1 hour ago, 640MD said:

There is absolutely nothing better than a glass of frangellico , a strong short black coffee and some vanilla ice cream. 
 

or maybe just the frangellico !

A ffogato that-a one!

7 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

(Look away now, @Bitter but optimistic...)

Must be a generational thing, then, gentlemen: I'm in, too.

Do you do it with milk? Guilty pleasure!

Pepsi Max or Coke Zero.

3 hours ago, 640MD said:

There is absolutely nothing better than a glass of frangellico , a strong short black coffee and some vanilla ice cream. 
 

or maybe just the frangellico !

Now the truth comes out.

9 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

(Look away now, @Bitter but optimistic...)

Must be a generational thing, then, gentlemen: I'm in, too.

Do you do it with milk? Guilty pleasure!

Philistines , Mongols, barbarians at the front door ..... what is this thread coming to?

I have tried endlessly to add some refinement to this thread but , apparently, I have failed miserably.

I'll say it again. The only libation for a refined gentleman is .... of course Shiraz.

Follow Uncle Bitter's advice - you won't go wrong!

A good single malt scotch is without doubt better than any cheap, coconut sugar drink, even better than the young grape juice that some here quaff down

I rarely visit this thread, but honestly, enough's enough! Toughen up chaps, for god's sake! This ain't no '80's disco

Edited June 20, 20231 yr by Stiff Arm

14 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

A good single malt scotch is without doubt better than any cheap, coconut sugar drink, even better than the young grape juice that some here quaff down

I rarely visit this thread, but honestly, enough's enough! Toughen up chaps, for god's sake! This ain't no '80's disco

An excellent plan Stiffy.

33 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

A good single malt scotch is without doubt better than any cheap, coconut sugar drink, even better than the young grape juice that some here quaff down

I rarely visit this thread, but honestly, enough's enough! Toughen up chaps, for god's sake! This ain't no '80's disco

Certainly keen on a dram of whisky or a gin and tonic!  Recently have been drinking apple cider when the companionship are not keen on spirits

Every Friday night currently starts with sparkling wine, given it is served to me free and is less disgusting then the cheap wines on offer

16 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

Certainly keen on a dram of whisky or a gin and tonic!  Recently have been drinking apple cider when the companionship are not keen on spirits

Every Friday night currently starts with sparkling wine, given it is served to me free and is less disgusting then the cheap wines on offer

Just wanted to get your vomit emoji count up Delightful 

14 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Just wanted to get your vomit emoji count up Delightful 

Ta, Uncle.  So nice to have someone looking out for me!

But honestly I thought you may have just over imbibed based on the vomit reaction 

1 hour ago, Stiff Arm said:

A good single malt scotch is without doubt better than any cheap, coconut sugar drink, even better than the young grape juice that some here quaff down

I rarely visit this thread, but honestly, enough's enough! Toughen up chaps, for god's sake! This ain't no '80's disco

Have you been to Starward Stiff Arm? Highly recommend.

2 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Philistines , Mongols, barbarians at the front door ..... what is this thread coming to?

I have tried endlessly to add some refinement to this thread but , apparently, I have failed miserably.

I'll say it again. The only libation for a refined gentleman is .... of course Shiraz.

Follow Uncle Bitter's advice - you won't go wrong!

Yep, Philipines galore. Hey, my brother, have you heard of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese and the dreaded fey Pinot Noir? And, what the f is wrong with the Noble Cab Sav????

8 minutes ago, Monbon said:

Yep, Philipines galore. Hey, my brother, have you heard of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese and the dreaded fey Pinot Noir? And, what the f is wrong with the Noble Cab Sav????

Oh a Nebbiolo is lovely, if you can afford to mortgage the house!

11 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

(Look away now, @Bitter but optimistic...)

Must be a generational thing, then, gentlemen: I'm in, too.

Do you do it with milk? Guilty pleasure!

As some will know, I try to stay away from this thread but again find myself inextricably drawn back into it's web. The first confronting thing I read is mention of BBO followed by the highlighted question/statement. Dare I keep reading I ask myself. I don't know how to unassociate the two but I curse my vivid imagination.

Stuart Broad would have to be the uncoolest cricketer ever.

Stokes and Bairstow have both definitely head-butted someone in a pub at least once.

Jimmy Anderson will be 41 next month. He’s been playing Test match cricket for 20 years. How on earth does his back hold up?

 When will Travis Head 86 that awful moustache?

 I wish we had this level of commentary in footy. Kumar and Tubby are chef’s kiss.

Never mind me, just thinking aloud. 🙃

9 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Stuart Broad would have to be the uncoolest cricketer ever.

Stokes and Bairstow have both definitely head-butted someone in a pub at least once.

Jimmy Anderson will be 41 next month. He’s been playing Test match cricket for 20 years. How on earth does his back hold up?

 When will Travis Head 86 that awful moustache?

 I wish we had this level of commentary in footy. Kumar and Tubby are chef’s kiss.

Never mind me, just thinking aloud. 🙃

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/aug/06/cricketer-ben-stokes-mocked-gay-couple-before-nightclub-fight-jury-hears

Here's to early first innings declarations and fine English summers.

Aussie Aussie Aussie.

7 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/aug/06/cricketer-ben-stokes-mocked-gay-couple-before-nightclub-fight-jury-hears

I’d forgotten all about this. And now he’s their captain. All good, it was years ago, he’s changed his ways, blah blah blah, whatever.

Meanwhile Tim Paine is stripped of his captaincy and made to feel like the scum of the earth because he sent d*** pics to a consenting adult six years ago. Moreover, that’s the captaincy he was unexpectedly thrown into when our then captain, vice-captain and coach decided to cheat on the world stage. Cool. 🙄 

8 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/aug/06/cricketer-ben-stokes-mocked-gay-couple-before-nightclub-fight-jury-hears

What a Loser.

Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

I’d forgotten all about this. And now he’s their captain. All good, it was years ago, he’s changed his ways, blah blah blah, whatever.

Meanwhile Tim Paine is stripped of his captaincy and made to feel like the scum of the earth because he sent d*** pics to a consenting adult six years ago. Moreover, that’s the captaincy he was unexpectedly thrown into when our then captain, vice-captain and coach decided to cheat on the world stage. Cool. 🙄 

Photography is a great hooby and nothing wrong with being proud of one's body. 

Well no sleep from the cricket but all good.

Tonight it's the lads over for Origin.

As a New South Welshman for 12 years,  I have finally come to enjoy league.  Although only the origin games. They're kind of like grand finals up here .

And then the big one tmrw.

Life's not too bad.

6 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Photography is a great hooby and nothing wrong with being proud of one's body. 

The sexting was two-way. They were adults. Tim and he wife worked things out. End of story.

Also, what’s a hooby, Deeves????😂

3 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The sexting was two-way. They were adults. Tim and he wife worked things out. End of story.

Also, what’s a hooby, Deeves????😂

Freudian slip bw hobby and b....y.

4 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Freudian slip bw hobby and b....y.

A naughty portmanteau 😉

2 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

Here's to early first innings declarations and fine English summers.

Aussie Aussie Aussie.

nevertheless, both sides lost the same number of wickets - 18

one side won

16 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Philistines , Mongols, barbarians at the front door ..... what is this thread coming to?

I have tried endlessly to add some refinement to this thread but , apparently, I have failed miserably.

I'll say it again. The only libation for a refined gentleman is .... of course Shiraz.

Follow Uncle Bitter's advice - you won't go wrong!

In this modern world of enlightenment and high regard for minorities, I am coming out and admitting, "I like Midori and really like Kahlua".

As for wine, I dislike reds and don't really like whites.

Shiraz-yuk.