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17 Jul 11 - 10:44 AM (#3189438) Subject: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge To support the newly independent Knockholt, the Lower Stoke Winter Sings will be back, format as before. At each a hat will be passed to collect funds for the independent Knockholt. More nearer the time. I will be liaising with Vicky the manageress about putting on a barrel (or half-barrel) of a specialist ale preferably from Sheps (as it is a Sheps pub) under gravity or on beer engines for us. As I might start before Xmas, I thought Late Red would be nice for the first one. Vicky the manageress was kind enough to say to me "The pub is yours, do what you like" so suggestions not involving strippers please! |
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17 Jul 11 - 02:12 PM (#3189550) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam Thank you to you and manageress. Hope this will combat the blues I had last winter. No strippers? What about sheep? |
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17 Jul 11 - 02:24 PM (#3189558) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I never said "no clippers". |
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17 Jul 11 - 04:44 PM (#3189636) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said Very glad to see this, we have not completely missed these sessions, yet. Well done Richard! |
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17 Jul 11 - 07:22 PM (#3189719) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Leadfingers Its not exactly local , and with petrol the price it is , I will think hard about attending occasionally |
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25 Jul 11 - 06:18 PM (#3195316) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh. Some dates will go up soon (well maybe in a bit) - possibly start in November this time. |
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26 Jul 11 - 12:31 PM (#3195883) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Abdul The Bul Bul Well let us hope it not Nov 6th as I have a christening to attend and would reeeely like to be there. Al |
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26 Jul 11 - 12:33 PM (#3195884) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge It's likely to be later in the month! |
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26 Jul 11 - 12:36 PM (#3195887) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Looking at the way the Sundays fall I might go for 13 Nov, 4 Dec, 8 Jan, not definite yet but maybe |
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26 Jul 11 - 01:56 PM (#3195957) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam What about a raffle to raise funds. We could take it in turns to donate items to put in raffle. No problem letting rest of pub patrons participate if they want to. |
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26 Jul 11 - 03:18 PM (#3196029) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Abdul The Bul Bul Woot! and all that and while I'm here,....when are tickets for the next Knockers available, say, Friday eve till close, on the off chance that it's a dry weekend in the sense of no precipitation? Al |
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26 Jul 11 - 03:50 PM (#3196059) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam So I have been toying with a tshirt design white on black design |
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26 Jul 11 - 05:35 PM (#3196148) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Shantyjohn Where is Lower Stoke? |
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27 Jul 11 - 08:41 AM (#3196498) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Abdul The Bul Bul Is it a banjo party VT or is that the others at the banjo burning ritual? Shantyjohn bung this....ME3 9RA.... into Google maps Or go here. Nags Head Al |
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27 Jul 11 - 11:30 AM (#3196595) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Mick Woods Will definitely try and cadge a lift to Lower Coke - enjoyed the last two that I attended. |
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27 Jul 11 - 11:54 AM (#3196610) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: naughtyforty Will definitely be up for this subject to a lift from Strood station |
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27 Jul 11 - 01:05 PM (#3196650) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Growler at Work I'm up for it and I pass Strood Station |
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27 Jul 11 - 02:17 PM (#3196712) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam I couldn't do a guitar or mando shape in paint. |
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28 Jul 11 - 04:57 AM (#3197129) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Great news! :) If I haven't got a gig, I'll be there! |
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28 Jul 11 - 05:29 AM (#3197149) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Can we offer you the loan of a plain black grey white or even blue shirt? |
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28 Jul 11 - 06:53 AM (#3197169) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Don't be silly Richard. Make him that nondescript, and some poor bugger will sit next to him, all unknowing, and get his ears blown off. I'll be there, most probably with Poetry Bird in tow. Don T. |
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14 Aug 11 - 11:11 AM (#3207859) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Lower Stoke is in North Kent, UK, ME3 9RA. Schedule now firming up: the following Sundays. 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec, 8 Jan, 5 Feb, and 4 Mar this winter. I will not be wholly ratarsed in Jan as RC4 have a gig at the Good Intent on Jan 10. Same format as usual - arrive opening time, get drunk, leave when football gets to be a nuisance on TV, eat squidge at my gaff, bugger off. If anybody follows that silly game with a round ball (or any other silly game likely to f*** the above plans up by being televised please do tell me! |
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14 Aug 11 - 03:09 PM (#3208041) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam you forgot the singing playing instruments, reading poetry, dancing, making conversation, telling jokes and in general making merry while getting drunk bit. |
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14 Aug 11 - 03:26 PM (#3208053) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Take a deep breath Tam. I ran out reading it. Don T. |
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17 Aug 11 - 06:25 PM (#3208570) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy I think that porter is just called porter! And it's lovely! |
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18 Aug 11 - 12:46 PM (#3208915) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Yay - the Winter Sings are on again. Not too far for us leopards.... Happy to contribute to the Knockers Fund too. Let me know if raffle prizes needed. |
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18 Aug 11 - 01:11 PM (#3208927) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: naughtyforty I won't be able to make the October date but the others should be fine |
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18 Aug 11 - 01:37 PM (#3208936) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I may be late for the Oct one, as the wife has committed to selling her hand crafted greetings cards at Snodland Community centre in aid of the Heart of Kent Hospice. Our arrival, or not, will be determined by the time she finishes. Don T. |
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18 Aug 11 - 03:57 PM (#3208454) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=359561594296&ref=ts Regrettably you will have to ask to become a member to be able to see much at all and you may be able to infer why. |
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18 Aug 11 - 04:16 PM (#3208468) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I have asked for Late Red for the October session. |
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18 Aug 11 - 04:29 PM (#3208484) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Oh WOE! The section of the Shepherd Neame website that I used to help me select the wonderful beers we drank 2 years ago has vanished, and I can't even remember the name of the chocolatey porter. Of course I remember Late Red and the Burns Night Special - and the Christmas Ale although I was not SO keen on that... I have fired off an agonised email to Shepherd Neame. Watch this space, beer connoisseurs. |
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18 Aug 11 - 05:06 PM (#3209083) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge No Kevin, it had a funny name and came from the SN experimental microbrewery. |
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18 Aug 11 - 05:50 PM (#3209102) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam not Bishop's Finger then? We can't make October either unless we come straight from steampunk gather at Colne Railway |
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18 Aug 11 - 08:16 PM (#3209163) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Bishop's Finger, although available in cask, and tasty, is way too strong for a session bitter. |
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19 Aug 11 - 12:11 PM (#3209455) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Essex Girl Val & I will be in Turkey for the October session, but I will put the others in my diary. Let's hope the winter proves a little less snowy than the last one! |
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19 Aug 11 - 12:48 PM (#3209477) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Abdul The Bul Bul It seems I'll be at Hull Fair with me Yorkshire grandkids the October weekend. Been looking forward to Stoke too. Al |
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19 Aug 11 - 01:51 PM (#3209518) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: morning wood And it was going to be your turn to drive! |
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19 Aug 11 - 04:52 PM (#3209615) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: growler Looks like you and me then Richars, I'll see if Little Legs wants a lift |
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19 Aug 11 - 05:23 PM (#3209627) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy It looks increasingly likely that I'll be there an' all! |
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20 Aug 11 - 04:39 AM (#3209831) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Growler at Work Thanks Richard. Tina and Vic invited us to stay the weekend in September, I think it is the second week. If you can let me know what the programme is for September that would be great. Again thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/63889859@N04/ |
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02 Sep 11 - 05:47 PM (#3217275) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge A threat to the Lower Coke Winter sings. A new tenant starts on 19 Sept, so it is possible that we may not be accommodated. Watch this space. |
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03 Sep 11 - 05:31 AM (#3217485) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Woodsie I'm sure that they will welcome us with open arms - It would be foolish for nay business to turn away the profits from thirsty drinkers such as you, myself and Kenningham and other musos! |
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03 Sep 11 - 09:20 AM (#3217548) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Regrettably there may be collateral issues. A strong preference for karaoke for example! |
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03 Sep 11 - 07:05 PM (#3217768) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau "That Pub changes hands more times then I change ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,? My Pants "What a Palaver. Why Cant the Karaoke lot have a Friday night or a Saturday night? then we can have the Sunday from mid morn that way every one is catered for there is not any issues regarding taking the pub over and the pub profits from both events. |
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03 Sep 11 - 07:55 PM (#3217788) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I think it is going to be OK - maybe. |
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04 Sep 11 - 12:15 PM (#3218055) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge For updates tah will not get into the public domain email me at bhurmabum@shiftmail.com with "Lower Stoke" in teh subject line. It is a disposable email address so if the spambots pick it up I can discard it - and it also runs through a spam filter. |
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12 Sep 11 - 03:08 PM (#3222102) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Right - we are on until Xmas. Starting Oct 9. The reason is that the pub may be starting refurbishment after Xmas and there may not be a room for us to play in. If there is (and it isn't needed for eg restaurant plans) then we can continue. Beer under investigation - watch this space. We may have to go with any real beer that will come in a half-barrel or is on discount for the first one until our consumption can be assessed - negotiations with the brewery on this front cannot really be started until after Sept 19. Vegans are cleared for vegan snacks. I will pre-prepare spuds for the first month, then if restaurant comes on stream they may prefer to sell food rather than give it away! |
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12 Sep 11 - 03:47 PM (#3222122) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: The Barden of England Driving, so no worry on the booze side for me, and I'm on a lower booze kick anyway, so as long as the water is drinkable, I'll be there. John Barden |
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12 Sep 11 - 05:10 PM (#3222170) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Shaping up. Sigh of relief... |
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12 Sep 11 - 05:21 PM (#3222174) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Here are links to the pub's fakebonk pages: - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=80276383430 http://www.facebook.com/NagsHeadStoke |
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13 Sep 11 - 04:01 AM (#3222339) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau Im sorry Folks. They can refurbish The Nags Head until the Cows come home, it has about as much chance of becoming a potentially successful Restaurant as.....................................? me becoming the next Pope? none the more for that I am pleased we have been given the Grace to use the pub? well done Richard We will be there? |
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13 Sep 11 - 04:57 AM (#3222360) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Woodsie Your holiness Pope Pedro. I wondered why they called it St Peter's |
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13 Sep 11 - 08:48 AM (#3222450) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau Pope Pedro Hee Hee. |
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13 Sep 11 - 12:28 PM (#3222583) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday We'll be there. Bishop's Finger is ok by me. |
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13 Sep 11 - 03:09 PM (#3222683) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge All the nuns say that. |
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14 Sep 11 - 09:56 AM (#3223059) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam But no blue nun |
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14 Sep 11 - 10:19 AM (#3223074) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Thank God for that! |
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22 Sep 11 - 08:09 PM (#3227451) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh. The pub has been being painted and decorated all this week so it should be all posh by the 9th Oct. I'll try to fit in a look-in on opening night, Friday this week, which might be a little like mayhem... with a view to reporting back and checking the beer stakes |
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23 Sep 11 - 02:35 AM (#3227542) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said We're planning to join you all sometime, unfortunately not the October one as we'll be at Banbury. All sounding good though, have fun! |
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23 Sep 11 - 02:53 PM (#3227874) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Winnie's card selling is now orf, so we shall be at the pub door about noon as usual. Don T. |
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23 Sep 11 - 05:43 PM (#3227986) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Lots of painting duly done! A bit more to do before the pub's opening party tomorrow night - might get a brief look in after practice tomorrow. Probably Late Red for our opening day. Discussions with brewery continue. A potential major plus is that there is now a saddleroom - a bit like the old room that used to get folked in at the Style & Winch - out back, with potential for us to use that if the restaurant refurbishment makes a problem in the pub after Xmas. |
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26 Sep 11 - 12:51 PM (#3229393) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Good of them to arrange alternative accomodation . |
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27 Sep 11 - 03:44 AM (#3229745) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Stirrups away! |
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27 Sep 11 - 05:14 PM (#3230164) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Beer for Sunday the 9th is Youngs Dirty Dick - 4.1% - 9 gallons under gravity so if you wnat to get your fill, arrive early. |
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03 Oct 11 - 07:59 AM (#3232986) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh and recap: Arrive Sunday opening time (noon). Drink beer and sing. About 1 pm I will bring over the roast 'tatoes (or the pub will ex-oven them) and I will turn my oven down and put squidge on to simmer. About 6 pm we will get bored and the oofs will want to watch foopball on the smellyvision so we will wobble back to mine and eat squidge. Then you will boogie off. The weather outside will be chilly and damp, so no point in doing anything else. |
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03 Oct 11 - 08:13 AM (#3232991) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Sounds good to us. |
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04 Oct 11 - 06:51 AM (#3233558) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh. And can anyone help Pete the Hat with transport both directions - and maybe my daughter and boyf with transport away from the event, either in the course of the afternoon or at the end, as far as Strood Station? |
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04 Oct 11 - 07:12 AM (#3233566) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T All things being equal (car suffering MOT today - needing brake pads), daughter and boyf welcome to come with us at the end. Winnie will be driving, so quite safe. I take it that PtH can't easily get to Strood for 11.30am, 'cos if he could, he also would be assured of a lift in and back. Don T. |
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04 Oct 11 - 09:28 AM (#3233632) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Thanks Don - I will pass on. Vital info - the beer has changed due to an "out of stock" situation. It will now be Youngs ordinary bitter. |
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04 Oct 11 - 11:44 AM (#3233699) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday I'm on wine then |
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04 Oct 11 - 01:49 PM (#3233776) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I like Young's Bitter. Car sailed through MOT with just minor adjustments and one tyre, so lift offer is confirmed. Don T. |
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04 Oct 11 - 02:18 PM (#3233801) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy If your MOT inspector passed your car with only one tyre, he should be reported! No wonder there are so many accidents these days! |
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04 Oct 11 - 02:40 PM (#3233814) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam Might not be a sister crow in tow... Or might be her and one other. Or might be someone totally new. Not a muso but he is a friend. We will be peculiarly dressed as coming away from Queen Victoria's visit to Colne Valley Railway in our steampunk kit. Have goggles will time travel. |
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04 Oct 11 - 06:56 PM (#3233967) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge It's bidding fair to be a good turnout. Maybe THREE pots of squidge needed! Perhaps one for Chris with the last of the harissa in... |
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08 Oct 11 - 11:39 AM (#3235815) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I have peeled 5Kg of spuds and I gather the landlady plans the same. I have also pre-prepared as far as possible two to three squidges - plan for one harissa, one not heavily spiced, and maybe if a third one a few but not too many of my home grown chilis in it - so it could be ANY temperature! All the squidges will be very veggie - might even pass as vegan - unless if doing three I make the third one a meat one. |
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08 Oct 11 - 07:18 PM (#3235958) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau If I have time after doing a 13hour shift and Im not to tired I may bake a sausage loaf. |
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09 Oct 11 - 08:25 AM (#3236154) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Oooh! It's sounding better by the minute! :) |
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09 Oct 11 - 03:41 PM (#3236342) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Well, not as many turned up as I hoped and a few had to leave early. However, we were glad to have parts of the Octopus Tree (the organic parts of Cari's musical focus) and damned good they were. We managed to drink most of the barrel, and I even managed to get most of the squidge eaten. Next one Nov 13. I am quite excited that Gary ( - a different Gary, not the one from Octopus Tree - a local Romany Rai) has nearly promised to bring us some of the old songs next time - ones he learned from his uncle and his uncle learned from his uncle in turn. |
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09 Oct 11 - 04:20 PM (#3236361) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: growler Richard Sorry I could not make it due to family visits, I intend to make November |
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09 Oct 11 - 09:47 PM (#3236477) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Pete Peterrson On reading some posts, learned what true thread meaning is. I thought iwas about Lowe Stokes, fiddler with Gid Tanner and the Skillet Lickers. Never mind... |
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10 Oct 11 - 05:13 AM (#3236577) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T It was a very good day and I got the feeling that the landlord was impressed. Looking forward to November. Don T. |
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10 Oct 11 - 07:19 AM (#3236626) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy I'll second that, Don. (And the nosh was good, too!) |
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10 Oct 11 - 11:55 AM (#3236768) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Great afternoon/evening. Shame there weren't more, but I agree, the landlord seemed very impressed. I had a pint of the Sheps Smooth that was new to me. It was very nice. Tea and coffee were good too, at a very reasonable 50p per cup. Pierre's sausage loaf was a triumph, but I had just one slice, and about 4 spuds, to make room for the squidge. The medium hot was my choice, and I finished the dish off. Roll on the next one. |
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10 Oct 11 - 01:12 PM (#3236824) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Frankly, I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than drink the Sheps Smoooooove. You should at least have tried a sip of someone's Youngs, it really was grand and in perfect condition. |
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25 Oct 11 - 12:29 PM (#3244584) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Perhaps I'll be braver next time... |
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25 Oct 11 - 06:46 PM (#3244779) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I have no input yet on the beer for the 13th Nov. Watch this space. |
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26 Oct 11 - 04:16 PM (#3245228) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh. It can't be "Reefer-ish" or you'd get barred. |
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26 Oct 11 - 06:02 PM (#3245272) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Been in the pub tonight. We might have the chance to run a weekend outside open mic (not too loud) and BBQ in the summer. |
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27 Oct 11 - 04:30 PM (#3245803) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday That would be lovely.....Nag Burgers ? |
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04 Nov 11 - 08:35 AM (#3250193) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge The next one is NEARLY due. Not Sunday the 6th but Sunday the 13th. Noon until 6 or 7. No news yet on beer. I will be aiming for a slightly less fiery "hot one" and all squidges slightly more runny (and to full vegan standard). I will also try to make sure to use Maris Piper spuds - the other roasties I have done with them came out well but it might just be pot luck - and one tray will be veggie and the other in goose fat. |
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04 Nov 11 - 12:07 PM (#3250278) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Sampled my onion marmalade today. It is nice and sweet, but not as fiery as I'd hoped... but... biting into a black peppercorn helps... also..... there is garlic in the mix which didn't come out in my spoonful...... it may get stronger by 13th. |
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04 Nov 11 - 01:42 PM (#3250336) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I find that making my own marmalade (albeit from a kit) is the only way to get marmalade properly bitter as it ought to be and used to be. |
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08 Nov 11 - 04:46 AM (#3252658) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday You mean ordinary orange ? My father makes it from tins, but adds extras, grapefruit, lemon, whiskey, brandy, rum, always very nice. |
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08 Nov 11 - 08:06 AM (#3252740) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge The beer this Sunday (the 13th) will be St Austell Trelawny at 3.8%. Notes here: http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/beers/cask-beers.html We were also offered a couple of Skinners = Ginger Tosser which I hate and or Betty Stogs, so if you are fans of those tough luck. |
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08 Nov 11 - 08:56 AM (#3252771) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Cornish beer! Hmmm.... : / |
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08 Nov 11 - 11:20 AM (#3252859) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge You'll only find out once you've drunk enough... |
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09 Nov 11 - 11:38 AM (#3253609) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday I like Tribute. That was the beer that they eventually got in for us folkies at The Foresters, but it didn't make the Foresters experience more enjoyable. By then, we'd had enough of the juke box, the t.v., and all. Looking forward to trying Trelawney. |
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09 Nov 11 - 01:15 PM (#3253699) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said 'Fraid we can't join you this time either, got a houseful! Have a great time!! Quite like 'ginger tosser' myself |
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09 Nov 11 - 06:53 PM (#3253929) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Whoop whoop - there's a risk Sprog and percussionist might arrive part way through... |
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09 Nov 11 - 10:28 PM (#3254038) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Dead Horse I'm afraid I shall be singing rude songs with a load of ex squaddies in some pub in Westminster. It seems there is some kind of marching thing to be done that morning so we will probably be soaking our feet as well as our livers. I might even be on the telly - I shall be the one with the black beret on, marching in step (unlike the others) :-) |
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12 Nov 11 - 08:11 AM (#3255484) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge It's tomorrow. I have to peel 5kg of Maris Pipers tonight to give me time to sort our 2 or 3 squidges in the morning. Bleeding hell the price of goose fat (for the non-veggie roasties: there will be one tray of veggie and one tray of non-veggie). If it is cold we can have the fire too so I'd better make sure there is some firewood and coal today as well. |
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12 Nov 11 - 08:33 AM (#3255492) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam Bringing with us 1 possibly 2 friends, 2 others coming along on their own. Making little sausage scones and cheese scones today to share tomorrow. No banana nut bread as Sainsburys had only green bananas. |
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12 Nov 11 - 09:34 AM (#3255519) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Hmmm.... Strum, strum, chomp, chomp! :) |
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12 Nov 11 - 10:32 AM (#3255555) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Gobble gobble sing spray! |
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12 Nov 11 - 10:36 AM (#3255558) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge By the way as you can see on our facebook page Mr Leopard has a virus and has lost his growl, therefore we may be a wholly leopard free zone (oh good said the monkeys), so I am likely to need another volunteer to take Don back to Snodland and pour him out! VT, will you still be able to do that? |
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12 Nov 11 - 12:19 PM (#3255608) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: VirginiaTam We have had a back out of one so there is room in the car to take Don to train station. Our guest is bringing 3 trays of sandwiches that went unwanted at a conference today. So loads of food to share with all of pub. |
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12 Nov 11 - 12:26 PM (#3255618) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I have sampled the St Austell Trelawny. A light gold, fresh in the nose, citrus (somewhere between lemon and tangerine) on the palate. I'm not getting a strong malt from it, but it's very very clean and suppable. A long finish, but not turning too bitter at all. Delightful and refreshing. I can see I might drink many of it! For those who get there early there is also a mild at 3%. It's under pressure and coming up a bit cold through a flash cooler but if you don't rush it the flavour emerges, dark and malty but not too thick, as it warms up a little. But apparently the locals have taken strongly to it so there may not be a lot left by tomorrow. |
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12 Nov 11 - 01:38 PM (#3255677) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday The monkeys will be quite safe...... Mr Leopard is dining on chooks today. Chicken soup often cures him.....must be a kosher leopard.... |
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12 Nov 11 - 01:38 PM (#3255678) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau I have home baked lots of mini rolls and a very very large loaf so large i WILL have to put it on a plank of wood to get it there,I hope Brian and Marion are coming has I have a new electric guitar and believe me it needs Rogering like "Big time" Its a Fender Strat the necks a bit wobbly and it has no frets. I have been to the Cheese shoppee, so what with what everyone else is bringing we should have quite a feast.We hope to all arrive by 1300 hrs has we are going to the Remembrance Day service on H.M.s Belfast prior to Lower Stoke session . then we go home get changed grab instruments and we will be on our way. looking forward to seeing you all . |
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12 Nov 11 - 05:31 PM (#3255823) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Tonguefish ...and the squidge |
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12 Nov 11 - 08:19 PM (#3255898) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau How Bizarre ,I fell out a bed? now i am wide awake and it is 01,12am in the morning. NO,OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH |
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12 Nov 11 - 08:53 PM (#3255909) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau ' GOAT FISH DOSENT LIKE THIS"AHHHHHHHHH I know 9% Beer and a joint hee hee + set two alarms = waking up in time. Important day later. |
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13 Nov 11 - 03:09 PM (#3256346) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Well, that wasn't bad. |
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14 Nov 11 - 08:57 AM (#3256752) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Another enjoyable afternoon, highlighted by Pete's bread guitar (I'm still chomping my way through it!). And the squidge was great, as usual. |
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14 Nov 11 - 10:02 AM (#3256773) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Will the owner of a woolly garment left at my house please confess? |
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14 Nov 11 - 10:25 AM (#3256788) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Culprit found - TSO. |
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16 Nov 11 - 10:55 AM (#3258116) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday When't the next one ? |
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16 Nov 11 - 10:58 AM (#3258121) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge 4 Dec |
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16 Nov 11 - 09:06 PM (#3258526) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau "remember Pearl Harbor day |
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17 Nov 11 - 05:44 PM (#3258960) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Dead Horse Pearl Harbor? I dont think I have heard any of her stuff. |
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18 Nov 11 - 07:46 AM (#3259268) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Surely there's something British to commemorate .... |
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18 Nov 11 - 11:06 AM (#3259382) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge 1110 – First Crusade: The Crusaders sack Sidon. 1259 – Kings Louis IX of France and Henry III of England agree to the Treaty of Paris, in which Henry renounces his claims to French-controlled territory on continental Europe (including Normandy) in exchange for Louis withdrawing his support for English rebels. 1745 – Charles Edward Stewart's army reaches Derby, its furthest point during the second Jacobite Rising. NB this may have a folk link to the dating of "Pretty Peggy of Derby". 1791 – The first edition of The Observer, the world's first Sunday newspaper, is published. 1829 – In the face of fierce local opposition, British governor Lord William Bentinck issues a regulation declaring that all who abet suttee in India are guilty of culpable homicide. 1872 – The crewless American ship Mary Celeste is found by the British brig Dei Gratia (the ship had been abandoned for nine days but is only slightly damaged). 1939 – World War II: HMS Nelson is struck by a mine (laid by U-31) off the Scottish coast and is laid up for repairs until August 1940. 1951 A double-decker bus plows over a marching column of teenage Marine Cadets in Gillingham Kent, England, killing 24 and injuring an additional 18. This led eventually to a famous trust law case Re Gillingham Bus Disaster fund about cy-pres application by charities of surplus funds. 1979 – The Hastie fire in Hull, kills three schoolboys and eventually leads police to arrest Bruce George Peter Lee. 1980 – English rock group Led Zeppelin officially disbands, following the death of drummer John Bonham on September 25th. Christian Feast Days: Ada Barbara Bernard degli Uberti John of Damascus Nicholas Ferrar (Anglican Communion) Osmund Sigiramnus Anyone want birthdays or deaths? |
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28 Nov 11 - 06:28 AM (#3264666) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge It's the coming Sunday! I'll probably be back with beer details later today. |
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28 Nov 11 - 11:52 AM (#3264827) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I have just requested Gale's Seafarer. £5 per barrel is donated by Fullers (the actual brewers) to Seafarer UK, a maritime charity. |
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29 Nov 11 - 11:19 AM (#3265476) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Ah!!! Fullers!!!! A Surrey or South London Brewery? Nice one. No doubt you'll correct me if wrong Richard, but there were a lot of Fullers pubs in my childhood neighbourhood. Good that they donate to a charity. Reserve jar of onion marmalade will be with us on Sunday. Remains of jar one were scoffed with Italian cheese and Italian bread last night at Crayside. |
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29 Nov 11 - 11:51 AM (#3265496) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Gales, so probably Suffolk |
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29 Nov 11 - 12:13 PM (#3265509) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Gale's most probably Suffolk, but Sue is correct about the South London origin of Fuller's. Originally Fuller, Smith and Turner Ltd, based at Mortlake Brewery. Mortlake is also famous for being the finishing point of the Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Don T. |
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29 Nov 11 - 12:56 PM (#3265522) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Yes, Sue was asking (I think) which brewery. Fullers ESB came from the Chiswick brewery - but it's too strong for us. |
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29 Nov 11 - 04:24 PM (#3265663) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Gale's? Suffolk? Before it was taken over by Fuller's, I used to drink Gale's whenever I visited my mate who lives in Gosport. I always understood it to be a Hampshire brewery. I remember one Gale's pub where, apart from other delights, you had both a light mild and a dark mild available for "starters"! And they were both excellent! Fuller's, alas, is not what it once was. I am, however, looking forward to the Seafarer with an open mind (and open gullet! :)) |
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29 Nov 11 - 05:03 PM (#3265691) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Now there's a surprise... |
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30 Nov 11 - 08:48 AM (#3265988) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Mortlake is also famous for The Smith's Crisps Factory..... the ones with the blue paper of salt in... wonder who owns them now ?? |
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03 Dec 11 - 06:25 PM (#3268045) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh. Happy to announce Sprog in residence until 3pm. |
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04 Dec 11 - 06:14 AM (#3268209) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Sorry, I won't be coming today. Bad cold and hardly any voice. Have a good time. everyone. |
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04 Dec 11 - 07:21 AM (#3268227) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: The Barden of England Leaving shortly - see you there (if the car doesn't play up that is). John Barden |
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04 Dec 11 - 04:53 PM (#3268461) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Very sad that so few could make it. The landlord is left with about half a barrel of very nice beer which is a short-life beer and I fear that this may diminish our welcome. |
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05 Dec 11 - 04:41 AM (#3268655) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Well, I moved a pile of plates and utensils and found a kitchen underneath them! I STILL have Pete the Hat's big oval plate. |
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29 Dec 11 - 10:49 PM (#3281785) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge refresh. Watch this space for Jan details... |
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30 Dec 11 - 05:30 AM (#3281837) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Next Lower Stoke Winter sing Jan 8. |
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31 Dec 11 - 09:09 AM (#3282378) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Excellent. See you there |
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31 Dec 11 - 08:28 PM (#3282697) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Self, almost certainly with Poetry Bird will be there. Don T. |
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01 Jan 12 - 12:57 PM (#3282997) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Pierre Le Chapeau "What a Palaver, What a tad-do, Im unaware what Im doing on the 8th afternoon, Ale ,Roast Beef, bread ,cheese , ' sounds much better then work :? I break me arm with a good stiff jerk :? : ) |
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01 Jan 12 - 05:08 PM (#3283087) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge You be careful jerking a stiff at your age... |
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03 Jan 12 - 10:11 AM (#3284055) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge A wide range of beer choices. I have opted for a stronger beer this time - Brains Reverend James. Notes as follows: - "The Rev. James beer is one steeped in history. Acquired after the purchase of Crown Buckley, Rev. James is brewed to an original recipe dating back to 1885. The beer is named after one of the original owners of Buckley Brewery, the Rev, James Buckley, a business man with two conflicting roles – saving souls and satisfying thirsts. The Rev. James is brewed to a traditional recipe and has been described as having a flavour not commonly available these days. Full-bodied and warming, The Rev. James is rich in palate, spicy and aromatic with a deeply satisfying finish." |
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03 Jan 12 - 10:18 AM (#3284062) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge The other candidates were Bombardier (at 4.1) - but everyone is doing it these days Youngs ordinary - but (a) we've had it and (b) although it was lovely Leopards disapproved. St Austell Tribute - but we had one St Austell already (see below) and change is there to be rung St Austell Trelawny - we had and was smashing, but been there done that Adnams Lighthouse (3.4) - a bit over hoppy for my taste Master Brew - Sorry shirt murderer I just don't like it Greene King IPA - (3.6) which although hoppy I like but I think I am in a minority there Reverend James (see above) Hobgoblin - (4.5 in cask) but again very well known (and IMHO more damaging than a rated 4.5 would suggest) So there you have it from the beer gourmet. |
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03 Jan 12 - 10:21 AM (#3284064) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Oh, sorry, the Reverend James is 4.5 |
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03 Jan 12 - 11:47 AM (#3284115) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said I can vouch for Rev James, a nice pint! |
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03 Jan 12 - 12:45 PM (#3284144) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge No better reference could be required - unless it was that of your other half, whose dedication and expertise are legend! |
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03 Jan 12 - 01:04 PM (#3284163) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Blimey, there is someone who likes Greene King IPA! Curious! |
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03 Jan 12 - 06:48 PM (#3284381) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Yeah, but you like Master brew. Never mind, just come along and drink. |
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03 Jan 12 - 07:13 PM (#3284388) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Ooooh, all right then! |
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04 Jan 12 - 01:34 PM (#3284817) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I'm with Richard! I too like Greene King IPA, not so much for outstanding qualities as a real ale, but for the fact that it is always good wherever you find it on sale. Don T. |
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04 Jan 12 - 04:35 PM (#3284920) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: growler I disagree, try drinking it in Wokingham |
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05 Jan 12 - 04:07 AM (#3285109) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Or in certain pubs in Maidstone! |
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05 Jan 12 - 04:11 PM (#3285416) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: The Barden of England The 'Tribute' is much nicer, but being the 'designated driver' I can't partake. John Barden |
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05 Jan 12 - 06:17 PM (#3285453) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge We ain't on Tribute this month - it's Reverend James. |
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06 Jan 12 - 04:17 PM (#3286148) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: growler Let's pay Tribute to what is there, by drinking it |
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06 Jan 12 - 06:12 PM (#3286219) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge It's been tapped tonight but I am too lazy to go over the road to test it. |
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06 Jan 12 - 06:21 PM (#3286227) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Blimey! Are you feeling all right, Richard! |
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07 Jan 12 - 04:33 AM (#3286420) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh. Maybe this afternoon... |
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07 Jan 12 - 04:52 AM (#3286429) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said We might pop over to check the Reverend if we get a chance.... |
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07 Jan 12 - 11:41 AM (#3286553) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Dead Horse I used to drink it religiously until I kicked the habit. |
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08 Jan 12 - 02:45 PM (#3287132) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge I report with mixed emotions that the Reverend James ran out about 3 pm-ish. Several folkies were less than delighted, but it proves that we are re-introducing real beer to Lower Coke and if makes Mick the Landlord happy. Next one 5 Feb. Last one 4 Mar. In view of the increasing thirst Mick the Landlord may go to an 11 gallon barrel of Late Red for both. |
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08 Jan 12 - 03:25 PM (#3287141) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: growler Good Session Richard. Sorry I was not A1. Karen has asked me to take her to the next one. |
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08 Jan 12 - 03:53 PM (#3287152) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said Apologies for non-attendance, again. Due to the clement weather we got involved in the garden (not in that way), winter clearance and finishing the Folly. I wasn't sure what time the karaoke started, or when the sing shifts from the pub, so I didn't fancy the hour drive when the light went, in case things had gone off the boil. Sounds like the Reverend went down well, you obviously had a good afternoon. Roll on February & we'll try again. Keep up the good work! |
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08 Jan 12 - 05:13 PM (#3287191) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge We normally finish in the pub about 6 or 7 and then eat and chat in the house. |
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09 Jan 12 - 05:51 AM (#3287425) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Thanks again, Richard. A very enjoyable afternoon followed by lovely squidge! :) |
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10 Jan 12 - 02:50 PM (#3288255) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday A great afternoon - pity so many prefer their roast dinner to squidge though. They miss a lovely end to the day with good company. Putting the next 2 on the calendar now. BTW for lovers of Tribute, it's one of the beers due to be featured at Orpington Liberal Club. Those of you who are on Facebook can keep up to date on beers and events. |
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18 Jan 12 - 04:42 PM (#3292377) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Exciting news! The villagers have been demanding real beer! Indeed to such an extent that Mick the landlord is thinking seriously about putting on (for our next one) not only a barrel of whatever I select from the list he can get from his source, but ALSO a barrel of Late Red in February. The beer engines have received pretty new ceramic handles, and it seems likely that the pool table will vanish and some pretty new leather furniture arrive in the saloon area - and carpet where the pool table used to be. |
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26 Jan 12 - 10:44 AM (#3296624) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh - Feb 5th Nags Head ME3 9RA noon until 6 or 7 ish, beer not chosen yet but locals have taken to proper beer so there may well be a barrel of Late Red AND whatever I persuade the landlord to get in. |
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26 Jan 12 - 01:05 PM (#3296700) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said Excellent news that your efforts have caused a preference for real beer locally, well done! |
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26 Jan 12 - 05:40 PM (#3296869) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Unfortunately, I'm unlikely to be there for 5th. February; prior engagement. I hope to be back in March. Hmmm... the Late Red sounds nice! There's so much excellent beer in Kent, we don't need to import! |
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26 Jan 12 - 10:51 PM (#3296967) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Maybe I'll suggest JUST the late Red. |
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27 Jan 12 - 05:58 AM (#3297092) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Wee Jock Richard Not sure if i will be there, as Border Crossing have a gig at The George Pub City Way Rochester that evening starting at 8.30 PM. Just to reiterate what everbody said re last session very enjoyable. glad to see that your efforts have not been in vane. PS I Feel a song coming on Cheers Wee Jock |
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27 Jan 12 - 11:35 AM (#3297259) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge The beer experiment continues well: this weekend the pub has a skiffle afternoon on Sunday and has laid in the Reverend James again because the locals liked it so much. Allegedly a good start was made on it last night. |
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01 Feb 12 - 03:01 PM (#3300461) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh - it's this coming Sunday. |
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02 Feb 12 - 04:53 AM (#3300679) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge The beer this Sunday will be Ruddles' Best. |
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02 Feb 12 - 01:56 PM (#3300986) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said Silly question, will you be laying on snow? |
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02 Feb 12 - 04:23 PM (#3301103) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Well, I won't be lying on it, I'm not that daft. But there will be some squidge. |
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03 Feb 12 - 02:59 AM (#3301322) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy As it's now brewed by Greene King, could "Ruddles' Best" be an oxymoron? :) |
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03 Feb 12 - 03:26 AM (#3301330) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Well, it may take a few pints to find out. |
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03 Feb 12 - 12:49 PM (#3301526) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Snow warnings - maybe as much as a foot of the stuff. Don't forget to take plenty of antifreeze (that is to say alcohol) and I'll put an extra chili in the squidge so you can tie a curry-eater on the bonnet to breathe on the road on the way home... Seriously, folks, the A2 and the A289 and A228 will be salted and gritted to extinction, so expect no trouble. |
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06 Feb 12 - 03:44 AM (#3302920) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge It was very nice if not overcrowded. Tony and Lesley made it and we had a late burst of vocal harmony from various traditions. The Ruddles was VERY moreish. Next and last one for this year 4 March. Bee there or bee a rectangular thynge. |
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06 Feb 12 - 05:04 AM (#3302947) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Rachel Really loved the day. Enhanced by having the opportunity to play a beautiful and much coveted recorder, not to mention the harmonious singing at the end. |
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06 Feb 12 - 05:08 AM (#3302949) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge And even maybe a prospect of selling your 12-string too... |
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06 Feb 12 - 05:20 AM (#3302953) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST,Rachel I think someone was sorely tempted |
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06 Feb 12 - 06:10 AM (#3302970) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Chase him! Don't let him get away! |
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27 Feb 12 - 08:53 AM (#3313998) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Sunday 4th March. Last Lower Stoke Winter Sing of the season. Nags Head Lower Stoke ME3 9RA. Opening time (noon) until we fall over or the barrel is empty or about 6 or 7-ish. Fire in the grate and logburner in the pub, roast spuds on the bar, squidge in my house in front of log fire afterwards. Collection for Knockholt funds. I expect to be selecting the beer later today or maybe tomorrow - it might be Late Red. |
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27 Feb 12 - 11:39 AM (#3314085) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Hoping to be there. |
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27 Feb 12 - 05:02 PM (#3314207) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: GUEST Richard, there is a programme starting now on Channel 4 at 10pm about Winter Sing. |
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27 Feb 12 - 06:14 PM (#3314246) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Late Red? Mmmm.... nice! |
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28 Feb 12 - 07:48 AM (#3314482) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Beer will be Brakspear's double dropped Bitter at 3.4. http://www.brakspear-beers.co.uk/beers The Late Red would have worked out at £3.50 per pint. Not good! |
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28 Feb 12 - 08:34 AM (#3314506) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Brakspear's is a really nice session bitter! :-) |
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29 Feb 12 - 08:07 AM (#3315028) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said Hmmmm, anything apart from the session beer? |
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29 Feb 12 - 08:27 AM (#3315037) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy Yeh! Loads of singing! :-) |
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29 Feb 12 - 11:55 AM (#3315126) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: My guru always said Silly Boy *grin* |
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29 Feb 12 - 12:14 PM (#3315131) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge The Brakspears will be the only beer on proper handpumps. There will be the usual range of kegs and lagers, and there is usually bottled Shitfire and Nun's Pleasure. The pub also does tea and coffee. |
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29 Feb 12 - 05:13 PM (#3315269) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Abdul The Bul Bul The trouble with living round these here parts is Bleedin Shepherd Neame beer in most of the pubs. It doesn't like me. Al |
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01 Mar 12 - 04:23 AM (#3315454) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: melodeonboy I thrive on the stuff! (Glug, burp!) |
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01 Mar 12 - 04:59 AM (#3315469) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge All thriving is relative. |
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01 Mar 12 - 05:00 AM (#3315470) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge 200 |
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01 Mar 12 - 05:34 AM (#3315480) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: The Barden of England I thought you were advocating incest for a moment there Richard - but I then noted the spelling! John Barden |
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01 Mar 12 - 09:10 AM (#3315567) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday If Richard was advocating incest he would mayhap be representing it. And thereby profiting from it... |
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01 Mar 12 - 12:25 PM (#3315656) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge That is an inaccurate use of language, Sue. |
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02 Mar 12 - 03:20 AM (#3315989) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Richard Bridge Refresh. I was very worried at 4 am that I would be unable to drink on Sunday due to painkillers due to fanguish, but the fang seems to have started to settle down, so normal consumption can be resumed as soon as possible. Hoffentlich. |
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02 Mar 12 - 11:27 AM (#3316133) Subject: RE: Lower Stoke Winter Sings From: Girl Friday Sorry about inaccuracies..... only got O level English. |