Don't get me wrong : Moet and Chandon is a classic, it's those that drink it I can't stand.
In my book wine snobbery is pathetic, all this cheeky bouquet stuff etc.* I think the biggest laugh is the annual Beaujolais Nouveaux shenanigans, where trendy piss-up venues watering holes vie to be the first in their area to serve it. Have you ever tried it? its no more than coloured water, limper than a piece of wet blotting paper! But the chinless wonders Sloane Rangers love it.
In terms of champers, Moet is one of the cheapest for everyday drinking, but for my palate it's far too dry. One of the nicest ones that I've ever had was 30 years ago at my brothers wedding. The brides father bought a bottle of vintage Bollinger for the immediate family at £85 even back then. Not sure what year it was but it was pure nectar :-)
Out in Spain before I blacklisted the place, we used to drink Freixenet Cordon Negro in the black bottles all the time at £5 a pop. Ok it's only a Cava, but after the third bottle you couldn't tell much difference and you didn't care anyway! The Which? report consistently gives top marks to supermarkets own champagne brands, the winner last Xmas being from the Co-op at just £16.99. There is also Prosecco but too fizzy for me. Best there was Waitrose La Gioiosa Prosecco DOCG Superiore 2014 £13.49.
Of course the rich daddies boys stockbroker social set go for the label to impress their limp wristed dinner party friends. If you can afford Dom Perignon at £200 a bottle you carry on.
Well strictly speaking it isn't a whodunnit novel it's a historical treatise reflecting known past events. Dickens stuff has been published for so many years now that the synopsis of his novels is universally known.
Contrast that with the Mousetrap murder mystery play by Agatha Christie, which opened in London in 1952. It's the longest initial run of any play in history, with its 25,000th performance taking place on 18 November 2012. The play is known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.
Yes I have seen it, well, it's one of those things on your life's tick list to do isn't it? Not telling though, but I wasn't impressed.
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
Well strictly speaking it isn't a whodunnit novel it's a historical treatise reflecting known past events. Dickens stuff has been published for so many years now that the synopsis of his novels is universally known.
Contrast that with the Mousetrap murder mystery play by Agatha Christie, which opened in London in 1952. It's the longest initial run of any play in history, with its 25,000th performance taking place on 18 November 2012. The play is known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.
Yes I have seen it, well, it's one of those things on your life's tick list to do isn't it? Not telling though, but I wasn't impressed.
And we now have a round of drinks being provided by Chris S as he DOUBLE POSTED!!! Thanks Chris we'll meet you at the local pub at say 4ish on the 2nd Friday of next month!!
Well strictly speaking it isn't a whodunnit novel it's a historical treatise reflecting known past events. Dickens stuff has been published for so many years now that the synopsis of his novels is universally known.
Contrast that with the Mousetrap murder mystery play by Agatha Christie, which opened in London in 1952. It's the longest initial run of any play in history, with its 25,000th performance taking place on 18 November 2012. The play is known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.
Yes I have seen it, well, it's one of those things on your life's tick list to do isn't it? Not telling though, but I wasn't impressed.
I though everybody knew the ending of the Mousetrap. I certainly do, and I have not seen it.
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And we now have a round of drinks being provided by Chris S as he DOUBLE POSTED!!! Thanks Chris we'll meet you at the local pub at say 4ish on the 2nd Friday of next month!!
Now to be fair, if we're going to make Chris pay for a round, we should also get Mike to for the same offense on Tuesday.
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
Victoria Beckham has tried to put her singing career behind her after relaunching as a successful fashion designer. And it seems like she wasn’t the only one as she admitted that sound engineers used to switch off her microphone during Spice Girls concerts so she couldn’t be heard. She said she was silenced by concert producers, “They used to turn it off and just let the others sing.
Oh dear (chortle) I have to say that (guffaw) I am not the slightest bit surprised (outright giggle). Tries to catch breath back ....
Beckham used to be able to kick a ball around a bit, but still can't string more than 4 words together intelligibly. Those two are the biggest pair of con artists in the world today, and yet they have amassed a 1/2 Billion fortune. so who is stupid, them or us?
The current state is that Automatic Block Signals have been restored as far as Johnson Siding. The Main is out of service for equipment storage east of a point about 1000' east of Seemann Road, with Manual Block Rules in effect from Johnson to there. Also, the Main seems to still be out of service for track work between Olson Road and East Switch (i.e. past the depot).
Tomorrow will be chillier than they said yesterday, but perhaps less rainy.
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
RE: Don't get me wrong :
In my book wine snobbery is pathetic, all this cheeky bouquet stuff etc.* I think the biggest laugh is the annual Beaujolais Nouveaux shenanigans, where trendy
piss-up venueswatering holes vie to be the first in their area to serve it. Have you ever tried it? its no more than coloured water, limper than a piece of wet blotting paper! But thechinless wondersSloane Rangers love it.In terms of champers, Moet is one of the cheapest for everyday drinking, but for my palate it's far too dry. One of the nicest ones that I've ever had was 30 years ago at my brothers wedding. The brides father bought a bottle of vintage Bollinger for the immediate family at £85 even back then. Not sure what year it was but it was pure nectar :-)
Out in Spain before I blacklisted the place, we used to drink Freixenet Cordon Negro in the black bottles all the time at £5 a pop. Ok it's only a Cava, but after the third bottle you couldn't tell much difference and you didn't care anyway! The Which? report consistently gives top marks to supermarkets own champagne brands, the winner last Xmas being from the Co-op at just £16.99. There is also Prosecco but too fizzy for me. Best there was Waitrose La Gioiosa Prosecco DOCG Superiore 2014 £13.49.
Of course the
rich daddies boysstockbroker social set go for the label to impress theirlimp wristeddinner party friends. If you can afford Dom Perignon at £200 a bottle you carry on.* Strewth!
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
RE: Doesn't the title
Well strictly speaking it isn't a whodunnit novel it's a historical treatise reflecting known past events. Dickens stuff has been published for so many years now that the synopsis of his novels is universally known.
Contrast that with the Mousetrap murder mystery play by Agatha Christie, which opened in London in 1952. It's the longest initial run of any play in history, with its 25,000th performance taking place on 18 November 2012. The play is known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.
Yes I have seen it, well, it's one of those things on your life's tick list to do isn't it? Not telling though, but I wasn't impressed.
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
RE: RE: Doesn't the title
And we now have a round of drinks being provided by Chris S as he DOUBLE POSTED!!! Thanks Chris we'll meet you at the local pub at say 4ish on the 2nd Friday of next month!!
Ok guv, hold me hands up, you
Ok guv, hold me hands up, you got me banged to rights!
Both topics were sufficiently apart to warrant two posts in my opinion. But I knew what the penalty would be though!
OK On my tab guys :-)
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
Management wants to talk to
Management wants to talk to you about your tab ....
Morning.
RE: RE: RE: Doesn't the
I though everybody knew the ending of the Mousetrap. I certainly do, and I have not seen it.
Now to be fair, if we're going to make Chris pay for a round, we should also get Mike to for the same offense on Tuesday.
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
RE: Victoria Beckham has
Oh dear (chortle) I have to say that (guffaw) I am not the slightest bit surprised (outright giggle). Tries to catch breath back ....
Beckham used to be able to kick a ball around a bit, but still can't string more than 4 words together intelligibly. Those two are the biggest pair of con artists in the world today, and yet they have amassed a 1/2 Billion fortune. so who is stupid, them or us?
Mic
Worth
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
Museum update (again): The
Museum update (again):
The current state is that Automatic Block Signals have been restored as far as Johnson Siding. The Main is out of service for equipment storage east of a point about 1000' east of Seemann Road, with Manual Block Rules in effect from Johnson to there. Also, the Main seems to still be out of service for track work between Olson Road and East Switch (i.e. past the depot).
Tomorrow will be chillier than they said yesterday, but perhaps less rainy.
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
*rushes into thread* Free
*rushes into thread*
Free drink?
Cheers!
Annie minion :)
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Just to let y'all know,
Just to let y'all know, you're getting close to the magic number. :-)
Kathryn :o)
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