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I should never have cast that clout ;-))

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Anne

Anne Report 28 May 2007 13:07

Thanks Dee, so clout is cloth then. Anne

Scooby's

Scooby's Report 28 May 2007 13:08

How very true, I'm to blame as well Janet

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 28 May 2007 13:13

Thats where a 'clootie' dumpling gets it's name from, as it boiled in a 'clout' cloth. Not that I have ever made one. Marion

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 28 May 2007 13:16

Just incase any of you fancy trying out, or any of the other recipes. http://www*scottishrecipes*co*uk/clootiedumpling*htm Marion

Dee the Bibliomaniac

Dee the Bibliomaniac Report 28 May 2007 13:29

I've learnt something today then Marion, although come to think of it I guess I should have realised that was where the pudding got its name from Dee x

Merlin

Merlin Report 28 May 2007 13:37

Sounds like you need an old fashioned rub down with 'Goose Grease' and wrapping in Brown Paper,That should set you up. Hal.PHSL.:o)))).xx.

Dee the Bibliomaniac

Dee the Bibliomaniac Report 28 May 2007 13:41

Back to the good old days Hal, when we were sewn into our underwear for the winter ;-)))

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 28 May 2007 13:47

I was only 3lb's when born in winter. My mum made me a lovely vest out of ....Dr whites! sewn together lol. Marion

Merlin

Merlin Report 28 May 2007 13:52

Except for the strategicly placed Flaps. Hal.:o))))>

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 28 May 2007 13:57

She maybe put the loop's round my ears lol Marion

Merlin

Merlin Report 28 May 2007 14:01

Good job your names not 'Lou' then. Hal.:o))))>

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 28 May 2007 14:03

LOL

Dee the Bibliomaniac

Dee the Bibliomaniac Report 28 May 2007 15:58

Marion, I had to smile at that ;-))