The octosyllabic October NSD challenge

beanielou

Well done on reaching your target kath
NO NSD as was in town nearest to me so had a wee trip to Poundland & Card Factory.
Cant believe how cheap the Card Factory is.

Tixy

Ah-ha me hearties, looking forward to the pirate trip to zummerzet.

I have managed another NSD today which I think takes me very close to my target. Probably to 11 I believe.

dmb_2

No 7 for me. Next 3 days are definitely going to be spendies but looking forward to adding to total on Sunday.

twistedhazel

Just checking in with an update - 11 achieved so only 3 to go, hopefully very do-able given that I have exactly 38p left until payday next Tuesday! Fuel in car and food in fridge/freezer so not as desperate as it sounds. I'll let you know how I get on:)

katenut

Just popping in quickly to say I'm up to NSD number 9 now - no time to catch up though so hope everyone is OK! Totally blown my grocery budget though, oops - will teach me to take DH shopping with me!! xx

thrifty_fifty

Mmmm. Foraged apple pie at the weekend. Haven't a clue what variety they are, but they look a bit like braeburns. Happy apple day for thursday.

xx

tjp70

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I did venture out of the house but still managed a NSD today, so that's 2/6 for me.

tjp70

Nargleblast

Good evening everyone, have just finished making crab apple jelly. About two stone of crab apples making 14 standard jars and 2 tall Kilner type jars of the stuff. And there are still enough fruits on the tree to make several more jars, but I cannot be arrised. The dicky birds can have those, I am totally crab appled out. Nice stuff, though, crab apple jelly. Good on toast or crumpets, nice in puddings, with plain yoghourt or as a cake filling. Could even be seriously debauched and have a dollop with cheese.

Well, Mistress Spoon, what time do you plan to pick everyone up on Thursday? And what time shall we aim to set sail? I need to know because Big Mumma's got a band lined up to play as we cast anchor, Chuck Connors and his Crunching Carrots or something like that. And they need to put their combine harvester on charge so they can get to the harbour on time.

Crew list looking good so far - see next post.

Nargleblast

Pirates of Zummerzet Apple Convention crew list for Thursday 21 October.

Captain Jack Scrumpy, complete with wooden leg, stripey socks and chicken on his shoulder (don't ask)

Captain Egremont Russet, who is a bit how shall we say effeminate. Well, what do you expect when your parents call you Egremont?

Deck hand Worcester Pearmain who is bringing his own personalised mop.

General Lunacy, in charge of the ship's bar and grog ration.

Mackintosh Red (Mac the Red) who I believe is wearing his kilt and the sporran with the skull and crossbones.

Pink Lady, a rather naughty stowaway lass.

Goldie Delicious and Rosie Cox, two pirate wenches.

Maggotty Meg and Putrid Lil, two pirate wenches of more mature years.

Jon O'Gold and Cox O'Rangepippin, two Irish pirate navigators ( to be sure! )

Igor the ship's cook and Hubert the ship's donkey.

Anyone know what the ship's called? Igor has still got to paint the name on the bow, so it must be something he can spell.

elfen

I's might be here for pirate zummerset day. I's need a name.....think the boat should be called 'I's needs a man' (to throw overboard)