Roland

Many pigons fly into the night. Indeed owls are not the only birds flying around at night, many other do, ducks / poultry... yes too many to bother to recall

If you can read this whole story without laughing then there is no hope for you Natal Curry Contest. For those of you who have lived in Natal, you know how typical this is. They actually have a curry cook-off about June/July. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the Royal Show in PMB. Judge 3 was an inexperienced food critic named Frank, who was visiting from America. Frank: "Recently, I was honoured to be selected as a judge at a Curry Cook off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Beer Garden when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Natal Indians) that the curry wouldn't be all that spicy and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted". Here are the scorecard notes from the event. Curry Contest 1-8 CURRY 1 - SEELAN'S MANIAC MONSTER TOMATO CURRY Judge 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. Judge 2 -- Nice smooth tomato flavour. Very mild. Judge 3 (Frank) -- Holy sh*t, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These people are crazy. CURRY 2 - PHOENIX BBQ CHICKEN CURRY Judge 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of chicken. Slight chilli tang. Judge 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavour, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. Judge 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich manoeuvre! They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. CURRY 3 - SHAMILA'S FAMOUS 'BURN DOWN THE GARAGE' CURRY Judge 1 -- Excellent firehouse curry. Great kick. Judge 2 -- A bit salty, good use of chilli peppers. Judge 3 -- Call 911. I've located a uranium pill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drain Cleaner. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting p*ssed from all the beer. CURRY 4 - BABOO'S BLACK MAGIC BEAN CURRY Judge 1 -- Black bean curry with almost no spice. Disappointing. Judge 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or Other mild foods, not much of a curry. Judge 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Shareen, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 200kg woman is starting to look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chilli an aphrodisiac? CURRY 5 - LALL'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER Judge 1 -- Meaty, strong curry. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. Judge 2 -- Average beef curry, could use more tomato. Must admit the chilli peppers make a strong statement. Judge 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chilli had given me brain damage. Shareen saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really p*sses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Scr*w them. CURRY 6 - VERISHNEE'S VEGETARIAN VARIETY Judge 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety curry. Good balance of spices and peppers. Judge 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb. Judge 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulphuric flames. I am definitely going to sh*t myself if I fart and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Shareen. Can't feel my lips anymore I need to wipe my ar*e with a snow cone ice-cream. CURRY 7 - SELINA'S 'MOTHER-IN-LAW'S-TONGUE' CURRY Judge 1 -- A mediocre curry with too much reliance on canned peppers. Judge 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chilli peppers at the last moment. (I should take note at this stage that I am worried about Judge 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably). Judge 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with curry which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least, during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing - it's too painful. Scr*w it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. CURRY 8 - NAIDOO'S TOENAIL CURLING CURRY Judge 1 -- The perfect ending. This is a nice blend curry. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence. Judge 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced curry. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge 3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the curry pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor man, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot curry? Judge 3 - No Report

Yes their' names were brought out over here as well as over there ... but only the 'Lesser' fall guys. Bigger names were 'Pending' or mentioned and let drop. It soon to become a clean up campaign to save the 'Sales' industry. Hence shutters were put into place to help the 'Good name' of Belguim to continue selling. It is / was after all a mega buck concern. Started with the banning of 'Cortisan' which was supposedly rife there. Yes and some here of course. Also the 'Needle' aside of the breat bone... again rumoured stronly over here now.

Here we are now 7 years down the line, and I have to congrtulate the Belguims for striving to rectify their name. It is of course no doubt that when these stories circulated a lot had to be done... for the sake of not just their Reputations, but 'Sales' wises and the stigma that went with it. For those that don't remember, or wasn't into our sport, reports were rife and inestigations fierce to rebuild their' name. http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2001/may/01/comment.harrypearson Like other field, in many walks of life and sports, one wonders if more sufistication is now used or, - hopefully - the scurge is cured. Doubt if it is, personally, completely retified, but great inroads have no doubt been made.

I found them Carboard ones cluttered up the drainage when they went soggy lol ;D ;D

I bet they are lol

Any way, instead of Lino, why not just put a loose floor tile under the grill. Might try this myself as I just thought about it this afternoon when cleaning out the sections like.

Just realised that 'Spell check' is above all the posts. I.e. I have the google bar, and it is on there . So I tried it and it werks lol

Well closed down a section this afternoon. All real clean and scraped like. Vykilled one section that is now empty. Will blow lamp it tomorrow then rubb garden lime into all the wood. Will paint the boxes and walls later on, and wax the floors. then another section etc. Soon as moult is through I will jabb them all again. Feed is a little linseed before main feed. Then it is maples and barly wheat mixture. Maples are £12 20p here now, and Tic Beans none! So am looking at Cow / Field peas if available... or horse beans if I can get any.

Mine are left out in the garden. Rain and weather sterilises them. Them just prior to need they are left a day in Bleach and them scrubbed. Every notice any one what happens if left too long in bleach? and what becomes of the water when and if left?

Just wait till thye missis goes out shopping, take the main crap off and the feathers, etc. like and bung them in the Washing machine. Cool that, and sterilises them too boot lol ;D ;D Know a few that have washing machines though for that purpose.

Golly, just no end to what one can do with a P.c etc. today eh! Mind not much use with them meself like... infact next to useless ;D But it is nice to see the results of their efferts... Especially when it is 'Aged' persons lol. ;D ;D Nice to see. And Dovescote your Cotes look absolutely brill, and we of course all know that they are well made with the 'Right' material.

While the active ingredients are legal in the United States[2], the chalk is no longer legal there due to a number of reasons, including alleged child poisonings reported while the chalk was legal, the packaging in which the product is sold, which frequently does not conform to lead content standards, and inadequate safety labeling on the packaging. Despite its illegal status, 'Chinese Chalk' is still imported from China and sold in Chinatowns in the United States. Worldwide, the product remains very popular due to its effectiveness in rapidly controlling crawling household insect infestations without fumes, foul smells or sticky toxic residues, and its relatively low overall toxin content compared to other insecticides.

An insecticide chalk. Looks exactly same as normal chalk that is used in schools etc. and at home. Doubt it would kill any kid licking it... but that is one of the rreal reasons frown on here. Further it is an very inexpensive way of keeeping creepy crawies away. Cock roaches etc. last only seconds like. Any thing that creeps / crals over it is a gonna. But with the likes of Renta Kill etc. and other money making concerns vested interests, it is banned here from USING. Like Micxies for Rabbits it can be brought and storebut not put down. Now any and nigh every decent restruant has it ... but getting on the right side to buy is another thing. I bought 10 sticks for a £1. It lasted 3 / 4 seasons. as I only have a stick and a couple of bits left. May have to ge a mate to send a packet over again. Look it up under Chinese Chalk. A whole lot is crap writings, as it is legal in some countries etc. Vested scare mongering plays a downward part again of course.

Glad to hear.

Bent, or Blunt... a bonus both eh! ;D

I use to do the same with sliding doors for storage etc. Wax them, or coat with lime. But am impressed. Just need the ventilation system that I and Tony Wing use I guess ;D

No, bad idea that mate. Has ingrediats in it that birds if given the chance peck at... not a good idea. Sames as fornmica... Was told this via a very knowleadgeable true gypsy. Now, like I often have, you wax it with Bees Wax, it is water proof, scrapes a treat and is quick, easy and simple. Slightly warm is like, but is very inflamable. I use to till last 3 season make a thick solution of Garden lime, and paint the whole inside. Then Floors and nest boxes bees waxed. A bit of 'Chinese Chalk' drew under perches, nest bowls, any where draw a few lines. This season close I will start wek after next, scrape throughly and then saturate with blewach, a couple of times. When dried I blow lamp it all well. Then paint it through out. Section of course via section. Yes and will bees wax the nest boxes and floors. You can litually pour water on the floors and swill out. Looking for Chinese chalk at moment. many the times.like ole timers did, I'd damp cloth garden lime and dab the sides. Always fresh smelling, keeps birds sweet and has a calming effect. Likewise a handful splashed into the drinkers and allowed to settle once or so a week is brill. Shouldn't sceintifically, but is great against young bird sickness. Never had it, likewise in one club that does the same.. other clubs, well they have, but again, they don't use lime.

Kirby eh! John Contee land I believe. He boxed for them in the late 60's as I recall. Also another couple of well names. Was a good boxing club too if memory serves me right.

Just ask Mr Gibert!

Agreed, they do well a mostly thankless chore. Mind they are lucky in that they do have the help, and support of me and Dovescote lol ;) ;D ;D Was penalised for tongue in cheek via a Feather Merchant that mostly sell etc. Can't really believe that a fellow that their main aim seems to be just to 'Sell' has the audacity to report me in regards my comments, posts lol. Mind I feel that a Guilty Conscious kicked in, and he was thawted by intelligence lol. ;D Mind he did seem to think that we were mindless and that he had to post in tripicate lol. P.s. I wasn't being downright derogathtive - that word spelling will fox him lol > - but whimsically pointing out what seemed just an accesive selling mode with A. No prices... and why. I mean how can anyone be offended when I offer a whole £5 for a bird, provided they put up a bag of corn, and pay carriage. Cant be fairer than that surely lol ;D ;D

Any large photo's for sale ;D

That is 100% a certainty. It is the Cross that makes the strength , Vitality and costitution, and of course 'Racers'

I believe they would Duncan, provided they have a slot underneath to vent / air their' thoughts. Agree would need to be a limit of say 3 / 4 lines. If they aren't intelligent enuf to voice in that quota, then it would just be an empty vessel letting of steam.

No marks 10 out of 10 ... must alway be, and always is room for improvement. In this world, outside me, and perhaps Duncan - nothing's perfect that has anything to do with humans... Snowflakes, petals etc. etc yes...