You Scots......
19-11-2007, 07:32 PM
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You Scots......
Went to Scotland today, had to be up for 2AM got there for about 8 ish (damn M77 I think it was)..
I am helping a few people out doing pigeon lofts until I find the outcome of my 2 IT jobs Ive applied for..
Had to do 3, 1st house got there was putting it up with 2 mates, and the lady owner said "Ive done you some Sausage Rolls and some coffee"
Thought cool, I like sausage rolls.
They were crusty cobs and had this pink meat on, I thought odd.. tried it, was looveerrrllyyyy
2nd loft, same thing, only these were a LOT better, crusty cobs with butter and brown sauce.. Thought this must be a big thing in Scotland, but these ones were DAMN nice...
3rd loft, nearly finished the job, matey went into kitchen for his coffee and I followed shortly after when I had finished something off.. There was a few kids running round and a buffet like thing on the table, thought it must be a kids party or summat. Until the owner said, "Ive done these for you, get them down you (I think thats what she said anyway LOL).. there was 2 plates of ham sandwiches, some marshmallows, biscuits etc.
We said we were full, so the lady wrapped them all up properly for us to take with us for the journey home.
She also said her partner was a takeaway manager, and had already thought about sorting us out a curry or kebabs
NONE of the food at any of the places had been offered or asked for, just done! I'd taken a load of sandwiches and crisps etc already and didnt end up eating any of it..
Throughout the day, we had £45 to share between the 3 of us just for tips....
Have to say this was well worthy of a post, I'd never been to Scotland before, but the impression I got from the Scots is one i wont forget and one people from this country can take a leaf out of their books!
I certainly will be revisiting for a social break...
PS I now know that the "sausage meat" was probably cows bollocks or something LOL
I am helping a few people out doing pigeon lofts until I find the outcome of my 2 IT jobs Ive applied for..
Had to do 3, 1st house got there was putting it up with 2 mates, and the lady owner said "Ive done you some Sausage Rolls and some coffee"
Thought cool, I like sausage rolls.
They were crusty cobs and had this pink meat on, I thought odd.. tried it, was looveerrrllyyyy
2nd loft, same thing, only these were a LOT better, crusty cobs with butter and brown sauce.. Thought this must be a big thing in Scotland, but these ones were DAMN nice...
3rd loft, nearly finished the job, matey went into kitchen for his coffee and I followed shortly after when I had finished something off.. There was a few kids running round and a buffet like thing on the table, thought it must be a kids party or summat. Until the owner said, "Ive done these for you, get them down you (I think thats what she said anyway LOL).. there was 2 plates of ham sandwiches, some marshmallows, biscuits etc.
We said we were full, so the lady wrapped them all up properly for us to take with us for the journey home.
She also said her partner was a takeaway manager, and had already thought about sorting us out a curry or kebabs
NONE of the food at any of the places had been offered or asked for, just done! I'd taken a load of sandwiches and crisps etc already and didnt end up eating any of it..
Throughout the day, we had £45 to share between the 3 of us just for tips....
Have to say this was well worthy of a post, I'd never been to Scotland before, but the impression I got from the Scots is one i wont forget and one people from this country can take a leaf out of their books!
I certainly will be revisiting for a social break...
PS I now know that the "sausage meat" was probably cows bollocks or something LOL
19-11-2007, 07:38 PM
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Came past Kilmarnock today
It was like square meat, sorta like corned beef squares but thicker
Sausage here comes in links, not seen it "packed" so to speak
It was like square meat, sorta like corned beef squares but thicker
Sausage here comes in links, not seen it "packed" so to speak
19-11-2007, 07:40 PM
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19-11-2007, 07:46 PM
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I've got family down south who get a food parcel of square sausage every month. 
Brown sauce for me!
Where I work if you get square sausage with cheese its called a Govan burger! (ONE FOR THE SCOTS)
Brown sauce for me!
Where I work if you get square sausage with cheese its called a Govan burger!
(ONE FOR THE SCOTS)
19-11-2007, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
see we're not all bad stu 
Originally Posted by Lambchop
a square sausage in a bun with brown sauce is a good alternative to a bacon roll
And excuse me, I'd MUCH rather have the square sausage than the bacon, and with cheese and onion as well, OMG, I'm putting my coat back on to drive to Scotland to get some square sausage!
19-11-2007, 08:27 PM
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Ive put 3 stone on since working in scotland. Ive never seen people eat so fucking much... and discovering the fast food heaven of Cumbernauld!
Though im not sure what will kill me first, the cholesterol or the m8 rush hour traffic. Fucking tailgating is like a national pastime!!!
Though im not sure what will kill me first, the cholesterol or the m8 rush hour traffic. Fucking tailgating is like a national pastime!!!
19-11-2007, 08:27 PM
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have a look at the link I posted
I think its a case (as always) the minority (wankers) giving the majority a bad name, to say I was dubious about the reception I was about to receive was an understatement..
I was very overwhelmed to be perfectly honest...
I think its a case (as always) the minority (wankers) giving the majority a bad name, to say I was dubious about the reception I was about to receive was an understatement..
I was very overwhelmed to be perfectly honest...
19-11-2007, 08:34 PM
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similar experience on my one and only visit over the wall.
1st, lad whos car I was buying lived in aberdeen but I was flying to Edinburgh, so he sent his mrs down with the car to the airport so I didnt have to find my way to aberdeen
2nd, on my way back I had to pick up an RST interior from someone on here, got lost so I pulled over and asked a guy who was walking down the street if he knew the street/road I was looking for, not off the top of his head he didnt but if i drove around the corner to his house he had a local A-Z and would print off a copy for me
3rd, managed to find this lads house but he was still at work so there I was never met this lad before and only spoke on the phone and I'd turned up on his mum and dads doorstep, so they told me to come in and sit down and made me a brew while I waited and they hadnt a clue who I was
Top bunch of folks, I dont know where their reputation comes from
1st, lad whos car I was buying lived in aberdeen but I was flying to Edinburgh, so he sent his mrs down with the car to the airport so I didnt have to find my way to aberdeen
2nd, on my way back I had to pick up an RST interior from someone on here, got lost so I pulled over and asked a guy who was walking down the street if he knew the street/road I was looking for, not off the top of his head he didnt but if i drove around the corner to his house he had a local A-Z and would print off a copy for me
3rd, managed to find this lads house but he was still at work so there I was never met this lad before and only spoke on the phone and I'd turned up on his mum and dads doorstep, so they told me to come in and sit down and made me a brew while I waited and they hadnt a clue who I was
Top bunch of folks, I dont know where their reputation comes from
19-11-2007, 08:41 PM
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Glad you enjoyed it buddy, canny beat a roll on square, i get mine from a butcher in troon, its a tinky wee place but his meats good
Only joking stoo
i need some of that gear with the black pudding in it mate, its been a while, expect a phone call
19-11-2007, 08:43 PM
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Cant beat gettin your sausage off the butcher (oo err ) Same as black pud, can cut it thick as you like...
Roll an square, big chunk of black pud and some BBQ sauce....minted
) Same as black pud, can cut it thick as you like...Roll an square, big chunk of black pud and some BBQ sauce....minted
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
You missed out on totty scones...theirs another thing you southerners dont get
cant beat a square sausage on pan loaf
Glad you enjoyed your visit
cant beat a square sausage on pan loaf
Glad you enjoyed your visit
we also do the tatty scones on the big hotplate, again Mothers pride. the guys love it when I take a few samples to the West of Scotland RSOC meets
As for Scottish hospatality , we pride ourselves on it to be honest, just had to see how many people cameover to the "beer tent" on the Saturday night at Croft this year
19-11-2007, 09:34 PM
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It does make a difference doesn't it mate, I used to be a cash machine field service engineer
Went to all sorts of places, pubs, clubs, bars, pubs shops etc
And it is suprising how many places don't offer you a drink or anything even if they can see you've gone well out of your way to fix it for them.
The few that did, were always the same places
Went to all sorts of places, pubs, clubs, bars, pubs shops etc
And it is suprising how many places don't offer you a drink or anything even if they can see you've gone well out of your way to fix it for them.
The few that did, were always the same places
19-11-2007, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
You missed out on totty scones...theirs another thing you southerners dont get
cant beat a square sausage on pan loaf
Glad you enjoyed your visit
cant beat a square sausage on pan loaf
Glad you enjoyed your visit
i wis jist awa to say yoo cana hae breakfast in scotland withoot tattie scone
20-11-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dalsy70
Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
You missed out on totty scones...theirs another thing you southerners dont get
cant beat a square sausage on pan loaf
Glad you enjoyed your visit
cant beat a square sausage on pan loaf
Glad you enjoyed your visit
we also do the tatty scones on the big hotplate, again Mothers pride. the guys love it when I take a few samples to the West of Scotland RSOC meets
As for Scottish hospatality , we pride ourselves on it to be honest, just had to see how many people cameover to the "beer tent" on the Saturday night at Croft this year
OK we were delivering and fitting 1k pigeon lofts, but even so, I was gobsmacked.
vrrooooommmmm - never knew u was a foreigner
21-11-2007, 12:46 PM
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This is making me hungry big time............infact am away for a roll on square sausage with HP's finest brown sause and A tattie scone!
21-11-2007, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu.H
vrrooooommmmm - never knew u was a foreigner
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10/10 for observation Stu lol
