Timothy away match thread

[Don Julio]

Out as per (RedTV)
Triumph of hope over expectation

Just want to see a bit of fight

[InversneckieDob]

Ha !! You should google " Rhubarb Triangle ". It`s an area centred around Wakefield where " Forced Rhubarb " is hgrown is special sheds .
It`s a method of keeping the plants in the dark, to force them to grow at a superquick rate , searching for the light that should have come when the young plant breaks through the earth and reaches the Sunlight.

You get a " Champagne " Rhubarb from this method, which is a lighter fresher and zingy type compared to the big clumpy things grown on an allotment ?


Sounds magic, eh ? The Festival isn`t a big thing really. A few stalls selling Rhubarb jam etc scattered around the Cathedral Precint, in th centre of town. BUT, there are a few Wine Bars and Pubs selling Rhubarb beer. ( Aye, nae Tetleys these days !!. Taylors Landlord is the bestest pint )


Jings. It fair sounds great , even to me ?!!

Certainly a sight easier on the Heid than trawling up to the East End of Glasgow for the day.

Ken,........ part time supporter me. Go on yersell wee man GASC !!!

So.....is there any judging of the top rhubarb?
"Best in show" or the like?

Is there tasting (other than the rhubarb based/infused alcoholic beverages)?

Any crumble on the go?

I'm nae going to lie to you, it sounds like a day.
If Wakefield wasnae such a trek I'd be in amongst it.

[InversneckieDob]

https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/ev...barb-festival/

Second last bullet point.

[Shetland Don]

Oh aye. Forgot one of the most fascinating things about "forced rhubarb in the sheds".....…you can actually hear it stretching and growing. It happens so fast.

It's a strange thing !!!

I'll report back on Sunday how the frenzy went. If i' m not locked up ?

Reminds me of terrible growing pains - I’m sure I heard crunching sounds - though I had juvenile arthritis!

[neilthedon]

So.....is there any judging of the top rhubarb?
"Best in show" or the like?

Is there tasting (other than the rhubarb based/infused alcoholic beverages)?

Any crumble on the go?

I'm nae going to lie to you, it sounds like a day.
If Wakefield wasnae such a trek I'd be in amongst it.

Aye. Today's the day alright.

Rhubarb Crumble is affa fine

And , Naemairneeps. I made some rhubarb and plum wine when I first moved here 30 yes ago Took about 3 years to claer the haze. But also kept well for years. Closest fruit wine to a " proper French red ".


Oh wait , there's a game on the day , is there no ???

[NaeMairNeeps]

Aye. Today's the day alright.

Rhubarb Crumble is affa fine

And , Naemairneeps. I made some rhubarb and plum wine when I first moved here 30 yes ago Took about 3 years to claer the haze. But also kept well for years. Closest fruit wine to a " proper French red ".


Oh wait , there's a game on the day , is there no ???

Ah, the pectin haze .... Ah'm surprised it actually ever cleared

.... That's why ye need tae use a cold fermentation method wi rhubarb, plums etc

[TheDeeDon]

Match day today. Does anyone have hope of a positive outcome for today?

We have to win their at some point, so why not today!

COYR

[pieandbovrilman]

Match day today. Does anyone have hope of a positive outcome for today?

We have to win their at some point, so why not today!

COYR

I think we will either win today or get beat but we might get a point.

[donsdaft]

Rhubarb!

[InversneckieDob]

Aye. Today's the day alright.

Rhubarb Crumble is affa fine

And , Naemairneeps. I made some rhubarb and plum wine when I first moved here 30 yes ago Took about 3 years to claer the haze. But also kept well for years. Closest fruit wine to a " proper French red ".


Oh wait , there's a game on the day , is there no ???

I'm slavering.
The thought of a plate o' crumble, slathered in vanilla custard, washed down with a full bodied glass of rhubarb wine......

Sounds maist affa fine.......