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[Sceadugenga]

And in the czech republic you don't even have to keep ordering, they automatically bring you a fresh one unless you specifically say not to.....:D :D

[Bobby]

In Ohio we would cross a crick, put a ruff on our house and drink pop.

[Alicja]

In SoFla we are boring, except that us non-Spanish speakers will swear in Spanish randomly. Don't know how many times I've yelled out pandejo at other drivers (we have shit drivers here too).

[Simona]

jesus...we opened a Pandora's vase here!
AND YES ANDY, I UNDERSTAND YOU NOW! even if usually the first time I read yr posts I get quite crosseyed! but I persist! :D
...and as a designer, I've an advantage: I can always draw a beer and a sandwich to make myself understood! :P

[Sceadugenga]

Marina wrote: "There's something missing...

Стакан пива, пожалуйста

בירה, בבקשה"

definitely....but I haven't been to Russia yet, and in Israel we usually ordered in English (the extent of my Hebrew was limited to swear words and military terms)"Gold star / Maccabee please"

[Andy]

Sceadugenga wrote: "Marina wrote: "There's something missing...

Стакан пива, пожалуйста

בירה, בבקשה"

definitely....but I haven't been to Russia yet, and in Israel we usually ordered in English (the extent of my Heb..."

:D Looks like we can all pretty much globetrot now without ever getting thirsty...... all we need to know now is "Bacon Butty" (with HP sauce of course)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

I have a couple of friends in Texas, they reckon pretty much all soft drink/soda/pop is simply called coke. Now THAT is a recipe for confusion! :p

[Dawn]

I remember that from Texas. I got asked if I wanted a coke and then asked what kind?? Totally threw me for a loop once I realized they meant more than regular or diet!

[Darcy]

When I was in Scotland, one hostel offered a packed lunch with a juice. They asked me what kind of juice I wanted and answered that apple or orange would be fine. She blinked a few times and then said 'oh, juice here is what they call a fizzy drink in Glasgow'. So, I said Coke or Irn Bru would do. hah!

[Tim]

Darcy wrote: "When I was in Scotland, one hostel offered a packed lunch with a juice. They asked me what kind of juice I wanted and answered that apple or orange would be fine. She blinked a few times and then s..."

I grew up in northern ireland where lemonade comes in two options: "white" (clear) or brown. Asking for "white" lemonade when travelling often resulted in puzzled looks.
Tim

[Gretchen]

Terri wrote: "We call all soda 'soft drink'. :)
Are all casseroles called hotdish in Minnesota?"

I've always been raised to understand that pretty much anything you put in what is traditionally called a "casserole dish" is a hotdish. Growing up hotdish usually consisted of a form of meat, noodles, and some kind of cream soup. Tater tot hotdish is Minnesota's state dish (and if not, it should be).

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Darcy wrote: "When I was in Scotland, one hostel offered a packed lunch with a juice. They asked me what kind of juice I wanted and answered that apple or orange would be fine. She blinked a few times and then s..."

Irn Bru? You actually DRANK that??? It's foul. Only thing worse is the English soft drink Tizer!

[Andy]

Margaret wrote: "Darcy wrote: "When I was in Scotland, one hostel offered a packed lunch with a juice. They asked me what kind of juice I wanted and answered that apple or orange would be fine. She blinked a few ti..."

:0 I used to LOVE that, about the only thing I did do mind when I lived Norff of Hadrians finest!

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Irn Bru tastes like rusty nails dissolved in citric acid!

It is NOT on my list of drinkables when I visit England next year. Nor is bloody Tizer.

[Andy]

Margaret wrote: "Irn Bru tastes like rusty nails dissolved in citric acid!



And then? :D You should try there Mc Ewans Export!

[Darcy]

Margaret wrote: "Darcy wrote: "When I was in Scotland, one hostel offered a packed lunch with a juice. They asked me what kind of juice I wanted and answered that apple or orange would be fine. She blinked a few ti..."

I've had both, but prefer Irn Bru.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Andy wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Irn Bru tastes like rusty nails dissolved in citric acid!



And then? :D You should try there Mc Ewans Export!"

I have.... :p Someone needs to teach the Scots how to make beer. Or maybe they should just stick to making whisky.

[Dawn]

I think we should just convince them to leave the beer to the Irish and Belgians. Whiskey is too important to have them diverting their attention away from it!! :)

[Sceadugenga]

Margaret wrote: "I have a couple of friends in Texas, they reckon pretty much all soft drink/soda/pop is simply called coke. Now THAT is a recipe for confusion! :p"

This might be something recent, I haven't been back to Texas for years but when I was living there coke was coke (or co'-cola as old-timers would say) and a large majority at the time drank Dr. Pepper (which i have found most europeans find disgusting) anyway.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Sceadugenga wrote: "Margaret wrote: "I have a couple of friends in Texas, they reckon pretty much all soft drink/soda/pop is simply called coke. Now THAT is a recipe for confusion! :p"

This might be something recent..."

Dr Pepper certainly gives both Irn Bru and Tizer a run for their money.

Though to be fair, I find most soft drinks too damn sweet.

[Sceadugenga]

Margaret wrote: "Someone needs to teach the Scots how how to make beer...."

In all fairness once you sift through the industrial swill (like Tenants god forbid...)there are some good Scottish beers:

FRAOCH
TRAQUAIR JACOBITE ALE
ORKNEY SKULL SPLITTER (based on the name and label we could even make this the "official" beer of the A&M HF Group :D :D)

just to name a couple.

[Tim]

Dawn wrote: "I think we should just convince them to leave the beer to the Irish and Belgians. Whiskey is too important to have them diverting their attention away from it!! :)"

As an Irishman living in New Hampshire, I am ashamed to admit that the US could teach us a lot about craft and quality brews (on the East coast anyway).

To add to Sceadugenga's list, I would also mention Innis & Gunn's ales as Scottish beer worthy of mention. Also, it's true that Tenants lager is on a scale with bud lite, the "80 shilling" they used to do wasn't bad back in the day.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

I developed a taste for ciders when I was in the UK. Will probably be indulging that. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Margaret wrote: "Irn Bru tastes like rusty nails dissolved in citric acid!

It is NOT on my list of drinkables when I visit England next year. Nor is bloody Tizer."

As a Kiwi do you like the Kiwi softdrink L&P? I don't like it much. Tastes like flat Mountain Dew to me.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Sceadugenga wrote:"

This might be something recent..."

Dr Pepper. I have never understood that one. I think it is like Vegemite. Only Aussies have a taste for Vegemite.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Irn Bru tastes like rusty nails dissolved in citric acid!

It is NOT on my list of drinkables when I visit England next year. Nor is bloody Tizer."

As a Kiwi do you like the Kiwi..."

Yes. I do like L&P...especially since they changed the recipe back so it tastes more like the original. They made it way too sweet in the 1980s-90s.

The original was mineral water from Paeroa, mixed with lemon juice and then lightly aerated. It's full name was Lemon & Paeroa, typical Kiwis shortened it to L&P and that become its name after it was purchased by Coca-Cola.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "Sceadugenga wrote:"

This might be something recent..."

Dr Pepper. I have never understood that one. I think it is like Vegemite. Only Aussies have a taste for Vegemite."

Most Kiwis do too...except me. I loathe the bloody stuff.

[Andy]

Terri wrote: "Sceadugenga wrote:"

This might be something recent..."

Dr Pepper. I have never understood that one. I think it is like Vegemite. Only Aussies have a taste for Vegemite."

HATE MARMITE LOVE VEGEMITE...... best i apply for me dink passport then

& Margaret, its pro'n Glider or Zider depending how far West you go.... & if it's been a while since a visit to the UK you'll find most pubs will carry about 3-4 ciders now :) no more is it jus a Strongbow or Blackthorn pub.

[Lisa]

Yay for vegemite. Love it on crumpets, with lots of butter, or really fresh bread. You can be an aussie Andy, why not! Lol.

My current fave cider is Rekordilig, the pear one or the winter one you warm up!

[Sceadugenga]

Andy wrote: "Terri wrote: "Sceadugenga wrote:"

This might be something recent..."

Dr Pepper. I have never understood that one. I think it is like Vegemite. Only Aussies have a taste for Vegemite."

HATE MAR..."

Andy, How easy is it to find Scrumpy on tap?

[Andy]

Lisa wrote: "Yay for vegemite. Love it on crumpets, with lots of butter, or really fresh bread. You can be an aussie Andy, why not! Lol.

My current fave cider is Rekordilig, the pear one or the winter one you..."

REALLY I did expect a protest vote or two tbh lol

Good on yer sport! see I could blend in easy as AND I know my way round Earls court.

[Andy]

Sceadugenga wrote: "Andy wrote: "Terri wrote: "Sceadugenga wrote:"

This might be something recent..."

Dr Pepper. I have never understood that one. I think it is like Vegemite. Only Aussies have a taste for Vegemit..."

Out my door, turn left & again at about 200yrds, then stroll another 100yrds or so then a right then another 200yards - Open door of Chapelhay Tavern, walk up to the bar.... pint of Scrumpy my lover (pro'n My Lubber), job done ;) Fair to say theres a few in my town on tap (its an acquired taste mind) & for sure when driving thro farmland locally you can always see it sold by the roadside, although not as much as you used to & you take yer chances with a flagon or two of "Rotgut"

[Andy]

Watching the Giro today, love the Grand Tours, and it's like watching a game of skittles on the run-in.... treacherous & lookign like another wet tour. recollect last year riders dropping out with hyperthermia after days in the alps riding throu blizzards! Brutal stuff, makes LeTour look like a picnic!

[happy]

I was mowing the lawn yesterday and the blessed handle broke on the mower :(

$30 for a replacement

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Andy wrote: "Terri wrote: "Sceadugenga wrote:"

This might be something recent..."

Dr Pepper. I have never understood that one. I think it is like Vegemite. Only Aussies have a taste for Vegemite."

HATE MAR..."

I'll be in cider heaven :D

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Andy wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Yay for vegemite. Love it on crumpets, with lots of butter, or really fresh bread. You can be an aussie Andy, why not! Lol.

My current fave cider is Rekordilig, the pear one or the w..."

Except Aussies don't live in Earl's Court any more, apparently.

[Lisa]

Beer drinking and sport are certainly going to help make you more attractive to citizenship, lol. Though I'd like to think that's a stereotype we are shedding!

Andy I have been to a World Superbike Race, here in Australia, where over half a dozen Marshall's were sent to hospital from hypothermia!! Who'd of thought that could happen here. But of course it could only happen at Phillip Island.

[Kimber]

Andy wrote: "Out my door, turn left & again at about 200yrds, then stroll another 100yrds or so then a right then another 200yards - Open door of Chapelhay Tavern, walk up to the bar.... pint of Scrumpy my lover..."

Scrumpy? Is that scrumple? the apple 'cider' that lays flat grown men in every book I've seen it in? :D

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Kimberlibri wrote: " Andy wrote: "Out my door, turn left & again at about 200yrds, then stroll another 100yrds or so then a right then another 200yards - Open door of Chapelhay Tavern, walk up to the bar.... pint of S..."

Scrumpy is the evil cider. It is every bit as bad as it is pictured.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Lisa wrote: "Yay for vegemite. Love it on crumpets, with lots of butter, or really fresh bread. You can be an aussie Andy, why not! Lol.

My current fave cider is Rekordilig, the pear one or the winter one you..."

ON crumpets?? I am not sure about that...:] On fresh white bread though..one of life's simple pleasures.

[Allison]

happy wrote: "I was mowing the lawn yesterday and the blessed handle broke on the mower :(

$30 for a replacement"

Happy not so happy :(

[happy]

The sad thing is - this is only the 3rd season on that mower

[Sceadugenga]

Here's a question for the UK / Commonwealth gang. This morning an image popped into my head of an old TV show I vaguely remember watching as a child when I lived in the UK in the early '70's. It had to do with Saxons and vikings and I believe it was called "The Raven and the Cross" or something like that. There was even a catchy little tune that went "....who will win the battle the raven or the cross." Now is this a hallucination due to a lack of morning caffeine or did this really exist? I haven't had time to Google or look anywhere else yet, so i thought I'd throw it out there.

[Andy]

Sceadugenga wrote: "Here's a question for the UK / Commonwealth gang. This morning an image of an old TV show I vaguely remember watching as a child when I lived in the UK in the early '70's. It had to do with Saxons ..."

Dont recollect that one, Arthur of the Britons was one I watched avidly with Oliver Tobias I think he's called & then there was Noggin the Nog who was more Welsh then Viking..... i think.... twas a long time ago mind

[Andy]

Kimberlibri wrote: " Andy wrote: "Out my door, turn left & again at about 200yrds, then stroll another 100yrds or so then a right then another 200yards - Open door of Chapelhay Tavern, walk up to the bar.... pint of S..."

Also drinkers are distinctive by virtue of their bright red scrumpy noses & its not evil.....dotn listen to Margaret! :D as i bet tis the first zider she'll "try"

If you guys & gals get the chance, should get along to a cider festival, very unique experience. One mostly forgotten...

[Linda]

Happy, When you get the blessed handle fixed(sometime in October) you won't have to mow the lawn!

[Simona]

happy wrote: "The sad thing is - this is only the 3rd season on that mower"

The Great Manitou is telling you it's time to relax with a book and a beer ;)

[Simona]

Andy wrote: "If you guys & gals get the chance, should get along to a cider festival, very unique experience. One mostly forgotten......"

Due to the quantity of beverage ingested? :)

[Darcy]

Simona wrote: "The Great Manitou is telling you it's time to relax with a book and a beer ;)"

I thought the Great Manitou was a Canadian thing. Nice to see it's more global :)

[Simona]

Darcy wrote: "Simona wrote: "The Great Manitou is telling you it's time to relax with a book and a beer ;)"

I thought the Great Manitou was a Canadian thing. Nice to see it's more global :)"

Absolutely. He's also the God of car parks. Always pray the Great Manitou entering a car park: results guaranteed.