Country Markets
Grandad May 7th, 2007
I had a few pints with Ron the other night.
“You’re in a good mood” says I.
“Yeah” says he, “I have seen the light. I’m going eco-friendly and have started going to the Farmers Market”
The Farmers Market is a gathering of stall-holders who set up every couple of weeks to sell their produce. I’ve been quite a few times, and their stuff is great - none of your pre-packaged insecticide ridden, artificially grown, tasteless crap that they sell in the supermarkets.
“You know yer man who runs the stall that sells the cakes?” says Ron. “The tall old fella with the beard. He looks a bit like you but he’s not as cranky.”
“I know him.” I accidentally spilled Ron’s pint onto his lap. “He’s the one who sells the carrot cakes and the tea cakes. They’re quite nice.”
“Apparently his wife bakes them.” says Ron, after he cleaned himself up a bit. “He’s more into the horticulture side of things. But he does the odd bit of baking himself. Next time you are over there, ask him for one of his own cakes. He keeps them under the counter. ”
“Oh man,” says he “They’re great. Go easy on ‘em though.”
I love country life.
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Green Acres is the place for me!!! Ha I am going to have cakes, since my lungs are crapped out.Green Acres was a old tv show here in the states.loony as heck.
I remember it well [now you have the damn theme tune going through my head!!]
I bet they didn’t grow the stuff I’m talking about though.
Love the way Ron is all nonchalant about you spilling a pint on his lap …
I think he was too out of it to care!
Emmm… where’s this market? Can I visit you next Sunday?
Green Acres mmm… that was where they climbed the pole to make a phone call.
Me thinks that was where Grandad got the idea for free Broadband!!!!!
K8 - you are always welcome. You can admire my cactii.
Grannymar - Are you suggesting I’m up the pole? I wouldn’t dream of stealing broadband! Electricity, yes. Broadband no.
Ah, recipes from ‘The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook’ have reached Ireland.
Either that or the fella is a fan of Patricia Tabram
I have that song stuck in my head now too!
Remember the pig? Arnold I think.
A link for all us sad people
Taking time out from post-apocalyptic plant water capiliary action to thank you for the new blogroll.
*sniff*, that’s made my day.
I need a hobby …
See, I was strangely compelled as if I’d been hypnotised to click on that blasted link . . .
mmmm mm-mm, mm-mm, mmmm mm-mm . . .
Did bush M.C. this ttp://www.maggiore.net/greenacres/sounds/purplehaze.mp3
Link does not work,just follow his to purplehaze.