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[robbiegal]

yeah
last weekend I did actually 'hose'my large pot plant near his side of the fence with the broad spray

it did slow him down for a bit being an all electric guy and what have you

he is a bit odd
talks to his little girls - yells at them like they are mongrel dogs

so i don't have any respect for him either

i have weird neighbours

might be time to move

[trout]

talks to his little girls - yells at them like they are mongrel dogs

Bugger it, Just kick him in the Nuts.
Anyone that has No respect for their Kids is only a DOG anyway :ok:

[trout]

What was supposed to be a small job ended up taking me 4hrs.
All I had to do is to replace a set of wheel bearings and the spring hanger bolts/bushes on our 6x4 trailer.
I had to cut the old hanger bolts off because the thread was buggered on them and replace the bolt and bush, I had grabbed the wrong size bolt/ bush sets so I had to go all the way into town to get the right ones.
Then I couldn't find my little gas burner to get the old bushes out so I had to do another trip to town and buy a new one :dash1:
Eureka I finally got the pair of them replaced and started on the bearings.
For some reason the bearing races were an absolute Sod to get out of the hub on both wheels so I ended up on the hammer and drift for quite some time But I persevered and finally got the job done.
The old trailer looks pretty flash now sporting a set of brand new bearing buddy's

[JeffH]

Funny how a small job can develop complications. Happens to me all the time.

[trout]

I usually plan my jobs a lot better But I rushed this a bit because it came out of the blue and the trailer had to be fixed so that it can go over the pits on Monday.
One of the daughters need to use the trailer for an upcoming trip to Sharks bay and the missus booked it in to go over the pits without telling me :dash1:

[Unicorn]

Funny how a small job can develop complications. Happens to me all the time.

Likewise Jeff. My timeframes always get messed about, either be interruptions, changing priorities, looking for tools or things not going to plan. The fact that I'm usually both a perfectionist (well I try) and an optimist doesn't help me much either. :laugh2:

[JeffH]

Christmas is fast approaching and puddings are a favourite dessert then -with brandy sauce, custard, ice cream or, if you are so inclined, all three. I have never tried it but some recommend a leftover slice with your bacon next morning; fried in the bacon fat. probably delish but what would the health professionals say about that!

Due to popular, local demand we have stoked up out Pudding Express and been making multiple puddings.

First all the 'wet' ingredients are mixed and pre-cooked after a soak. Then the flour is added to make a thickish 'batter'. It's OK to taste it but be careful otherwise you might find your quantity has reduced.
Don't ask me about the recipe or exact procedures for that -I am not to be trusted at that stage and am advised to keep well away.

Then this mix is dumped onto a floured, calico sheet. This large mix makes two big puddings or three slightly smaller ones.


Form into a ball, wrap the calico around to make a bag and tie.


Next take them and put them into a boiler (the water must be to boiling point first).


Boil, boil, boil.....for six hours. normally the lid would be on to keep heat in and minimise evaporation. Needs to be kept topped up with boiling water from the kettle every now and then.

We do the boiling in the carport as it makes the house too bloody hot this time of year.

Fish them out when they are cooked and hang them out to dry. Takes up to two days.


When they are dry, open the bags for inspection and (if needed) a little trim around the edges.


Now there is a choice;
•Wrap them in foil and store in the fridge for consumption soon. They keep well for about ten days but they usually are consumed well before that.
•Or wrap in a clean cloth to hang in a cool, dry, dark place until you want to use it; they keep for up to two months. In humid climates check regularly to make sure no mould establishes. These ones need boiling (again) for a good hour before serving.

A few serving tips;
1. If you want coins in it then poke the end of a knife in and slip a coin in. Genuine silver coins only please. Silver coins can be cooked in the pudding but it is hard to get even distribution. Threepences not recommended for small children or you might not find them again for a day or two. Works well to have a prize for the person who gets the shilling when everyone else only found a sixpence.
2. You must bring the whole pudding to the table in flames.Sso much fun and I absolutely insist.
3. Brandy is best for generating the flames. Make sure it is high alcohol content, not cheap low content as sold by a certain cut price grocery chain (it won't ignite). OP rum works too.
4. Dim the lights at the table. Alcohol flames are not bright and you don't want to spoil the effect.
5. Warm the brandy in the microwave oven -not too hot now, you don't want to boil the alcohol off.
6. Quickly pour the brandy on the hot pudding, light and take to the table and acclamation. [Gloves not necessary as it doesn't burn all that hot.]
7. What, you didn't have a match or lighter standing by? You idiot!, Go back to step 5. and repeat (after you have found an ignition source).
8. Cut, serve and enjoy.

Appendix
This is an essential ingredient for the pudding and optional for the pudding makers. Discretion advised...... and make sure the pudding has it's allocation first.


The old "Vacola" boiler has a rather crude thermostat and will not hold just boiling. Turn it up highest setting and it boils vigorously and continuously; wasting water and electricity. Set it to turn it off when it starts boiling and it drops 9ºC -too much- before cutting back in again.

So I used a salvaged simmerstat (aka hotplate control) to make a control box that holds within 1º once it is adjusted.

This photo was taken while the boiler was heating up. Plug it into the power board for fasted heat up then transfer to controller once it reaches boiling point. No need to touch the simmerstat then, once it has been adjusted.

[Goldseeker]

Can I have some please.

What's your address..................................................?

[trout]

Great job Jeff.
That is one thing I have never had a go at making, It looks like a lot of fun.

[Goldseeker]

Wifey will be doing ours this afternoon/tonight.

[duggee27]

in this heat and humidity been a big day putting up this new shed for my new / old bike :yahoo:



also, just checked on our big pudding. not the best place but its been hanging for 3 weeks already !! needs another boil on the day , with custard (brandy) or ice cream or thick cream OR the lot ..yummmo

also on boxing day for breakfast, pudding leftovers are on the BBQ , i think this tradition is a pommy thing as 'her indoors' is ex-pom !



bugger forgot to rotate :dodgy:

[robbiegal]

WHAT A BUNCH OF VERY BUSY BEES!!
like the puddings
the shed
and the bike

well done guys!1

BBQ leftover pudding??? now that is wierd!! ha ha
is that a triumph??

[trout]

I recon that if you fired up that Trumpy inside your new shed it would blow the roof off :laugh2:
Nice Bike Mate :good:

[robbiegal]

ha ha

[Pedro]

Why would there be any leftover pudding to BBQ? :grin:

Pedro