Bollox! They were invented for taking on trawlers and the fat content ensures they stay fresh for ages. A quick thirty seconds in a microwave will revive weeks-old rowies.

I sent some to mate in the Philippines, FFS.
(Phudbree oh man, the Doric Yorick, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 18:51, 2 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

awright will gaz you l8r m8

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 18:52, Reply)

No probs. I can supply an impressive meally pudding and sundry other butcher delights if you wish.
I also realise this provides strike through opportunities.
My name is not Aberdeen Angus.
(Phudbree oh man, the Doric Yorick, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 18:57, Reply)

I'm vegetarian
You DISGUST me.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 19:00, Reply)

Careful. He might be telling you a Whopper.

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 19:00, Reply)

I'm holding out for a bender in a bun

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 19:01, Reply)

Course you are, Bonnie.

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 19:09, Reply)

Also freeze well.
(Phudbree oh man, the Doric Yorick, Mon 21 Oct 2013, 18:52, Reply)