Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

[prendrelemick]

Ha, yes I've always had a problem with thinking before I act and walking too fast !

As for the "Rusty Nail", here's what I found: 1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky, 1/2 oz Drambuie and 1 twist lemon peel. Unfortunately I don't have Scotch Whiskey, but I do have some Makers Mark and Chianti.



I can't say that I have. Google is swaying me to "poRcine"...
"...or pork terrine made out of pig trotters and other, supplementary meats. Pig trotter terrine, vodka and pickles..
and some think Drambuie is disgusting.

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Try "Potcheen".

And now here is a warning if you dont want to make your own still.

DO NOT take a 2 gallon pan with a conical shaped lid.

DO NOT half fill with fermented friut (or potato)juice.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES float a small bowl in the juice .

NEVER put the lid on upside down and fill with ice cubes.

Should you accidently do all this DON'T then place over a gentle heat.

[Paulclem]

Try "Potcheen".

And now here is a warning if you dont want to make your own still.

DO NOT take a 2 gallon pan with a conical shaped lid.

DO NOT half fill with fermented friut (or potato)juice.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES float a small bowl in the juice .

NEVER put the lid on upside down and fill with ice cubes.

Should you accidently do all this DON'T then place over a gentle heat.

Cheers. That's the one.

Any ankle cures chaps? I've got a thrumming ligament on the outside of my ankle that is givng me a bit of gyp.

[prendrelemick]

R&R unfortunately Paul, but if that is not an option I find those neoprene ankle/knee/elbow supports quite good, you can carry on while it slowly gets better.

If not, I've got an old ketchup bottle of something under the sink...



By the way chaps is anyone watching Wimbers this year? Still no one to hold a candle to the lovely Steffi. The onetime contender Maria Sharapova was looking a bit ropey this afternoon, and Hantucwhatever has gone out early. Only the Tutonic Lisicki has impressed me this year, the way she thrashed those balls around was quite magnificent.

[DocHeart]

Any ankle cures chaps? I've got a thrumming ligament on the outside of my ankle that is givng me a bit of gyp.

If you've got a good woman to bring you a can of beer while you rest it, ice it, compress it and elevate it (RICE), you'll be apples.

[The Atheist]

Any ankle cures chaps? I've got a thrumming ligament on the outside of my ankle that is givng me a bit of gyp.

Yep, RICE is the key, but if you can't get the rest, a tight crepe bandage. A standard brace probably won't give you enough support.

I'm an expert on ankles - the last time a doc saw an x-ray of my left ankle, he laughed; he said it reminded him of a bowl of spaghetti.

[Paulclem]

Thanks all. I just wondered. I've got a support from previous sprains. I had a weak left one for a few years. The found the painkiller expletive-a-mol to be most effective.

It's difficult to rest it completely. It's the busy time at work. The bike's better than stumbling around though.

I've had a pear cider tonight, and I shall put my feet up to watch the rest of Inception.

I'm an expert on ankles - the last time a doc saw an x-ray of my left ankle, he laughed; he said it reminded him of a bowl of spaghetti.

The pain is sublime - just for a couple of nanoseconds. I bet we've all had it as well. I used to laugh at my mate who would go over on his every now and then. He'd get so angry and aggressive. I'm getting the karma for that now.

I was speculating with Mrs Paulclem that they might get me one of those braces and a big boot. I don't think they do them though these days. She was rubbing her hands in glee at the thought of the Boot catching on the mudguards as I cycle to work next week.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Try "Potcheen".

And now here is a warning if you dont want to make your own still.

DO NOT take a 2 gallon pan with a conical shaped lid.

DO NOT half fill with fermented friut (or potato)juice.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES float a small bowl in the juice .

NEVER put the lid on upside down and fill with ice cubes.

Should you accidently do all this DON'T then place over a gentle heat.

Let me guess, either you ended up with something that was relegated to an empty ketchup bottle or the inverted ice filled lid was sucked into the pan once the heated brew cooled down.

Thanks all. I just wondered. I've got a support from previous sprains. I had a weak left one for a few years. The found the painkiller expletive-a-mol to be most effective.

It's difficult to rest it completely. It's the busy time at work. The bike's better than stumbling around though.

I've had a pear cider tonight, and I shall put my feet up to watch the rest of Inception.

Something that might take your mind off the ankle; I see that the "featured article" on Wikipedia, concerns Coenred was king of Mercia. (Midlands)
"... He was a son of the Mercian king Wulfhere, whose brother Æthelred succeeded to the throne in 675 on Wulfhere's death. In 704 Æthelred abdicated in favour of Coenred to become a monk. Coenred's reign is poorly documented, but a contemporary source records that he faced attacks from the Welsh. The same threat may later have led Æthelbald to build Wat's Dyke, a defensive earthwork on the northern Welsh frontier..."

Let's not forget Custer's Last stand (June 25th)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcWevSHrbiA

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[The Atheist]

I've had a pear cider tonight...

Nectar of the gods.

Parker has a case of New Zealand's finest.

The pain is sublime - just for a couple of nanoseconds.

I'd always had trouble with mine and I made it a lot worse by playing on after rolling it on numerous occasions. Then I completely wrecked it running into a rabbit-hole while wearing tramping boots.

The weirdest thing is, due to all the damage, all the toes on my left foot are numb. Apparently the nerves were damaged as well as all the cartilege.

Lesson: stay off it until it's right!

Let's not forget Custer's Last stand...

One of my favourite events in all history, that. For a different view of it, try Frederick Forsyth's Whispering Wind.

[Paulclem]

I'd always had trouble with mine and I made it a lot worse by playing on after rolling it on numerous occasions. Then I completely wrecked it running into a rabbit-hole while wearing tramping boots.

The weirdest thing is, due to all the damage, all the toes on my left foot are numb. Apparently the nerves were damaged as well as all the cartilege.

Lesson: stay off it until it's right!

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Nasty. I've rolled mine a few times, but not as badly as that, so I can sympathise. The most embarrassing time was outside the Salvation Army Hostel - where it is usual to see people rolling around on the floor swearing...

Something that might take your mind off the ankle; I see that the "featured article" on Wikipedia, concerns Coenred was king of Mercia. (Midlands)
"... He was a son of the Mercian king Wulfhere, whose brother Æthelred succeeded to the throne in 675 on Wulfhere's death. In 704 Æthelred abdicated in favour of Coenred to become a monk. Coenred's reign is poorly documented, but a contemporary source records that he faced attacks from the Welsh. The same threat may later have led Æthelbald to build Wat's Dyke, a defensive earthwork on the northern Welsh frontier..."


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Thanks Gilliatt. It's a time I - and perhaps not many - know much about. That period seems to have been eclipsed by the later monarchs' histories.

There are still battles with the Welsh, but they tend to take place on the Rugby pitch these days.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...One of my favourite events in all history, that. For a different view of it, try Frederick Forsyth's Whispering Wind.

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll make note of it.

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[jocky]

If you like scotch, as I do, you'll probably like Drambuie, as it's a scotch-based liqueur. I love Rusty Nails.

Good to hear from you Calidore. Whisky is the main ingredient of Drambuie, unfortunately it is totally ruined by the addition of honey. Scotch should only be drank with water, anything else is an abomination and should be avoided at all costs. Sorry to be so picky but one can speak rubbish about every subject imaginable on the Cold Ale thread but we take our booze very seriously. Shee you later, hic.

[The Atheist]

There are still battles with the Welsh, but they tend to take place on the Rugby pitch these days.

I'll just say 1953.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Good to hear from you Calidore. Whisky is the main ingredient of Drambuie, unfortunately it is totally ruined by the addition of honey. Scotch should only be drank with water, anything else is an abomination and should be avoided at all costs. Sorry to be so picky but one can speak rubbish about every subject imaginable on the Cold Ale thread but we take our booze very seriously. Shee you later, hic.

Honey!, so that's why my my hand sticks to the bottle neck. Jocky, I'm inclined to agree with you; the Drambuie, on it's own, is rough going. I'm about half way through the bottle and I'm still searching for something to make it a little more palatable.
Is does make a good elixir against mosquitoes.
I tried some in my coffee this morning and that isn't too bad. How my Grandmother managed to knock down bottles of this stuff is beyond me.

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[The Atheist]

... the Drambuie, on it's own, is rough going. I'm about half way through the bottle and I'm still searching for something to make it a little more palatable.

Believe it or not: beer.

Drop one shot in a half pint. Thank Tom Sharpe.

[DocHeart]

Good to hear from you Calidore. Whisky is the main ingredient of Drambuie, unfortunately it is totally ruined by the addition of honey. Scotch should only be drank with water, anything else is an abomination and should be avoided at all costs. Sorry to be so picky but one can speak rubbish about every subject imaginable on the Cold Ale thread but we take our booze very seriously. Shee you later, hic.

The man speaks the truth. Parker, a double for my friend here please. What car keys? I ain't got no car, sold it. Oh alright, here, take the bloody car keys.