Anticipation high, feelings tense. Sausages are nervous but hopeful, mince, as always, oblivious. Our neighbours sense something amiss, the ley-lines are bending in anticipation, even the wind has died.
Day 0
Retrieval
EF and IW set out in the mid-morning gloom, climb onto their trusty steed and headed off into the unknown. 30 seconds later they turn left, then right and right once more. The target area, Atlantic Homeware, appears ahead. It is approached. Ambushed. Infiltrated. Friendly natives are found within and show us their hoard of outdoor goods. Tucked away in the far corner, EF spots it, alone, forgotten. They exchanged a stuffed koala and a tube of vegemite for the prize and quickly smuggle it onto their steed. They drive away and after numerous adventures arrived home 15 minutes later.
Assembly
The deck is ritually prepared, as is the custom. The Tongmeister approaches the unassembled and unsuspecting barbecue quietly and with care. Talking softly, he slowly reveals the barbecue to the light of the day. Thus begins the ancient, time-honoured ritual which seals the bond between Tongmeister and barbecue. The assembly then commences as shown below.
It should be noted that during the Assembly some schools of Tonghood, prefer the traditional flanelette robes over the bold pacific motif seen below, all however, agree that a local brew is an essential part of the assembly ritual.
1st Light
With some trepidation the ignition sequence is initiated and the barbecue flames for the first time, flawlessly. A sausage is duly sacrificed and there is much rejoicing.
Day +16
The barbecue has served us well. With contemptuous ease it has delivered 4 meals to the hungry household within. Eggs, bacon, rissoles and marinated chicken; nothing seems impossible.
IW; TM.
EF and IW set out in the mid-morning gloom, climb onto their trusty steed and headed off into the unknown. 30 seconds later they turn left, then right and right once more. The target area, Atlantic Homeware, appears ahead. It is approached. Ambushed. Infiltrated. Friendly natives are found within and show us their hoard of outdoor goods. Tucked away in the far corner, EF spots it, alone, forgotten. They exchanged a stuffed koala and a tube of vegemite for the prize and quickly smuggle it onto their steed. They drive away and after numerous adventures arrived home 15 minutes later.
Assembly
The deck is ritually prepared, as is the custom. The Tongmeister approaches the unassembled and unsuspecting barbecue quietly and with care. Talking softly, he slowly reveals the barbecue to the light of the day. Thus begins the ancient, time-honoured ritual which seals the bond between Tongmeister and barbecue. The assembly then commences as shown below.
It should be noted that during the Assembly some schools of Tonghood, prefer the traditional flanelette robes over the bold pacific motif seen below, all however, agree that a local brew is an essential part of the assembly ritual.
1st Light
With some trepidation the ignition sequence is initiated and the barbecue flames for the first time, flawlessly. A sausage is duly sacrificed and there is much rejoicing.
Day +16
The barbecue has served us well. With contemptuous ease it has delivered 4 meals to the hungry household within. Eggs, bacon, rissoles and marinated chicken; nothing seems impossible.
IW; TM.
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5 comments:
Excellent stuff - a little bit of Aussietralia on your own balcony. Why no pictures of the actual sacrificial sausage? And just what is the local brew?
Irene and Nick say, Hi Elena and Ivan, from the snaps that you've taken so far, Ireland looks fabulous and we can't wait to get over there next summer. Hope you are both keeping well, are you working Elena? How is Ivan's job going? Ivan did a good job on the BBQ, that little touch of home on the balcony. Cheers honey and wei'll keep in touch
Soon it will be Dr Tongmeister!
Sausages everywhere quake at the thought.
Love it!!! My mouth was watering reading that.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... marinated chicken... Love Nix
Like father, like son! Shades of Mike assembling the barbeque at Doriath on 14/15th September, albiet on the kitchen table rather that the balcony.
Cheers
Richard
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