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A Betoota Heights sexagenarian has confirmed his pre-Christmas test ham is performing as predicted and will serve him well as he looks forward to the big day with renewed confidence.
Gregor Redpath, of Greentree Circuit, told The Advocate that he simply couldn’t resist buying the surplus ham that a local butcher explained that he had. In late spring, the good people down at Davidson Brothers butchers on Rainbow Avenue took orders for ham and turkey, which they would then source themselves from farmers in the wider Diamantina. Each year, plans can change and some families find they no longer need a ham or gobbler. Special deals are often available on these surplus hams and Mr Redpath was more than happy to step in.
Redpath, originally from the creepy albeit charming nation state of Wales, reflected on last year’s ham and shook his head.
“In hindsight, it was a bit too small and the edges dried too quickly,” he said.
“I took the skin off as well, absolute rookie error. But it was still a good ham. I enjoyed it but this year, I wanted to make sure I had a quality, on song ham for Christmas, so I decided to get a test ham.”
At the time of print, Redpath estimates that he’s consumed nearly a kilo of freshly prepared him since Friday. And that’s about it.
“Most of it, it’s been mostly nude ham straight from the leg. I take it out of the fridge, slice off about a handful, put it back in the fridge then go back on the verandah and watch leaves fall in the pool, which angers me. Maybe sometimes I make it into a sandwich, with some cheese and tomato. To get my vegetable and dairy servings,” he added.
“I’m confident that when this ham gets chucked in the wheel bin, the next will be like eating the ham of God.”
More to come.
