Philip the winters are so mild its probably last years. Oh and on a personal
note -soak it in vinegar!
It might shrivel a tad but by golly it'll be tougher





"Philip Eden" philipATweatherHYPHENukDOTcom wrote in message
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I meant to post this last Sunday ... picking up a really
big shiny one this lunchtime reminded me that I hadn't:

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To the Editor of the Times

Dear Sir
I picked up two ripe conkers this morning, Sunday
August 29. I have never done this in August before.
Is this a record?

Yours, etc.
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Philip Eden




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