So, you'll all be delighted to know I've just had the new complimentary East Coast 1st class breakfast
i declare it to be "Meh". 2 badgers out of 5.

I'm still unsure as to why they've replaced half-decent food you paid for with worse food that is free, when airlines are going in the opposite direction. Is there some difference in business model between trains and planes in terms of catering?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:13, 2 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

Trains are retarded planes ar cunts
I hope this helps
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:16, Reply)

if it was in English
it might have done.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:17, Reply)

It's in 'Enlish', just for Monty
how are you today old fruit?
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:18, Reply)

Not bad, up early to go to Newcastle for a stem cell event
but otherwise OK. 3 more weeks until thumb is healed and I can stop screaming every time I press buttons. Except THAT button, obviously. We all scream when I press that.

How's the apian world?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:22, Reply)

Not bad, this week has felt really long despite the bank holiday
I need to strat looking for a new job, but writing my CV is really painful. I guess yours is worse to be fair.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:23, Reply)

My CV? Well painful. Especially trying to get it in without lube.

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:25, Reply)

400 pages of dry academic achievement

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:27, Reply)

not entirely dry
there is some blood.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:30, Reply)

I'm amused/confused by the perceived differences between tube trains and 'train' trains.
On the former, drinking is banned and a dreadful thing - on the latter they'll happily deliver some to your seat.

So what about the Overground trains? Some of the old Thameslink ones went as far as Brighton. So, no drinking allowed until you're out of London and then it's fine, or what?

Pathetic.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:20, Reply)

Having watched some chav scum try downing a bottle of vodka neat on the H&C line
and then vomit it onto the floor I kind of get it
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:22, Reply)

It is quite odd.
Although I'm delighted to discover I have free booze on the way back tonight. Technically I have it now, I should probably just demand a G&T right now.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:24, Reply)

Definately, breakfast drink of champions! none of that 'healthy' bloody mary bollocks
I think there are probably higher concentrations of drunk people on the tube, a lack of guards and bins and it suffers from being rather claustaphobic.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:26, Reply)

Oh.
Bloody marys are great you oaf.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:29, Reply)

Bloody Mary, old boy.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:28, Reply)

vegetables, at this time in the morning?
fuck, no.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:29, Reply)

It's fruit.
Any cunt who even considers putting celery near one is a massive flid who should be shot in the face with a musket.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:29, Reply)

same principle.

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:30, Reply)

Ohhhh man I love a good Bloody Mary.
I can't decide if I love them or espresso martinis more. :(
( wanderlust, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:32, Reply)

I had a tobacco cocktail in Sydney
I can't remember how it was made but it had a cuban tobacco leaf rolled up as a stirring stick. fucking lovely it was.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:33, Reply)

That sounds rather good.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:38, Reply)

It also contained enough nicotine to down a horse.
Getting non-smokers to try it was a revelation.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:40, Reply)

That sounds interesting. I've heard of something like that.
I love cocktails so much and I'm starting to miss bartending. I may just have to set up a bar at home. I'd like one of wheels, with a bamboo theme.
( wanderlust, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:40, Reply)

I am happy to be the guinea pig for your 'creations',
particularly if they involve that Van Gogh shizzle.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:41, Reply)

I'm looking for recipies as we speak.
That vodka is excellent, I might have to get a few more flavours in.
( wanderlust, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:45, Reply)

We built a bar in my PhD house
admittedly that was because two of us were running a bar on the side which gave us access to everything we needed, but still - the defining piece of genius was one of those twin-paddle cooling machines for fresh orange juice that meant you could make cocktails in serious bulk. Like, 8 litres.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:43, Reply)

amazing.

( wanderlust, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:52, Reply)

I've never had one of them, hmm...

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:38, Reply)

I will have to make you one the morning after a bash.
They have saved my life many a time.
( wanderlust, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:41, Reply)

Why don't I get this service?
I feel slighted.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:42, Reply)

Because you're lucky enough to live with me.
That should be more than enough.
( wanderlust, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:47, Reply)

Ah, the classic female ploy.
Yes, giving up the ability to sit around in our pants with the heating full on, surrounded by crisp bags and drink cans with films/games/sports constantly on is definitely worth a lifetime of nagging and washing up.

All men think this.
( Kroney, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:49, Reply)

Games?
Sports?
Crisps?
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:53, Reply)

In your case, Bach and drugs.

( Kroney, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:54, Reply)

Ahh, sounds good to me!
I think that trip to the pub after Blousie's saved my life.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:43, Reply)

Hair of the dog does wonders.

( wanderlust, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:48, Reply)

Very much so

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:50, Reply)

Monty will shoot me in the face with a musket for saying so ...
... but in my book, a Bloody Mary isn't complete without lime juice and celery salt.

Garlic salt is an acceptable substitute for those of a shooty nature though.
(BrianHequator was stretching owls, on, or around, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:43, Reply)

*reaches for powder horn*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:45, Reply)

*memory loss kicks in and inhales deeply*

(BrianHequator was stretching owls, on, or around, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:46, Reply)

Is 'your book' ‘How to Ruin Classic Drinks’ by A. Bender?

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:46, Reply)

The only time I have lime is a slice of it with whisky and ginger
All the better if it's this one
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Thu 1 Sep 2011, 9:47, Reply)