The Christmas thread

[Bruce Rioja]

My theory is that if you do that, you drink wine at the same speed you were drinking beer.

About 5 pints an hour?

Yep.

[bobo the clown]

If I stick to wine ... which I generally do ... and keep it even remotely sensible ... I am astonished by how much I can clear up over an evening.

If I have 4 pints I feel like shite.

If I drink 2 pints of cider I'm so pissed I can't stop the room spinning. Odd.

[jaffka]

If I stick to wine ... which I generally do ... and keep it even remotely sensible ... I am astonished by how much I can clear up over an evening.

If I have 4 pints I feel like shite.

If I drink 2 pints of cider I'm so pissed I can't stop the room spinning. Odd.

This for me as well.

I avoid spirits as I end up super pissed and feeling rough for days after.

[Little Green Man]

Just for Bobo, a Jim'll Paint It festive special

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[bobo the clown]

Just for Bobo, a Jim'll Paint It festive special

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Gulp !!

Is that by Tango ?

[William the White]

I love all alcohol - even the tastes-a-bit-like-gin-and-paraffin of Sudanese date arak.

But if I had to choose one, and be forbidden all others for life, it would, very easily, be red wine.

[Bruce Rioja]

I love all alcohol - even the tastes-a-bit-like-gin-and-paraffin of Sudanese date arak.

But if I had to choose one, and be forbidden all others for life, it would, very easily, be red wine.

You and me both.

[General Mannerheim]

We had a free bar at ours on Tuesday. We went to the pub today and didn't have to pay either, had a four pinter but many never came back, the bastards. Next week I've got darts at ally pally on Tuesday, two more booze ups Wednesday and Thursday (one paid for, one not), then it's home for black eye Friday with the lads. I reckon I could happily abstain for the rest of crimbo after that!

[General Mannerheim]

I love all alcohol - even the tastes-a-bit-like-gin-and-paraffin of Sudanese date arak.

But if I had to choose one, and be forbidden all others for life, it would, very easily, be red wine.

You and me both.

When I get to the bar after a long hard week, or after playing five-a-side or squash, or after a big bike ride, it's not red wine I'm craving, its BEER - and those are always my favourite drinks.

[William the White]

I love all alcohol - even the tastes-a-bit-like-gin-and-paraffin of Sudanese date arak.

But if I had to choose one, and be forbidden all others for life, it would, very easily, be red wine.

You and me both.

When I get to the bar after a long hard week, or after playing five-a-side or squash, or after a big bike ride, it's not red wine I'm craving, its BEER - and those are always my favourite drinks.

After physical exercise beer is good. After the end of a hard week at work (I don't have them but do remember them) the best was a really chilled cocktail... Mojito or Cosmopolitan...

But the one I really wouldn't want to do without is red wine... All those meals that demand a glass of red would be so disappointing...

[Montreal Wanderer]

I love all alcohol - even the tastes-a-bit-like-gin-and-paraffin of Sudanese date arak.

But if I had to choose one, and be forbidden all others for life, it would, very easily, be red wine.

You and me both.

When I get to the bar after a long hard week, or after playing five-a-side or squash, or after a big bike ride, it's not red wine I'm craving, its BEER - and those are always my favourite drinks.

I'm afraid I'm with the General on this one. I love wine, all colours, to add enjoyment to a meal or simply to enjoy by itself, but there are few occasions when I really need a glass of wine. Sometimes I really need a beer after exercise or simply dealing with really hot temperatures. Occasionally if in pain I need something stronger and settle for scotch or, for preference, Calvados. It seems to numb the pain.

[ChrisC]

We had a free bar at ours on Tuesday. We went to the pub today and didn't have to pay either, had a four pinter but many never came back, the bastards. Next week I've got darts at ally pally on Tuesday, two more booze ups Wednesday and Thursday (one paid for, one not), then it's home for black eye Friday with the lads. I reckon I could happily abstain for the rest of crimbo after that!

oi oi oi !!!!



Always wanted chase the sun to be our goal music at the Bok

[jaffka]

The darts is ok but when it kicks off the staff cannot handle it.

[Prufrock]

That Jesus lad got kicked out again didn't he?

[wigan white]

Christmas do today for me, Ciao Napoli this afternoon then beers/wines/Spirits/shots etc round Bolton.....wooohoooo.

[Bijou Bob]

My do tonight and I'm really not sure what to make of it. We're going to some place in Warton called Fort San Antone. Apparently its a Western themed bar with line dancing and a huge grill. Still, the bar prices are more than reasonable.

[TANGODANCER]

My do tonight and I'm really not sure what to make of it. We're going to some place in Warton called Fort San Antone. Apparently its a Western themed bar with line dancing and a huge grill. Still, the bar prices are more than reasonable.

Remember the Alamo....

[jaffka]

Christmas do today for me, Ciao Napoli this afternoon then beers/wines/Spirits/shots etc round Bolton.....wooohoooo.

I like Ciao Napoli, the food is piping hot when it arrives.

[bobo the clown]

Only yesterday I was congratulating myself on having survived to the 12th of December without hearing Noddy Holder's Christmas song.

Last night the local Round Table came past ours dragging a, rankly rather poor, tableau with a Santa on it and that song was belting out.

Then today I caught a little off the radio. I managed to divert my attention to window cleaning and so pushed on & past it.


Not bad though.


Now, don't get me wrong though. I generally have time for the force of nature that is Noddy Holder. He was very much 'of my time' but that fckg song has ruled the roost for about 40 years now & frankly it should be put to bed, once & for all.

[Beefheart]

Only yesterday I was congratulating myself on having survived to the 12th of December without hearing Noddy Holder's Christmas song.

Last night the local Round Table came past ours dragging a, rankly rather poor, tableau with a Santa on it and that song was belting out.

Then today I caught a little off the radio. I managed to divert my attention to window cleaning and so pushed on & past it.


Not bad though.


Now, don't get me wrong though. I generally have time for the force of nature that is Noddy Holder. He was very much 'of my time' but that fckg song has ruled the roost for about 40 years now & frankly it should be put to bed, once & for all.

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