Brew 5,408 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Who's chips did you pinch this time? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Didn’t need to pinch any Brew, I got some with my Venison burger! Honestly, this place is worth a try, it was lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,270 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 4:38 PM, philmayfield said: Love asparagus I hate sparrowgrass, it makes my wee funny. As for LizzieM having a venison burger "Oh deer!" If I remember correctly the Cross Keys used to be a Kimberley Ales pub Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Having lived in the area for most of my life I’ve never been in the Cross Keys at Epperstone. The pubs I most frequented were the Moon at Morton, the Waggon at Bleasby, the Crown at Rolleston, the Bromley at Fiskerton and the Coach at Thurgarton. I never travelled far from home! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,270 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Been in all of those except the Crown at Rolleston, can't remember that one, but I do remember the Magna Carta and the Unicorn at Gunthorpe and the Reindeer at Edingly, the Wagon at Halam, Some great pubs in Southwell too. Are the Bramley Apple and the Grapes still going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 The Bramley is thriving but the Grapes is a private house. The Nelson is empty and derelict. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,270 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thanks Phil, there used to be so many good pubs in Southwell, there is a pub that is at the end of Easthorpe where you turn right for Fiskerton and left for Upton it now shows as the Old Coach House but it used to be called something else but I can't remember what. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 We used to meet up in the Old Coach House on a Monday night until they had live music which killed the art of conversation! It used to be called the White Lion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 As I recollect the pubs in Southwell are/were : The White Lion (Old Coach House) The Bramley Apple The Hearty Good Fellow The Saracen’s Head The Crown The Reindeer The Shoulder of Mutton (Gone) The Lord Nelson (The Dumbles - closed) The Grapes (Gone) The Admiral Rodney The Portland Arms (Gone) The Wheafsheaf The Chesterfield Arms (The Final Whistle) Some are gone, some have had a name change. Some people did the challenge of a pint in each one in an evening but that was too much for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Flippin 'Eck Phil, sounds like it's a alcoholics paradise there. By chance, are there any houses (apart from public) or shops in that vicinity? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 There are loads of shops of various sorts. Unlike Nottingham none of them are boarded up. Strangely enough, although it’s only five miles away, I rarely stop there and just pass through. I think I’ve only been in the Minster twice in sixty years. There is a Marks and Sparks shop/filling station on the Upton Rd. which we use if we want a ready meal. I also call into Sherwood Restorations, the classic car dealers, to have a chat with the owner and kick a few tyres. My last purchase was a Lotus Elise but I don’t have a ‘toy’ car at the moment. I think those days are over! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Plenty of courgettes and you're stuck for a meal and you don't like them fried or boiled? Chop them fairly small along with a ripe tomato or a few cherry tomatoes, cook them with a garlic clove in a little oil when they are almost cooked add a good handful of fresh basil. Don't drain , serve with pasta or rice. This is a dish that we love, its fresh and light and you dont feel podged when you've finished eating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,270 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 6 hours ago, philmayfield said: My last purchase was a Lotus Elise but I don’t have a ‘toy’ car at the moment. I think those days are over! Go on Phil. get a classic with some style that is easy to get in and out of, you know you want to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 I'm not looking for anymore work in maintaining a classic car. There's enough here around the mini estate to keep me occupied for over eight hours a day. I always thought that retirement would give me lots of leisure time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,270 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 You know you want to get one Phil, just pay someone to do the maintenance and drive around the locality in regal splendour. Roll up to the Moon in an 50's two tone Riley RMB. If you were to invest in a classic, non sports car what would it be? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Lovely car, would love one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Or a 50s Riley Pathfinder phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Oooo another guddun... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 1960 chev impala 283 cu.in. engine and powerglide automatic gearbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 No, I don't fancy a classic saloon. It's got to be another sports car. I still lean towards Morgans, their car clubs are full of delightful eccentrics. I've had a 4/4 and a Plus Eight. Now winter's coming I think I'll shelve the idea for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Or even a 1954 Ford Popular, side valve, 3 gears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 It would ruin my image. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, philmayfield said: No, I don't fancy a classic saloon. It's got to be another sports car. I still lean towards Morgans, their car clubs are full of delightful eccentrics. I've had a 4/4 and a Plus Eight. Now winter's coming I think I'll shelve the idea for now. Ah in that case the Prevaricator Roundtuit MkV with the maybelater shift and advanced neverwill start system should suit sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Will this satisfy your hunger I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Which part of the animal is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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