tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post5391885648644802618..comments2024-03-26T09:19:10.810+00:00Comments on BRAPA (British Real Ale Pub Adventure): BRAPA - Robin Hood's Bay & Whitby (a Hallowe'en Special)Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-77865822652536347802016-03-11T22:16:43.262+00:002016-03-11T22:16:43.262+00:00Simey Strategy lesson (I don't want to have to...Simey Strategy lesson (I don't want to have to burnt you both at the stake) ......<br /><br />BRAPA strategy is to use a £10 note (£20 is excessive) for first two pints of day, get a nice fistful of change so you are prepared for bus issues you may not have been expecting (£7 single from Henlow to Shefford anyone?) and then when you've done the BRAPA 'hard yards', you can whittle down your change as the pubs go on or you want your Upper Crust sandwich in Kings Cross! <br /><br />Third beer day Tom? Am confused (as usual), sorry.Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-67019060901487253002016-03-11T22:10:22.735+00:002016-03-11T22:10:22.735+00:00Thanks :)
You know, I'm getting close to doi...Thanks :) <br />You know, I'm getting close to doing a Monday Night Special blog about the issues of GBG pub opening/closing times. It is my number one occupational hazard of BRAPA. <br />Where, though, is Whissendine? <br /><br />Spoons pubs are quite good cos the prices are listed by the beers, I agree it's good to know it advance what it's going to cost. Brigantes does it too, but has weird pricing like £3.14, £2.97, £3.33.Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-9886996701188131102016-03-08T22:46:14.717+00:002016-03-08T22:46:14.717+00:00Martin, I echo your desire to pay with correct cha...Martin, I echo your desire to pay with correct change. I want to be left with less coinage in my pocket, not more. Although at this juncture I should confess to paying with my contactless debit card in Weatherspoons, but only because the TSB give me 5% back for doing so. I hope I won't be burnt at the stake for such an act.<br /><br />This reminds me how much I'm looking forward to Huddersfield and Middlesbrough if you can manage the third beer day.<br /><br />Dagger for DuncanTom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-15369462915617980892016-03-08T21:49:46.088+00:002016-03-08T21:49:46.088+00:00Just like the 3rd Dexy's LP, this post reveals...Just like the 3rd Dexy's LP, this post reveals its greatness over time. <br /><br />Is there anything more frustrating than pubs not opening when they say they will, particularly if they promise to open before 12 (Wigan) and don't or shut early on a whim (Whissendine). New pub in Chichester just closed Sunday evenings without telling anyone.<br /><br />I'm often the "Dad" counting out his change at the bar Simon. At least I'm not the prat paying for a coffee on credit card or with a twenty. If bar staff told me how much it was while pouring, I've have right money ready. Grr.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-44907989473982111242015-12-02T19:15:33.903+00:002015-12-02T19:15:33.903+00:00Could Twisted Lip work after the defeat at Middles...Could Twisted Lip work after the defeat at Middlesbrough? At this point, I will point out that, according to the price of football study, Middlesbrough are the only club in Yorkshire who fail my price criteria even with their cheapest ticket in the cheapest price category. Robbing Smoggie bastards.<br /><br />There will be a quiz on Saturday so I don't want to say too much but the survey meant the consolation wasn't required to avert a heavy defeat. Which I'm sure you are disappointed at in a way.Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-61621871177424252432015-12-02T16:27:36.075+00:002015-12-02T16:27:36.075+00:00Tom, that is a very Tomesque first paragraph thoug...Tom, that is a very Tomesque first paragraph though unwittingly, you have mentioned the BRAPA word of the week which will become clear on Sarurday.<br /><br />Grove stands for Hudd. Dr Phil's is a must on Boro day. Twisted Lip is the only one I'm keen to avoid (SS). <br /><br />Yes I may save up Picc Tap thinking about it. I may be banned from Stockport pubs after my review of Arden Arms sparked much debate on Social media. <br /><br />So our 92nd min consolation meant we didn't suffer a heavy defeat. Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-41823883127889959712015-11-30T21:43:12.139+00:002015-11-30T21:43:12.139+00:00I'm happy with Grove for the in the box Hudder...I'm happy with Grove for the in the box Huddersfield option, rozzers and Sky permitting. However, in my usual way, I wonder whether there is any way to leave the box for the good of BRAPA. A pre-emptive perhaps, or maybe something like Penistone or Stalybridge for a train in, which would be a good Police avoidance move also.<br /><br />Middlesbrough away truly has got options now, both inside and outside the box.<br /><br />I also have heard good things about the Piccadilly Tap, certainly more than the potential pre-emptive that has opened up on Victoria. Potential for the journey home from Bolton perhaps. We'll pass through Manchester often whichever division we are in, aside from the Manchester clubs should we go up there are still the likes of Stockport and Bury should we go down.<br /><br />Rereading this, I note that tomorrow is the first time ever that I have a bet on Hull City. How heavy does the defeat have to be before it is classed as heavy?Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-48567631858747694312015-11-30T19:20:46.361+00:002015-11-30T19:20:46.361+00:00You know Martin, I'm determined anyway to make...You know Martin, I'm determined anyway to make Grove our 'Huddersfield away' pub of choice, deep fried snacks is the clincher!<br /><br />Very excited about Smoggies away too, for probably first time ever. Can't think why ;)<br /><br />I won't be at Man City tmw, too painful, well unless we win then I will kick myself but got a couple of 'ticks' lined up! Pic Tap is a good pre-emptive shout, really liked both the others you mention. <br /><br />Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-56246243942576959812015-11-29T23:27:37.088+00:002015-11-29T23:27:37.088+00:00I think the Grove in Huddersfield will deep fry an...I think the Grove in Huddersfield will deep fry anything that moves, judging by their bar snacks menu.<br /><br />Interested to read that the Smog has got so many micros already; as you say it's fertile ground with all it's closed shops and lack of competition. I like the idea of pre-emptive pubs, you can be fairly certain those micros will be voted in to the GBG in places like that, though quite a few have closed already.<br /><br />I don't know what Manchester pubs you've done, but I'd always recommend Crown & Kettle and Port St from the GBG. Piccadilly Tap is the pre-emptive to go for, and the're generaly happy for friendly away fans in there (plenty of Saints on Saturday).<br /><br />After the league game last season I wouldn't bet against you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-50734858795713061882015-11-01T21:39:12.771+00:002015-11-01T21:39:12.771+00:00Hi, I just kept it simple and got York-Scarb singl...Hi, I just kept it simple and got York-Scarb single, bus to Whitby obviously via RHB (which was quite expensive I recall in comparison with recent bus journeys), then a whitby-boro-york train single. It was more about timing issues than cost when I decided to travel like that. <br /><br />I have never looked forward to Middlesbrough away more!<br /><br />The cup game is on Tue 1st December so after Bristol City. I will be there, trying to get 2 or 3 central pub ticks pre-match but not got any more hols from work left booo! But an hour or two's flexi-time is an option.<br />Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-53372472562240809572015-11-01T21:31:12.995+00:002015-11-01T21:31:12.995+00:00Your deep fried chocolate list is nothing. I have ...Your deep fried chocolate list is nothing. I have come across places that will deep fry any chocolate bar you like. I don't like them, I had a deep fried mars bar once, two sweet even by my tastes.<br /><br />If its any consolation, I was getting soaked to the skin at work rather than waiting for a pub to open on Thursday morning.<br /><br />We will win at Manchester City. The Hull City way is we will get to the semi final beating all these big clubs and then lose a home game in comical fashion. Those saying Manchester City will walk it from here shall eat there words (if you identify them I will happily arrange for that to be literal). In return, when I am inevitably wrong and we lose heavily at Manchester City I shall literally eat my words. I suspect it will be pre-Bristol City.<br /><br />Middlesbrough there are lots of options. Pre-emptive or out of the box but already in the guide, that is the question. The guide pub can be done easily anyway.<br /><br />As a matter of interest, where / how did you obtain your tickets. What were said pieces? I have been having thoughts on a tangentially related matter.Tom Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707212109059322727noreply@blogger.com