The Comper's Inn (part 43)

Purple_Skull

Betty's is lovely though, I used to work at their bakery years ago and their attention to detail and quality checks are impressive. Only the very best. I used to go home with rejects that were delicious almost every day. Likely where my belly came from

I'd like to take my kids for tea and cakes some time but it's definitely something only for a special treat or if you win the lottery!

Aw, what a lovely way to meet your future hubby Sylvia

wingobins

Harrogate is lovely purple/Sheils was a while ago since I went there though! I went to knaresbrough as a child with school too but can't remember much. Is that where mother shiptons cave is? (I've forgotten! )

Glad you had a nice time at DH's sons Sylvia. That sounds so romantic how you met your DH

Been to bingo with mum & sis as I can't go on Sunday. We didn't win but dad had made some lovely home made fadgies when we got back! Mmm!

sheils6

What are fadgies wingo? Looks like Mothers Shiptons cave is there - that is why I have heard of it. Have been meaning to go there too so that will work nicely for us.

wingobins

Sorry Sheils....fadgies are home made bread buns! delicious hot with lurpak! :drool:
I remember that mother shiptons cave was scary as a kid, if you touched the sides you were cursed! Or so we were told!

sheils6

wingobins wrote: »

Sorry Sheils....fadgies are home made bread buns! delicious hot with lurpak! :drool:
I remember that mother shiptons cave was scary as a kid, if you touched the sides you were cursed! Or so we were told!

Does your dad make stotties too?

I'll remember not to touch the sides of the cave then!
I'm having a cuppa and then off to bed. The wind has suddenly stopped thank goodness. Sounds like it is coming back next week though.

wingobins

What's stotties? My dad only started baking when mum took ill. Now he loves it and makes flans, corned beef pies, cheese pasties etc! Puts me to shame!
I'm not totally sure about mother shiptons cave or the curse but I'm sure purple will be able to explain better. Enjoy your trip

sheils6

" Stotties are famous in the North East of England, particularly but not exclusively around Newcastle. The stottie or stottie cake as it is also known is a large, round, flat bread"

We have seen them in your area but have never tasted them.

Purple_Skull

I'm not sure I'll be any help about the Mother Shipton curse. The last time I went was on my DH's first trip over to see me and we spent the time in the cave having a quick snog

I used to take my kids to feed the ducks there when they were little. It's a lovely riverside walk with sculptures along it.

I only know of her prophesies about the world ending (which hasn't happened) and us all riding in horseless carriages (which has) x

I've already been to bed once, now I'm up again as my youngest DD has an upset stomach

wingobins

Thanks for shedding some light on it purple Hope your son is feeling better soon xx

ellemm

Morning all

Didn't manage into the Inn yesterday, busy catching up on comps

OH off out all day today with his Indoor Bowling so peace, perfect peace, for me, no carp telly to endure :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Hanging off posting in ILC's December wins thread, ever hopeful of a last minute win!

Have a good day all