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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 592 Send Message	RottenR	Report	23 Oct 2011 14:00
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 592 Send Message	Yes Gins same house. This is where I spent the first 18 years of my life, until I left and came to Canada. It was the family house from the early 1800’s until the early 1980’s. All heating and cooking was done on an open fire with the pots or griddle hanging from hooks over a peat (turf) fire, the temperature was regulated by the height of the vessel. Every summer 1 week was set aside for cutting the peats for the next year. A back breaking job as they are saturated with water. This youtube link approximates what is involved http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DYpD7cCWuc&feature=related Baking was accomplished by hanging a pot with a lid and placing hot embers on top of the lid. Likewise all hot water was provided by boiling a kettle on a hook. The teapot was always kept on the hob to keep it hot (talk about strong tea) Water was provided from a pump in the yard just outside the house and brought inside in a pail. I remember well the day electricity was hooked up around 1950, prior to that light was provided by a Tilley lamp fuelled by paraffin (kerosene) The radio (wireless) was powered by 2 batteries a wet cell and a dry cell, the wet had to be sent out to be periodically recharged. My grandparents raised 4 sons and 4 daughters here. We never had a TV but every Friday my brother and I went to a neighbours house to watch shows such as Wells Fargo and Danger Man. Very happy times there R
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7,446 Send Message	WayneTracey	Report	23 Oct 2011 13:16
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7,446 Send Message	Hi peeps. What's happening to this site? In the space of a year they have ground it into absolute dog sh*t..... it's terrible, unnavigable and completely useless. I'm trying my hardest to stay loyal here, it's just too frustrating to keep trying to use it. Roll the clock back 12 months and lets start again. T x
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7,772 Send Message	Persephone	Report	23 Oct 2011 12:59
	Det, The Aussies danced around singing Waltzing Mathilda at one match several years ago. There is a certain amount of discussion here re the Haka, but I can't see them only bringing it out now and then. ... I would have rather they have all sung Poi-E at the end of the game. One can even break dance to that (not me you understand) it is a very catchy tune. They could have had that as there Waiata at the end... Maori weddings are great every time one gets up and makes a speech, we then have a song (Waiata) in Maori... it's a lot of fun. Persie
	Researching: The latest tree member our Grandson, Stellan born 09/12/14
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,988 Send Message	+++DetEcTive+++	Report	23 Oct 2011 12:03
	Congratulations to NZ. It was a hard fought match, and both teams played well. Great to see an opposing team reacting when the OB's were doing the Huka. Wonder if they would collapse in hysterical laughter if England did a version of a Morris Dance? There was some suspicion that the Ref was a bit quick to give Penalties against France in the Ist half.
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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7,772 Send Message	Persephone	Report	23 Oct 2011 10:56
	Yes thanks Jonesey .. it was very nail biting, the French played so well they dominated possession after them fiddle darting around though the pool matches they really did save their best to last. Pretty rare to see Graham Henry smile... Persie
	Researching: The latest tree member our Grandson, Stellan born 09/12/14
Member Since: May 2008 Posts: 5,162 Send Message	Jonesey	Report	23 Oct 2011 10:50
	Congrats Persie. I almost feel sorry for the French, I said almost!!
	Researching: Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.
Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 26,550 Send Message	Gee	Report	23 Oct 2011 09:51
	Anything could happen with this site Dea I once noticed that for a couple of minutes everyone who had posted on a thread I was working on, had my avatar! It was like a load of mini mes :-S
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Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 24,447 Send Message	Dea	Report	23 Oct 2011 09:44
	Well, at least Sylvia had seen me when I was a green tiger Ginns so I am not going mad :-D It really was very strange. Dea x
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7,772 Send Message	Persephone	Report	23 Oct 2011 09:22
	We have a try.... that is one of the most easiest tries I have seen... but this French side is playing it tough as... we were lucky.. P xx
	Researching: The latest tree member our Grandson, Stellan born 09/12/14
Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 26,550 Send Message	Gee	Report	23 Oct 2011 09:02
	R That photo pf the little cottage, one in 1945 and another in 1966.......is that one taken in 2006 the same cottage?
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Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 26,550 Send Message	Gee	Report	23 Oct 2011 08:51
	I thought you had gone nuts Dea with the green tiger so I kept my gob shut!!! Pers tomato and ricotta sauce, full recipe please :-D I hope the French get hammered today......
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Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 24,447 Send Message	Dea	Report	23 Oct 2011 08:12
	Good morning to everyone ! Yes Persie - I will be full - I do LOVE Sundays ! Just tucking into my lovely breakfast - thank you Sylvia <3 and I am looking forward to that excellent lunch - Beef for me please with ALL the trimmings. I hope this site behaves better today I got 'proper fed up with it' yesterday :-\| See you all later, Dea x
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 20,109 Send Message	Cynthia	Report	23 Oct 2011 08:05
	Good morning one and all.......... :-D Thank you for working so hard Sylvs.......breakfast looks wonderful and I can't wait for that creme brulee........my favourite....... We haven't heard from Grace for a couple of days have we? Maybe the probs with the site have deterred her from posting till things are fixed. Apart from the usual, it should be a fairly restful day for me today. Daughter is staying at her brother's for a few days so it's just me and him..... Hope to see you all later....~~~~
	Researching: ADVICE: Click on 'My Threads' over on the left to find your replies. Please respond to your replies by typing in the Add Reply box at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7,772 Send Message	Persephone	Report	23 Oct 2011 07:56
	Why don't you put that on the site as well R... gives it a bit more history... I had a nice little wander around it all... Gosh Sylvs has got breakfast and lunch there Dea... you will be so full!!! I made a nice tomato and ricotta sauce tonight to go on our veg... it is a pasta sauce, but it gave a nice lift to all the veges. I shall be on here doing Rugby scores ... win or lose... so hopefully if there are lots of tries etc the thread should hit the big one in the not too distant future.. Persie :-)
	Researching: The latest tree member our Grandson, Stellan born 09/12/14
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 46,113 Send Message	SylviaInCanada	Report	23 Oct 2011 06:43
	Lunch Lunch will be served at 1 pm Cocktails, Sherry selection of hors d'ouevres Blue Cheese Dip Olive Tapenade Crackers and toast tips Soup Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian) French Onion Soup Cream of Tomato Soup Salad Green salad Ambrosia salad Caribbean Cucumber salad Main Roast Baron of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Mustard Wild Sockeye Salmon, fresh caught, poached in white wine and herbs garlic mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, Greek roast potatoes, casseroled sweet potatoes carrots and parsnip mash, brussels sprouts, spinach stuffed mushrooms, peas, green beans, asparagus, sauteed peppers, cauliflower with cheese sauce, fiddleheads Shepherdess Pie (vegan) Gravy Butter Pan Buns, Sourdough Rolls, Corn Bread Butter, butter substitute Dessert Triple chocolate cheesecake Pavlova a la New Zealand Red Chiffon Cake Upsidedown Pineapple Pudding Rhubarb Brown Betty Coffee Liqueur Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce Crème Brulee Custard, whipped cream Cheese and cracker plate Selection of wines from Western Australia Tea, Coffee, Juices enjoy s xxx
	Researching: My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 46,113 Send Message	SylviaInCanada	Report	23 Oct 2011 06:36
	Breakfast is ready Tea, coffee, juices Cold cereals:- Corn Flakes, Raisin & Almond Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Bran Hot cereal:- Porridge, Cream of Wheat In the warmer:- Canadian back bacon, turkey sausages, breakfast sausage, hash browns, Denver omelettes, mushroom and asparagus omelette, scrambled eggs, grilled tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, baked beans bacon & cheese quiche, broccoli and cheddar quiche Jamaican beef patties, smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers, Vietnamese spring rolls (vegetarian) with sesame dip, Thai-style noodles and shrimp, Buttermilk Dollar Pancakes, Maple syrup Peach Yoghurt Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free) Muffins -- rhubarb and strawberry muffins, bran muffins Jams, jellies, lemon marmalade, lime marmalade, marmite, peanut butter, vegemite enjoy s xxx
	Researching: My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 46,113 Send Message	SylviaInCanada	Report	23 Oct 2011 06:32
	R That is an interesting story!
	Researching: My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 46,113 Send Message	SylviaInCanada	Report	23 Oct 2011 06:31
	no-one has been around to run up the total!
	Researching: My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 592 Send Message	RottenR	Report	23 Oct 2011 00:45
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 592 Send Message	Interesting history behind the Fergie it was the actual tractor used on our farm when I was growing up ... was traded on a newer Fordson Dexta around 1961. My cousin went to an antique vehicle auction about 3 year's ago saw it and when he saw the log book he had to buy it. R
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 7,772 Send Message	Persephone	Report	22 Oct 2011 23:59
	You could always do 33 nudges R.. I watched the little grey Fergie!!
	Researching: The latest tree member our Grandson, Stellan born 09/12/14