Anyway, each to their own, drink what you like! some peeps even like Guinness I understand.
so alas not had a good 1 in a few years.
I ran into the physical reality of why I gave up work so instead of wasting the day, I did a bit more to the press tooling I am making. Once the Mrs got home she helped me fit the carpet I was struggling with and all is now serene
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are you sure its not just a bluff to get out of working on the house.
I wishYou seem to have a grip on the machine work
J
I set myself tasks per day then go and play. When I can't finish a task, I go play anyway........ 
Nice press-brake folder. Glad you got the carpet all sorted. Hope you get you sorted soonest.I ran into the physical reality of why I gave up work so instead of wasting the day, I did a bit more to the press tooling I am making. Once the Mrs got home she helped me fit the carpet I was struggling with and all is now serene
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Champagne and caviare, both overrated.I am 1 of those peeps too, only if poured correctly
Champers is overrated in my book, but as you say we is all different folks
J
Champagne and caviare, both overrated.
First time I drank the bubbles was at a wedding when I was quite young. I expected it to be the nectar of the Gods.
I was really disappointed and said to my Dad, "But this is just like cider?" He just laughed and said, "Well yes, it isn't much different!"
As for caviare, well salty and fishy and that's it really.
And as for Oysters, yuk! Creamy seawater, as far as I am concerned. Cannot stand em!
So I am a real cheap date!
As for Guinness, everyone assured me it tasted better in Ireland. so when we went there on holiday, I had high hopes.
Such a shame, it is just too bitter for me, and I couldn't tell the difference in Ireland at all!
But many Brit beers are better than French beers. You can get some decent ones, but they just don't have the taste of a decent Brit ale.
. This extra cold anything is garbage, and so wrong for Guinness. But do understand your “bitterness” comment. but do enjoy a nice real ale when I do pop back.
Yup, we stayed in a place near Cork, Clonakilty.I pretty much agree with all of that. Except the Guinness comments, first time I was the same, then went to Southern Ireland and found it so much better. Rare to find barstaff in the UK that understands when you order another but still have a 1/3rd of a pint left that you don’t need it in 20seconds with head running over the top
With my years of working outside of the UK I have learnt to drink lager
J
Yup, we stayed in a place near Cork, Clonakilty.
And can't drink black coffee in a French café without sugar. Wifey can, she likes bitter stuff, except she doesn't drink beer at all!
I must remember that next time I take my handbag out to a pub!Try the Guinness with a dash of raspberry cordial, IIRC that’s how the “girls” drink it to soften it a bit
J
Try the Guinness with a dash of raspberry cordial, IIRC that’s how the “girls” drink it to soften it a bit
J
I used to have to serve these things, now I think about it.
Get back to work you dog ...I can't beleeve it's only Tuesday...
I miss me everyday saturdays
I relented on my "stay at home, don't get involved" stance this morning when I saw the state Tom was in. Walking like a crab and clearly in great discomfort.
So, today between the 3 of us we have Filled a 4 yard skip with debris and we now have 700+ Brick pavers (that no-one wants) stacked up.
The big pile of wood you can see in the first picture is at one side of a 15' x 8' x 6' ex Koi-Pond that has over the years been filled with rubble.
The side walls above ground are 2' high. It all has to get levelled and skip'd away
A mini digger is being arranged for tomorrow.
I came home because there is only so much an old-boy can do.
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Under these tiles was a 4" slab of good quality concrete which had to be broken up and barrowed round to the skip at the front.
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The only problem with retirement is one's "availability" and having FAMILY who are NEEDY.If that's retirement, I shall keep the day job till I drop!
Kudos Dan
You'll have upset Mackers by stealing his mug!
Love it! More people need to take that message on board and broaden their narrow minds.
