Tune in to the Yorksgen mail list for a day with the "Yorkins", a term coined by Tana Willis Johnson. If you are lucky Susan, Tana, Kathy and Hilary will be writing in the "Yorkshire Dialect" - a treat indeed. Every now and then Brian will jump in and give us a taste of his down home humor. And list owner Brian Richerby is there to give advise and help us along. Colin has his pages and keeps us aware of every thing that is new. Want to know something about Yorkshire - just ask. There are no more helpful people on the face of the earth. One discussion was about the Yorkshire personality: full of humor, smart, tart, sarcastic, loving, a bit careful with the money, hard working, and all around just lovable.
As I sit at my desk and read and write messages to my friends on Yorksgen, I can feel the presence of my ancestors and imagine the good natured bantering and chatting up that might have gone on two hundred years ago. As one of the "Yorkins" said, "You can always tell a Yorkshireman, but you can't tell him 'owt."
"Thank you" doesn't even begin to tell the appreciation I feel for the help and knowledge these people have shared. This isn't just a mail list, this is a family.
Take a trip to Yorkshire. Wander around the churches,
walk by the rivers, find your ancestors.
- Look at Colin Hinson's pages.
- Check out Tana's site and Tana's Surname List
- Look at these maps and find a locale.
- Find a place or parish
What would Yorkshire Page be without a recipe for Yorkshire Pudding. Thanks to Debbie Gilligan from Massachussets, USA for her recipe.
Beat eggs and milk until well blended, stir in flour and salt. Beat using a wire whisk. Pour some drippings from roasting pan into a pie plate. Pour the batter into pan (1/2" deep). Bake for 30 minutes at 450 degree oven. Check after 20 minutes and add more drippings if necessary. Yorkshire Pudding
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp. salt
It will be done when it is puffed up and light golden brown. This will fall when taken from the oven and starts to cool.Serve with roast beef and brussels sprouts, of course. Or vegetables of your choice. Can't wait to try this!
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