Chelsea14Ian

Watched some of the cricket this morning,the Aussies beat us by 111 runs about the only one to put up a fight was Taylor making 98. The rugby we did better beating Italy 47 17.However we could have done better. I have entered the ballot for the Ashes for two dates,And one against New Zealand.I hope to see at least one match,if i am lucky and get three tickets I will be skint. Ian

That sad,still look on the bright side you did not buy yourself,aftershave, ian

Thats brill,will it make my flour? Ian

I would love to but our boat is to big Ian

Hi Revilo So what is your name,and where will you moor,You can tell me to mind my own buss,I don't mind. Ian

So what is happening is it 4 real or not,It is always worrying if a boat goes missing, Ian

Yes it is a great film,perhaps he was the first hippy,way back in ww2 Ian

Best wishes revilo,i am sure you will have many good times on the water,ps(I hope you have deep pockets. Ian

The important part of this story for me ,is that perhaps there is hope.Social media has been hijacked by idiots,who spout there misguided beliefs onto brainwashed fools.THEY will never win,yes they kill many,but will never never win. Good will overcome. Ian

As a chef I feel saddened by the response of MPW.These pubs are part and parcel of the fabric of life in Norfolk and Suffolk,and not play things, I hope buyers can be found Ian

Many of you would have seen or read of the story of the visually impaired AlanBarnes,who was mugged by a very brave(not) man,breaking his collarbone.He was frightened to return home.Katie Cutler herd his story and stated to fund raise on the internet,with the hope of raising £500.To date total is over £200.000. In this day and age where there seems to be endless bad news.It is good to hear a truly heartwarming story. Ian

its not very eyecatching is it.

During the winter we some times stay at the Nelson in Norwich,what is fun is watching the youngsters clubing it at the weekend,dressed for the cold in t shirt trousers/skirts hand bags.It makes me cold just looking at them. Marina and I will be up this weekend,I don't care it will be lots of layers. Southern(but warm)softie Ian

I to wish you well I hope someone buys the boat it always makes me smile to hear the ice cream boat.if it was another 5or 6 years time aI would be interested when I retire. best wishes Ian

Yes indeed very sad news. Ian

Yes thats right ,but I was very unwell at the time

It appears Marco pierre white,has probs with a least three pubs in Norfolk,they are the Chequers Inn,The Wayford Bridge hotel and the Lifeboat Inn.I think he also as a hand in the Acle Bridge Inn . He also has pubs in other parts of the country. I hope the future of all the pubs concerned , can be resolved,they are after all part and parcel of our life,and not just to be played with. Ian

Will it go under Potter on very low tide?And if it did is there enough beer to go round Ian

What can I say the BA loves him Ian

You can tell its the middle of winter,we must all get out more often,haggis are made up,But nassie ,now thats another matter Ian

When we got our new boat sweet kingfisher x hire our number was on the back,but not on the front,even though we had a boat for 4 odd years we did not think we were wrong.When Alan had the boat for a week,some jobs worth from BA said we must display the number on the front,and also being x hire to take the dash 6 off the rear(which we have since done)or risk a fine of hundreds of pounds(not kidding). Therefore you need to display numbers on port and starboard and stern. Hope this helps Ian :

When the kids were young we went to scotland a few times on the train.i used to say to them,keep a eye out for the haggis.You can spot them,they have three legs ,long pointy ears and big teeth. Of course they would fall for it,saying i saw one over there.It did help to pass the times. Ian

Hi everyone try this.Burns night is Sunday 25 January 2015. Go traditonal Haggis neeps and tatties.One of our Scottish friends said that he serves bacon with it,try it ,it gives a twist. Haggis with a difference,buy a haggis,taking a small amount to make into the size of a golf ball,flatten into a disc,place into egg wash then oats,fry in a pan with a little oil,cook in the oven at 180 c, for about 5 mins until cooked.Try a corn fed chicken breast,with skin on,fry on both sides until brown,cook in the oven(180 c) about 15, 20 mins. mash potatoes,once cooked mash,salt and pepper,butter,keep hot,dice a shallot,cook in a pan until cooked without colour,add a good sized glass of whisky flame,adding chicken stock,reduce until it starts to thicken,taste for seasoning,blend or pass though a stainer.take a swede peel,taking large strips using a peeler,peel strips off the swede place into ice water leaving for about 5 mins,drain off and dry fry until nice an brown,adding a little salt. Now assemble, On your plate place the haggis in the middle of the plate,chicken on top,at 12 o'clock a good spoon of mash potato,around your plate add gravy,top with swede. Then toast Robbie slainte. Tips,chicken stock.I make mine using the bones from our roast dinner,place in a pan adding a rough cut of onions and carrots leek,bring to the boil,skim add pepper corns bay leaf and mixed herbs, reduce heat and cook for about 3 hours strain into a clean pan,reduce until about by half allow to set use when required or freeze.If you are unable to make your own,most supper markets now stock cook stock. Ian

Hi Iain Our daughter calls them oilrig thats not nice is it.I have seen them once,Marina about three times i think.Keep an eye out,i will place a post re haggis for Burns night. Ian

hi clive welcome to the broads is great plus your book on the broads also ,keep up the the good work best wishes Ian