MrBen

There has been a run on fresh thyme...

Stand by for Seabag's pot roast turkey crown recipe...

Thanks for your Waterloo pivo tips Help Ma. But the White Hart was overly rammed. I ended up in Wahacha which, for a chain, is still knocking out really fresh tasty cheap Mexican. Then The Windmill for a few pints on The Cut.

Mick Mac Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Robert Poste's Child Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > A lot of people seem to believe that a brand or > > designer label says something about you. (It > says > > you're an idiot.) > > Bollox - all that money Quids has wasted. Do you mean that red and black Troop shellsuit he wears or the big Fila sweatshirt?

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Does Cooper still do his chillidogs? Sadly not. He upped sticks and moved back to Australia a while back. He sold his stand to lovely lady who was a fan and who keeps The Dog father Diner going to this day with many of Coopers original recipes.

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > MrBen Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I went to Yama Momo tonight. > > Can you fill us in on the prices? The menu online > says, for instance, "Sake - Salmon 4.10", "Hamachi > - Yellowtail 4.65". I am assuming this is nigiri. > Is that price for one piece or two? Sorry...I didn't have the sushi! All i recall is this weird flaming scallop thing that burned blue flames for half an hour. And about ?85 for 2 starters, 2 mains (incl steak) and 2 large cocktails.

I went to Yama Momo tonight. This is important. I went there, sat down and ate. I didn't "just pop in" as every cunt has it on twitter. They have some nice cocktails and decent whisky list. Food was okaaay. A credible mid-range Japanese option. RIP Inside 72 for I still crave thee. Dessert at Franklins.

Louisa not you in drag quidsy

And I had you down for a silver bob and Janet Street Porter glasses for some reason.....

Well done to everyone volunteering. Having done it myself it's worth saying that what these places often really need is volunteer support outside of Christmas as strangely enough they often have a surplus when things get festive.

Indeed. Like cockroaches they will always be there...

Or I'm a complete sucker.

My view on work over Christmas. Unless you're in essential public services or performing some kind of job that requires you to be "on call" (ala Dulwich Raider).....everyone should get 23rd December to Monday 5th Jan off. Because nothing gets done over that period, nobody is interested in doing any work....and people are more likely to appreciate it and come back in Jan fresh and ready to get going as a result. Our guys get the whole fortnight off (Friday is last day) on top of 25 days annual leave. A nice Christmas lunch in a nice eatery. And a bottle of champage and a card. It seems to go down well.

These people who head to Heathrow anytime from 22nd onwards....are mad IMO.

Really looking forward to this Christmas because it will be the first time in 15 years I'll spend it down here at home. No obligations to visit anyone, full control over the family guest list and a chance to make my own rules. One of which is no turkey. Instead it's a rib of beef which has already caused some controversy. But Feck em! The joy of being in charge is endless. As is the prospect of London emptying leaving the streets quiet and pubs half empty. Perfect. So where's your "headspace" at this Christmas? Are you dreading it or already twatted on Croft Original? What makes a good Christmas for you? /over

And when there are two together...what's your tack?

A cabbie recently told me I've been doing it wrong as I'm supposed to say "Good morning Mr Magpie". Seems he does it too and once won ?220 on the dogs because of this.

Magpies. If I see one alone I tip my invisible hat to him/her. I'll also try and follow a "natural order" that involves a kind of harmony with people, nature, things....sounds weird but it has generally served me well so far. Is this a kind of Buddhism?

PWC.... *shudders*

My heart for new businesses and creativity is big. And I'm sure they're nice. All hipsters are nice. But they can still both be a couple of cockwombles for coming up with a concept like this. The idea of going out to eat Weetabix you cannot dispute is totally mad.

"The Pear Cafe was opened by brothers Smith and Carnellson. "We just got up one day and thought why isn't there somewhere you can just go an eat a pear at any time of day? And what would such a place look like? And we were away. We sell six types of pear including a rare variety that only grows in Corsica"

Leave them alone. They're just expressing themselves through cereal. And wouldn't you rather that than people who wear chinos and deck shoes? .....sorry. just morphed into Rosie there for a sec. Sorry but both of these guys are monumental bellends. And no I don't wear chinos (or salmon cords)

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There was a man called MrBen > Well known for his business acumen > He dined out at The Patch > Found their service was snatch > ''They'll nae last 'til Christmas, ye ken!'' Great work RD. Impressive as we can all hear a real "Auchtermuchty" snarl in the last line. The manner in which you've conveyed the actual sound of the final words is exquisite.

Any bad poetry qualifies...

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