What's going on in your winery today..

[goldseal]

Not the best of photos, but a starter shouldn't look like this after 10 hours

[benarnold]

Racked the cider at the weekend. Have about 9 gallons

[wisp]

I really must get some more cider on the go.

Parsnip and Carrot wine look healthy and smell delicious.

[NorthernWiner]

More bottle cleaning tonight. I'm preparing to bottle more wine this weekend. 2009 Viognier and 2005 Port. Yes, I have some 5-year old port that hasn't been bottled yet.

[wisp]

ye gods, how long does it take to take out the bins?

[goldseal]

Got another 71B starter going. This one looks much healthier. I'm a bit concerned that the Princes Apple Juice I used for the first one might have sorbate or similar in it, despite nothing being on the label.

Tidying up the winery (aka 'the garage') again. I'm still tripping over unwanted water cooler bottles. Does anybody want them?:

http://www.winesathome.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4011

EDIT:

Hi Goldseal

Do you have a IKEA near you as they sell 1.125L flip-top bottles for £1.99p each ideal for top shelf spirits as well.

Fred.

Hi Fred. No, the nearest one is miles away. I'm allergic to shopping. If I go near a shop I break out in a rash and I have to go and sit down (in a pub). Oddly though, I don't suffer this reaction in CD shops, book shops and HBSs .

[ms67]

Hi Fred. No, the nearest one is miles away. I'm allergic to shopping. If I go near a shop I break out in a rash and I have to go and sit down (in a pub). Oddly though, I don't suffer this reaction in CD shops, book shops and HBSs .

rofl, especially the added gem (in a pub). i went in a music shop about erm 4-5 months ago, it wasn't like back in the day; there were hardly any young folks in it just lots of middle aged men.

[NorthernWiner]

I'm allergic to shopping. If I go near a shop I break out in a rash and I have to go and sit down (in a pub). Oddly though, I don't suffer this reaction in CD shops, book shops and HBSs .

Allergic here as well. Whenever the missus mentions the "s" word, I begin to sweat and feel physically nauseous. I explained her that's why God invented the internet - so we could all shop without having to leave our seats.

[lockwood1956]

Allergic here as well. Whenever the missus mentions the "s" word, I begin to sweat and feel physically nauseous.

you didn't seem to be having shopping issues when we visited Northern Brewer and Midwest supplies

[goldseal]

you didn't seem to be having shopping issues when we visited Northern Brewer and Midwest supplies

HBSs - they don't count

[wisp]

they could count up to £80

[NorthernWiner]

you didn't seem to be having shopping issues when we visited Northern Brewer and Midwest supplies

True. But they are more like home than most stores. I can chit chat with the staff about things that are interesting. Have you ever tried to do that in, say, a ladies department store?

[wisp]

Be careful how you answer that Bob

[lockwood1956]

Have you ever tried to do that in, say, a ladies department store?

Well no........

But I'm now worried that you may have

[lockwood1956]

HBSs - they don't count

I looked after the shop for Karl for two days, and I spent the whole time fighting an urge to buy things