The Don Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 Nothing worse than surveying the wreckage of your wallet the morning after and realising there's nothing left! Or that all the notes are gone but there's shrapnel everywhere! Or playing - how many times did I go to the cash machine?? Twice?? Oh shit - then realise you got cash back as well!
Flagg Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 I can afford to buy everyone rounds all night. They love me down the local.
Dr The Singh Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 I can afford to buy everyone rounds all night. They love me down the local. Where's your local and what's it called!!!!
Dr The Singh Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 The Rutland and Derby arms Which one, Flagg, there a few of em around!!!!!
cisono Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 The Rutland and Derby arms Oh my Goodness. It used to be my favourite place
Alexikokopops Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 It was only meant to be used as an example of a cheap pub at the start of the night I'm sorry everyone, I hang my head in shame Don't worry Collymore, I do the same
Rincewind Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 I know the R & D. (Leicester) Used to be OK until they modernised it and started serving 'super cool lager' and increased the prices to go with the image. A mate who I don't see much now has the habit of wanting to make a telephone call when it's my round and suggests the Holiday Inn because it's quieter for the call. The next stop is the Highcross. Guess whose round it is then? But to be fair he does buy his share when he has to. Another mate only brings enough cash out for a specific number of pints. Others include those that stay in the pokiest dirtiest emptiest pub all night because the beers cheaper I always pay my round but sometimes lose out because I don't rush to pay at the first pub which means I may kop for the dearer round at the next one. Went to the Bradgate last night with brothers and families. My sister-in-law cashed acheque for me and the round I got in was £22 plus. Original was £1.70 alone. Soon mounts up now the kids have grown up and are able to drink legally. (just about)
cisono Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 I won't even pretend to understandt this English custom. At first I thought it was a very friendly habit, but now it feels as if it's all about making sure you keep a generous image, while being the tightest you can get away with. Sorry if that sounds nasty, but that's my impression of it. In Italy (and other countries), when you treat someone to a meal etc it's because you want to. You don't keep track of who paid for what and how many times. That is friendship (and good social relations) to us in the Mediterranean at least.
lookwhaticando Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 I won't even pretend to understandt this English custom. At first I thought it was a very friendly habit, but now it feels as if it's all about making sure you keep a generous image, while being the tightest you can get away with. Sorry if that sounds nasty, but that's my impression of it. In Italy (and other countries), when you treat someone to a meal etc it's because you want to. You don't keep track of who paid for what and how many times. That is friendship (and good social relations) to us in the Mediterranean at least. Can't not keep track of who's done what for who... that's just not the way the game is played. We buy people drinks because we like them, but we want to be liked just as much that they spend similar amounts on us in return. Otherwise they're just being a tight bastard, and that's not on. We don't count pennies and pounds, but you gotta keep it level but don't get lost in the detail. And you have to be sorta tight, alcohol isn't exactly cheap (blame duty for that)
cisono Posted 16 August 2006 Posted 16 August 2006 Can't not keep track of who's done what for who... that's just not the way the game is played. We buy people drinks because we like them, but we want to be liked just as much that they spend similar amounts on us in return. Otherwise they're just being a tight bastard, and that's not on. We don't count pennies and pounds, but you gotta keep it level but don't get lost in the detail. And you have to be sorta tight, alcohol isn't exactly cheap (blame duty for that) Hmm seems complicated. With all this tracking, is there any time to actually have a good time? And how can you keep count (of the levels) when you get p*ssed? (taking notes)
lookwhaticando Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 Hmm seems complicated. With all this tracking, is there any time to actually have a good time? And how can you keep count (of the levels) when you get p*ssed? (taking notes) Drunks are very cunning. They know who's paid and who hasn't even after 15 rounds
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 I cant stand freeloaders:- A couple of us once went out and after a few rounds a mate took me to one side and said he was a little 'shy' for the rest of the night (he had brought the first round and it was quite expensive). Anyway, "no worries" i will lend you £20 and not say anything to anyone else about it (to avoid any embarrasment). The night went swimmingly from there and it was not until a few days later that i found out that the scumbag had done the same thing to three of us that night and because we were all feeling a bit sorry for him (not knowing that the others knew is predicament) we let him off light on rounds. Needless to say a shoeing followed.
Dr The Singh Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 I cant stand freeloaders:- A couple of us once went out and after a few rounds a mate took me to one side and said he was a little 'shy' for the rest of the night (he had brought the first round and it was quite expensive). Anyway, "no worries" i will lend you £20 and not say anything to anyone else about it (to avoid any embarrasment). The night went swimmingly from there and it was not until a few days later that i found out that the scumbag had done the same thing to three of us that night and because we were all feeling a bit sorry for him (not knowing that the others knew is predicament) we let him off light on rounds. Needless to say a shoeing followed.
Shum Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 I cant stand freeloaders:- A couple of us once went out and after a few rounds a mate took me to one side and said he was a little 'shy' for the rest of the night (he had brought the first round and it was quite expensive). Anyway, "no worries" i will lend you £20 and not say anything to anyone else about it (to avoid any embarrasment). The night went swimmingly from there and it was not until a few days later that i found out that the scumbag had done the same thing to three of us that night and because we were all feeling a bit sorry for him (not knowing that the others knew is predicament) we let him off light on rounds. Needless to say a shoeing followed. Brilliant!
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 Dunno about that 'arriving early' one... I reckon if you've already bought yourself a drink, the arriver goes to the bar and buys himself a drink... then you time it so you both finish and the round starts from there. I reckon if you do jugs and have a designated fair pourer you can't go wrong. You only drop out if you dash off to pay homage to the porcelain god.
davieG Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 Dunno about that 'arriving early' one... I reckon if you've already bought yourself a drink, the arriver goes to the bar and buys himself a drink... then you time it so you both finish and the round starts from there.I reckon if you do jugs and have a designated fair pourer you can't go wrong. You only drop out if you dash off to pay homage to the porcelain god. Err this is not the cleavage thread thank you
lookwhaticando Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 Err this is not the cleavage thread thank you That Cleavage topic just keeps popping up. Not a new topic goes by without a fresh reference to the cleavage thread. The creator of that topic, Craig, is pure genius.
cisono Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 ...Cleavage etc... The creator of that topic, Craig, is pure genius. Nah, he simply went on "solid ground" there... (not sure this joke translates very well)
lookwhaticando Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 Nah, he simply went on "solid ground" there... (not sure this joke translates very well) Solid is not a good word to use in relation to cleavages. Solid = not fun. I'll get me coat. :pinch:
cisono Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 Solid is not a good word to use in relation to cleavages. Solid = not fun. I'll get me coat. :pinch: But saying "he simply went on soft ground" would have not conveyed the wanted meaning...
lookwhaticando Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 But saying "he simply went on soft ground" would have not conveyed the wanted meaning... "pert ground" is about as good a compromise as I can think of right now.
cisono Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 "pert ground" is about as good a compromise as I can think of right now. Will do for me although I don't understand why need to accommodate cleavages in this thread. Some campaigning for good bums is required at some point
lookwhaticando Posted 17 August 2006 Posted 17 August 2006 Will do for me although I don't understand why need to accommodate cleavages in this thread. Some campaigning for good bums is required at some point Feel free to follow my lead on this issue.
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