Dead on Noreen and Mandomad !! Crubeens or the pigus trottus are indeed the things dreams are made of.However, turkey guts vindaloo is food of the gods, John. Maybe Deany could present a selection box of them to Les as the prize for his two hundreth post?

And of course I stand corrected - again - Raggy.Had I known about your Trans Pennine ancestory I would have said staple diet, not reared.When I was travelling building the Iron road, I had experiance of diggings in Manchester and other parts of the Lancashire , were the landladys served little else.But your credibillity is saved - your liking for the Black and White pudding (also kippers) has done that.

Did you know that in County Cork they sell a type of black pudding called "Drisheen"? this is square shaped and is excellant.

looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Oh bye the bye did i mention that "Punch the Horse will be appearing at "Hope and Anchor"South Ferriby on friday night and the "Sun" Bev. Sunday?