Where are you going tonight?

[Puskas]

Tonight I am off to Oxford. Apparently they have some tradition of May Morning there. Pubs open at 6am on May 1st. And legendary popster John Otway is doing a free gig at one of them.

So I worked it out. 6am start tomorrow morning, take in Otway and some pub refreshment. I can get a train back to That London at 11ish, be in the Hamilton Hall for 12.30. Enjoy some more refreshment, for a couple of hours and then head off to the game.

By the time I reach WHL I will be Very Refreshed Indeed.

Should ease the pain of our inevitable defeat.

[General Mannerheim]

Just been Mountain biking at Coed Y Brenin forest in North Wales, not far from Dolgellau.

Dolgellau is the weirdest town ive ever been to, me and my mate walked in this pub, it was liking David & Jack walking in to the Slaughtered Lamb, all eyes on us as we opened the door, this bloke missed the dart board and im sure there was a five pointed star on the wall! we didnt stay long, even the town made Royston Vasey seem normal. found a good pub a mile from the camp site so settled in there for the night, which was was pretty lively with all the other holiday makers arriving. there was even a Hen party turn up who were white water rafting near by so had a good laugh with them.

We camped at Cae Gwyn farm, 7quid each per night, hot showers, kitchen, drying room, warm bogs and unbelievable views. Belting.

But the trails up in the forest were the best part, honestly never knew we had scenery like it in the UK, you would have thought you were in Canada or New Zealand or summat! jagged edged rocky rolling rivers and waterfalls, glaciated valleys, huge alpine fir trees, we even spotted a few herds of wild Deer!

We only did 2 of the 5 five purpose built trails in two days, but they were about 30k each, which is pretty tough off road! plenty of shitty climbs but you are rewarded with some quality sweeping fast & technical singletrack sections! unreal fun! wouldn't really recommend it if your new to the game though, although im sure there are lower graded routes.

Brilliant couple of days. cheap, pissed, good food, great riding, & managed to stay relatively dry too.

[Worthy4England]

Just been Mountain biking at Coed Y Brenin forest in North Wales, not far from Dolgellau.

Dolgellau is the weirdest town ive ever been to, me and my mate walked in this pub, it was liking David & Jack walking in to the Slaughtered Lamb, all eyes on us as we opened the door, this bloke missed the dart board and im sure there was a five pointed star on the wall! we didnt stay long, even the town made Royston Vasey seem normal. found a good pub a mile from the camp site so settled in there for the night, which was was pretty lively with all the other holiday makers arriving. there was even a Hen party turn up who were white water rafting near by so had a good laugh with them.

We camped at Cae Gwyn farm, 7quid each per night, hot showers, kitchen, drying room, warm bogs and unbelievable views. Belting.

But the trails up in the forest were the best part, honestly never knew we had scenery like it in the UK, you would have thought you were in Canada or New Zealand or summat! jagged edged rocky rolling rivers and waterfalls, glaciated valleys, huge alpine fir trees, we even spotted a few herds of wild Deer!

We only did 2 of the 5 five purpose built trails in two days, but they were about 30k each, which is pretty tough off road! plenty of shitty climbs but you are rewarded with some quality sweeping fast & technical singletrack sections! unreal fun! wouldn't really recommend it if your new to the game though, although im sure there are lower graded routes.

Brilliant couple of days. cheap, pissed, good food, great riding, & managed to stay relatively dry too.

That always sounds like the right idea for coming down the side of a mountain on a bike.

[General Mannerheim]

Just drunk enough beer to put us to sleep! and enough whiskey to keep us warm!

[Bruce Rioja]

Just been Mountain biking at Coed Y Brenin forest in North Wales, not far from Dolgellau.

Dolgellau is the weirdest town ive ever been to, me and my mate walked in this pub, it was liking David & Jack walking in to the Slaughtered Lamb, all eyes on us as we opened the door, this bloke missed the dart board and im sure there was a five pointed star on the wall! we didnt stay long, even the town made Royston Vasey seem normal.

I did some sponsorship work with Coed Y Brenin a few years back. The people that run it are absolutely mint, but yeah, you can imagine how unwelcome an English boy on a business trip was made to feel by the locals of Dolgellau. I've been made to feel more at home in Andersonstown, seriously.

[clapton is god]

First, we ate in the Spotlight at the Octagon. We have tried to do this over the course of our season ticket this year and last just to support the theatre but this was the last time. the food was awful! Back to the Olive Press for us.

Just got a mail shot off the Olive Press. If you present your Octagon tickets to them when paying the bill you get 20% off. Works for me!

[Bruce Rioja]

I just learned that Th'Otpots are playing at the Soundhouse tonight.

Not going to this one myself but if anyone's stuck for something to do and fancies a daft laugh you can do a lot worse,

[P.O.S.]

Four Lions follows tonights curry. Oh yes.

[Bruce Rioja]

Four Lions follows tonights curry. Oh yes.

Really looking forward to seeing that.

Will you let us know how it goes (without ruining it, obviously )

[P.O.S.]

Four Lions follows tonights curry. Oh yes.

Really looking forward to seeing that.

Will you let us know how it goes (without ruining it, obviously )

Just got back from the cinema now Bruce, I'm really sorry to say but after so many years in the making and after so long looking forward to it, I thought it was a major let down. I won't give any spoliers or anything, but for me it just didnt feel like a Chris Morris production - there are some laughs, a few very funny moments, but not what I was expecting at all.

Some people will find it funny and mad just because of the subject matter or because of how many times asian lads use the word "paki", but there wasn't enough to it for me.

[Bruce Rioja]

Four Lions follows tonights curry. Oh yes.

Really looking forward to seeing that.

Will you let us know how it goes (without ruining it, obviously )

Just got back from the cinema now Bruce, I'm really sorry to say but after so many years in the making and after so long looking forward to it, I thought it was a major let down. I won't give any spoliers or anything, but for me it just didnt feel like a Chris Morris production - there are some laughs, a few very funny moments, but not what I was expecting at all.

Some people will find it funny and mad just because of the subject matter or because of how many times asian lads use the word "paki", but there wasn't enough to it for me.

Tell you what, Fella, that's very disappointing to learn. I've heard it billed along the lines of funniest-film-ever (seriously) and with it being a Chris Morris production as well I've readily believed it.
I'll still go and see it, but perhaps with a lower expectation than before.
Many thanks for letting me/us know.

[General Mannerheim]

Four Lions follows tonights curry. Oh yes.

Really looking forward to seeing that.

Will you let us know how it goes (without ruining it, obviously )

Just got back from the cinema now Bruce, I'm really sorry to say but after so many years in the making and after so long looking forward to it, I thought it was a major let down. I won't give any spoliers or anything, but for me it just didnt feel like a Chris Morris production - there are some laughs, a few very funny moments, but not what I was expecting at all.

Some people will find it funny and mad just because of the subject matter or because of how many times asian lads use the word "paki", but there wasn't enough to it for me.

*fingers in ears* la la la la la la...

[clapton is god]

Catching the matinee performance at The Royal Exchange this afternoon, Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, an 'anarchic and magical' comedy with the tag line 'Twelfth Night Meets Fawlty Towers'!

This is only my second Shakespeare comedy and I'm seeing it as a direct result of seeing Midsummer Nights Dream at the Octagon earlier this year. Enjoyed that immensely so very much looking forward to this production.

[clapton is god]

Four Lions follows tonights curry. Oh yes.

Really looking forward to seeing that.

Will you let us know how it goes (without ruining it, obviously )

Just got back from the cinema now Bruce, I'm really sorry to say but after so many years in the making and after so long looking forward to it, I thought it was a major let down. I won't give any spoliers or anything, but for me it just didnt feel like a Chris Morris production - there are some laughs, a few very funny moments, but not what I was expecting at all.

Some people will find it funny and mad just because of the subject matter or because of how many times asian lads use the word "paki", but there wasn't enough to it for me.

Tell you what, Fella, that's very disappointing to learn. I've heard it billed along the lines of funniest-film-ever (seriously) and with it being a Chris Morris production as well I've readily believed it.
I'll still go and see it, but perhaps with a lower expectation than before.
Many thanks for letting me/us know.

Yes, very disappointing - but I'll be seeing it some time this next week. Perhaps we'll all view it differently.

[P.O.S.]

Oh yes, definately dont let me put you off seeing it - there are some really funny moments in it (mostly prompted by the bloke from fonejacker in my opinion) but he's done infinately better stuff in the past, and it's probably a lot better than Hot Tub Time Machine!

[clapton is god]

Busy day tomorrow. Afternoon the the Reebok, of course, then an evening at The Lowry seeing Lee Mack.

I got the tickets off eBay and there was a problem getting them but they're in hand now. In the period when it looked like we'd been ripped off my wife looked at me crossly and said 'So we're not going out?' which I thought was hilarious!

[William the White]

Catching the matinee performance at The Royal Exchange this afternoon, Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, an 'anarchic and magical' comedy with the tag line 'Twelfth Night Meets Fawlty Towers'!

This is only my second Shakespeare comedy and I'm seeing it as a direct result of seeing Midsummer Nights Dream at the Octagon earlier this year. Enjoyed that immensely so very much looking forward to this production.

Not seen this production but comedy of Errors a brilliant, hilarious and very silly farce... i love it...

[Bruce Rioja]

Oh yes, definately dont let me put you off seeing it - there are some really funny moments in it (mostly prompted by the bloke from fonejacker in my opinion) but he's done infinately better stuff in the past, and it's probably a lot better than Hot Tub Time Machine!

Tuesday evening I'm going. I'll let you know how I get on. It has to be better than The Hangover. Mind you, what hasn't?

[P.O.S.]

Oh yes, definately dont let me put you off seeing it - there are some really funny moments in it (mostly prompted by the bloke from fonejacker in my opinion) but he's done infinately better stuff in the past, and it's probably a lot better than Hot Tub Time Machine!

Tuesday evening I'm going. I'll let you know how I get on. It has to be better than The Hangover. Mind you, what hasn't?

Ah The Hangover, the closest I've ever come to leaving the cinema I thought it was absolutely dire! I'm not having much luck with supposedly popular films at the moment, I hated The Hurt Locker as well. Realistic?!!

[Bruce Rioja]

Ah The Hangover, the closest I've ever come to leaving the cinema I thought it was absolutely dire! I'm not having much luck with supposedly popular films at the moment, I hated The Hurt Locker as well. Realistic?!!

Me too, every line of The Hangover was predictable and not particularly funny. Haven't seen The Hurt Locker yet, but I know that Our Kid's bought the DVD today (plonked in the wire basket of reduced-to-clear DVDs already), so doubtlessly I will do before too long.