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My mums cousin had a bach at woodpeckers. My uncle had one next door but got out in the early 70's.
Had a couple of good feeds of musseld from out there when I went out.
A good friend of mine...

I wasn't much of a hunter back then, actually still not that flash so wasn't like I was going to see heaps. not many around either trip I did.
like your idea about the raw mussels

Haven't done a stewie island trip since the early 90's but yup we generally did alright out of the sea, had to coz there was feckall deer around.
I think that was when we won the Americas cup in...

To be fair, I don't remember them being that rubbery, It's the taste. they still tasted good but not the same as oysters.

never tried kina, but from reports doubt I will

Haven't ad proper mussels for about 5 years. living in aussie until 18months ago and just don't get out to get them there. I was there 10 odd years.
oddly enough came over for the lads u17 club...

I love battered mussels-not quite as much as oysters but still good.
Not really fritters though