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Anybody out there who remembers Jack Jackson?

No, but it is a waste of beer.

I never meant Her Majesty either, but she wrote to me twice. The first time was ‘in the Sixth Year of Our Reign’ (1957) on my becoming a Pilot Officer during my National Service, and the other just before lockdown, to wish my wife and I a Happy Diamond Wedding Anniversary. I remember my first...

I can't understand your dislike of Proper Job, and can only assume it has been mishandled on its trip across Brittany to get to you. It is a lovely drink.

That was one of my grandad's jokes, except it was three men on the Tube (London Underground), and the first said 'Is this Wembley?'

So what sort of Festival was it really?

It looks like the bus by the kerb has conked out. Notice the chock by the front wheel.

That's twice what I meant to send.

One for Chippy Tea.

Thanks Obadiah. I have been through that area many times, but always in a narrowboat not a car.

For those of us not steeped in Sandbach Lore, can you tell us what a Murgy is.

Tony Fitzjohn, who worked with George Adamson, died last Monday. He was portrayed by John Michie in the film ‘To Walk with Lions’ starring Richard Harris.

My Mum once had a letter from one of her sisters-in-law which made us all laugh. In it she said “Old age is hell dear. Enjoy yourself while you’re still only eighty.” It doesn’t seem at all funny to us now . . .

Oh Yes There Are !

And I thought you must be a man of the cloth!

You are giving us a lot of clues as to what your day job is Chopps, but I haven't quite nailed it.

Reminds me of 'The Slaughtered Lamb' in the film American Werewolf in London.

Those 'archaic terms' are our Brewing Heritage !

You might be interested in the thread 'Draught Beer', which I started on March 27th 2019.

Whilst typing the above, an e-mail arrived from Fullers saying they are sending another 8 bottles free. Whoopee !