Spanish Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 45 minutes ago, angieram said: I was briefly teetotal in Scotland. We arrived late Saturday evening, went out on the Sunday and all the bars were closed. We couldn't believe it. This was 1979, not the Dark Ages! I lived in IOM around that time and I think the pubs were open for an hour at lunch and at night. Oddly they stayed open but stopped serving alcohol. it was in the days before smoking was banned inside if you get my drift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 53 minutes ago, angieram said: I was briefly teetotal in Scotland. We arrived late Saturday evening, went out on the Sunday and all the bars were closed. We couldn't believe it. This was 1979, not the Dark Ages! I lived in Scotland for a while. Not always a great experience if you were from south of the border. A couple of friends visited and we went for a drink and a meal at the big hotel on the eastern bank of Loch Lomond. All so looking forward to it, the splendid view and a magnificent meal. All they had on the lunchtime menu was pizza!!! No traditional fayre, nothing. Ah well, at least we can enjoy the view of the loch over drinks. We just need to pull back these curtains. Behind the curtains was surely a stunning view of the water, but no - just a wallpapered wall. Then the pizza arrived - one of those kids pizzas....microwaved, so extra chewey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, IslandExile said: I lived in Scotland for a while. Not always a great experience if you were from south of the border. A couple of friends visited and we went for a drink and a meal at the big hotel on the eastern bank of Loch Lomond. All so looking forward to it, the splendid view and a magnificent meal. All they had on the lunchtime menu was pizza!!! No traditional fayre, nothing. Ah well, at least we can enjoy the view of the loch over drinks. We just need to pull back these curtains. Behind the curtains was surely a stunning view of the water, but no - just a wallpapered wall. Then the pizza arrived - one of those kids pizzas....microwaved, so extra chewey. I hope it was battered as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, BathRam72 said: I hope it was battered as well The "chef" should have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 30 minutes ago, IslandExile said: I lived in Scotland for a while. Not always a great experience if you were from south of the border. A couple of friends visited and we went for a drink and a meal at the big hotel on the eastern bank of Loch Lomond. All so looking forward to it, the splendid view and a magnificent meal. All they had on the lunchtime menu was pizza!!! No traditional fayre, nothing. Ah well, at least we can enjoy the view of the loch over drinks. We just need to pull back these curtains. Behind the curtains was surely a stunning view of the water, but no - just a wallpapered wall. Then the pizza arrived - one of those kids pizzas....microwaved, so extra chewey. I was expecting someone to say: "Typical, you turn [to] curtains expecting a magnificent view of the world but you just hit a wall". I'm glad no one did because I think that particular poster gives us great insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 4 hours ago, IslandExile said: I lived in Scotland for a while. Not always a great experience if you were from south of the border. A couple of friends visited and we went for a drink and a meal at the big hotel on the eastern bank of Loch Lomond. All so looking forward to it, the splendid view and a magnificent meal. All they had on the lunchtime menu was pizza!!! No traditional fayre, nothing. Ah well, at least we can enjoy the view of the loch over drinks. We just need to pull back these curtains. Behind the curtains was surely a stunning view of the water, but no - just a wallpapered wall. Then the pizza arrived - one of those kids pizzas....microwaved, so extra chewey. What ! No square sausage. ? The Scots and food .. curious, or maybe a bit like us. I have seen (but not sampled) a battered Mars bar, square sausage ( god what is in that stuff ?) and numerous dubious delicacies in pubs that scared the life out of an early 20’s me. I’ve also had Venison liver that melted in the mouth, fit for a Michelin star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 57 minutes ago, jono said: ? I’ve also had Venison liver that melted in the mouth, fit for a Michelin star. I also do like venison, but it's often too deer for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, oomarkwright said: I also do like venison, but it's often too deer for me. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramant62 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, Spanish said: Doh! a deer, a female deer, ray a drop of golden sun....... Come on everyone , join in lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyPride Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, oomarkwright said: I also do like venison, but it's often too deer for me. Oh deer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Ramant62 said: a deer, a female deer, ray a drop of golden sun....... Come on everyone , join in lol Ducking Elk what’s the world coming to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 This pun Game is Offal. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IslandExile Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Anyone in the area, take your boots, you might be needed to make the numbers up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Last thing we need is players failing drug tests ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EraniosSocks Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Good to see Marshall have the enthusiasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I’d imagine today is going to be quite demoralising for the players and staff seeing only half a squad turn up for training, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, QuitYourJibbaJivin said: I’d imagine today is going to be quite demoralising for the players and staff seeing only half a squad turn up for training, Bloody disgrace really, start of pre season and still nothing has happened. I can't even get excited about this season, I've tried to but I can't. We've got an owner who doesn't want to be here, a rookie manager, half a squad most of whom are kids. The club is just a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I cant wait to see the Rooney interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroyoftherovers Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 He's way out is box again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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