Christmas Dinner.

So what are you lads having for xmas dinner? I was planning to have my 15lb broiler but with opposition from my girls I am now going to buy a turkey . I have been sternly told that Christmas dinner must have a turkey. Surprisingly, in the past we have had everything from Goose to Guinea Fowl. Ho Hum. This is what happens when you only have women in the house.

We always have our biggest joint of goat I can find in the freezer. I would rather have the home grown chicken than turkey any day, I'm with you on that one

we are having roast chicken, not our own unfortunately, as we don't breed any more, so just a shop bought one from Dunnes. But home grown snips and carrots, and of course home made crackers hats etc. Other than that, just a very quiet Christmas day.

Judging by the lack of replies to your thread Wayland, I'm guessing most people will be fasting - or too ashamed to reveal what they will be inflicting upon their families. As for myself, it's going to be: smoked salmon and white port for starters; for the main event: roasted cockerel, stuffed with mashed spuds, onions and herbs, accompanied by roasted parsnips, brussells sprouts, leeks and roasted spuds, with gravy and quince jelly (and lots of cider); everything home-grown. Followed by homemade Christmas pudding and cream. Then, Stilton, crackers and Port. And, to round it off, Christmas cake and sloe gin. I know it ain't a feast, but times are tough and as an old friend of mine used to say: "when you'll make use of what you've got, you will not miss what you have not."

Do you have any spare seats at your table Sean?