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As an experiment we are opening up a Virtual Pop Up Bar tonight. Is is unclear if recent performance problems were internet, website or a result of a long thread. See what you there from 06:00pm..

This is it by the way...

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Tonight we also have a BBQ. On offer: burgers (beef or vegan), steak, chicken breast, salmon steak, mackerel or shrimp with optional potato wedges snd/or coleslaws (plain, cheese or apple). Besides the usual drinks we have a barrel of Tring Brewery Side-Pocket-for-a-Toad, an excellent session beer.

A jazz quartet will be performing from 08:00 - 10:00pm with a 15 minute break.

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Can I pre-order a salmon steak but could my wedges be sweet potato please?

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Someone always had to be different! 😀

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Of course 😂

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I hate wedges.........specially when I am riding my 🚴 🤣🤣😂😂

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Yes, that would be uncomfortable! 😂

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Lovely bar well done MichaelJH where did you find it?

Can I also have a salmon steak with sweet potatoes.

A pint of Side pocket for a toad please too.

I am wondering if it's going to be possible to do the Bermondsey mile this summer.

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So have you done the Circle Line pub crawl? 😀 I failed! ☹️

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No I am not daft enough.....😉

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I'm dribbling already

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Same as Milk Fairy?

My predictive text has gone crazy - it wanted to put Milk Factory!

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I had a goat’s cheese sandwich for lunch. Needless to say he was fuming.

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😊

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😂

Have a drink on me.

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youtu.be/dN61WU57zBw

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I am just having a pint of low cal orange squash. Need rehydrating after all this rushing around!

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I will have a Tring please is that what you put on a bike to make people get out of the way !!

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Yeah..... a tring, tring🤣🤣

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That's right tring tring well remembered

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Why can’t an elephant ride a bicycle?

Because he doesn’t have a thumb to ring the bell

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At Rehab:

Lay flat on your backs, class, and circle your feet in the air as if you were riding your bikes, said the gym teacher. “Fred! What are you doing? Move your feet, man.” - "I'm freewheeling"!

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TRST I hope you brought your wallet !!

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Just off for an evening walk be back in around 30 minutes

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Just got back from ours, much warmer tonight.

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Is that a 250m. Sunnie2day goes for the 750ml variant! 😁

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Too right I do - it's like the difference between 'low-fat' ice cream, and the real full-fat ice cream. Why faff about with pale imitations or small glasses?!

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Right as this a Virtual Pop Up Bar, I'd like a beefburger 1/4 pounder with cheese and potato wedges please, any choc digestives around by any chance, in a different life I used to be quite partial to a few of then, thankfully, as this is virtual, just pass the packet, I'll kook after them 😊

As for drinks can I have a large vodka with fresh orange juice please? ( still can't procure any in the shops).

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😂 I can tell you've missed those goodies!

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Only a tiny tiny bit! 😢

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Our shop has vodka! 😁

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Did you want bacon as well?

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Oh yes please, ops excuse the dribbling!

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Avocado?

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oh God, stop it 😮

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Fried egg?

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😂

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arrrrrrrrh!

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With chorizo?

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And a slice of blue cheese?

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arrrrrrrrrrrrrh. I give in - white flag!!

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While we wait for the jazz quartet:

youtu.be/ZmkBurTnkdY

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Just back did a double loop tonight and managed not to bad

I have run out of mint tea so would like a mojito please if you have any .and some fresh mackerel would be lovely.

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Coming up - we have had to use ordinary sugar as we have no syrup. Will have to include some in our next order.

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I dont take sugar it is poison , any stevia around?

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Afraid not! What about saccharine?

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What? That makes holes in the brains of rats!

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Maybe a glass of Merlot? Lots of antioxidants!

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😂 😂

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Hello anyone else here ?

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Yep, there's a few of us here Frank, if you have a few drinks the numbers will double!! 😂

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How do I see the reply ??

It pops up as a Notification ?

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Click on the notification

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Wow, lovely setting! I don't see where you've set up the barbie but I read downstream you've got supper on it -

Are there any beef steaks going spare? Ummm, medium rare, a cheese coleslaw and a nice merlot, perfect way to get Wednesday night started!

It's Skype night with the son and grandsons in America. My dil is 'self-isolating' owing to symptoms developing last week so the lads are in a friend's granny flat for the next 2.5 weeks. I'll need that steak supper to fortify my Gran nerves for the virtual visit!

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Spoke to middle granddaughter tonight FaceTime because off from school Mum as allowed her to dye her hair blue nearly fell off my chair she did have beautiful blonde locks!!! She thinks she looks amazing, good job Papas eyesight isn’t too good otherwise he would have had another stroke!! Better order a drink try and calm down.

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Blue. Well, it's not a tattoo, if that helps any! Here, share my merlot:)

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Thanks, just got a G&T, and boy did I need it! Oh well by the time school is up and running again it will be back to normal! My son said my face was a picture!

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Haha I have been through that experience pass another glass of merlot 😂🍷

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I went over in 2011, sat by the pool and almost fell in when my son came out of the house to swim - and had a small tattoo on his chest! Well, yes, it was small and not over-the-top in design, and he was 27 at the time. But. Still.

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Can I have a Chilean Metlot please?

Has the jazz band started?

What are they playing?

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Yes - Midnight in Moscow...

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Merlot on its way!

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Have you got any French cheeses?

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Brie, Camembert or Racelette?

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Blue brie please

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By virtue of virtual reality welcome "Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen" :

youtu.be/Q_U0tTebbCA

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Woo saw them live playing this in my youth

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Could I please have a large G&T ice and a slice need a stiff drink just seen Granddaughters blue hair!!

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Okey dokey...

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Lovely thanks

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My youngest son came home with aubergine hair. His girlfriend dyed it for him!

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What he walked miles like that? 😀

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Wow, it’s that she thinks she looks amazing, I am feeling really old!! I am really not getting it.

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It will grow out.

My other son is growing his hair and a beard until the social distancing is over.

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I need to dye my hair I am going grey er with every passing day

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Back about 2,100 seconds...

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Well were played out with Kenny's interpretation of Sailing - an excellence performance indeed! I will start clearing the decks now - any last orders? There is a Mojito going free if anyone fancies it!

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We are now closed...

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Opens at 06:00 pm tonight, 2nd April. Enjoy a virtual drink and rehearse for the #SingForTheNHS at 08:00 pm! 🎶

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If you want to rehearse before:

youtu.be/qkaexjc-1os

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Michael how very sad, we've lost Bill Withers today, not to coronovirus I hasten to add! 😢

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just read the Sam thing, sad loved the voice.

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Beautiful voice.

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it looks fab wish we were all there

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Lezzers here's your double G&T

Enjoy!

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Thanks, much needed

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What are you drinking Milk Fairy?

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Which guest beers have you got on tap tonight?

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Side-Pocket-for-a-Toad, Directors, London Pride and Speckled Hen.

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That's a tough call.

A pint of Courage Directors please.

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Hi! Just got here! :) Batman can I have a Guinness and dry cider please?

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A case of predictive text I think! Robin serve this gentleman please. 😁

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I do enjoy a predictive text moment 😊

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Thank you muchly!

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Is that half and half? BTW I am flying solo as no barstaff!

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You've got it!

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Here you go - sorry for the delay. It takes careful pouring.

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I would worry if you didn't have a long stand for your pint of Guinness.

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No I ordered half-a-pint of Guinness with half-a-pint of cider in s pint glass?

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A Black Velvet by name!

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Hmmm not sure whether I should comment it might lock down the thread

The idea of any beer/ stout being mixed with cider/lemonade/ blackcurrant etc is

🤮🤢

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With perry it is called Snakebite!

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Still not a good taste 😳

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Gin and fever tree tonic please and a bag of crisps. Oh and new teeth so I can eat pork scratchings.

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Here's the G&T. Is that both crisps and scratchings?

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Not unless you can lend me some decent teeth .I don't want Lezzers they're as bad as mine

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Is that Plain, Cheese and Onion or Salt and Vinegar?

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Plain please if you're short I can tolerate cheese 'n onion.

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I don't want mine either! Though I am looking forward to eating solids again

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My gran used to trim the pie crust with hers! Mind you she did rinse them first!

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😱 😂

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The dog enjoyed my pork chop but gravy and veg nice. I went home for mine not like friend who lived near pub. Did not get home on time so his wife brought meal and slammed it on the bar!

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😂

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Once asked for a coffee and tea at a bowling alley. Black coffee with teabag floating in it arrived

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😁

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😂

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Someone preparing their beer garden for summer!

youtu.be/TcQpZSB1ZJE

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Totally nuts!

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I love a beer garden do you have Craft Beer tonight ??

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Tonight Frank we have Side-Pocket-for-a-Toad, Directors, London Pride and Speckled Hen.

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Hello Michael

First time I had Directors on Draft was in the Trelawney St Budeaux Plymouth 1970

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So is it a Directors half-a-century later?

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I can recommend a Courage Directors.

Michael keeps a good cellar

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Directors is not to bad in a can but not as good as Draft

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Coming up - pulled pork and chorizo sausages rolls, vegan rolls and scotch eggs!

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🤮

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I have a can of Heinz Tomato soup out back!

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Noooo, sorry!! Happy to have any home made soup though

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Rehearsal at half-past!

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Clap for Carers now that could be taken another way !!!

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To help you a quick guide - clap 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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😂 😂

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Scotch Egg for me please I do like them warmed up with Baked Beans on the rare occasion they are allowed !!

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Five minutes...

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OK I can wait this isn't Master Chef

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Here you go! I had to nip.out for the beans. Got the last can!

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2 minutes to go....

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1 minute to go..

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Now... 🎶🎶🎶

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I had to Google the words!

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The main thing it is the thought that counts!

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Now my hands are sore as well as my teeth! 👏

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Can I have another Black Velvet and are there any scotch eggs left please!

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Here you go! I popped on a sausage roll gratis as otherwise it will go to waste but you don't have to eat it.

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Last orders please! As it's gone quiet I will close at 9:30...

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Can I have a Teacher's for the road, thank you..

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Here you go!

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Silly me I got over enthusiastic!

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I’ll have a brandy please Michael. Thanks. News just in: King Felipe VI of Spain has just been confirmed with COVID-19 and he’s been quarantined on his private jet. Yes - the reign of Spain is staying mainly on the plane 😂

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Here you go!

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Thanks. Are you working behind the bar now?

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Yes, Michael messaged me and I don't have to call myself Robin!

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😂😂😂

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Could probably do with a barmaid for busy times?

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Bar person? 😉

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Oh dear, David has not been PC!

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It came from a good place 😂

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😂 😂 😂

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Okay can I have a port please

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Here you go!

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Thank you.

Has Michael finished early tonight?

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He said he was getting a breath of fresh air now it looks deserted outside.

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Looks like you kept on top of things. You can have the whiskey you served yourself in the house!

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OK, final last orders...

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The bar is now open - please use the honesty box. If having a sausage roll or scotch egg please use the tongs provided and sanitizer afterwards. Thank you!

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Closed - reopens 6:00 pm.

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Seems quiet - anybody lurking? 😀

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We've just sent out for Fish and chips and then were doing a pub quiz at home.

I'll be along later

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I have opened bottle of Hungarian Bull's Blood. Would you like a glass?

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OK save me some for later.

It will wash down the dark chocolate I am going to treat myself to later well

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I am still on my Garden Beer no 4

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Old Speckled Hen

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It's getting chilly - maybe a Crafty Hen!

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To strong for me

Can I have the strongest violet gin cherry coctail you can rustle up to send me farther away somewhere

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I think you probably need a rocket 🚀 more than a strong drink, that will certainly send you as far as you can go 😂

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Ultimate self isolating!

youtu.be/DtVBCG6ThDk

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🤔 Oh yes 😂

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Popping on Bill Withers' Greatest Hits on his memory. Having problems linking do please check out YouTube!

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A sad day but such great music as a legacy

Any Bull's Blood left to give a toast?

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Here's a glass!

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youtu.be/qkaexjc-1os

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Night all... 😴

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Is the bar not opening tonight?

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Sorry I was delayed - I need more bar staff. They are all isolating (see my new post)

youtu.be/M5azNpTwVk8

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Link still doesn’t work!

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Do you need a hand behind the bar?

I did back in the day work behind the bar. I think I can still remember how to pull a pint of Guinness if necessary

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OK can you start a trial now? I think Lezzers is having a sneaky chocolate bar in the bike shed! 😮

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Hey, you can't start spreading rumours bout me & bike sheds! 😂

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There was a lot of chat about white chocolate today...

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There was and I wish I had some now

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Godthe bike shed takes me back mmm 20years or so lol

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No doubt Frank 😂

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They were taller then to accommodate the penny-farthings! 😁

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Okay let's see how I get on.

Do you need me to check the bike shed and the loos?

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Not at the moment. Lezzers has reappeared, and both SpiritoftheFloyd and Prada47 are not about at the moment!

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Could one of you two ladies make me a Moscow Mule please?

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what's a Moscow Mule ?

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youtu.be/J7X-AeGHPcE

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Oh my, that looks wonderful!

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Vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime.

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Ginger beer and Dark Rum A Dark & Stormy see Michael you taught me a Moscow Mule and I taught a Dark and Stormy

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You learn every day. I gave a few people a lesson on static electricity today.

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It can hurt sometimes funny you said that I gave the Cat a lesson in static today I took a t Shirt off and tossed it on the bed and the Cat caught the static she didn'thalf jump lol

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Served in a copper mug which I have just found at the very back of the top shelf in the kitchen

Just giving it a wash and a polish

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Good Girl Sorry that's a bit sexist

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Blimey I've not been called that for a while😂

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Amusing though😉

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Is it ready now thanks in anticipation

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There you go enjoy!

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Cheers nice thanks needed that

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If you've got any Stoli back there, yes please!

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Here's your Moscow Mule

Cheers!

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Thank you! Cheers!

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Okay where do you keep the mugs?

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to Milkfairy

Here present and correct

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to Prada47

What are you drinking tonight?

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to Milkfairy

Dark and Stormy please

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to Prada47

Of course dark rum for a Navy man.

Michael where's the angostura bitters?

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Milkfairy

To the side and slightly back from the gins.

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Milkfairy

In the kitchen behind the bar.

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to MichaelJH

You just can't get the staff nowadays Michael

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Prada47

Last time I had Angostura was in a Tom Collins at Silver Sands in Mombasa now if there is any ex RN they will recognise that !!

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SpiritoftheFloyd

Arrh you've started without me! Can I have a pint of Peroni please? Actually make that 2 pints. Actually make that 2 pints plus a pint glass full of ice filled to the top with Drambuie please? Felling a bit frazzled, the washing machine has decided to go to the washing machine graveyard in the sky, leaving a small pond of water in the kitchen as it went 😤 I'll be fine once I've imbibed that lot!

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Would a Drambuie Shandy not be quicker to drink so you can get back to mopping the floor

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to Prada47

Or seeing we have Drambuie how about a Rusty Nail

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Prada47

That would work, feel like I'be got rusty knees after cleaning up the kitchen

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Prada47

Floor already moped, that's why I'm late

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

youtu.be/cKnoffPV8m0

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Prada47

Hello Milkfairy

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to MichaelJH

Sorry I was in the bike shed eating a milk chocolate toblerone

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Hello Lezzers

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to MichaelJH

Sorry, been watching independence day, we've almost saved the world!

Ps: SotF usually helps himself!!

Sunnie2day profile image
Sunnie2day in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

You have my deepest empathy. Do you think the Government will agree a new washing machine (and a new microwave 'cause mine just gave it up) is an essential purchase?

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Sunnie2day

I've already sorted out a new one via John Lewis, arriving next Saturday, but with Coronavirus their service now only extends to delivery to the drive or garage, can't enter house and can't take away existing dead machine. So my next door neighbour will be helping me take out machine to garage and moving new machine into kitchen. Not ideal as I'm trying to keep away from people but no other option.

Why do things break down at the wrong moment? If it had gone 3 weeks ago could have got John Lewis to install new machine and take away old one!

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Good luck with the JL delivery. I got the usual text the day before delivery to confirm the time slot for the next day. Next day, 5 mins after the time slot expired I got a phone call to say they had a heavy load on & wouldn't be able to make the delivery....they didn't understand my question 'had the load suddenly get heavier during the day'!

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Lezzers

I hope it turns up on time. If it doesn't I will have difficulty trying to suggest that I stayed in specially for them! 🤣

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

Why hasn't SotF been served yet?

Prada47 profile image
Prada47

Once got totally wrecked on Rusty Nails after a night shift on New Years Eve went home and opened a bottle of Malt and a bottle of Drambuie didn't take long to polish it off two of us lol

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Prada47

Malts are too good generally for cocktails IMHO!

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to MichaelJH

It's not a cocktail it's a mans drink for sure god it's good If I have Malt I use it only real blend is Chivas

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Prada47

What do you think of the firing of Capt. . Brett Crozier?

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to MichaelJH

I agree with it, his Commanding Officer was also onboard.

Something I learnt early in my career" Bosses Don't like Surprises "

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Prada47

So have I - the following day was miserable

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

OK Milkfairy and Lezzers I am.leaving you in charge...

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star

You need to leave me with written instructions on how to manage SotF.

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Milkfairy

Just keep setting up some more Rusty Nails

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

We've run out of Drambuie after your request for a whole pint with ice!

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Milkfairy

Ye Gods it really isn't my day is it.

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

I can offer a Dark and Stormy instead

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Milkfairy

If is has a reasonable quantity of alcohol - I'm in

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Here you go....let's hope it hits the spot to ease your washing machine wors

( Lezzers please check SotF's bag )

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to Milkfairy

I'm not going anywhere near his bag, who knows what I'll find if he's not been able to do any washing!! 😱

Prada47 profile image
Prada47

Couldn't be in better hands

Prada47 profile image
Prada47

Dark and Stormy please Ladies

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to Prada47

Here you go....

Lezzers we need some more limes !

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to Milkfairy

Quickly before the customers go some place else

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to Milkfairy

Eek, I feel under pressure I've never done this before!! Erm, limes coming up!!

We have a security scanner for SotF, don't listen to him trying to wheedle out of it using his ICD as an excuse!! 🤔

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to Lezzers

Did you count the loo rolls and hand soap?

Do we need to pat SotF down instead?

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to Milkfairy

I believe Michael used the wand last time! I think we're OK with the soap as Michaels got it tagged. Just keep an eye on him & if he's got bulging pockets then we'll pat him down, probably stashed the loo rolls in there.

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Milkfairy

It's OK I got a food delivery this morning which didn't include any subs, so the toilet rolls and soap are safe.

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

I find I've become obsessed with delivery dates. I'm not in need of anything at the moment but I don't seem to be able to stop myself trawling supermarket sites just to see if there are any dates available!

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Lezzers

I'm sure I heard Michael Gove saying that when all this is over, the government is going to set up some counselling sessions for those of us with the newly recognised OCD of looking for food delivery slots 👀

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Lezzers

I think you'll find that my ICD is my fall back excuse in any situation!

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Hmm 🤔 do you mind if we check you're pockets before you leave?

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Lezzers

You can check my pockets no problem, the overnight bag is out of bounds though

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Like a game -

AED

IED

ICD

OCD

ODD

Prada47 profile image
Prada47

Service Please this feels like Masterchef

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

Back.. Trust every one has been served? I got a text about unpaid bill. Although I paid yesterday morning it appears it will not be credited till Monday. Where does the money go over the weekend - Barbados?

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to MichaelJH

What are you having?

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Milkfairy

Still waiting for my Mule or do I have to make it myself?

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to MichaelJH

I am sure I gave you your Moscow Mule a while back

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

Another Mule please.

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star

Are you going to call last orders?

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

Last orders please!

shopman profile image
shopman in reply to MichaelJH

What - no lock in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

OK - we have just opened for a few hours. Usually drinks and snacks (crisps, nuts and scratchings available)...

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Lezzers

All drinks are on me tonight Michael, I'm celebrating!

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Lezzers

Why? 🤔

Sunnie2day profile image
Sunnie2day in reply to Lezzers

Wow, thank-you, I'll have a nice quiet Merlot in a small glass (I only go 750ml at the weekend!).

So, spill - wot'cha celebrating?

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Lezzers

I will have a pint of Guinness Extra Cold please.

I have served Sunnie2day 150 glass of the Merlot!

I think Prada47 has got lost...

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers

Sorry, got called away by a pork chop🥩 the size of a small house!! 😂 And then a friend got in touch!! Anyway I don't want to boast or sound smug but........ I got a shopping click & collect slot! Not till 26th April but hey, I'll tak that and it's at the supermarket in town! ☺

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Lezzers

Nearly as exciting as getting a pack of toilet rolls!

youtu.be/9RMQSUBk5kg

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to MichaelJH

They're on my order!! 😂

SpiritoftheFloyd profile image
SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to Lezzers

But did you get 🧻 ?

Lezzers profile image
Lezzers in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

I did get some Friday which will tidy us over (fingers 🤞) until the 26th.

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

A little more music -

youtu.be/-2up4WUQod0

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SpiritoftheFloyd

Can I have my usual please, pint glass full of ice topped up with Drambuie?

Today is my birthday, and i can honestly say that I've never been so bl***y bored in all my life. The highlight of the day was to walk up to my drug dealer (aka Pharmacy) to collect a 28 day supply of drugs (medicines).

It has also been by a margin of unimaginable proportions being the cheapest birthday I can remember, Total spent today £1 on 2 pint carton of milk!

On second thoughts, can you make that 2 pints of Peroni, the Drambuie as above, plus a large Screwdriver with ice please? 😊

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Happy Birthday🎉🎈

080311 profile image
080311 in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Wishing you a very happy birthday 🎂🍷

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Happy Birthday! If you had put it on the Birthday thread the forum would have sung Happy Birthday. I will just go and wash my hands so I can sing!

Sunnie2day profile image
Sunnie2day in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd

Happy Birthday! And I'll join you in that Screwdriver (make mine a double - head still reeling at the PM going into ICU) if you don't mind.

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star

May I have a very stiff drink please.

Any cocktail recommendations?

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Milkfairy

A Woo woo maybe?

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to MichaelJH

What about a Martini?

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Milkfairy

Here's a Perfect Martini! 🍸

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star

Shaken or stirred ?

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Milkfairy

Shaken of course...

Milkfairy profile image
MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to MichaelJH

Can I have another Martini please?

This time stirred rather than shaken I want to see if there is any difference in taste

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star in reply to Milkfairy

Of course - here you go. I am having another Guinness with a whiskey chaser...

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

I will not be around till later on. Please help yourself and leave payment in the honesty box. Thank you...

MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

Just popped in for a nightcap - double Laphroaig! Just wonder where the empty glasses have come from? Best check the toilet rolls!

Anyone for a nightcap?

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