tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post2064502267338835190..comments2024-03-26T09:19:10.810+00:00Comments on BRAPA (British Real Ale Pub Adventure): BRAPA - Outer Doncaster (warning - glamourous pub content!)Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-50182625111904757282016-02-21T19:02:18.678+00:002016-02-21T19:02:18.678+00:00Thanks Tom, sorry my brain gets crowded a bit too ...Thanks Tom, sorry my brain gets crowded a bit too easily at times! <br /><br />Glad you are enjoying Shetland, I too like Tosh sure she was in York's Rose & Crown having Sunday lunch today! <br /><br />Someone also suggested plasters, in case I get blisters. Hmmm. RM would say "you can't get blisters from sitting in a taxi" ha ha. Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-76010567855256081922016-02-18T00:23:16.766+00:002016-02-18T00:23:16.766+00:00No worries, I know I sometimes have sessions in wh...No worries, I know I sometimes have sessions in which I send a lot, I have no worries about working through at your own pace. I'm a little upset because I've just found an error in one of the ticketing systems which would have helped you for this one. If you ever need a York-Doncaster day return, please see me in my study.<br /><br />I watched the third Shetland today. I quite like the bloke who is like Harry Grout from Porridge. I also like Tosh.<br /><br />I think the torch is an excellent idea, you could even get a miner's hat with the headlamp. I've seen walkers with those before. I don't see the sense in the wet wipes.Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-35185011975041342042016-02-17T22:45:23.602+00:002016-02-17T22:45:23.602+00:00Because I sometimes get a bit overloaded with your...Because I sometimes get a bit overloaded with your informative emails / blog replies, I've created somesub-folders in my emails to organise myself. So if I don't reply straight away, doesn't mean I'm not loving your humour, words, info and I'm not being rude! <br /><br />Shetland is ace! Glad you are enjoying it too. If you've not seen 3 or 4, I won't spoil it but can't wait for number 5 which I think is Friday. Sad I can't watch it without thinking of BRAPA pub strategy! <br /><br />I've found a fluorescent hat, mentioned your plan to the girls at work, they think perhaps a good idea but also want me to add a torch and wet wipes to my travel kit! Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-14374007595455098552016-02-15T21:54:09.944+00:002016-02-15T21:54:09.944+00:00No I'm quite entertained thank you, just havin...No I'm quite entertained thank you, just having a productive evening after a good days thinking at work. Sorry if I've overwhelmed you. I have listened to your advice though and watched Shetland, the first two editions are very good. I do recall seeing a previous series now. If I ever lock myself in a shipping container, please make sure Emily is looked after.<br /><br />I'm thinking the reflective stripes might be a good addition to your wardrobe. I'm sure you can get a fluorescent green high vis.<br /><br />I have come close to be run over in fairly rural South Yorkshire before. Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-47641380502629788942016-02-15T20:57:37.037+00:002016-02-15T20:57:37.037+00:00Are you bored this eve Tom ;-). Seem to be getting...Are you bored this eve Tom ;-). Seem to be getting a lot of random correspondence! <br /><br />Two things occur to me. You know me well enough to know my wardrobe is pretty hi vis though admit not shown it off so much recently.<br /><br />Also, are South Yorks lanes dodgier than West Yorks cos if so, I count myself scared already! Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-56084409819535831972016-02-15T19:51:54.861+00:002016-02-15T19:51:54.861+00:00Just thinking about the winter pub walking - to re...Just thinking about the winter pub walking - to reduce the possibility of not being seen and hence run over, have you considered getting a high visibility jacket? You could even get a BRAPA branded one.<br /><br />We are staying up.<br /><br />Dagger for Duncan.Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-81621850721356761652016-02-15T17:18:31.607+00:002016-02-15T17:18:31.607+00:00An Ember blackcurrant is much like Weatherspoons, ...An Ember blackcurrant is much like Weatherspoons, what you receive is random served by somebody who is either a dimwit or very good. Pricing is also random, but never free.<br /><br />In fact, the whole set up is like an upper class 'Spoons.Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-80773930224896078792016-02-15T16:39:25.379+00:002016-02-15T16:39:25.379+00:00Yes, I did read that about local glass now you men...Yes, I did read that about local glass now you mention it.<br /><br />What is an Ember blackcurrant like just out of interest? And is it free? Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-36265685631385781872016-02-14T17:54:09.189+00:002016-02-14T17:54:09.189+00:00The glass bar, and indeed the pub name of the Glas...The glass bar, and indeed the pub name of the Glasshouse presumably are linked to the glass making heritage of the area. The glassworks of the next village of Barnby Dun is still going. A particular shame to see a pub feature going when it has a local connection.<br /><br />I've seen all the above village pubs many times whilst working and never been in. Shows what a good employee I am I supposed, but I am often tempted.<br /><br />We are staying up.<br /><br />Dagger for Duncan.Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-78823556173897362592016-02-13T08:51:13.267+00:002016-02-13T08:51:13.267+00:00It really marks you out as a visitor when the bar ...It really marks you out as a visitor when the bar person asks "Are you a CAMRA member"; happened a few times now (never in Spoons). As I rarely pick an unusual beer, I assume it's because only CAMRA members go for real ale !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-27581803625824517292016-02-13T00:11:12.278+00:002016-02-13T00:11:12.278+00:00* (or what I FIND TENDS to happen - in fact!) * (or what I FIND TENDS to happen - in fact!) Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-35882775686853161842016-02-13T00:09:02.556+00:002016-02-13T00:09:02.556+00:00What I tend finds to happen is they ask, I say yes...What I tend finds to happen is they ask, I say yes and grope around for my card in wallet, and then they say "ho ho, we believe you lad, no need to show it!" But in Armthorpe, I did have to. In Edenthorpe, she just believed me. <br /><br />Yes, the way I heard it was the "previous unimaginative landlord" had ripped it out. York's new Eagle & Child has a very tall bar, though it's no traditional pub! Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-13428711738086786082016-02-13T00:06:37.310+00:002016-02-13T00:06:37.310+00:00Thanks! I meant to say, I can't think of Armt...Thanks! I meant to say, I can't think of Armthorpe without thinking of 'Miners Welfare' after it which must go back to the days of listening to the local non-league football results on Radio Humberside! <br /><br />Walking is a double edged sword, some country lanes I've been on I feel like I'm putting my life at risk. Once near Beamish I almost phoned my Mum to say goodbye! <br /><br />Thanks. Aspull will be an interesting mix of transport methods.Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-42579073695516324222016-02-12T23:58:11.555+00:002016-02-12T23:58:11.555+00:00Were you offered the CAMRA discount without showin...Were you offered the CAMRA discount without showing your card, as I once was?<br /><br />Sad to hear the tall bar in the White Swan has gone - that was one of the most distinctive and unusual pub features in the country.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-18497797672132581972016-02-12T23:49:45.081+00:002016-02-12T23:49:45.081+00:00Good stuff, laughed 12 times, not bad.
I'm fi...Good stuff, laughed 12 times, not bad.<br /><br />I'm finding your experiences are pretty close to mine, down to the "Good choice lad" when I ordered a Hobgoblin in Armthorpe which was OK. Wanted to see Armthorpe Welfare but were away at Shaw Lane Aquaforce.<br /><br />Impressed at the walking. Might keep you alive to complete BRAPA.<br /><br />The Gatehouse was a different beast on the Friday night we visited. Proper Donny.<br /><br />Enjoy Aspull.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com