Anyone in London fancy a pint after work tonight?

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In honour of Dave B's brave move last week. For the first Friday in ages I have nothing planned after work this evening, and I am wanting to drink BEER.

Anyone up for this? Say, Lyceum Tavern on The Strand, if no one has any better ideas?

― Matt DC (Matt DC), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:46 (twenty-one years ago)

I'm going for a pint in the RAM bar at Exeter University at 5.30pm if anyone fancies a pint in Exeter! I'll sign you in as a 'guest' if you like, too.

― Sick Nouthall (Nick Southall), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:48 (twenty-one years ago)

No thanks, I've been there. It's a shithole.

― Matt DC (Matt DC), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:49 (twenty-one years ago)

But hey, if they still sell Seabrooks crisps...

― Matt DC (Matt DC), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:49 (twenty-one years ago)

Mmm, the Lyceum does Poutine, don't they? mmmm, Canadian goodness...

I may be going to the movies to celebrate HSA's mum's birthday, but I think she cancelled.

Besides, I have to celebrate my NEW JOB!!!!! don't I?

― The River Kate (kate), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:51 (twenty-one years ago)

Kate! Spill!

― suzy (suzy), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:53 (twenty-one years ago)

I'm going to Oxford after work. Any good pubs I should know about?

― Rob Bolton (Rob Bolton), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:54 (twenty-one years ago)

Yes there are.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:56 (twenty-one years ago)

Ahem. Try the King's Arms at the corners of Broad Street and Parks Road, although it may be full of *spit* students. If you want a proper touristy olde worlde pubbe, try the Turf Tavern off Bath Place, which is very close to the previous pub.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Friday, 12 March 2004 10:59 (twenty-one years ago)

the KA is a hole, if it's not full of styouuuuuuuuuudents (surely they'll have gone home for easter now anyway) it'll be full of gawping tourists...

the turf is marvy but v small and difficult to get a seat.

for a taste of the true oxford go to THE GRAPES opposite the appollo, which is either the best or worst pub in ox, often at the same time.

― CarsmileSteve (CarsmileSteve), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:04 (twenty-one years ago)

Not the KA - it always has been and always will be shit. I think term has ended at Oxenford anyway, so the Turk is a better bet. (I always liked the White Horse, and they do terrific ciders, but it is as tiny as my waistline).

― Pete (Pete), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:05 (twenty-one years ago)

Lovely - thanks y'all! Sorry Matt - onwards with your London beer-quest.

― Rob Bolton (Rob Bolton), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:05 (twenty-one years ago)

It is a shithole, Matt. We normally go to the Jolly Porter, which, as well as being a real pub, is also cheaper (wtf?!), but Dr. D@n N0rth, much-loved friend, football teammate, doctor of special effects and drinking buddy, says it's "too far to walk" the lazy sod, and will only come for a pint if we stay on-campus.

― Sick Nouthall (Nick Southall), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:06 (twenty-one years ago)

I heart the Turf. Go out in the beergarden (if it's not too cold) to see the original Medieval wall of Oxford! Really worth it! Don't bump yer head, though.

New job. Yes. Designing a marketing database for a Dyslexia programme. Part time consultant basis, which suits me perfectly. I start on Tuesday (I think) so you may have to see me Mark's FAP in a SUIT! Ha ha!

So what about LONDON tonight then?

― The River Kate (kate), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:07 (twenty-one years ago)

kate, it's traditional to bump your head when you go to the turf ;)

i'm just about up for beers ce soir, having crawled off my sickbed into work this morning, solely so i didn't feel bad about going out otnight/rest of weekend :)

― CarsmileSteve (CarsmileSteve), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:12 (twenty-one years ago)

Yay Kate, congrats on the job lady!

― Pinkpanther (Pinkpanther), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:14 (twenty-one years ago)

Well, you people enjoy your London/Oxford/Exeter beers. I shall enjoy my Portsmouth wine.

Poor Steve! Take care of yourself, petal - this will involve lots of medicinal beer obv.

And mucho job congrats for Lady Kate. Hurrah! Now you can take control of yr own wallet again.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:15 (twenty-one years ago)

going to see Camera Obscura and Trashcan Sinatras in Shepherd's Bush tonite! so will possibly be getting a pint there instead sorry.

― ken c (ken c), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:29 (twenty-one years ago)

I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS GIG. I have an unhealthy obsession with the Trash Can Sinatras. How did I miss this? Grrrrr

― Rob Bolton (Rob Bolton), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:33 (twenty-one years ago)

i think i can make it along tonite, i do have something to celebrate so...

― gareth (gareth), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:34 (twenty-one years ago)

(xpost)

Thank you Ken C for saving me. There is a 2nd show on Sunday and I just bought a ticket...

― Rob Bolton (Rob Bolton), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:45 (twenty-one years ago)

I shall try to be there. Well done Matt for starting a post-work beer thread before that post-work time starts. Top tip for all future imptomptu FAPs.

― Dave B (daveb), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:46 (twenty-one years ago)

am drinking round City Road way later probably but will try and make it to this

― stevem (blueski), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:48 (twenty-one years ago)

hurrah rob! should be a good show. i cannae wait for tonight

― ken c (ken c), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:53 (twenty-one years ago)

Um ... does anyone fancy coming to see Busted at Wembley tonight? Freebie ticket and everything. Please.

― Anna (Anna), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:56 (twenty-one years ago)

Is this with you, or instead of you?

― Dave B (daveb), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:56 (twenty-one years ago)

Busted = good.
Wembley = bad.

Coo.

― Pete (Pete), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:58 (twenty-one years ago)

ME!!!!

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:58 (twenty-one years ago)

No really, me!!!

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:59 (twenty-one years ago)

YES YES YES YES PICK ME ANNA PICK ME, PLEASE!!! SEE THE SPRING CRUSH THREAD FOR DETAILS, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CAN I GO TO BUSTED WITH YOU?!?!?

― The River Kate (kate), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:59 (twenty-one years ago)

With me. I'm reviewing. Fight amongst yourselves.

― Anna (Anna), Friday, 12 March 2004 11:59 (twenty-one years ago)

Or Kate, I do already have plans to go and play some Scrabble tonight. I am not exciting enough to deserve it, quite clearly. Look, I didn't even use capital letters. Oh just kill me.

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:00 (twenty-one years ago)

Starry vs Kate FITE!!!!!

― Markelby (Mark C), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:00 (twenty-one years ago)

Middle of Russell Square at lunchtime, I want to see blood running into the fountain.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:01 (twenty-one years ago)

Ah I'm too boring to fight. If it matters so much to Kate she can do it. I'm not very interesting after all. Moan.

(I am in a really good mood today actually but you wouldn't tell would you, sodding ILE in bringing out the worst in people shocker).

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:01 (twenty-one years ago)

Mwah hah hah. And I thought I wasn't quick enough on the draw. All caps does it every time, sad girly fan that I am. ;-)

(It's just the enthusiasm of the new job showing through the severe hangover.)

― The River Kate (kate), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:02 (twenty-one years ago)

Aw man!

I actually had an offer of Busted tickets as well but for 25quid a pop which I can't afford and they are being sold as a double and don't know anyone else who wants to spend money on em :(

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:02 (twenty-one years ago)

I'm sure you'll enjoy it in a different way than I would, all I ask is don't tell me about it.

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:02 (twenty-one years ago)

x-post, oh god no, not the fountain. HSA has nearly pushed me in it too many times. The best time was when he lost his balance trying to chuck me in, and ended up in it himself. And then the programme changed, the fountains went up higher and he got soaked. That manouver always works.

Aw, sigh. Catty was trying to get me to go to Busted but I didn't have the money either at the time.

X-Post. Not talk about it? How can I do that? How bout I ring you and play "What I Go To School For" down the mobile for ya? Or would you murder me? ;-)

― The River Kate (kate), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:05 (twenty-one years ago)

Wow, that was the closest ILX has come to Mascara Wands At Dawn in a long time. ;-)

― The River Kate (kate), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:09 (twenty-one years ago)

Yes

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:09 (twenty-one years ago)

Hey, why don't both of you go AND write Anna's review for her and she can come to the pub?

― Pete (Pete), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:10 (twenty-one years ago)

But still have a fight anyways, for the crack. And add mud to the fountain.

― Dave B (daveb), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:11 (twenty-one years ago)

I would *LOVE* to write Anna's review for her. Busted are one of those bands I was not ALLOWED to write about at CTCL.

― The River Kate (kate), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:25 (twenty-one years ago)

I need a consolation pint right now :)

― Sarah (starry), Friday, 12 March 2004 12:25 (twenty-one years ago)

No, no one is coming near the review, because it is a test piece for a proper newspaper. If I don't screw it up they should give me lots of work. I am very nervous and feel a bit sick.

― Anna (Anna), Friday, 12 March 2004 13:03 (twenty-one years ago)

Best of luck with this Anna!

― Pinkpanther (Pinkpanther), Friday, 12 March 2004 13:08 (twenty-one years ago)

Oh no, don't work for a proper newspaper. They'll close it down!!!

(Good luck obv - this is what you went to school for after all).

― Pete (Pete), Friday, 12 March 2004 13:17 (twenty-one years ago)

I have never written for J17 - I am not a harbringer of doom.

― Anna (Anna), Friday, 12 March 2004 13:19 (twenty-one years ago)

But you are the queen of ruin.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Friday, 12 March 2004 13:22 (twenty-one years ago)

Skipping 53 messages at this point... Click here if you want to load them all.

You stupid bitch!

(OK, someone please prevent me from starting a meta-joke-thread called "Busted And The Jews" talking about how "Who's David" is really a thinly veiled anti-Semetic metaphor for the Palestinian situation... I mean, using the words "blah blah blah... SO I INVADED" and then rhyming that with "THE HOUSE OF DAVID" I mean, that's some pretty political content there for a bubblegum song. Please dear god, I'm having awful Kula Shaker flashbacks here, what with pretty public school boys making ill-advised anti-Semetic comments...)

(And besides, dammit, now I'm looking for the lyric sheet to get the exact quote, but HSA seems to hidden the album for some reason... ARRRGGHHH!!!)

― The River Kate (kate), Monday, 15 March 2004 12:29 (twenty-one years ago)

'Crashed The Wedding' is a direct reference to Caina, 'Year 3000' actually refers to the time of NOAH, and 'Sleeping With The Light On' is a moving testament to the struggles of Moses's people as Egypt was troubled by the horrible asp

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 12:32 (twenty-one years ago)

they even covered 'Hark The Herald Angels Sing' for crying out loud. New single 'And Rachel Was Turned Into A Pillar Of Salt' follows this Summer.

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 12:34 (twenty-one years ago)

Stevem, you scare me sometimes. I think you might be worse than me. No wonder you fancy the one with the eyebrows. ;-)

― The River Kate (kate), Monday, 15 March 2004 12:45 (twenty-one years ago)

Anyone who doesn't turn up on Tuesday because they got barred from the GHS has to send at least THREE people in their place. By order.

― Markelby (Mark C), Monday, 15 March 2004 13:57 (twenty-one years ago)

― Matt DC (Matt DC), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:00 (twenty-one years ago)

You didn't seriously get barred, did you? Blimey. That must have been some rowdiness.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:01 (twenty-one years ago)

Who was involved exactly?

― Ronan (Ronan), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:03 (twenty-one years ago)

I think you might be worse than me.

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:04 (twenty-one years ago)

Me, Matt DC, Magnus, Tim, Tom and Tim's friend. We just went for a quick last door sharpener after we couldn't get in for a curry at Chowki's (mmm, Mangalore goodness). We went downstairs and it traspired that the long wet walk had made those of us who weren't at the bar needed a piss. When we got back to the table another bunch of callow youths were dumping all our stuff on the floor. I have to admit I got a wee bit lairy, and things were exacerbated when one of the youths stepped back into Stevem spilling his pint.

Much bravado and shouting (to replace the flying of any fists) resulted in us being turfed out and told not to "fucking come back". Heigh ho....

― Pete (Pete), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:51 (twenty-one years ago)

Oh dear. Mind you, I was getting a bit sick of the GHS anyway.

― Ricardo (RickyT), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:53 (twenty-one years ago)

Land sakes! You think they'll remember you by tomorrow? Wear a mask.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:54 (twenty-one years ago)

It'll be fine - Alan got banned before once, remember? They change their staff every six months. Best lay low for a while though I think.

― Tico Tico (Tico Tico), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:54 (twenty-one years ago)

I hope you haven't queered Barry's pitch.

― Jerry the Nipper (Jerrynipper), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:54 (twenty-one years ago)

an anecdote by PETE BARAN there

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:55 (twenty-one years ago)

Or Lairy Ptee, as we will term him from now on.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:55 (twenty-one years ago)

Pete I told you blaming it on Stevem wouldn't work!

― Tico Tico (Tico Tico), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:56 (twenty-one years ago)

Tom, you can't lay low, that's the point. You can't just not come tomorrow.

― Markelby (Mark C), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:57 (twenty-one years ago)

Sadly this one is actually true :( :( :(

I used to go into the GHS at least twice a week. I'll have to test the water before tomorrow.

― Matt DC (Matt DC), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:57 (twenty-one years ago)

I'm still coming Mark, i will be incognito. i'm not bringing you a present though because I don't actually like you THAT much. ok poppet?

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:58 (twenty-one years ago)

Barry will cry into his lasagne! Besides, they really won't turn anyone away early evening, when the downstairs has been booked for a private party.

See how many limbs you get broken, Matt, report back, and we can vote on whether it's a good idea or not.

― Liz :x (Liz :x), Monday, 15 March 2004 14:59 (twenty-one years ago)

Somebody should phone ahead maybe.

― Tico Tico (Tico Tico), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:01 (twenty-one years ago)

That chap with the rapidly receding hairline/bizarre inverse monk cut seems to have been there for ages. He was a bit off with me re stupidly loud music when I was in there last week and I'm sure I remember him being behind the bar about 18 months ago when I did the monopoly pub crawl of d00m.

― Ricardo (RickyT), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:01 (twenty-one years ago)

you had a ghetto blaster with you at the pub??

― ken c (ken c), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:08 (twenty-one years ago)

can we wind back an confirm that busted are bubblegum xtian whackjobs

― Ed (dali), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:13 (twenty-one years ago)

how abt you guys wear wigs. no one will notice.

― Julio Desouza (jdesouza), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:14 (twenty-one years ago)

No Ed.

Ugh idiot ILx0rs. Yes though I was getting a bit blah about the GHS'n'all, it was still a good stalwart. I am safe anyway so will be along tonight. Tico, I recommend you smear some tomato ketchup on your face and tell the staff you're Andrew WK.

(back on ile then!!)

― Sarah (starry), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:15 (twenty-one years ago)

TOMORROW, durrrrrr.

― Sarah (starry), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:15 (twenty-one years ago)

Sarah have you not seen me since my haircut?!

(don't try it)

― Tico Tico (Tico Tico), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:15 (twenty-one years ago)

Are you back to the bruiser look?! I haven't seen you for ages come tae think!

(haha)

― Sarah (starry), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:17 (twenty-one years ago)

we need to find that picture of Barry as the Hulk, for it must now be like a mirror

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:17 (twenty-one years ago)

Ed, you really are getting oversensitive there. Check the "Busted and the Jews" thread!

― The River Kate (kate), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:17 (twenty-one years ago)

don't want to, really should be working out how to use the worlds most expensive and complicated video recorder, precis here please

― Ed (dali), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:19 (twenty-one years ago)

does it have Videoplus Ed?

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:20 (twenty-one years ago)

Wow.

After that bombshell, is Barry's bash still on?

― the bellefox, Monday, 15 March 2004 15:24 (twenty-one years ago)

i think he has 'other friends' or something

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:26 (twenty-one years ago)

Yes, my bash is still on. Please come.

(god, desperation is SO unattractive. Sigh)

― Markelby (Mark C), Monday, 15 March 2004 15:36 (twenty-one years ago)

duly noted

― stevem (blueski), Monday, 15 March 2004 16:37 (twenty-one years ago)

You damn drunks.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 15 March 2004 18:27 (twenty-one years ago)

does it have Videoplus Ed?

Damned thing doesn't even have a clock I ought to send it back.

― Ed (dali), Monday, 15 March 2004 19:21 (twenty-one years ago)

YYYYAAAAYYYY!!! Just wanted to say that I got the Evening Bastard this evening, and Anna's review is ACE!!! Just perfect!

(BTW, I do have to give the scarf to Catty because she is going to make me a special B-side compilation featuring Busted's cover of "Mrs. Robinson". What was I just saying? Oh god, I hate being right sometimes...)

― The River Kate (kate), Monday, 15 March 2004 23:05 (twenty-one years ago)

Yes, I stumbled across a Standard on the bus and was please to discover Anna's Busted review. Hail The Kings Of Bubblegum.

― Pete (Pete), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 10:25 (twenty-one years ago)

Is it on the interweb? I didn't realise it was in yesterday's paper :(

― Markelby (Mark C), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 10:33 (twenty-one years ago)

Yes, but you need to register with the Evening Bastard to read it.

― Jerry the Nipper (Jerrynipper), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 10:34 (twenty-one years ago)

Which offers a 30-day free trial but asks for credit card details 'for your convenience'. Yeahright.

― suzy (suzy), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 11:10 (twenty-one years ago)

Post it here!

― Matt DC (Matt DC), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 11:11 (twenty-one years ago)

I don't give details like that to Associated Newspapers unless they have money for me.

― suzy (suzy), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 11:14 (twenty-one years ago)

ALL HAIL THE BUBBLEGUM KINGS by Anna Fielding.

Busted? is a pop band wot the kiddie like. Here in Webley Stadium home of English Football, you can finally get what it is wot the kiddie (some in their uniforms straight from the schools) like about Busted band. Charlie has nice cheekbones, but plays the progressive rock drums a bit too much for his own good. But the pogogogoing punk parents even Crashed The Wedding and Year 3000, which is one of the few songs about a bloke named Peter - even if he is a science nerd.

(Apologies: to read the real reviews you will need to give me your credit card details).

― Pete (Pete), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 11:28 (twenty-one years ago)

This is a perfect time for someone who has subbed to the substandard site to pretend that they did it just to read Anna's review and not because they are crapola.

― Dave B (daveb), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 11:53 (twenty-one years ago)

Ha ha, Anna, I think Pete is after your job! Fantastic review, you'll be working at Smash Hits in no time!

― The River Kate (kate), Tuesday, 16 March 2004 12:56 (twenty-one years ago)

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