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On the off chance there are a few Guerilla London 'bakers about... (June 23rd 2009) | |
If anyone would like to join me for a pint or other tasty beverage on Tuesday 23rd June, somewhere in London (tbc) then that would be great.
It is a school night, and I am in London for a meeting the next day, so it might not be so raucous, but I'm sure that we can fit in some custardy ideas nevertheless.
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Looks like Shakespeare's Head, near Oxford Circus (not Holborn), 5.30 onwards on Tuesday 23rd ***
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Just so I know where I'm going. [zen_tom, Jun 23 2009]
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[hippo, Jun 24 2009]
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It's a possibility, however I will now have to get a choo-choo from the woods. |
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{I think that the pencilled in venue is the Marquess of Anglesey pub, but that can easily be trumped. Perhaps a venue sympathetic to a choo-choo station?} |
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//The beer is Leffe (the dark one) on tap, and the pub, I forget.//
Given the fact that it serves this delicious stuff it is no wonder you forgot where you were drinking it!
The last time I had the dark gear I was in Brussels. Don't remember too much of that evening, either!. |
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I think they serve Leffe (along with about 30 other Belgian beers) at Belgo in Covent Garden, though I'm not sure the bar is very big.
Great mussels and chips, though. |
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Ooh. It's not often you see the non-blonde Leffe on tap. |
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I'm happy with the Oxford Circus locale if others are (I'm staying about 10 mins walk away, nearby Paddington). Covent Garden area is fine too though. |
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If it's an early drink I could make it - I've got an appointment in West London at 7:30 |
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I *should* be in town for about 5.30 (Paddington). |
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Oh yes, the Princess Lou. |
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Nice bit of recon, [Ian]. Got to say, I like a good sit down when I'm in the pub, but let's go for it. |
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I'll be there from around about 5.30. I'l see if I can get have some kind of pastry. |
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I should be able to get there by 5:30 - I'll be the one in the "London Pride" cycling top. |
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I don't think that I'll be able to make this one - I'll be the one sitting under a tree. |
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//"London Pride" cycling top//
Was it a hand-me-down? |
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Can't make it chaps, sorry. I'm on girlfriend duty tonight. |
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I'll be the one watching The Duchess <shudder> |
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I am green with envy, [theleopard]!.
Hopefully the thought of you enjoying such estimable entertainment won't put me off my pint.
p.s. - Whatever you do, make sure you avoid any comparisons viz your better half and Ms Knightley. |
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Advice duly noted, cheers [Gnome]. It's one of those traps women
tend to draw you into. "Don't you think Kiera's stunning?" |
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"I... well... you know, she's very pleasant looking." |
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"You heartless bastard, you fancy her don't you? I'm trying to spend
some quality time with you and you're off day-dreaming about sleeping
with that slut! GET OUT!!!" |
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You gottit! - Having said that, were you to contrive such a conversation at a reasonably early juncture then we might see you for a sherbert. |
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No problem, [theleopard]. I realise I am outnumbered, being up against the delectable Ms Knightley and Ms [theleopard]. |
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I will console myself with a light beverage. And perhaps some [theleopard]-based camaraderic riducule. |
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See you chaps in the pub! |
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(Sorry you can't make it [skinny], we'll ridicule [theleopard] on your behalf) |
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<insert 'delectable' in front of Ms [theleopard] to facilitate equality without courting "you lookin' at my girllfriend" ire> |
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Oi! You lookin' at my pint?! |
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It's ok, I have it on good authority that your pint is 'delectable'. Phew. |
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In fact, all our pints were delectable, and it was lovely to see hazel, Jinbish, zen_tom, gnomethang, Dub and Ian again (have I missed anyone?) and I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer. |
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I've added a link to four photos I took on my mobile phone. Ian had a camera too - in fact Ian had at least three cameras with him - so he may post pictures too at some point in the future. |
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The operation of the vid cam got a bit tricky later on!.
Nice to see you all again. |
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Glad you all had a good time.I'll make sure that I get to next one(within the next five years.)I'm in Dr Bob country at the mo' a bit tricky on the transport situation. |
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I'll have to get myself a avro Shackleton. |
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It looks like a great time was had by all. A success! |
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<jealous rage> Looks like a great time (grimace). Nice weather you're having. </jealous rage> |
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Hopefully project Natal will have us 'bakers *virtually* quaffing in a shared virtual environ, whilst *actually* quaffing in our lonely mildewed basements/office warrens. |
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It really was great to see you chaps. The pints were,indeed, delectable - almost as excellent as the company. |
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There was definitely a good time by those with a surname like [bish]... and possibly a HB idea or two (if only I could reach through the slightly inebriated haze). |
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Very cool group you are. Very cool. So jealous.It
looked and sounded so very British. |
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Excellent portrait-format video shooting, Ian |
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//Why can't the monitor rotate to match my camera handling?// |
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Sounds like a reasonable feature to me. Should be simple enough to process digitally. |
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Ian, you could do that, or... (see link) |
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thinking about a come round here & sort my garden & I'll provide food and beer halfcon... |
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Count me in. I'm a useless layabout, but my Uncle is a gardener and I have worked for him. I'm management material... |
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I'll help clear your strawberries |
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Ha, it was funny - I remember you were explaining to me the transmission vectors of swine flu on the central line with a series of "YOU WILL DIE!" statements. I had to try to stay upright without holding on to anything for 4 stops. |
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They go nicely with that lampshade on your head. |
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//to drink so much so often in such as short duration.// |
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Very Churchillian. Makes me proud. |
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White cotton gloves? While I don't doubt your sartorial prowess, and I certainly have no high ground to make comment if I did, isn't there a danger of looking like a snooker referee or traffic police person? |
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And you will be their King! |
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King, uh no...Queen more likely. |
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//hotel and restaurant doormen, stamp collectors, people who work in one-hour photo labs, and myself//
Golgafrincham redux. |
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^
Possibly the funniest comment on the HB, ever. |
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he missed out - the girlguides :) |
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can any one lend the HHGTTG I really should read the damn thing. |
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//can any one lend the HHGTTG //
I can lend you the CDs of the radio show, only missing (AFAICT) the best gag of all (Arthur: "Do you realise that robot can hum like Pink Floyd?") |
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I have a copy of all the books conveniently bound within one cover somewhere [po], you are more than welcome to borrow it. *digs around in room* |
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