Preparedness for when

pineapple

fuddle wrote: »

I would like to think that an owner who cares enough to take their pup for a long walk amongst our green and pleasant land would be a responsible owner and protect their dogs from something so horrible.

I think the poster was more concerned about the dangers to humans.
As for caring dog owners, I live in a rural spot and I'm well peed off by a couple of locals who think that because we are 'in the country' you don't need to pick up dog crap. Lately our lane (a footpath) has been littered with it. I believe I know the culprits but have no proof. Anyhow I went out one day and shovelled it all up into a pile on the side and left a BIG notice in red. Result! The pile has been removed by persons unknown and not a bit since.
Whether or not a dog is wormed, the poo can harbour disease and attract all sorts of nasties - like slugs and snails which can transmit lungworm. And dogs like my dog like to eat other dogs poo!
The people who don't pick up may well love their dogs to bits but they don't give a toss about the dangers to either people or other dogs. Not to mention the sheer horribleness (is that a word?) of stepping in it and treading it into the house.
But as for the effect on foraged fruits I wouldn't be concerned. Much of the fruit has after all, had nasty insanitary flies crawling all over it. :eek: Ever got some blackberries home and examined them for maggots? I steep mine in some lightly salted water which usually results in little white squirmy things making an escape bid. Then I rinse - and mostly I freeze or cook anyway.

craigywv

aaaaahhhhhhhhhhh we on page 666..........................

jk0

As a lot of you guys seem to be pet owners, I thought this site might tickle you:

http://shameyourpet.com/

fuddle

Nuatha thank you very much

There's a drying plan afoot just looked at oven. 50 degree lowest mark. Result.

fuddle

I know pineapple. I was coming from the angle that if responsible dog owners ensured they wormed their pups then there is little risk to humans anyway.

bluebag

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

toilet rolls.

I know there's a particular fascination (maybe obsession is a better word), among the posters on this thread, with stocking up on toilet rolls.

Therefore, I'm pleased to announce that, ALDI are again stocking Saxon toilet rolls, at just £1-99 for a 9 roll pack.

That's about 22p per roll.

I've just bought 3 packs which, given I live on my own, is a comfortable 6+ month's supply.

Well, you need it when the S hits the rotating blades dontcha ?

nuatha

craigywv wrote: »

aaaaahhhhhhhhhhh we on page 666..........................

Not for long at the current post rate.
(At least we didn't hit this page last Friday)

GreyQueen

nuatha wrote: »

Not for long at the current post rate.
(At least we didn't hit this page last Friday)

Heh! Would have been too funny if we had. An hour ago I noticed that 3 cans of SPAM for £5 = £1.6666666666 and thought Whee! and Whooo!

Am adjusting my tin hat even as we speak.........:rotfl:And reading one of the Hitchhikers Guide books.

I'm totally froody, maaan.

DawnW

GreyQueen wrote: »

Has anyone ever done anything with rowan berries (aka mountain ash)? This seems to be a pretty common street tree in some urban areas. I believe you can make a tart jelly useful as an accompaniment to game dishes?

De- lurk alert

I have made rowan jelly several times, and it is ok, though I wouldn't choose it over other wild fruits such as elderberries, crab apples, sloes / other wild plums and blackberries which all make fab jellies. I find that rowan doesn't have nearly so much flavour, and needs more help to set. Incidentally if anyone has had trouble getting any jelly to set, just add a few apples next time at the boiling up stage - crab apples / windfalls are all good, and if you only add a few, do not affect the flavour.

I am currently waiting for the elderberries that hang over my gate to ripen, then I will make jelly. It is really nice on toast as well as with meat

bluebag

craigywv wrote: »

aaaaahhhhhhhhhhh we on page 666..........................

I'll flip it over then, anything for a quiet life!:)