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« on: April 17, 2011, 17:33:43 » |
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Also there's time for an extra pint in the Three Guineas.
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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JayMac
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2011, 18:22:50 » |
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Agreed. The choice of ales is good but the staff could do with be being a bit more interested in their job.
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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bobm
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2011, 18:33:59 » |
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... and it would be nice if the Wi-Fi was fixed. Although if you sit near the side which backs onto platform 4 there is a power point and you can just about get a signal from the FGW▸ Wi-Fi provider The Cloud.
As an aside - because they do it there - why do some pubs insist on giving you a clean glass when you order a second pint? I also think all pubs should have a stock of the old fashioned handle glasses. I find them easier to hold!
Sorry that has taken us way off topic!
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2011, 18:47:11 » |
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I always insist on them using the same glass for my second pint - 'just doing my bit for the environment', I say.  However, I can't remember the last time I saw a 'proper' handled mug: probably because they don't fit so easily into those labour-saving devices that are automatic glass washers?  |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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bobm
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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2011, 19:10:19 » |
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The big chains don't tend to but some of the family run ones do if you ask. A couple of nice ones within walking distance of Henley Station do.
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JayMac
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2011, 19:12:31 » |
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Most 'Spoons in my experience have handle mugs. I prefer to drink Ale from them. Much easier to hold when you're on your fifth and also more conducive to a 'cheers' bumping of glasses!
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bobm
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2011, 19:30:01 » |
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Really? That was one of the major chains where I have give up asking. Certainly the ones in Reading, Wokingham and Cheltenham didn't last time I asked.
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JayMac
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2011, 19:40:19 » |
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No problem with any of the 'Spoons/Lloyds No 1's in Bristol. Same goes for Swindon and various of the chain I've called in to around London. Most recent first time 'Spoons visit was 'The Moon Under Water' in Watford High St. Again there, they had mugs.
..... and some cracking pictorial history on the walls of said pub of the various rail lines in and around Oxford.
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
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bobm
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2011, 20:10:35 » |
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Will have to look again when I am in Bristol this week. They do some good guest ales so a mug would just top it off.
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« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2011, 20:22:14 » |
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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bobm
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2011, 20:26:26 » |
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Having a weak grip the handle makes it less likely I will drop the previous ale!  |
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JayMac
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2011, 20:46:16 » |
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To be honest the only concerns I have about the vessels I drink my ale from are - a) there is no hole in the bottom of it
b) why does the ale seem to evaporate so quick;y
Having a handle or not seems to have little baring on the above  I'll add to that list one of my concerns: - c) Why does it takes around ^3 to fill one of these mugs with my ale of choice?
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2011, 23:00:01 » |
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No problem with any of the 'Spoons/Lloyds No 1's in Bristol. Same goes for Swindon and various of the chain I've called in to around London. Most recent first time 'Spoons visit was 'The Moon Under Water' in Watford High St. Again there, they had mugs.
..... and some cracking pictorial history on the walls of said pub of the various rail lines in and around Oxford.
Apologies for quoting myself but: Err.... can't for the life of me work out why I finished that post with 'Oxford'.  I meant Watford.  One of the pictures on the wall of 'The Moon Under Water' Wetherspoons on Watford High St:  |
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2011, 23:04:05 » |
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I must admit I did wonder but didn't wish to show my potential ignorance!
As for Oxford Inspector Morse appreciated a decent pint....
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2011, 23:07:17 » |
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To be honest the only concerns I have about the vessels I drink my ale from are - a) there is no hole in the bottom of it
b) why does the ale seem to evaporate so quick;y
Having a handle or not seems to have little baring on the above I'll add to that list one of my concerns: - c) Why does it takes around ^3 to fill one of these mugs with my ale of choice?
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