Its all kicked off at Totana Camperstopsierraespuna.

[jumartoo]

We had a Quince bush outside the patio door at home when I was little, Mum ever the resourceful type didn't know what it was or if it was edible but saw this nice fruit every year so she made Quince Jam/Jelly, a bit sharp from my memory and I don't think it got made again. And I think it was red not green.

Martin

Ours are like furry pears, yellow in colour, and as hard as stone. Takes some strength and determination to cut through even one!!! No wonder they're not popular.

 

[funflair]

Ours looked a bit like this I think, flowering Quince on a bush,

Below information pinched from t'internet.


Most of you are familiar with quinces (Cydonia oblonga), the ancient fruit used to make the Spanish membrillo paste that's wonderful with cheese.

But how many of you know that the flowering quince (Chaenomeles Lindl) - related, but by no means the same fruit - is also edible?

Not many, I suspect. Known as the Nordic lemon because of their high Vitamin C content, they also contain a lot of pectin as well as citric and malic acid, which makes them excellent for jam-making or canning.

Martin

 

[jumar]

Just returned to house after the exchanging of Secret Santa gifts, some great thoughts to produce some fantastic gifts, Spanish melted Snowman takes the biscuit, my goldfish in a bowl was greatly received, thanks everyone who got the day started, sat in the Spanish sunshine at 1030 sipping Cava was greatly enjoyed by all....just got the afternoon to get through...bring it on.

 

[jumartoo]

Just had our Secret Santa Jenben''s, the Army's and us.

Martin opening his from Colin and Sandra.

And his fishy friend!

Sandra's pressie from the Jenben''s

Group photo with pressies.

And group drinkies.

 

[jumartoo]

We've had a successful lunch at the nearby restaurant. Everyone is back fairly safely. There was a short embarrassing time when some people (names not posted here, but the usual culprits! You know who they are, if you don't you soon will) started to behave in an unusual way, but other than that everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

They even got the "Dutchman" involved

My post from the Morning thread!

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[jumartoo]

Fractured groups again today but four of us went on @Mrs Munchie s "missing link" walk.

We lost the breeze when we entered the dry river beds and had a pleasant walk (with Lola, who doesn't know what the vet is going to do to her tomorrow, and so had her usual leaping, bouncy, walk!)

We rested at the usual spot at the ruined house, before returning to the camperstop just as @famdebree had pulled in. Lovely to see them again and look forward to some good rides/walks together.

Lola cosying up to @Jenben who was carrying doggy treats!

 

[famdebree]

It is great to be back at the camperstop again and meeting up with all you lovely people: @jumartoo @jumar @Jenben @Armytwowheels @Munchie @Mrs Munchie @Hagstrom

Bit windy today so after visiting the market (thank you @jumartoo for the ride) just relaxing.

 

[jumar]

Happy new year to all present, past and future visitors to the CAMPERSTOP, a Special new year to all the nip in, fill up, dump waste and flee without paying....but they are not FUNSTERS, so they will not see this greetings.....unless you know different...

 

[Pikeman]

Happy new year Martin and Judith, be seeing you soon.

Keith and Sue

 

[Khizzie]

Walkies today!
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Not jealous !!!!!

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[Armytwowheels]

Happy new year to all present, past and future visitors to the CAMPERSTOP, a Special new year to all the nip in, fill up, dump waste and flee without paying....but they are not FUNSTERS, so they will not see this greetings.....unless you know different...

Happy New Year to you and Judith too. May 2018 be a fantastic year for you both.

 

[gus-lopez]

Happy new year to everyone.

 

[jumartoo]

A few random piccies from our latest walks and bike rides.

 

[Jenben]

Happy New Year Martin and Judith and all at the Camperstop , wishing everyone a wonderful 2018.

 

[famdebree]

Happy New Year to you all, present or not. Have a great 2018 with lots of Love and in good health.

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[Robert Clark]

Happy New Year Totana Funsters

Weather forecast is looking pretty decent compared with damp Blighty

 

[jumar]

So most festivities are over....PHEW......just 3 Kings day and my birthday to come....PHEW.......the weather here remains beyond expectations...22c yesterday..NICE, the Camperstop is quiet, just a handful of Funsters and visitors from different parts of Eurozone.....@Armytwowheels have left us for a bit of Freeloading on the Murcia coast, however they should be back soon.....@Munchie cooked a French Paella yesterday for us, very nice indeed....Thanks Ken and Steph.

 

[jumartoo]

@Munchie cooked a French Paella

 

[Armytwowheels]

So most festivities are over....PHEW......just 3 Kings day and my birthday to come....PHEW.......the weather here remains beyond expectations...22c yesterday..NICE, the Camperstop is quiet, just a handful of Funsters and visitors from different parts of Eurozone.....@Armytwowheels have left us for a bit of Freeloading on the Murcia coast, however they should be back soon.....@Munchie cooked a French Paella yesterday for us, very nice indeed....Thanks Ken and Steph.

We are back tomorrow, can't have you enjoying all that peace and quite for too long!

 

[Armytwowheels]

What is the difference between a French Paella and a Spanish one - more garlic?

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[canopus]

Is it when its cooked by a 'jock' ?

 

[jumartoo]

What is the difference between a French Paella and a Spanish one - more garlic?

More everything spicy!!!

 

[Scout]

just caught up with your "goings on" still hoping for our trip to get the green light, all seems good to go at the momment

 

[jumartoo]

just caught up with your "goings on" still hoping for our trip to get the green light, all seems good to go at the momment

to for??? or ??? or just

 

[Scout]

to for??? or ??? or just

just for us thanks

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[jumartoo]

just for us thanks

Will do our best to get 5 out of 5.

 

[jumartoo]

Lovely day today. Cycling this morning with the Hagstrom's then lunch with friends at their family farm. Fabulous old building only used for socialising and summer stays.

After eating we sat out listening to typical Spanish music and old Spanish songs.

 

[jumartoo]

Although this is in the "Best sites for cycling" section, the mountain walking is pretty good also. A selection of photos from recent walks, mainly done with @Munchie s and @Hagstrom s with a few non funster interlopers!

 

[jumartoo]

We do cycle sometimes. Yesterday!

 

[Reallyretired]

We hope to get to Totana around the 5th March. Is there space there and is it good for dog walking. The dogs are fine but I have arthritic knees and a wonky ankle so I think these mountain walks might be a tad ambitious.

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