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Get away with you. Lumps that big only belong on a plate, not in a sandwich. Branstons spreadable or nothing. Or homemade. Points for the Corned Beef though.

That's unusual these days I think, not many people have landline telephones now. Well, based on my limited data set; I know hardly anyone who uses one. Those few that do are in the older generations. We're in the odd position of having to pay for a phone line that we don't use. Virgin don't allow the option of not having one. Now that they're not exchange powered, there's no advantage over a mobile. (Not that I think that's progress, it's probably not. Same as getting rid of FM radio transmition. I'm also of the Luddite mindset)

Maybe we've reached one of those tipping points already. Who knows? We're well into uncharted territory now, science will be forever playing catch-up from now on. I think there's only one thing that's certain, and that's that things will get worse before they get better. What do you reckon @Johnsond?

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They're well and truly toasted I'm afraid! Always trust a Tree Surgeon. Most of the time.

What is the burning question, the very very simple one? Gotta say, I'm flummoxed. You know, that question that's so amusing that you can't help but whine on and on about it on every single page, every time you come on here. It must be a cracker. Maybe we can all help to get you to the answer together, hive mind and all that. Alternatively, we could just discuss some stuff that actually matters, or is at least interesting.

What's this burning question that you've got your Y-Fronts all in a twist about now? Is it still that military service conjecture thing? It's hard for one to keep track. Anyway, the answer to everything is 42. Everyone knows that.

Interesting discussion topic this one. There's pros and cons to both I think, growing plants or animals. Growing vegetables is certainly easier to get into, from a space, time and money consideration. You can grow herbs or even some salad veg on a windowsill in a flat with no garden. Until they invent those square, stackable cows you've got no chance of doing similar with animals. If I had more land, and more time I'd love to go down the full on self-sufficiency route. We've quite a big garden, by urban standards, but nowhere near big enough for livestock. Even chickens. Unless I wanted to sacrifice the veg, if I were to let them have free range, which I don't. No good them eating all the slugs, if there's no lettuce left either. Also, it feels as though you've got far more invested with animals, I don't just mean money. If a crop fails you just sow more seeds. There's no real infrastructure required, other than a green house, and that's only really a luxury, not a requirement for growing. Chillies and Garlic are well worth hacking, they're cash crops. I'm not sure about Asparagus - not enough return for my liking. I'd add Courgettes and Beans to your whitelist too. Easy, heavy cropping and easily IDed, both of them. Gooseberries are good, they're a doddle, not at all fussy. Where's young @peds when you need him? I'm sure he'd have a two penneth to add. (Looking forward to your thoughts on this one when you rejoin us mate).

Probably

Eat them now; before the slugs do, or the cat pisses on them.

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Just coming into strawberry season here as well.

They'll run out even quicker next time.

There's some very odd people around. It must have taken more effort to fly tip that rather than persevere with splitting it.

Interracial!

I thought toy chainsaws were the limit of their non-productive products. No idea you could get Stihl boxers or beer glasses. Or walking frames.

It's a famous Mae West line Davey, nothing to do with you.

Birthday presents.

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Clean, efficient and symmetrical!

Is that a lump of coal in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

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