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MrLongbeard wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:24 pm
Noggin wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:22 pm
:shock: :shock: :shock: at the Christmas slices already (although I supposed it is almost September!)

What makes a Bakewell a Festive Bakewell??
In my defence I was only down the cake aisle looking for baklava
Sprinkles
Oh, I wasn't criticising the purchase in the slightest. Possibly the availability! :lol: But if they are there - buy the cake :D :D

Do they add a festive spirit to the bakewells or is it the christmas coloured sprinkles?!! :lol: :lol:
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
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gremlin wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm IMG-20240831-WA0019.jpeg

Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!

It may have been a universal nickname, I don't know, but squaddies always called Löwenbräu 'Laughing gas'.

I like it.
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gremlin wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm IMG-20240831-WA0019.jpeg

Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
How is it cooled? :hmmm:
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Count Steer wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:22 pm
gremlin wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm IMG-20240831-WA0019.jpeg

Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
How is it cooled? :hmmm:
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gremlin wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:11 pm
Count Steer wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:22 pm
gremlin wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm IMG-20240831-WA0019.jpeg

Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
How is it cooled? :hmmm:

Wm
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What sort of outlay does that require?
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David wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:58 pm
gremlin wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:11 pm
Count Steer wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:22 pm

How is it cooled? :hmmm:

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What sort of outlay does that require?
https://www.perfectdraft.com/en-gb/

About £190 for the machine plus a keg. Special deals often spring up.
The kegs are on next day delivery, and for every keg returned you get £5 worth of 'Beer Tokens ' to spend.
Have to say, I'm impressed by the kit and the beers on offer. My waistline is not. :(
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you could set up your own brewery for that....it comes out at less than £30 fo 40 pints....
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I can't find the cheapest alcohol per unit comparison site but I did find this:

https://www.foodfight.org.uk/other/imag ... pindex.pdf
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Yambo wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 11:29 am
gremlin wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm IMG-20240831-WA0019.jpeg

Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!

It may have been a universal nickname, I don't know, but squaddies always called Löwenbräu 'Laughing gas'.

I like it.
I remember getting my Dad pissed on Löwenbräu the night before my sister's wedding. He had a thumping hangover and was as grumpy as a badger with a sore arse the next day... :D
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mangocrazy wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:04 am
Yambo wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 11:29 am
gremlin wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm IMG-20240831-WA0019.jpeg

Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!

It may have been a universal nickname, I don't know, but squaddies always called Löwenbräu 'Laughing gas'.

I like it.
I remember getting my Dad pissed on Löwenbräu the night before my sister's wedding. He had a thumping hangover and was as grumpy as a badger with a sore arse the next day... :D
I think I might have dropped a bollock inviting the Distinguished Gentlemen around for beer and a takeaway on Friday, as it's my birthday on Saturday and I'm expected at the gym at 8.15am and then out for a slap up meal in the envening. :think:

I shall simply inform them that I need to be restrained. I'm sure, like most middle-aged blokes, they'll be understanding and not indulge in piss-taking and derision. :lol:
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New axe.

Always had a thing for PRSs with the bird inlays. A far eastern PRS is the only sort I'm likely to buy any time soon :lol:
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I thought about putting this in the jokes thread, it isn't exactly a 'pleasing purchase' 'cos I haven't got one. :D

Which of you losers are still carrying your helmets around in the bag they came in, or leaving them all-a-dangle off the handlebar?

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https://www.bennettwinch.com/products/b ... cing-green

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A new toaster. The *black* stainless Cuisinart 4 slicer. A bit spendy, but the previous one lasted damn near 20 years.
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Different, but very nice! :thumbup: Cheered up a slow cooked ham i just had, not all of it obvs...

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Taipan wrote: Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:47 pm Different, but very nice! :thumbup: Cheered up a slow cooked ham i just had, not all of it obvs...

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There's me thinking it was a t-shirt that you've recently purchased. Not even the sauce was the right colour. :angelic-green:
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I must congratulate Sainsbury’s on a good selection of sardines! Nom!

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Taipan wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:58 pm I must congratulate Sainsbury’s on a good selection of sardines! Nom!

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How much are they charging for the Ortiz sardines? (I've been buying 20 can packs from The Fish Society - lasts us between 6 to 9 months). The price has gone skyward. :(
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Taipan wrote: Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:47 pm Different, but very nice! :thumbup: Cheered up a slow cooked ham i just had, not all of it obvs...
My mum got me some of their sprout ketchup for Christmas a few years ago. It was interesting, but not actually that strange.

Where did you get that ^.
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Count Steer wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:20 am
Taipan wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:58 pm I must congratulate Sainsbury’s on a good selection of sardines! Nom!
How much are they charging for the Ortiz sardines? (I've been buying 20 can packs from The Fish Society - lasts us between 6 to 9 months). The price has gone skyward. :(
I *think* they were £4.20 but with a nectar card it brought them down to £3.50.