tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post3829750839948295550..comments2024-03-26T09:19:10.810+00:00Comments on BRAPA (British Real Ale Pub Adventure): BRAPA Special - Good Beer Guide 2018 Released Today!Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-59863304980531064152017-09-22T21:39:26.900+01:002017-09-22T21:39:26.900+01:00Oh, it's a tough life but you are so right, it...Oh, it's a tough life but you are so right, it IS a hobby and I've gotta 'work with the GBG' rather than 'fight it', maybe if I can become the new editor (for one year only), I can put in exactly what I want (it'll be very York heavy) and finish it in full.Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-64868467263200533122017-09-22T21:37:26.195+01:002017-09-22T21:37:26.195+01:00Thanks! Now that is a pub that has such anti-soci...Thanks! Now that is a pub that has such anti-social hours, it'd be a fantastic challenge to try and get to it. Let's hope Saxon Street has no public transport to make it even more fun. <br /><br />Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-30198757374134089042017-09-22T21:36:19.679+01:002017-09-22T21:36:19.679+01:00Funny you should say that, when I finish the GBG i...Funny you should say that, when I finish the GBG in full in 2042, I am going to buy the "Good Nail Parlour Guide" (GNPG) and tick off as many as I can, and I'll be famed for being the 63 year old bloke with the healthiest shiniest nails.Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-66605498032933562122017-09-22T21:34:33.310+01:002017-09-22T21:34:33.310+01:00Hi "she"! Hope you are good. Yes, that...Hi "she"! Hope you are good. Yes, that explanation just shows you cannot second guess anyone in this pub ticking lark doesn't it? Look what a catastrophe my many pre-emptive ticks were. Have a good un, please win tomorrow.Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-52645711859848787632017-09-14T22:46:11.440+01:002017-09-14T22:46:11.440+01:00"Oh to be a RetiredSimon! Or a lottery winne..."Oh to be a RetiredSimon! Or a lottery winner."<br /><br />Yeah, even snagging 1% of someone else's lotto win won't allow you to live the life of an RM (and even HE says trying to get everywhere by campervan can be a bit of a chore).<br /><br />Try not to sweat it Si. Look upon it as a hobby and just enjoy those good days of great chatter and eccentric people. 😎<br /><br />CheersRusstovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11493687426847380993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-74189336557257353752017-09-14T09:08:28.289+01:002017-09-14T09:08:28.289+01:00RE: Track 3. Micro Madness
"CAMRA could brin...RE: Track 3. Micro Madness<br /><br /><em>"CAMRA could bring in a "minimum hours" rule for GBG admission, though I guess this could be controversial for some of those ancient country pubs run by immobile 91 year olds (if they still exist)."</em><br /><br />One such pub does exist in Cambridgeshire (although the landlord is still mobile). The opening hours for the Reindeer in the village of Saxon Street are:<br />Weds 8-11pm<br />Sunday 2-6pm<br /><br />Fortunately for you, I don't think it's in the guide!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-90029006572891374202017-09-14T08:12:40.207+01:002017-09-14T08:12:40.207+01:00We're now seeing some of the first generation ...We're now seeing some of the first generation of micropubs come up for sale as owners retire, and you have to wonder how appealing they'll be as going concerns. Often they're very much the vision of one particular person.<br /><br />Never mind, I'm sure some will make good nail parlours.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-13336445843407959252017-09-14T08:04:37.671+01:002017-09-14T08:04:37.671+01:00Oh Si, what can you do when the CAMRA branch membe...Oh Si, what can you do when the CAMRA branch members who live close to pubs, carry out the surveys and make recommendations (based on their own year round experiences and reports from others) are then over-ruled by the branch chair who fills in the GBG form and enjoyed a visit to one but not the other?! Another factor in changes to GBG entries is their eligibility based on ownership/management e.g. both the N. Lincs pubs mentioned have changed hands in the last month or so so will be ineligible for consideration for next year's GBG. SheTigerbooliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158387108137441078noreply@blogger.com