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by Bodger
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Why is the forum so quiet ?
Replies: 6
Views: 12719

Aye aye captain :D
by Bodger
Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:27 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Why is the forum so quiet ?
Replies: 6
Views: 12719

Why is the forum so quiet ?

I was really pleased to find this site when I discovered it a week or so ago but find myself wondering why its so quiet. It has the framework in place for a really lively forum with very interesting subject in apples. We have nearly 500 members but with only just over 1000 posts. :shock: Is there an...
by Bodger
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Archives
Topic: Applesauce for health?
Replies: 5
Views: 16515

Apple sauce isn't very good for pigs, they only seem to get it after they're dead ! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bodger
Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Our 2006 cider tour of Herefordshire, England.
Replies: 0
Views: 8953

Our 2006 cider tour of Herefordshire, England.

We enjoyed the cider making so much that myself and three other members of Over the Gate decided to go on a cider weekend in the Autumn of 2006. :D Here is yet another pictorial guide. We arrived at Broome Farm, Peterstowe, Hereford at 8.00pm on Friday night . The proprietor Mike has about 40 acres ...
by Bodger
Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Archives
Topic: Our trip to Ralphs cider festival in Wales last October.
Replies: 1
Views: 7915

Our trip to Ralphs cider festival in Wales last October.

Have a look at the start to our weekend on this thread. :thumbup: http://overthegate.myfreeforum.org/about10947.html The first thing to say, is how friendly everyone was at the festival and that this was before they'd had a drink. I had some really interesting and informative conversations. I'd go a...
by Bodger
Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Searching for Kingston Black Sweet Apple Cider
Replies: 3
Views: 10136

Hi
I'm in the UK, I have 25 Kingston Black Apple trees but wouldn't describe the cider from Kingston Blacks as being sweet.

http://www.farnumhillciders.com/c_Kingston.html

This isn't my product by the way. :D
by Bodger
Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Cider Making Equipment and Processes
Replies: 4
Views: 16087

How about a home made cider press using a car jack ? I made this press with my friend a few years ago and have used it successflly over the last few years. Please have a look at this report and see what you think. It was pretty easy to make. :D We made cider for the first time ever this year and so ...
by Bodger
Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Phew !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 7395

Phew !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a job I've had trying to register :shock: I couldn't decipher those security letter to save my life. It was a case of tenth time lucky. :lol: One feature that I would suggest for the forum would be a welcome section where new members could log in and break the ice by telling folks a bit about t...