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I actually grew 10 of them successfully a few years ago.  They grow very close to the ground with huge leaves (like pumpkins)  but they weren't ready to eat 'til about July.  My hubbys grandmother sugested that I lay the fruit while it was growing on a brick or piece of terracotta tile.  This keeps it warm during the day and protects it from the soggy soil preventing it from rotting. Oh my God, I went all Charley Dimmock then! [:D] That's what happens when you bother with Tresco

Stop it - now!  All of you.  I'm on a diet - again!! I always add a head of garlic seperated and in their skins about an hour before cooking ends with all my roasts.  Blinking fabulous.  You're breath stinks for a week but hey...!  When in France[;-)] Actually garlic breath is compulsory 'round here[:D]

[quote user="Tresco"] Ali, you weren't that Martian were you? There are no date stickers here. Someone just brings them round and dumps them outside the door. Damned inconvenient if you ask me. Also, Gill mentioned the melon scooped out and filled with Pineau. That's also inconvenient; trying to find a way to eat the melon and leave the Rocket Fuel which is Pineau      [/quote] I'll have it if you don't like it Tresco![:P] Charentaise melons are delicious with Serrano ham. Ask Sylvie on the meat counter to slice it "chiffonade" style - superb!!   See how I got us back on topic there?  I'm getting good at this forum thing[;-)]

[quote user="Harley"][quote user="TWINKLE"][quote user="Harley"] Bet Tinkle has something to say about that!! [/quote] Do you mean TWINKLE?  Why on earth would I have something to say on this subject?  I know I'm not the brightest light-bulb on the forum (although I like to think I'm the shiniest[:)])    Please enlighten me Harley. [/quote] Sorry Twinkle, I just thought you of all people would find something funny to say about a Mod called Miss Whiplash![:D]  You have such a great sense of humour. [/quote] That's so sweet Harley, thank-you.   I'm trying very hard not to say funny things at the moment.  I'm trying to give advice in a very serious and sensible manner.  Whenever I feel my sense of humour coming along I bite my fingers.  I'm in agony at the moment - I'm actually typing this with my toes[;-)]

Don't worry I won't Ian.  Who wants a hollow melon anyway?

[quote user="Dick Smith"]No. I've seen old ladies do it in the supermarket. [/quote] I wonder what young ladies do? Another tip for the charentaise variety is if the stalk is just about ready to to come away

Thank you all for your replies, but you seem to be talking abou the charente variety I know how to choose those.  At the moment they are not sweet enough, so I prefer the spanish varieties like these  they don't have an odour when you smell them, so I don't know if I'm buying a ripe one or not.   

That doesn't sound right to me?  Are you teasing me Dick?  [8-)]

Wasn't sure where to post this but I've just sent a pm to Tresco and it comes up saying I have posted to a Mr David Sowry!  What's going on?[:-))]

[quote user="Harley"] Bet Tinkle has something to say about that!! [/quote] Do you mean TWINKLE?  Why on earth would I have something to say on this subject?  I know I'm not the brightest light-bulb on the forum (although I like to think I'm the shiniest[:)])    Please enlighten me Harley.

Just bought and enjoyed my first charente melon of the season to-day and it was quite tasty!  I am very au fait on how to select this particular variety - let me know if anyone's interested! However, I'm never sure how to tell if the pale green and bright yellow rugby ball shaped Spanish ones are ripe enough to eat.  Any tips?

Hi Vicky! lovely to see you back, will get back to you with an answer for your tax forms.   I'm a bit freaked out that you need forms for 2042 & 2047, my  hubby normally does all that so am not sure -  but will do my best![:)]

My head is hurting Ironing 'a waiting Husband is moaning Mod's 'a frowning Since I came roaming Upon this forum Nothing 'a rhyming Since I've been living 17 years in this country... I  know it doesn't rhyme but I love you all so much![kiss]  

Ok, then maybe you may have to think of making a trip to Toulouse or Beziers.  I have some friends in 34 I'll ask them if they know of somewhere near you. If you don't want to pay a lot of money for wastepaper bins shops like Gifi & La Foire Fouille are great for bits 'n' pieces like that. They are all over France in the commercial zones. All the best!

There you go Judith - good luck! http://www.pleinciel.info/pages/02_reseau/01_trouver/liste.php?dep=11

Is Mark moulting?  If not you can come and stay with me! Hey spotty!  Did you get my pm?

Oh there are, there are...we're just more poetic after 10 pm.   Wait 'til to-night[;-)]

I'm the same age as my shoes now - 40! Never thought that was going to happen.  I used to be a size 39 but I prefer comfort now - that's definately a sign of acting your age[:)]

[quote user="Patf"] I don't care what miki is wearing now could be a bikini for all I care. [/quote] Please Patf -have a heart I'm in mourning![:(]

I'd like to thank Deimos for his endless knowledge on beetles[:)]

Ali, I've got a spot too but I don't know when it appeared, KKK's got TWO[:-))] Miki had acne and look where that got him[Www]  

Actually the one in blue looks quite like me!  Tresco has gone to bed. She'll be gutted she missed you!

Sorry it's Kelly not Kerry - my mistake! I think he's ruined now so you were lucky to meet him when he was a nice boy! I'm going to turn my chutney off[:-))] Sweet dreams Tresc  We've gone slightly off thread - sorry but I got caught in a twister earlier to-day and I got a bang on the head.  I'll be back to my obedient self tomorrow[;-)]

This is a very popular magazine for selling and buying second-hand cars, I can translate your advert for you if you like (free of charge of course)[:)] http://www.argusauto.com/actualite/kiosque/