Beer at home means Davenports!

A family friend used to work at the brewery on Bath Row (next to the old Accident Hospital). He always seemed to be able to liberate a few bottles, which made him very popular with my mum and dad!

It has, but talking to Brendan in the P the other day he says it's getting closer! There's been a bit of activity there recently so I think (hope!) it will soon become a reality!

Interesting news. I too hope he keeps the character of the pub (which I think he will, as the Prince has kept its separate rooms) without pricing us B30 types out! I would imagine he will put the prices up slightly, but there's no way he'll be able to charge £4+ per pint and keep the locals. I think...

Kwacky wrote:Blimey. That tugged a few emotions.

Didn't it just. It got a bit dusty here, I must say.

Bunny's just posted another blog - really thought provoking and a bit of a gut-wrencher. Well worth a read. http://bunnythebouncer.blogspot.co.uk/2 ... g.html?m=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just causally interested. Don't go to any trouble to ask but if it pops up in conversation would be interesting to know. From the man himself: Due to a certain amount of anonymity I cannot disclose where I currently work. However, I have previously worked all over manchester from Yates in Piccadill...

Blade wrote:Which club is it ?

I dunno. Not being a Manc I've never asked him! I can try and find out for you if you like?

I posted this on Faceache but not all of you get to see my posts so thought I'd post it here as well. One of my mates, Bunny, is a bouncer on the doors of central Manchester. He's probably the hardest man I know, but very also very intelligent. He's started a blog to share some of his experiences. I...

Roast venison, Jersey Royals, steamed asparagus and a red wine, shallot and redcurrant jelly reduction made from the pan juices. Fookin' mega!

I wouldn't say I feel guilty about it, but anything from Loaf, our local craft bakers!

Kwacky wrote:I preferred their punk stuff, but that wasn't very popular. If Cobain hadn't killed himself the band wouldn't have lasted long IMO.

Agreed. Bleach would be the only album of theirs I'd listen to these days I reckon.

Kwacky wrote:I'm not convinced by that.

There have always been fights with weapons used. Football violence was rife in the 70s and 80s.

Not to mention Brighton Rock which was published in 1938.

The real peaky blinders were active at the end of the 19th century.

I've just plucked one so long and curly it looks like it's come from another part of my body. Is this all old age has to offer? Increased hair growth like weeds on parts of your body you really don't want them? You were very ungrateful when I gave you that nose hair clipper for your 40th birthday.....

T-bone steak (>500g from a Dexter rare breed) with Jerey royals. You know it's a good meal when it fills two plates!

Thanks everybody! Yep, 45 today...though apparently I don't look a day over 60!

Awww crap. Great actor, top chap.

The world's largest aeroplane (the Antonov An-225 Mriya) was built to transport the Buran. Fascinating era right at the end of the cold war.

I'm at uni this week doing a module for my MSc called Leading Performance. I'm loving it. It's a subject I'm fascinated by, I already have done a lot of stuff on it so I feel ahead of the game, and as a Myers-Briggs P I'm loving the almost complete absence of structure....though as most of the other...

Sorted. As you say it's a cause we can all relate to.

Good luck Mrs Blade!

Went to work and back on the pushbike today so tonight I'll just recover with a bit of pasta (and a beer or three). Saturday - weekend trip to Loaf, housework and might try and pop over to the literary festival my mate is running (Andy K, the shorter of the 2 DJs at Kwacky's 40th for those of you wh...