is based around this area, you have only to watch Braveheart to find the battle took place very close by, I also found Black Adders Castle and the family Morsolium near too!!!! An Historical place that is indeed strange..suits me and my partner!!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: marigold on September 14, 2009, 09:16:54 pm: I was hoping to come down and meet you all - but I have to work on Wednesday evening - are your meetings always a wednesday?
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on September 14, 2009, 09:20:26 pm: Quote from: doganjo on September 12, 2009, 08:10:22 pm
Do we have any midwives in CSSA? It's getting close! If it's one weeka nd four days now, it'll be one week from the meeting
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lol just seen them icons lol.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on September 14, 2009, 09:25:13 pm: I keep checking the gooseberry bush /raspberry bush and the cabbage patch but nothing yet. am i missing any other place i need to check? lol
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Rosemary on September 15, 2009, 05:32:11 pm: Don't woryy, Fluffy, I'll bring ropes and sharp scissors. Rituals again?
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Unicorn on September 16, 2009, 11:14:48 am: I hope you all have a wonderful evening - I sincerely wish I could be there to meet
you all, I am sure it will be great fun.

Anyone taking a calving jack for fluffy? ;D ;D ;D

Sandy - loved your quote on cssa meaning - still laughing and crying at same time - you are sooo funny.

Annie thans for the info on Ruby, it is an ear mite infection and is being treated - thank god!

You are all a wonderful bunch of people. I hope I will be able to get over to Bonnie Scotland next
year with Joe and Tara and arrange to meet you all somewhere.

Julie x
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 16, 2009, 11:49:44 am: You can visit each of us overnight and get a free holiday (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Animals/mini-bear-hawaii-vahine-8423.gif)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on September 16, 2009, 06:04:07 pm: hiya guy, will not be around 2night, ive knackered myself out doing shopping etc this morning and running around getting little t to and from places so am crashing and burnning on the sofa 2night.

:)
ttfn
Linz
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: doganjo on September 16, 2009, 06:32:35 pm: Ok we'll see you another time - with another member of the team in tow no doubt!(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Babies/baby-girl-28.gif)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 17, 2009, 09:02:55 am: Never got time to look at the forum last night but understand that you need your rest, (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Sleepy/sleep-012.gif)your company and imput was missed but you'll need your strengh for launch day, it will soon be here!!!!! (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Babies/baby-2.gif)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Rosemary on September 17, 2009, 09:37:32 am: Thanks for a great venue last night. Good productive meeting, lovely cakes and a good laugh - brilliant. Sorry Steve wasn't allowed to join us - you're a hard woman! ;D

And thanks to Andrew for a really interesting and useful input on what to ask the butcher for when pigs and lambs go for slaughter. I for one feel much more confident now.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 17, 2009, 10:14:58 am: Steve was in our lounge and caommented you would not have known there were so many people in the other room, we are often full and it's still quiet!!!!!! I learnt a lot too, I remember how I used to just buy the cuts of meats I knew the name for but some butchers had window displays with the name so that was OK.....I am the same with weights, that can be a problem for online shopping as in a shop you can see the size of a joint but online I just take a guess and sometimes get too small amounts, such as 2 carrots. Steve was also looking at the economic side of smallholding and I added that not many hobbies do you get so much in return + a reward at the end by way of the produce, getting pursusaded to get some meat birds!!!!! ummmmmmm Loved having you all here, you are all welcome whenever you need somewhere.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: Unicorn on September 18, 2009, 09:26:29 am: We had meat birds here once, great taste - but you have to have a man to do the
plucking and cleaning - I cannot do that myself - although if I had to, I would -

But why not let the men do the nasty bit, we do all the rearing and cooing and feeding and
getting toys, and activities, and bedding and water and such for the animals every day.
;D ;D ;D ;D ( I know some men do that too)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: cmorrell on September 18, 2009, 03:23:19 pm: I had a very long day again yesterday, so this is late ... thanks for your hospitality Sandy. Especially your scones! It was great to meet a few new members and catch up with those I'd met at the Doune & Dunblane show.
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 18, 2009, 03:27:28 pm: Never realy got to speak with you as I loved the photos you posted, funny how different photos are if you know what you are doing, we both like yours...and, I have now eaten any remaining scones :pig:I usualy freeze them and give them to guests, defrosted ;)
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: cmorrell on September 18, 2009, 07:02:50 pm: The best way to get me to talk is just to come up to me and start talking.. don't let me edge away! Otherwise I just sit in a corner listening to other people talk :)

And on the note of photos, I'd left earlier than I needed to so I could have a wander around Culross on the way up. Just quick grabs so nothing special, but here are a couple of the photos I grabbed while there:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/calummorrell/3927809483/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/calummorrell/3928592470/
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 18, 2009, 07:37:46 pm: Once I start I can talk the hind legs off a donkey!! Love the 3 naked chicks, Culross is so nice, we love a meal at the Red Lion and a walk on the "beach" The Power station is of special interest as we get lot's of workers stay here and they have all been great guests!!!!
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: cmorrell on September 18, 2009, 08:07:51 pm: On the subject of great guests ... how were/are the hairy bikers?
Title: Re: CSSA meeting, 16th Sept 2009
Post by: sandy on September 18, 2009, 08:24:56 pm: Really really nice and a bit of fun too, they go every year to Shetland on their HUGE bikes!!! last year we had a lot more bikers, I was going to take a photo but didn't we have had guests arrive on push bikes, on tractors and in posh sports cars and of course, loads of hairy bikers!!!