Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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February 13, 2006 | #1 | |
Tomatovillian™
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Been Nominated
Just found out I've been nominated for this talent quest (freak search?) in the most esteemed Sydney newspaper:
"We're searching for suburban Sydney's most self-sufficient family. My father and his stockpile of Y2K bug canned food need not apply. We're looking for the family that treated The Good Life as a TV instruction manual rather than light entertainment. We're on the hunt for Sydney's most exotic spice gardens. The biggest vegie patches. If you're running a herd of cattle by the garage, we promise not to tell council. Nominate yourself, or someone you know, at ..." Seems my partner submitted the following. I'll let you know if they lead me away in a white jacket. Quote:
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February 13, 2006 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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Go Grub! I'm sure Grubetta adores the produce and is more than happy to forego the over-rated pleasure of relaxing in one's own backyard!
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February 13, 2006 | #3 |
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re: nomination
I think Grubetta's write-up is excellent. : )
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February 13, 2006 | #4 |
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Vote for Grub
GO along for the ride, Grub!!! You've got my vote but it probably won't count. So.. Strike up the band, jump on the caravan.... VOTE for Grub!!!! And, BTW.. My congrats!! to "Grubetta", your better half, for her excellent writing abilities... and... she didn't use the word "Goshdarnoodley" even once!
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February 13, 2006 | #5 |
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And whats wrong with goshdarnoodley, gosh darnoodley it.
Well done Grub. Whens the first sustainable living in the burbs, coffee table book coming out |
February 13, 2006 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
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ITS THE YELLOW FIN .....oh my. Med rareeeeeeeee VERY COOL
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February 13, 2006 | #7 |
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I have read it 3 or 4 times and have yet to find anything out of the ordinary.....for around here
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February 13, 2006 | #8 | |
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February 13, 2006 | #9 |
Tomatovillian™
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GRUB
Enjoyed your post but I have a question. Perhaps I'm the only one who doesn't know what a "backyard chook" is. Could you let me know?
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February 13, 2006 | #10 |
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Chooks
Good to be among linkeminded folk. Kind of like group therapy
Jwr, The backyard chooks are two chickens, Isabrowns, that live in the backyard and jointly lay a dozen eggs a week, while producing fertiliser for the compost pile, and delighting in eating bugs. Their run is quite separate to the tomatoes, though Cheers, Grub. |
February 13, 2006 | #11 |
Tomatovillian™
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Grub,
Make an honest woman of her. She's done enough to give you get a bad case of the big head. I figure you ought to be hitched for life. Besides, where else are you going to find someone as apt to put up with your peccadillos. Fusion |
February 13, 2006 | #12 |
Tomatovillian™
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Are you sure she'll have him? :wink:
Jennifer, single by choice |
February 13, 2006 | #13 |
Tomatovillian™
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Modern Grubette
She's a modern-thinking tomato partner who considers we're as good as hitched. And having a scary strike-rate in the courts, she should know. Thankfullly,I don't think she'll ever lay claim to the seeds viles. But I might have exciting news for you in the not-too-distant future.
Stay tuned in Days of Our Tomato Lives...like seeds germinating in flat, so are the days of our tomato lives. Grub, who had Golden Monarch for breakfast and will shift to Livingston's Favorites for lunch then conclude with a large ripe Polish in the afternooon for our daily post-work caprese |
February 13, 2006 | #14 |
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grub.... Monarch>>> Livingston Favorite>> Polish progression throughout the day... Sensible man!!!
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February 13, 2006 | #15 |
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Tomato Order
Hi Larry,
I'm glad you appreciate it. The thinking is: Golden Monarch's big, yellow, slightly tangy and deliciously smooth juicy slices are easy to demolish on toast before work. None too acidy. Reflectiive of the first warm hues of morning light. A comfort tomato. A good honest red about 6-8oz, Livingston's Favorites slice up nicely and fit inside a long white roll fresh from the baker near my office. Leg ham, mustard, or corned beef and pickles may accompany this red. But its flavor still comes through loud and clear, singing the chorus: hoomegrown, homegrown, homegrown. Then a huge fruity, juicy pink to fiinish the afternoon, like a port or a sauterne, the iciing on the cake, with more complexity (really like these Polish). Some EVOO, basil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. A few bland crackers to let the tomato talk. Polish is singing heirloom tunes. One can't just thrown those treasures down in any order. It's a science, I tell you :wink: |
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