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    Great food, great pics.

    Happy Birthday, Stumpy! Many happy returns.

    P. S. You're getting better at taking food pics. The last one was Instagram worthy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by katie23 View Post
    The last one was Instagram worthy.
    I uploaded it to mine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edmond View Post
    I uploaded it to mine.
    Not surprising.

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    Superb Stumpy!

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    This adventure thread just gets better and better.

    Happy Birthday J.P.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loy Toy View Post
    This adventure thread just gets better and better.

    Happy Birthday J.P.
    Thanks LT.

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    Well no visit here goes without some house mods, repairs or improvements. The fornt area was a mess and cramped. My Mom wanted a table to sit in the sun. So a patio extension was in order.



    First was to remove the pine tree and stump. Always fun digging out stumps. After was a mock up of where the table will sit



    Off to the local rockery/hardware store for sacks of Medium grain sand, 12" square stones. 45 stepping stones and 8 100lbs of sand.



    Stepping stones in place and now a finish sand to fill the gaps, then water to pack.



    All done and table moved



    The patio extension also allowed me to move the BBQ pit closer.

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    Is that level with the current patio or is there a step? Will that be dangerous for old folk?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    Is that level with the current patio or is there a step? Will that be dangerous for old folk?
    Level DW. I made sure so there is no worry of tripping. Fortunately they only use the 2 chairs on the closest edge being its just them.

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    That’s why you needed so much sand then. I’m always amazed how much sand/soil you need for a small project like that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    That’s why you needed so much sand then. I’m always amazed how much sand/soil you need for a small project like that.
    Yeah and you need a special type of sand so it compacts firmly.

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    You keep busy, even on your holidays.

    Good job btw.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    You keep busy, even on your holidays.

    Good job btw.
    Yeah Joe. I get asked to do a lot for family when I get back here. Its like they save it up for me...

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    Friday it is. Found up a big side of ribs for the Q



    Full Q. Pork Ribs, Corn and Taters






    Time for a beer and some NBA..

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    I’m always amazed how much sand/soil you need for a small project like that.
    not as amazed as the neighbours below

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumpy View Post
    Time for a beer and some NBA..
    You earned it, bud! Cheers!

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    ...unable to squeeze a green in due to crowding from other posters...nonetheless: happy green on the way!...

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    Great thread and seems like great times Stumps! Sorry to hear about your Ma, how awful, I hope she still has some good days ahead of her and I am sure she is thrilled to see you. Sorry to hear about your bonehead brother, If I am allowed to call him that. My brother is the same, he just makes 'token' visits. When the last brat goes to uni in the UK, we will also be heading back to see out my mum and dad cause I don't think we can rely on my 3 other siblings, sad but true.

    Anyways, glad to see you are all having an amazing time, that part of the world really is lovely and the food looks amazing. Your parents chose a great place to pitch up, not sure if you grew up there as well but with your obviously very chilled and amicable personality, I expect you did. You will probably now tell me you grew up in NY city 5555

    All the best and safe travels.

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    Tonight was an old school recipe for big artichokes.



    Locally grown artichoke trimmed and ready





    Fry up some bacon, onions and fresh cloves of garlic with some salt and pepper



    Fill pot about half full of water and let steam/boil for about an hour



    Put in a bowl, pour the broth and the bacon, onion and garlic pieces over them and enjoy the petals until you get to the heart. My wife had never had one until tonight. She LOVED it

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    Love them to dipping the petals in hollandaise

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    That does look sweet J. I have always loved artichokes but have not been able to get the wife into them. I now see boiling them in lemon garlic water and serving with mayo is a bit bland for a Thai. Next time home I will give your way a try.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumpy View Post
    pour the broth and the bacon, onion and garlic pieces over them and enjoy the petals
    ...good recipe: I'd add in a few chopped chilies and a minced anchovy for greater depth of flavor...

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    Steamed and dipped in vinaigrette is all i know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by malmomike77 View Post
    Love them to dipping the petals in hollandaise
    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    serving with mayo
    They really go well with either. I prefer a good Best Foods Mayo. Wife liked them. I imagine that a chili type recipe is in the near future

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    Had a set of these French Gien artichoke plates back in the Bay Area - only brought one which my wife uses regularly for garden greens the rest went to a good home. On the Road again.... Napa California-john-gien-artichoke-plates-jpg

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