Pythonesque

[pablo]

During one of the interminable delays in the Glamorgan match I and a colleague came over 'All esurient' and made our way to the pavilion for some hot beverages. Finding the queue inordinately long we decided to walk to the Spinners bar and partake of refreshment there instead.

On ordering teas and coffee I proferred my £1 per cup only to be told that the price was £1.90 per cup.

'Au contraire' I riposted to the stout yeomaness, 'surely you mean £1 and a mark on my loyalty card'.

'Not 'ere it ain't. That's for members'

'Ah', I replied triumphantly, 'but I am a member' and thrust forward my membership card.

'It don't count 'ere' it only counts over there' She said, dismissing me to the pavilion.

So I went to the members' side of the Spinners Bar only to find it closed with a notice pointing me to the public side to attain my victuals.

A further example of lunacy that not even Monty Python in their comeback could rival!

[Andy]

 

Or for our friends from the north esurient means to to be starving, rather than seeking reassurance about someone e.g. Ee sure he ain't taking the Mickey?

I do believe that under the old licensing laws, before the EU meddling, that it was possible to punch a punter who referred to the barman/woman as "my stout yeoman/woman".

Yes, Vote UKIP so we can get rid of the NHS and assault customers. 

[Postman]

Pablo is falling into the time-honoured Essex fallacy of looking for a sensible reason for things that happen at or around our beloved club!  Why, when nothing else makes any sense, should the catering arrangements do so? A few matches back, our inimitable announcer told us that since the only ice cream van on the ground was parked behind the pavilion, only members could buy ice creams (unless non members could find a member to buy on their behalf!). It would, of course, have been entirely beside the point to suggest that the ice cream man might move his van into the public area so that everyone could enjoy his wares........You couldn't make it up could you?

[stickyboy]

Pablo is falling into the time-honoured Essex fallacy of looking for a sensible reason for things that happen at or around our beloved club!  Why, when nothing else makes any sense, should the catering arrangements do so? A few matches back, our inimitable announcer told us that since the only ice cream van on the ground was parked behind the pavilion, only members could buy ice creams (unless non members could find a member to buy on their behalf!). It would, of course, have been entirely beside the point to suggest that the ice cream man might move his van into the public area so that everyone could enjoy his wares........You couldn't make it up could you?

yes that did receive a full laughs in the members area. Wish i would have had an ice cream at the time to taunt the public areas! The annoucements always make me laugh, if the sun is going to appear for 5 mins we get the "remember to use protection for the sun and drink plenty of fluids, preferably water" - do people really need to be told?!

[Perov]

Since the new ice cream van took over (charging £2.50 for a cornet and £3.50 for a double) I've avoided it.
The former ice cream van selling  Rossi's  was less expensive and had a wider selection available including my favourite banana creamy for £1.50.

The change of service again results in us being ripped off.

[quincy]

We went around to the pavillion for our usual pint of Essex Ale the other day. Its been about the only drinkable ale they stock. When it came up flat we queried why it was flat. "That's the way its supposed to be" replied the bar manager.

After a couple of sips we looked at each other and both said "That not Essex Ale"

Turns out it was "Whitstable Bay" and that Essex Ale was "Kents Best" until someone complained.

"Why do you ask" enquired the arrogant bar manager

Any thoughts Danny?

[Valentines Park]

Glad you think the beer's rank Quincy.

I seem to recall tickle has defended it in the past. 

[Starfish]

Thanks for post

Will review discounted tea and coffee in Spinners

We have had some great feedback re the 1979 Essex Celebration ale. A nice drop

Thanks

[afinetickletoleg]

Glad you think the beer's rank Quincy.

I seem to recall tickle has defended it in the past.

Guess what? You are wrong again.

[Valentines Park]

Guess what? You are wrong again.

Ah, so when you criticised me for dissing the beer you were being fundamentally dishonest.

Figures.

I knew you didn't really believe any of your BS.

[quincy]

We have had some great feedback re the 1979 Essex Celebration ale. A nice drop

Thanks

Hold on. Which version of "1979 Essex Celebration ale" are your referring to. The previous one (Kents Best) or the new one (Whitstable Bay).

Why has it changed mid season with no announcement at all.
 
Most friends scoff, at me for bothering to buy the club's beer because of price, range and quality.

Not sure I'll bother anymore.

[Starfish]

To confirm the 1979 ale is whitstable bay.

If you have not tried it please do. Thanks, Danny

[Valentines Park]

Most friends scoff, at me for bothering to buy the club's beer because of price, range and quality.

I can't believe that "Essex Ale" is just re-packaged Shepherd Neame swill.

You'd think a "valued partner" would at least brew something different.