Burns Night, haggis, neeps n tatties etc

[Don Petter]

That sounds really interesting! A word of warning to the unwary, unwise and inexperienced, though; if adding water to a fine malt whisky, always use a good bottled water or, better still, water filtered through a reverse osmosis unit and/or a device that removes the chlorine, otherwise even 1 part (tap) water to 2 parts whisky can risk ruining a great whisky!

I'd have thought 1 part any water to 2 parts whisky would risk ruining it?

Doesn't it only need a few drops of water in a glass of whisky to release the essentials (and, of course, to reveal the viscimetric whorls)?

[mangerton]

I knew Lidl were discounters but it's going to be a pretty skimpy kilt for £29. Acrylic tablecloth more like. A similar outfit from Messrs Kinloch Anderson or similar would set you back £500-600

Quite so. On the other hand, a well made kilt will last. I got mine when I was in my early teens. It was made for growth and I wore it until I was in my mid thirties. It is now being worn by my nephew.

[mangerton]

I'd have thought 1 part any water to 2 parts whisky would risk ruining it?

Doesn't it only need a few drops of water in a glass of whisky to release the essentials (and, of course, to reveal the viscimetric whorls)?

1:2 is certainly far too much. A few drops is about right, though many prefer it neat.

[Anna]

Quite so. On the other hand, a well made kilt will last. I got mine when I was in my early teens. It was made for growth and I wore it until I was in my mid thirties. It is now being worn by my nephew.

Did you suddenly get very tall in your 30s mangerton?

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Did you suddenly get very tall in your 30s mangerton?

[Flosshilde]

Did you suddenly get very tall in your 30s mangerton?

I suspect the increase might have been outwards rather than upwards

[mangerton]

I suspect the increase might have been outwards rather than upwards

[Flosshilde]

Kilts are very accomodating as the figure matures, but there are limits

[BBMmk2]

I see some pubs are celebrating 'Burns' Week'. Is this commercial inflation?

Most likely but I bet they won't be having a live piper to pipe in the Haggis!!

[Zucchini]

Most likely but I bet they won't be having a live piper to pipe in the Haggis!!

Not so sure. Lidl have playable bagpipes, choice of 3 tartans, for £12.99 (for children really but aren't adults who buy the Lidl kit and go to the pub for a week children?)

What Lidl don't have are windproof frilly panties for wearing under their kilts. (But maybe they would swell and explode after keeping in a whole week of haggis fumes)

[BBMmk2]

Just been reading about your rellies in Dan Jones's The Plantaganets, BBM. C

Yes, they were a bit of a loot and ruled over half of France.....

[Dave2002]

Not so sure. Lidl have playable bagpipes, choice of 3 tartans, for £12.99 (for children really but aren't adults who buy the Lidl kit and go to the pub for a week children?)

I think I saw what I assumed were toy bagpipes last week. Wonderful present for a four or five year old I'd think - particularly if their parents gave your young child a toy drum last year! Not sure if young children can really get to grips with bagpipes though, so the gesture might backfire.

[mangerton]

I think I saw what I assumed were toy bagpipes last week. Wonderful present for a four or five year old I'd think - particularly if their parents gave your young child a toy drum last year! Not sure if young children can really get to grips with bagpipes though, so the gesture might backfire.

So might the bagpipes, if not handled correctly.

A Happy Burns' Nicht to all board members, and may you all enjoy your haggis and whisky this evening.

[Flosshilde]

We had ours yesterday (can't remember why), with the addition of kale to the neeps & tatties. Preceded by hot smoked salmon & salad, and followed by Scottish cheeses & cranachan.

No toasts or recitations though.

[Barbirollians]

Burns, whisky , a melange of sheeps' innards and swede .

Sounds like a cruel and unusual punishment not a celebration !