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I want to do it because I want to do it. -Amelia Earhart
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Jen - I'll take you to a couple of 17th Century pubs - that's a good experience.
Well I'll (offer) to take Jen (and you if you're keen) to a pub that claims it was first opened in 1242. Does that make me the winner? Although, to be fair, the building used now is apparently from later on (people say the 15th century), and that's probably all lies too. My main concern is suggesting anywhere that serves beer in case it isn't up to either of your high standards.
"Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend."
The Bear? Good choice.
I used to drink here: (opened in 1213)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/foodanddrink/top-100-famous-pubs/8652602/The-Royal-Standard-of-England-Beaconsfield.html
It claims to be the oldest free house in England, and it harboured King Charles I during the English Civil War, which led to his son Charles II bestowing the "Royal" charter on it. You can dine in the room where Chuck II used to "entertain" his mistresses. They've cleaned it since then.
It's gone downhill a bit recently - so The Bear is probably the better choice.
I was thinking of the Bear, and, if you approve, then I am happier with the choice. The Turf can be worth a visit if you can avoid students (the beer is generally good), and the Eagle and Child plus the Lamb and Flag are okay too. Far from the Madding Crowd is modern but has a very good reputation for beer.The Royal Standard looks nice and the history makes it sound very good too. Surprisingly enough, despite England being very small and us all knowing each other, I haven't been there. If things go back uphill let me know, I quite fancy a trip.
It's 10:30 am on a Monday and I'm thinking about quality ales in old pubs. This can't be good.
I had two of these last night:
Good answer.
Wrigler - crew is starting to come together.
Hoppity and Mr Hoppity have kinda volunteered to crew and/or pace. (Later sections, maybe from 100 onwards)
My Dad, wifey and brothers will also be crewing sections.
Wrigler - crew is starting to come together. Hoppity and Mr Hoppity have kinda volunteered to crew and/or pace. (Later sections, maybe from 100 onwards) My Dad, wifey and brothers will also be crewing sections.
Wow, you do have a team going Purdey
I am choosing not to have pacers at any time as I find that "company" begins to grind me down after a time knowing that I will have been awake by that time for over 24 hours, traveled approximately 90 miles, getting "emotional". Whilst it will be a great motivation, I have found that I am best in my own little world.....but go for it you will have a better chance of completing
A lot of pacers think there will be a lot of running from 100 miles onwards so they may get a little frustrated and whilst I would be happy to have my extrovert mate, Rob, pacing me in shorter events I have a feeling that I will have pushed him into the next lock after Tring
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....but go for it you will have a better chance of completing
. I don't want to just finish, I'd like to be competitive.
I'm looking forward to the WG / Mimi showdown.
Jerry - whilst I am clearly an ultra newbie... WrigleyGirl kinda knows what she's doing.
Purdey, thanks! This is beginning to get exciting, huh?
I know, right? I've started stockpiling beer.
I'm looking forward to the WG / Mimi showdown. Jerry - whilst I am clearly an ultra newbie... WrigleyGirl kinda knows what she's doing.