A few people have asked how it was 

possible for me to make such a large 

volume of Cornish pasties, particular 

those who know that my oven is the 

about the size of a large rat trap.

Well, it wasn't easy.

So, I feel obliged to share my secrets 

to their production.

First you'll need to prepare about 24kg of malleable dough.

Of course, rolling so much dough could present a challenge. 

However, two ways have proved most effective. 

1) A labour intensive way is to form the dough into tennis size balls 

and flatten with a conventional rolling pin (one at a time). Takes ages.

However, for quick results, I recommend the following:

2) First,  knead into football-size lumps; then it's simply a 

matter of finding a large, clean, flat surface, and someone familiar 

with the operation of a garden lawn roller, and you're all set.

With time on my hands during 
the holidays I decided to make
a few Cornish Pasties.
The one second from the right, 
fourth row, was particularly 
scrumptious.

Antique seat for sale.

A rare example of island craftsmanship. 

In need of careful restoration but, with loving hands and a lot of rope, 

could serve a new owner for quite a while, perhaps even as long as a week.  Historical authenticity provided on request.

Not a mere chair, but a reflection on the tortured soul of it's previous owner

and his daily struggles with a heavy thesaurus.

Now at the bargain price of ¥357 o.n.o. (shipping not incl.).  
Hand crafted floor protectors extra.

Merry Christmas from Yoron















P.S.   My seaweed stuffing is out of this world.

Island Christmas tree. 

A bit ugly during the day,                       

but at night...                                      

Done with two small solar panels. 
Great way to go! 

It comes on automatically as the light fades. 

Stays lit until we're all asleep. 

Powers itself up during the day.

For past Christmas's I could take the top off a fir or pine 

but this year, after all the typhoons, there's not a tree left 

with a top!

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Almost Christmas and that time of the year for th...: Almost Christmas and that time of the year for the annual meeting of the executive committee of the Yoron Brits Union and Allied Wor...

Almost Christmas and that time of the year for the annual meeting of

the executive committee of the Yoron Brits Union and Allied Worker.

   This year it was held in the island's notorious nightspot 'The Natural Beef' (oops,

sorry - Reef) and we are pleased to report an attendance of the full membership.

   This year we had the task of deciding whether membership in the coming year should be increased by 33.3 % with the influx to the island of an Oz claiming to be of Brit blood. His application for union membership is in abeyance pending validation of his claim - his accent displayed the characteristic twang of Oz gore.

Further developments on this will be given at the next meeting.

May we take this opportunity to extend seasons greetings to each union member

and to anyone who happens to nosy into this site.