Originally Posted by Bucking Fastard
Towards the end of Friday, thoughts were naturally turning to the next bash and Derby was mentioned as a strong contender (in Brigantes?). Nothing cast in stone, though. I'm sure it will debated first, regarding geographical fairness.
'And where he supped the past lived still. And where he sipped the glass brimmed full' John Barleycorn, Carol Ann Duffy.
Until we reached The Swan, we'd had no trouble whatsoever. In fact, we were warmly welcomed pretty much everywhere. However, this one couple took real objection to a large group descending on their local, during peak time. They were deeply unpleasant and insulting and just wouldn't let it drop. Dave and I tried to explain the ethos of the site and the fact that we celebrated pubs, but they were having none of it. Even when we unleashed 'old boots', who loves a good argument, they carried on ranting and raving. As most of us were outside a considerable amount of beer at this stage we were able to laugh it off, but it could have spoiled a fabulous day.
'And where he supped the past lived still. And where he sipped the glass brimmed full' John Barleycorn, Carol Ann Duffy.
Well, glad I didn't run into that pair of charmers after 10 pints! Ok, ok, they may have thought the same...
Re Derby: we're heading there 09May
Couple of photos from Friday, taken in the Golden Ball
Had you guys been drinking, by any chance?Couple of photos from Friday, taken in the Golden Ball
Come On You Hatters!
Pretty sure I didn't go in The Golden Ball, have no notes or photos, was it an off-piste pub?
I have to say that was a cracking few days with some amazing pubs, I'm sure York needs another visit to top my current selection up. Thanks to all involved in organising it and sorry Will couldn't make it. Back to work tomorrow, how crap is that?
Ok, maybe just for one......................
At the back end of the crawl we visited the Swan, the Slip then a walk to the Golden Ball as we missed out the Old Ebor partly due to trains to catch. After the Golden Ball we headed for the Ackhorne, walked past the end of the lane but luckily bumped into Rex and Mrs Rat (I think) before going back into the Ackhorne. Then a number of us went to Brigantes for food but ended up in the Punchbowl as the wait was a bit long. Hope that helps jog some memories, I often find the end of these events gets a bit hazy even missing the station on one occasion due to "haziness".
That might have involved me as I bumped into Dave and Tammy and a few others, possibly you OB on Micklegate but by then Rex and Marian had bailed out. Stopped in the Ackhorne then went to Brigantes. I don't think I spoke to you or got introduced OB, unless I'm mistaken.
Ok, maybe just for one......................
Yes, predictably quite confused by then. Marian and I hadn't bailed out yet, as I remember meeting Dave and Co coming the other way. Although Maldenman didn't know who he was with, or who he had spoken to, it is quite impressive that he was able to lead us all to the alleyway where the Ackhorne was located with unerring accuracy!
Myself and Big Steve went to the Golden Ball,It was on the list, and we were a little ahead of the main crowd,it was busy and only seemed to have one barperson active at the time and time itself was pressing at this point, and I did want to get to Brigantes, so after queuing for two minutes and no progress sadly had to move on without a drink,it looked a nice pub.
"Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer."
-W.C.Fields
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