The PUB light's ON! :D

[Peerie Maa]

Yeah, that's pretty much what happened...

There's more http://www.billtidy.com/the_fosdyke_...earch=next&r=1

[jbchicoine]

Good evening Sophie. I have yet to formally make your acquaintance! Nice to meet ya!

[Farfalla]

Hi JB, we seem to have missed each other before, I'm glad that I've finally caught up with you. That painting is really awesome, wonderful!
The guys tell me you are a writer as well. That's great. makes a change from all the SW cowboys and the Wyoming wolf, as much as I like them all. hey I'm going to be away for a while could you check that Bobby sticks to his physio, the guys will forget and he'll try and dodge it. Someone's going to have to keep an eye on him. We want him back up and running on all 8.
I'd appreciate the help with that if you can do it would be a real help.

[jbchicoine]

Hi JB, we seem to have missed each other before, I'm glad that I've finally caught up with you. That painting is really awesome, wonderful!
The guys tell me you are a writer as well. That's great. makes a change from all the SW cowboys and the Wyoming wolf, as much as I like them all. hey I'm going to be away for a while could you check that Bobby sticks to his physio, the guys will forget and he'll try and dodge it. Someone's going to have to keep an eye on him. We want him back up and running on all 8.
I'd appreciate the help with that if you can do it would be a real help.

Sure enough! I come in and step out for a while, but I sure will keep an eye on our Bobby--he promised to stick around till I'm published, so we'll have to keep after him!

[Farfalla]

he better be here longer than that! I hear that your book is done!
What's it about, the guys all mumble into their beers when I ask except for Chip who just says buy it and you'll find out. Helpful!

[jbchicoine]

he better be here longer than that! I hear that your book is done!
What's it about, the guys all mumble into their beers when I ask except for Chip who just says buy it and you'll find out. Helpful!

Lefty's the only one who really knows what it's about (unless the other guys snuck over to my blog and read something) 'cause he read an early draft of the manuscript. In fact, I first became acquainted with The PUB when I posted A Question for a Work of Fiction in the Bilge a few years ago. Here's the gist of UNCHARTED: A Story for a Shipwright (quoted from my blog):

Shipwright Sam Wesley doesn’t dare imagine a life outside of boat-building and family responsibility, let alone imagine a girl who spears fish at twenty feet or beheads garter snakes with the throw of a knife. At least not until the day Marlena, a peculiar waif with stories to tell, arrives at his family’s bed-and-breakfast.Marlena’s far-fetched tales of a captain’s shipwreck with a Venezuelan woman and a black slave, and a pregnant woman’s survival on an uninhabited island, leave Sam wondering if they are merely the imaginings of a delusional girl. Could her stories possibly hold a key to his family’s ancestry? Perhaps there’s far more to her stories than she’s telling him.

[Peerie Maa]

I'll leave you two women in the snug getting acquainted. I believe a milk stout is appropriate at this juncture.

I'll bid you both good night, its nearly tomorrow here.

[jbchicoine]

G'night Nick!

[Farfalla]

sounds interesting, I can see why you would come here to get some background.
I can stay up late tonight, I'm off on holiday tomorrow and I sleep in the car.
Night Nick.

[jbchicoine]

Good night for me too--got some stuff to do...see ya'll later!

[Chip-skiff]

Well, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! I'll certainly buy JB's book and read it. If you don't buy this book than there might not be others. Writing is for the most part the triumph of art and optimism over commercial reality. Of the books published by major houses in the US, only one in twenty earns the advance. There are legions of people who wish to write books yet seldom buy one.

Nice lot of pubsters tonight. I'll have a double rum, Appleton's I think, with two cubes of ice. A blessing on this house.

Sophie—if you're determined to go up one of those huge, scary Swiss mountains, do take care. I just heard that another friend died in an avalanche on New Year's day. So I'm thankful for my luck (and/or trepidation) during my climbing career, which was mostly little scrambles up this and that.

The Wolf Goddess has been trying to keep up with the ailments of Alpha Mom, and the contention of specialists and clinics to cash in on her ills. I hate to think of doctors as predators, but quite a few here in the 'States seem to fit that description. The insurance companies, in terms of vile, coldhearted gouging, are even worse. So hang in there Lefty. (If you need werewolf support, let me know.)

Has the Bobster stepped out? Here's a toast to his noble presence.

[Farfalla]

hi Chip,
I'll certainly back a fellow "pub" girl by buying her book even if it was just to keep her painting!! did you see that painting, great!
Sorry to hear that there's illness in your pack chip. Medicine is such a big business there and the companies are all in it for the buck.

hey aren't you working on a novel too, about NZ if the rumours are true?

As for staying safe during my break away from here, always! Though you can't guarantee these things.
Sorry to hear you lost another friend to the mountains. its a harsh game sometimes.

[Chip-skiff]

Not working on the bloody thing now, as I'm trying to finish a masters on fluvial geomorphology. But I can't help thinking about it. The main character is a Kai Tahu woman from Lyttelton Harbour NZ, who is returning home c. 1940 on a cargo liner. And, of course, reliving all the sins of her life.

Since JB posted her character's portrait, here's mine:



Te Mära O'Slattery Smith.

[Farfalla]

Wow she's beautiful, looks really strong! So your story is based around a real woman or is that a composite you've created?

[Hwyl]

Don't forget Nick is a published author too. I have his book

[Farfalla]

Well guys I'm out of here for a while. be good and please keep an eye on BobbyT!

Sophie

[Canoez]

Don't forget Nick is a published author too. I have his book

Yes, indeed! SWMBO was kind enough to get me a copy for Christmas. As soon as I'm done preparing materials and patterns for my paddle-making class I will be sitting down to enjoy it! Pity we can't get Adnam's here any more. Perhaps a Black Sheep to read with...

[Mrleft8]

Sleeping in the car Sophie?..... Is that slang for something, or are you really camped out in the back seat of a Humber Super Snipe?....
And yes, I'm in a foul mood, so just ignore me....

[skipper68]

I'm on BYOB.I just pulled out my secret stash of ~100 ANOS~Tequila, Anyone up for a smooth shot?(Santa Baby loves me )Cheers!

[Mrleft8]

Sure Skippy.... Might as well drink good tequila if I'm gonna drink it at all.....
How're you tonight?

[Mrleft8]

[Mrleft8]

[David G]

Whoa... I'm back. It's been a while. I was kidnapped by Pat Ford. He held me hostage by threatening to keep my name off of next years RumTasting event. That didn't worry me. I've got other friends who'd have let me know when & where. But then he threatened to drink ALL the rum before I arrived. Now THAT'S a threat that's all too real, and all too believable. He said it was just TOO embarrassing to have friends that hung out in a virtual bar, flirted with virtual waitresses, and drank virtual liquor. I finally convinced him that - besides being a good crowd... virtual liquor and waitresses is all the doc will allow for the moment. I had to promise to add the real thing later - but here I am. Free again... free again!

[Mrleft8]

[Mrleft8]

Welcome home David! How're you doing tonight?

[David G]

Welcome home David! How're you doing tonight?

Thanks. I'm doing pretty darned decent at the moment. Signed up a new job today. Lessee... at my current rate of production, that puts me with a backlog of... oh... approximately... infinity <sigh> Well... everyone is signing on with the full knowledge that I'm not moving very fast - and delivery dates are entirely open-ended. So I'm happy, though I do hate to leave a customer hanging... and a final check uncollected. <G> I worked for maybe an hour today, and will probably do another hour or so in drawing tonight.

[Mrleft8]

Sounds pretty good!
My day's just about over.... Probably a good thing. I must need sleep after last night's toss and turn fest....
Nytol....

[skipper68]

Sure Skippy.... Might as well drink good tequila if I'm gonna drink it at all.....
How're you tonight?

Great! Watching Bruce Willis in RED. Great DVD. I recommend it. Cheers to ya! Smooooth. (Didn't eat the pie, had a salad)

[Chip-skiff]

Thanks to the greenhouse, we had fresh tomato soup. Also toasted cheese on crusty bread, sprinkled with fresh parsley and pepper, and a bottle of Garnacha.

Taken today:



The heirloom Siberian tomatoes keep right on blooming and producing.

Very gray with light snow. I spent half the day in the greenhouse, pruning the excess tomato foliage, planting some flats, and seeding the center bed with a lettuce mix, scallions, Shunkyo radishes, and spinach. Nice to work in there when it's cloudy. With full sun, it reaches the high 80°s F and I'm sticky with sweat. In midwinter.

[Meli]

Funny choice of toon for one who doesn't like cricket mon
Thats nearly our national anthem

I'll have a redback please, with lemon cos i'm a girl

[Meli]

Rock on guys
Paul Kelly -dumb things



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWhj4...y-dance008.gif

[Meli]

and another Paul Kelly for cold winter nights- winter coat

[Meli]

Last one- leaps and bounds



Love australian 80's

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Meli, good to see you . Is it coffee or beer time for you? I think I will just do coffee. I wonder where Glen is at?

[Meli]

It's prolly bed time cos I got work tomorrow but I'll have another red.

tempt me and I'll wag work tomorrow

billy idol-LA woman



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb_NO-8FeBo


I can never decide if i like this betterer that the Doors

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Sunday morning here, So I guess beer or coffee would work.

[Mrleft8]

I'm sure I'd love cricket if it made any sense at all.... Hit the ball, get someone else to chase it, run a little, hit the ball.... Kinda like playing with a dog.... But then you guys start trying to keep score, and that's where the problem is.
The first full Sunday of the new year... (I don't consider New Year's Day to be the new year. because for so many it's partially an extension of the last year).
I'll be back in a few with a nice brunch menu..... Any requests New Bobby?

[Bobby of Tulsa]

I'm sure I'd love cricket if it made any sense at all.... Hit the ball, get someone else to chase it, run a little, hit the ball.... Kinda like playing with a dog.... But then you guys start trying to keep score, and that's where the problem is.
The first full Sunday of the new year... (I don't consider New Year's Day to be the new year. because for so many it's partially an extension of the last year).
I'll be back in a few with a nice brunch menu..... Any requests New Bobby?

What ever you got that is easy on the tummy.

[Mrleft8]

Sunday Brunch Menu:
Irish Oatmeal, with brown sugar and heavy cream.
Crepes stuffed with chocolate ice cream and topped with powdered sugar and fresh raspberries..
Light and fluffy pancakes served with sweet creamery whipped butter, Vermont maple sryup, honey, strawberry preserves, or powdered sugar.
Thick slice of honey baked ham with 2 eggs sunny side up.
Sliced turkey breast with gravy and cranberry sauce.
Eggs Benedict.
Champagne scrambled eggs with chives.
Ginger carrot soup.
Chicken soup with matzo balls.
Sausage stuffed with wild mushrooms, savory herbs, and Swiss cheese.
Smoked salmon with bagels and cream cheese.
Steamed fiddlehead ferns with butter and lemon.
Fresh native Brook trout, grilled over a hardwood fire.
Orange Jello. (actually, we make out own, so technically it's not "Jello".... But it's really good!)
Strawberry short cake.
Clams casino.
Smoked oysters.
Steamed mussels.
Never frozen St. Augustine shrimp.
Mollasses carrot cake.
Bacon. (Canadian, and strip)
Sweet breakfast sausage.
Thomas' English muffins.
Hearty sourdough toast.
Blintz.
Bialy.
Bow ties,
Marzapan coffee cake.
Mimosas.
Bloody Marys.
Bloody Ceasars.
Dark & Stormies
Coffee.
Tea.
Fresh milk.

[seayou7]

..."when a big fuss bus' loose, 'way up ober he haid, "Jay!, jay, jay" an "Chip, chip, chip!" He look up, an' up, an' up, an' he see all dis time dey been sleepin up 'ginst a iron fence whut run 'roun' an 'roun' de bigges' talles' ole cypress tree anybody ever saw, an' 'way up dar in hit wuz Brer Blue Jay an' ole squirr'l qu'rr'in' 'bout a acorn Blue Jay done fotch outen ole squirr'l hole. An Ezekiel look down, an' down de tree, an' dar wuz sign lak dis, 17 1/2 ft diameter
48 ft circumference
125 ft high
3000-3500 years old
"Golly!" say Ezekiel "Oh my Golly!" An' he he lil' ole ax, an' he look at de gret big tree, an' two tears roll outen he eyes. Emancipation look at de big ole tree, an' two tears roll outen her eyes, 'cause dey can't never git dat tree home in lil' ole cyart. ...dey ain't gwine git no Christmas tree..."
credit: Author Elvira Garner "EZEKIEL" cc. 1938. location Sanford Fla.
The tree is South of Sanford on hwy 17/92 north of Altemont Springs

Coffee Please! :-)

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Coffee for you.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Breathin is kinda hard this mornin, can't talk witout coughing can't cough without cryin. Kinda hurts.

[Mrleft8]

Nice accent there David CY7!.... Make dat a "Silk cotton tree" an you coobee on Tobago, yessuh.

[Mrleft8]

Sounds like you need a relaxer there Bobby..... Maybe a lil' Kahlua in yer coffee.....

[Bobby of Tulsa]

I could use a big relaxer, but they say no way to José.

[seayou7]

Morning Gents, Never been to Tobago, but a Trinidad native was kind enough to save my arse, one evening in Charlotte Amalie! Always hold a warm spot in my heart for those from Trinidad. Hope to visit there some day.
That bit of story was from my mothers childhood story book. A sweet tale which captures a culture and time past.
Best to ya' Honorable BoT.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Good story Mr.7, both of them. Hope you are well. I think Lefty ran off some where.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Well I guess if Sophie was here we could end this. My cousin died on the dance floor, almost the best way to go. Probably messed up a good party, I can just hear it now, can you get him out of the way.

[Chip-skiff]

G'day Lefty, Bobster, 7, and Meli.

I'll have a Long Black, or as they say on this side, an Americano.

Bright and sunny here, after a subzero night. Think I'll fire up and do a spot of winter grilling: sausages and chicken adobo. Dream that I'm out on Great Barrier Island with the waves easing in.

[Bobby of Tulsa]

Howdy Chip, Got your drink right here. You are such a show off, those maters are just to much.