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sharky

Posted: Tue, 2008/08/05 - 16:59

I am glad that BBQs are back for discussion, I have tried to plant a seed in this, and the old forum, as a way of bringing the community together for at least one night, I did try to persuade the council of having a hard standing, observation/ meeting area on the openspace, but alas, fell on deaf ears.
If willing, I see no better person to organise this, than James, as he has just had a successful open day at his new practice, so this should be a walk in the park (openspace) to him. I agree with SGT Steve about the first one being low key, and see what happens, but if as web monkey suggests we have a charity type fund raising, then Sgt Steve would be the best man for that side of things.
Not sure who would be in charge of cooking, Men, tostesterone, bbqs, so I plead to the community, if there is someone out their with catering experience, please post on the forum, save a lot of arguements, and injuries.

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Comments

An article in tonight's

Submitted by sharky on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 17:24.

An article in tonight's sentinel may be of use to the organiser of the bbq/charity, but will have to be quick, as the application closes on Friday 7th August.

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Competition-win-4-000-visit-St...

OK guys, need a meeting

Submitted by congletonvets on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 22:57.

OK guys, need a meeting about it asap.

Venue- my house
Date- Thursday 7th August
Time- 8pm (I'll be working til 7pm)

Please confirm attendance WebMonkey, Sharky, Steve, and anyone else interested. I think we're too late for the sentinel's competition- unless we complete it on Thursday night?!

OK need to PM me your

Submitted by Steve on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:03.

OK need to PM me your address.Presume you dont want it spread across the forum.I will see if I can drag Poppeye along, he is a BBQ monster err I mean master.

count me in too for the

Submitted by gardensurgerysteve on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 07:51.

count me in too for the meeting glad to see this idea is being taken by the hand by another member, of late i have not have much time !! but good on you CV

Room for a little one? I'll

Submitted by Web Monkey on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 20:27.

Room for a little one? I'll be there

Count me in James, maybe the

Submitted by sharky on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:06.

Count me in James, maybe the launch of web monkeys stoke site may sway the committee.

I'll need to consult my

Submitted by Web Monkey on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:32.

I'll need to consult my diary to see if she'll let me out for an hour or two.

while you're all here- check

Submitted by congletonvets on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:34.

while you're all here- check out the pics of the practice I have just uploaded (learnt how to do it all on my own!!) into the for sale section!

maybe I dodnt learn it that

Submitted by congletonvets on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:39.

maybe I dodnt learn it that well. They dont appear to be there

They're there, I've just

Submitted by Web Monkey on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:41.

They're there, I've just seen them, and added a link to your above post.

Good Idea adding them to the for sale part, I noticed another user has added something tonight as well.

You are definitely in need

Submitted by sharky on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:43.

You are definitely in need of your website, you forgot to put a price list up. you could have a paypal account, and many extras. what ailments would do monkeys get, you could do a deal.

HI EVERYONE, WILL CHILDREN

Submitted by Soaps on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:43.

HI EVERYONE, WILL CHILDREN BE INVITED TO THIS BASH.

Monkeys carry rabies- steer

Submitted by congletonvets on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:46.

Monkeys carry rabies- steer clear! Sorry WM. Re Price list- it would be quite a challenge, as there are so many products available- I think there are about 300 lines that I carry as stock items- thats JUST pet food alone! Not to mention collars, leads, toys, beds, etc etc etc.

I do now have a holding page with basic contact details- www.congletonvets.com I need to get my backside in gear and sort the rest of the content.

Thats it, if web monkey is

Submitted by sharky on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:59.

Thats it, if web monkey is doing the cooking, I am not going, thought it was strange he would not have any more lager water, the other week, but seriously, I am sure there would be plenty of folks willing to help you set your website up.

Everybody knows web monkeys

Submitted by Web Monkey on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 00:09.

Everybody knows web monkeys can't cook, you'll be after my mate chef monkey, he's pretty handy in the kitchen, but he can only cook curry.

Curry, on a BBQ, wouldn't it

Submitted by sharky on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 00:17.

Curry, on a BBQ, wouldn't it seep through the monkey bars.

Don't ask me to cook. A)

Submitted by Web Monkey on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 00:21.

Don't ask me to cook.

A) I'll be chasing the little ones trying to keep them from running a muck
I spend most of my time trying to get at the sausages that fall onto the coals (don't ask)

That is something to be

Submitted by sharky on Tue, 2008/08/05 - 23:50.

That is something to be discussed, but as I see it, the kids are as much of the community as everyone living here, if not more important than the old folks fighting over the BBQ.

KIDS , PETS AND SAUSAGES -

Submitted by Soaps on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 00:26.

KIDS , PETS AND SAUSAGES - IT'S GOING TO BE FUN

If required i will volunteer

Submitted by popeye on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 09:00.

If required i will volunteer to cook. I have done a bit with the old Braai.

I'm not up on my old BBQ

Submitted by Web Monkey on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 09:27.

I'm not up on my old BBQ terms, whats a "Braai"

Any news on the newsletter?

Submitted by Web Monkey on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 09:42.

Any news on the newsletter? We might have a BBQ with no guests.

Or was every one thinking it's for the registered users of this site only?

Sorry its South African for

Submitted by popeye on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 09:51.

Sorry its South African for BBQ
Lived there for a couple of years.

Cheers

Ahh, you learn something

Submitted by Web Monkey on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 10:09.

Ahh, you learn something every day. Is it an Afrikaans word? Or just a mishearing whilst watching Home and Away?

Home and away How dare

Submitted by popeye on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 16:00.

Home and away How dare you!!! LOL

here goes......

The word Braai is Afrikaans for "barbecue" or "roast" and is one of the most imporant South African customs (although practiced in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia as well). The word vleis is Afrikaans for ‘meat,’ so cooked meat is referred to as ‘braai vleis’.
The traditions around a braai are significantly different from those around a barbecue, even if the method of food preparation is very similar. Braaing is a unique South African custom that transcends every boundary, even language.
While wood was formerly the most widely-used braai fuel, modern times has seen an increase in the use of charcoal because of its convenient nature. There has however been a renewed interest in the use of wood after the South African government started with its invasive plant species removal program. An important distinction between a braai and a barbecue is that it's fairly uncommon for a braai to use gas rather than an open flame.
Sometimes a braai is also known as a ‘chop 'n dop’ (dop means drink in Afrikaans, literally meaning ‘cap’ or ‘bottle top’).
Braai fuel plays a very important part in the taste and smell of your "braai vleis".

Pleas note the compulsory addition of beer this paragraph left out.

All useless unless you want information

Blimey, I'm not sure how I

Submitted by Web Monkey on Wed, 2008/08/06 - 20:23.

Blimey, I'm not sure how I can slip that into conversation at work, but wow.

Hey guys, Popeye told me

Submitted by ghost on Thu, 2008/08/07 - 20:06.

Hey guys, Popeye told me about the BBQ but I couldn't find the info about it until I saw steve leaving for the meeting and he told me it was on this blog and not the forum. Count us in (2 + 1/2) and if I can help in any way, let me know! Popeye, what is south african for losing your roof box on the M56? LMAO

what is south african for

Submitted by Steve on Thu, 2008/08/07 - 21:38.

what is south african for losing your roof box on the M56? LMAO

Answer Negligence !!!!.

Three Air Mattresses £45
Four sleeping Bags £60
New roof top box £120

The look of surprise on the face of the car driver behind Popeye Priceless

I think it starts with a F

Submitted by Web Monkey on Thu, 2008/08/07 - 23:19.

I think it starts with a F and ends in a K

Sharky come back...! there

Submitted by gardensurgerysteve on Thu, 2008/08/07 - 21:55.

Sharky come back...! there is hope !! one day there will be a new rain

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