The PUB light's ON! :D

[Uncle Duke]

Ah - I never had the Squall - looks nice.
I've had the 120, but found it (as I recall) a little metallic tasting. That didn't stop me from drinking it, of course! The 90 Minute is luxurious....

[Peerie Maa]

Heck, no.



As Lefty will tell you, I enjoy good ales - quality over quantity, 'tho. Hughman brought a wonderful keg of English Ale to the EBS from Andrew's Brewery in Lincolnville, ME. Very nice stuff. I'm truly looking forward to the trip to the UK for some tastings - SWMBO got me a new copy of The Good Pub Guide for us to find nice food and drink as we travel.

When you coming over, Its usually August isn't it?

[Canoez]

And Jo wasn't throwing elbows into your ribs?

I like the new comment underneath your screen name.

[Canoez]

When you coming over, Its usually August isn't it?

We typically travel in March when the tickets are inexpensive, the tourists almost nil and the lamb is fresh. Oh, and it's Mothering Sunday, too.

We also come at Christmas, too. The last (two? three?) trips we've made have been at Christmas time so that the In-Laws could enjoy spending time with the children and grandchildren all in the same place at the same time - a rare occasion.

SWMBO used to work for private schools and had long vacations at Christmas/New Year and in March. Now she works for public schools and has her long vacation in the summer. I haven't been in the UK in the summer time since 1997 when we flew over for my BIL's wedding and house-sat for he and his wife at their house in Kew while they honeymooned in France.

[Peerie Maa]

I'm truly looking forward to the trip to the UK for some tastings - SWMBO got me a new copy of The Good Pub Guide for us to find nice food and drink as we travel.

We typically travel in March when the tickets are inexpensive, the tourists almost nil and the lamb is fresh. Oh, and it's Mothering Sunday, too.

You are going to have to be a very very patient Canoez. March is months away.

[Canoez]

Oh no - we're going in August this year.

Not much patience required. We usually travel off-season, 'tho. Heading out the last day of July and returning mid-August.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Hey Kevin, Just want you to know you are not forgotten. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvayz...eature=related

[Peerie Maa]

Noey
You are trying to wind me up aren't you.

[Canoez]

Moi?

[Peerie Maa]

Here is something different a cinnamon and clove spiced porter. Very mild in flavour with a body some were between mild and porter. The spices work well.

[Canoez]

Looks like an interesting winter brew. Here's another good standby:

[Peerie Maa]

Looks like an interesting winter brew. Here's another good standby:

Yes, an excellent stout. Unfortunately it does not often find its way into Low Furness.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Hey, where is the left guy? Everyone is slinging beer , but no Lefty.

[Peerie Maa]

Hey, where is the left guy? Everyone is slinging beer , but no Lefty.

Its 5,30 Pub time. Lefty is probably cookin' Carters dinner.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

I think he is just using the free help.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

You never did say if you liked Tequila or not. If you do I can make a margarita that will knock your sox off.

[Peerie Maa]

I said that I had never tried it and asked what it tasted like. Then some one came in and started #rs#ng about, so I never got a straight answer.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

I dont think I can describe the taste. I really like it, Maybe some one can tell you more about it. Oh, ya it seems to make you act like an ass. Some call it liquid courage. That is only for the ones who over do.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

This kinda tells you something. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySdRUWYJhsk&NR=1

[Mrleft8]

Oh no - we're going in August this year.

Not much patience required. We usually travel off-season, 'tho. Heading out the last day of July and returning mid-August.

AUGUST!!!!!!!!? Better bring yerwoolies! It can get downright chilly when those August rains come through.... (Like the August rains are any different from the 11 other constant rains!)

[Peerie Maa]

Li Lefty. Have you been watching Wimbledon? Didja see the colour of the grass on Henman Hill? Its been so hot and dry that the reservoirs in the Lakes are running dry?

[Mrleft8]

No.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

No.

Can you tell Nick how Tequila Taste?

[Mrleft8]

I could, but I'd get Scoted.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

I could, but I'd get Scoted.

Do you really think it taste that GOOD?

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Nick, are you still with us?

[Peerie Maa]

No.

I can't be doing with tennis either

[Peerie Maa]

Nick, are you still with us?

Just, its now tomorrow though so not for much longer.

[skuthorp]

Evening all, saturday night and d**n cold!. It's a good old fashioned winter here this year and not before time. Acquired a couple of bottles of Islay Malt this week on special. That'll keep the cold away. Moving on thursday and having some grief with our telco re a line so as of wednesday night I will not be nicking in till I sort an alternative, if there is one. Meantime, Cheers!

[Mrleft8]

Delightfully warm here today. Unfortunately I find it somewhat uncomfortable to spend time out in the sun, due to the ravages of Doxcycline. I mowed half the lawn yesterday morning before the sun climbed high, while the trees were still casting cool shadows. Still, by the time I quit, my knees, hands and face were toasted a bright unaccustomed red. Only another 3 weeks to go with the doxy.... I may wither and blow away...

[Peerie Maa]

Delightfully warm here today. Unfortunately I find it somewhat uncomfortable to spend time out in the sun, due to the ravages of Doxcycline. I mowed half the lawn yesterday morning before the sun climbed high, while the trees were still casting cool shadows. Still, by the time I quit, my knees, hands and face were toasted a bright unaccustomed red. Only another 3 weeks to go with the doxy.... I may wither and blow away...

Lefty, my poor dear Lefty. Fate has dealt you a cr#p hand. All through spring moaning about wet cold rain. Now summer is here you can't enjoy it. Is the treatment for your feets working? Hopefully you can get all of the misery over this year and behind you, then have a few good ones to look forward to.

[Mrleft8]

This has nothing to do with feet. This is treatment for Lyme disease (Courtesy of a teensy weensy tick).
I go to see if the new orthotic inserts make my feet any better later on this morning. Right now they feel like someone's been dropping concrete blocks on them all week.

[Peerie Maa]

This has nothing to do with feet. This is treatment for Lyme disease (Courtesy of a teensy weensy tick).
I go to see if the new orthotic inserts make my feet any better later on this morning. Right now they feel like someone's been dropping concrete blocks on them all week.

Yes I knew that you had been bitten. Have they diagnosed the problem with the feet? Inserts sound like treating the symptoms rather than the cause.

[Mrleft8]

The cause may be (probably is) nerve damage from 49 years of abuse. If the nerves are not being traumatized, the pain may (hopefully) subside. After that...... There's surgery. $$$$$ So it's pretty much out of the equation....

[Peerie Maa]

OK, I can see the logic of the inserts.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

testing

[Peerie Maa]

Need to lighten the atmosphere after that

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Here's something a little more cheerful

[paladin]

Lefty.....does the doxycline or whatever make you overly sensitive to the sun? I have to wear dark glasses all the time and not much in direct sunlight....something I take makes me sensitive.....feel like crap right now, nauseous and weak.....

[Uncle Duke]

Can you tell Nick how Tequila Taste?

Yeah. There are 2 kinds of tequila. The kinds you can afford which are not wonderful and the really expensive ones which are wonderful. Go for the second kind. Keep it on ice. Serve it as-is. Done.

Lefty - on the foot stuff - make sure you don't have "Morton's Neuroma", an inflammation of one or more nerves in the foot. I have a friend in the U.K. (Nottingham) who has this, and she is not happy. I'm sure you know what you're about, but still - would be nice to know.

To cheer everyone up: a fun song about food:

[Mrleft8]

Ack!

[S/V Laura Ellen]

[oznabrag]

Here's Bruce Springsteen singing 'Youngstown' live in Youngstown. Pretty much solo.

.

When I die, I don't wanna go to heaven,

I would not do heaven's work well.

I pray the devil comes to take me to stand in the fiery furnaces of hell.


Happy Fourth of July, mis compadres Americanos!

Todo del mundo esta loco, pero mis amigos aqui estan los mejores!

[Mrleft8]

Lefty.....does the doxycline or whatever make you overly sensitive to the sun? I have to wear dark glasses all the time and not much in direct sunlight....something I take makes me sensitive.....feel like crap right now, nauseous and weak.....

Yes. I'm burnt to a crisp after the EBS. They make me naseous, and woozy.
And now to top it all off..... It seems that Carter's passed her "pink eye" on to me.... Hurts like hell...
Happy Independants day!
Anyone ready for a little brunch?

[Mrleft8]

Menu:
Eggs Benedict.
Scrambled eggs with onion, diced red peppers (hot and sweet), and cheddar cheese.
Sourdough pancakes with butter and Maple syrup.
French toast.
Scottish oatmeal with heavy cream and mollases.
Thick sliced ham steak with honey.
Hash browned potatoes.
Gazspacho.
Alaskan King Crab legs.
St. Augustine shrimp.
Blintz.
Steamed little neck clams with melted butter.
Croisants.
Bagels.
Bialys.
Ginger carrot cake.
Coconut cream pie.
Bloody Marys.
Bloody Ceasars.
Mimosas.
Coffee.
Tea.
Fresh squoze orange juice.
Ice cold milk.

[Hwyl]

I was hoping we were getting some new management in here, oh well; we'll have to make do.

Full irish breakfast please

Well...... Whoever came in a wrecked the place has got 20 hours to put it back the way it was, or I'm locking the door for good. It's one thing to dig up the street in front of a place so no one including the owners can get in, but when you go ripping out fixtures, painting walls, changing furniture, and breaking glassware, you've gone too far.
There's nothing on the menu, because all the food's gone, and the beer's all warm because the coolers got unplugged.......
WE ARE NOT HAPPY!!!

[Mrleft8]

It's not what it was Gareth......Kinda like "Queer eye for the straight guy" team came in and messed everything up, but we're slowly putting it back together....
Want some fried tomatoes with that Irish breaky?

[Peerie Maa]

It's not what it was Gareth......Kinda like "Queer eye for the straight guy" team came in and messed everything up, but we're slowly putting it back together....

Issit 'cos the brown did not show the nicotine stains?

[Hwyl]

Are you talking about a TV show, I don't do that? Used to be sort of taboo in here.

Fried tomatoes are obligatory

It's not what it was Gareth......Kinda like "Queer eye for the straight guy" team came in and messed everything up, but we're slowly putting it back together....
Want some fried tomatoes with that Irish breaky?

[Mrleft8]

Shotgun shells with confetti and streamers?... What are we killing with those, Unicorns?
It's officially really nice out! Warm, not too humid, light breeze.... And me not supposed to go in the sunlight...
Consomme Madrilenne.... (Probably mis-spelled) a clear tomato and beef broth jellied chilled soup. Cold fried chicken. Potato salad. Cucumber tomato radish salad with creamy ranch dressing.
Special on tap: Molson Brador.