Fish and Chips

[Martin]

When I was last in Leyland a few weeks ago, I couldn't help noticing that the fish you get in fish and chip shops up there are so small. Down here we usually get something that hangs off your plate at both ends. Up there the fish are not much bigger than a fish finger. Is this common up north?

[Hayleypink]

we had chips and cheese in weston on saturday that was nice

[Thornley]

Hayley, I had cheesey chips for the first time this weekend, they were delicious. I have never heard of them before, but I will try again. Martin, as for fish and chips I don't have them very often but when I do we get them from Godwins in Penwortham. The fish there is a good size. Where did you buy yours from, just so I know to avoid there []
Vanessa

[noel]

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Originally posted by Martin

When I was last in Leyland a few weeks ago, I couldn't help noticing that the fish you get in fish and chip shops up there are so small. Down here we usually get something that hangs off your plate at both ends. Up there the fish are not much bigger than a fish finger. Is this common up north?

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As a world expert in fish and chips portions, I can safely say you were diddled Martin. The fish are generally about 10" long.
The worst fish I ever had was in Kent where I had something called Rock Salmon, which had a massive round bone in the middle. I think it was really Dog Fish. Yuk!!!

[Martin]

10 inches isn't really that big for a fish Noel. I still say they are bigger around where I live in Somerset.

[noel]

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Originally posted by Martin

10 inches isn't really that big for a fish Noel. I still say they are bigger around where I live in Somerset.

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It's big for a fish finger Martin. Don't try and cod me your fish are bigger than ours.[] Have mushy peas been allowed in the chip shops yet Martin? Couldn't get them when I lived down there.

[Martin]

Actually, darn sarf, they don't quite have the good selection that you get oop t'north. Gravy is rare and I can't say that I have seen any mushy peas, or steak puddings!

[LDunlop76]

Gaskell's chip shop, Orrell - the fish is around 10 inches - anything more would be greedy ;-)
Can you not get curry sauce with your chips darn sarf either, Martin?

(Actually I very rarely have fish & chips these days - must be getting on a bit as they give me indigestion nowadays!)

[Martin]

Curry sauce isn't quite the same as gravy Linda. Are you trying to tell us something about your age? It seems to be a hot topic around here. I doubt you've aged much since we last met. About the same as I have []

[Hayleypink]

they do mushy peas and pies at my local chippies.