Posts December 2014 -

19/12/2014

Prez

19/12/2014 01:26:19 pm

Here's the new Chumment page.....

Nicky

20/12/2014 10:14:08 am

Chum Chum Chum...... well someone has to

Congrats to Emma and Jay lovely news xx

Hope to bump into one and all of you over the festive period :-)

For NYE I vote The Napper, haven't managed many times in there this year with work and all :-)

NNN

22/12/2014 06:17:22 am

Famms - hands
Dukle - dog

spelling will need checked lol

NNN

22/12/2014 06:24:23 am

oops, read the intro paragraph & realise the above suggestions probably do not apply..sooo, what about

Shan/shant - embarrassing beyond belief

Joey - very unsavoury expression, Joey Deacon was made famous on Blue Peter & he was disabled, so the term Joey was an insult, like spacca, yup 70's were very un PC!!!

gaylord - insult, no idea if it was just a Trinity word but we used it alot!

NNN

22/12/2014 06:25:59 am

FFS!!!Joey is already there, shan again!!!

Prez

22/12/2014 12:02:21 pm

You gaylord:)

I thought about Shan but initially left it out as it is a Scottish/North East word too.

Checking it further however it means unfair but I used it, as you did, to indicate embarrassment so that meaning was specific to Carlisle and it will be included. Cheers.

.x

NNN

23/12/2014 01:25:10 am

There is a Gaylord Centre in Nashville - made me chuckle lots when I saw it on our map.....

Andy

23/12/2014 01:47:15 am

Wot's wid the ladgeful crack, like. Chore?

Is there a link I'm missing somewhere?

Sheila link

21/12/2016 08:19:22 pm

Loving wilson's Guadalupe cage-diving pics from 2016!!!

NNN

23/12/2014 02:38:51 am

It's on the home page Andy....although Prez doesn't want 'cumbrian' type words, just daft stuff we said at school like 'gaylord' etc....I think..he will keep you right!

Prez

23/12/2014 04:34:58 am

You are bang on NNN.

Prez

23/12/2014 05:51:38 am

I need to say a big sorry to all of you who have used mobiles to access the Chum site over the past few months.

I rarely use one to look at it but I needed to yesterday and realised how badly formatted the home page is.

I have been lazy and assumed every time I changed the design that it would auto-format for mobile phone screens - how wrong I was.

I have re-designed it now taking this into account and you should be able to navigate to pages much better now. If there are any glitches i've missed please let me know.

Festive Chum, Chum, Chum...

Neil

23/12/2014 01:06:35 pm

Will anyone still be chumming after 5.30 Chrimbo eve when I finally make it downtown?

Prez

23/12/2014 01:42:37 pm

I can give you a definate maybe.

I have to pop into town tomorrow and will therefore have to pop into a pub. Not sure what time I will still be out and not sure which pub I will end up in. I know NNN and ITT will be out.

Prez

23/12/2014 01:45:04 pm

Neil did you read the whose Oot?

It says Shaggy will be out too,

Andy

23/12/2014 03:14:11 pm

Aaaaah, gotcha. Either my IPad was playing silly buggers or I'm a biff.

There ya go, "BIFF", totally derogatory word.

[email protected]

24/12/2014 01:55:24 am

JOWSIE & SPAWNEY = Lucky

MOTT = Girlfriend

RATCH = Search

GLEGGS = Look ("Giz a gleggs)

Prez

24/12/2014 03:01:35 am

Thanks Andy. I have included Jowsie and spawnie. Brilliant ones.

Ratch & Mott I have left out as it is more widespread than our dictionaries remit.

I have never heard of Biff (other than to hit) or Gleggs - anyone else used them?

Ewan

24/12/2014 05:10:00 pm

Merry Christmas to one and to all

Neil

25/12/2014 02:39:08 am

Back in my day a "Nevvie" was any kid that used to eat stuff dropped on the ground (roughly 75% of kids in Langtoon).
Anyone mentioned "Clem" as either testicle or as a unit of weight?

Prez

1/1/2015 01:31:09 pm

We used clemmies too but it is a recognised dialect word (it means rocks) so you can see why it got used for what we used it for.

Nevvie I can't remember, but it seems to be scottish slang for a nephew but I will include it as i think it brilliantly fits the sort of person you described.

Birthday Prez

26/12/2014 04:27:46 am

Thank you Andy for commandeering the Home Page and wishing me a happy birthday.

Nicky

26/12/2014 05:16:35 am

you will be officially enrolled in the very exclusive 50's club tonight HAPPY BIRTHDAY PREZ XXXX

nicky

26/12/2014 05:22:33 am

lowpen (no idea how to spell this) but it meant dirty/smelly

Prez

1/1/2015 02:02:21 pm

Ta. I have included it.

Wilson

26/12/2014 05:53:12 am

It wasn't Andy, Mr Prez, it was meeeeeeeeeee :)

See you tonight.

Prez

27/12/2014 04:25:20 am

Well...wasn't that a jolly good night?

:)

Andy

27/12/2014 07:34:01 am

Top night.

So good to see so many Chums oot n aboot.

Photo's ready to go up if there's a designated page in the midst?

Prez

27/12/2014 07:55:41 am

Sitting down to do it soon mate.

Andy

28/12/2014 01:31:15 am

Great pictures, the MOOd has been captured well :)

Nicky

28/12/2014 09:02:32 am

Yes an excellent night xXXx

Andy

30/12/2014 05:21:07 am

B: BARR. "How much lewer ya got Chore?"
"Two barr fifty, cousin".

Prez

1/1/2015 02:04:00 pm

Ta. I have included it mate.

Nicky

31/12/2014 05:06:59 am

Hope to see you all tonight for a jolly get together and to see the new year in. For those that cannot make it we will miss you and wish you Love Health and Happiness in 2015 xXXx

Prez

31/12/2014 05:13:21 am

In the Napper?

Andy

31/12/2014 06:09:31 pm

May I be so brash as to poach the first Chumment of 2015?

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR

XxxxxxxX

mike

1/1/2015 04:19:57 am

happy new year all

Shaggy

1/1/2015 06:22:16 am

Have a great 2015 everyone. Catch up with you all soon.

Ewan

1/1/2015 07:16:37 am

A Chums of Anarchy Happy New Year to all

Andy

1/1/2015 09:50:29 am

OOOooooooo...... Loving the new cosmic COA website look.

Prez

1/1/2015 01:21:22 pm

It's one of Shaggy's logos from last year. Very appropriate for Chums living in the far far future (ie 2015).

Andy

1/1/2015 01:07:06 pm

Chaos chaos amoeba logo now updated with a pint of beer.

Prez

1/1/2015 01:21:55 pm

Where can we see it?

Andy

2/1/2015 11:58:17 am

On the Homepage "Logo Debate" link.

Wilson

6/1/2015 11:40:13 am

Hi Guys n Galls,

When's the next Chum Saturday? Christmas has got me all mixed up!

Ewan

7/1/2015 04:25:48 am

Wednesday club today if you can make it, if not this Saturday is the next chum Saturday

Wilson

9/1/2015 12:47:21 pm

Thank you Ewan.

Prez

9/1/2015 05:02:31 pm

Does that mean that you or your mate, Andy, are out?

Wilson

10/1/2015 05:20:19 am

Not sure what I'm doing yet, Mr P.
Andy won't be out as he's driving to Swansea tomorrow.

Andy

17/1/2015 02:53:12 am

Hello Chumsters,
Just back from Swansea, boyo.

What's everyone up to?

Anybody oot n aboot?

How's my boy Wilson?

Prez

17/1/2015 03:56:09 am

Bugger juast missed 66666 hits:)

Not the number of the beast...but a beast of a number.

I think it's un-chum Staurday this week, am I right?

If so I will be out for some beer tomorrow afternoon.

Ewan

17/1/2015 04:08:46 am

It is a chum night tonight Ruth and me should be out,

as for Wilson he's just chilling at mo but maybe out next Saturday

for Jonathan's Burns' Eve Shindig, Ruth will be taking him and me I

think.

Prez

17/1/2015 07:36:12 am

Hmmm I really am out of things. I thought it was next week.

NNN

20/1/2015 02:03:14 am

Missing out as I am at a leaving do (ITT in work next day)... have fun guys n gals

Ewan

20/1/2015 12:25:11 pm

? Its a party for actors

Prez

20/1/2015 01:48:31 pm

Ewan

20/1/2015 12:26:16 pm

I am going

Shaggy

23/1/2015 08:48:50 am

I'm up for it too.

Andy

24/1/2015 01:52:10 am

On "The State Management Pub Walk (August 10th 2014)" page, I've listed the establishments that were owned when the Scheme came to an end.

I counted 25 that are still open for business around the Carlisle area.

1) The Albion
2) Apple Tree
3) Bee Hive
4) Black Lion
5) Board Inn
6) Cally
7) Crown, Botch
8) Crown, Stanwix
9) Crown & Thistle
10) Cumberland
11) Currock Inn
12) Friars
13) Golden Lion
14) Harraby Inn
15) Howard
16) Joiners
17) Sailor
18) Napper
19) Lint
20) Milly
21) Museum
22) Near Boot
23) St. Nic
24) Sporty
25) Turf

Not even sure if one or two of these are still open!

Any advances/deletions on 25?

Prez

26/1/2015 05:06:18 pm

Yup.

All those are still open. I still say it is not possible (timewise) to do them all in a day.

Andy

27/1/2015 01:33:43 pm

I agree Nick, it ain't do-able in one day.

Prez

27/1/2015 02:10:11 pm

Also It may now be 26 (eh, Ewan?).

I drove past the Redfern today and saw it was open or being prepared for opening.

Ewan

28/1/2015 04:24:57 am

Well that is the answer :-)

Ewan

28/1/2015 04:27:56 am

Think we need to have a planing meeting about this soon

Ewan

30/1/2015 01:35:06 pm

It works again

Andy

30/1/2015 02:11:24 pm

What works again?

Ewan

30/1/2015 02:57:29 pm

My comp lets me read comments again on this site, for a while I was unable to.

:-)

Ewan

31/1/2015 11:29:49 pm

Moo

Andy

3/2/2015 02:14:06 am

Moorep?

Ewan

3/2/2015 10:57:01 am

It was a grand day out

Ewan

4/2/2015 01:23:26 pm

Great pic's of the Grand day out Nic

Andy

6/2/2015 11:48:30 pm

Enjoyed deekin at the Moo trip pictures, chore.

Some "usual suspects" on parade there :)

Andy

15/2/2015 12:24:13 am

Helloooo.... anyone around (apart from Wilson)?

Wilson

15/2/2015 02:48:07 am

:-(

Wilson

15/2/2015 03:05:36 am

You saying I am fat ?

Gizmo

15/2/2015 03:39:38 am

Pics from butterfly house Lancaster up on ChainLocker page

Ewan

15/2/2015 04:03:57 am

Nice pic's

Prez

15/2/2015 11:19:39 am

I'm here, sometimes...

NNN

16/2/2015 01:44:35 am

Impressive pics Giz!

Andy

16/2/2015 11:36:51 am

Wilssssssssssssssoooonnnnnnnn....... I miss youuuuuu!!!

Nice pix Giz :)

Ewan.... WYJ?

Ewan

18/2/2015 11:39:42 am

80 :-)

Prez

19/2/2015 02:53:40 am

81...

Ewan

19/2/2015 03:17:57 pm

:-( Not making the Saturday trip :-(............ :-(

Prez

19/2/2015 04:39:27 pm

Me neither.

Andy

20/2/2015 01:22:37 pm

I just logged on to wish a happy Anarchy beer trip to whoever is going.

Sadly, I am working......again :(

Ewan

28/2/2015 03:29:36 am

Do think his last words were "beam me up Scotty"

Wilson

1/3/2015 01:08:47 pm

That would be logical for him to say.......

Ewan

4/3/2015 03:15:14 pm

The 4th April is coming.

Ewan

6/3/2015 09:22:10 am

It's getting closer,

The 4th April that is ;-)

gizmo

6/3/2015 12:51:36 pm

bye bye chums
back to work

gizmo

6/3/2015 12:52:50 pm

22nd April is coming

gizmo

6/3/2015 12:54:44 pm

It's getting closer
22nd April that is :) :)

Andy

11/3/2015 01:31:23 pm

Chums,

I MAY have a whole two days off this weekend. Beerage and rugby, anyone?

Wilson

13/3/2015 04:26:36 am

Count me in :-)

Nicky

12/3/2015 12:48:48 pm

was just sorting some stuff out in the bedroom when i found a lime green fluffy pipe cleaner made into a bracelet, weird what you find to remind you of good nights out :-)

Prez

16/3/2015 02:04:52 pm

Is it a fluffy green pipe cleaner or is it a frayed knott?

I thank you...

Andy

15/3/2015 06:41:56 am

I know what you mean Nicky. Last Wednesday I found a half eaten kebab in my bed.

I hadn't been out for ages so I guess it must have been from 26th December.

Aaaahhhhh...... the memories x

Ewan

22/3/2015 06:32:08 am

The 4th April

Prez

22/3/2015 07:44:05 am

Wilson

24/3/2015 12:51:17 am

Hello.

Looking for transport and a driver for about 8 hours on Saturday 4th April.

Local area, @ 30 miles in total.

Top dollar paid!

Know anybody?

Cheers,
Wilson.

Prez

26/3/2015 04:52:09 pm

More people will attempt the challenge if it is over two days you know.

At least then you stand a chance of completing the challenge.

Nicky

26/3/2015 12:37:23 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p8SiCV-GIs

one from Toddy :-)

He says he reserves the word TW*T for comedians :-)

Nicky

26/3/2015 12:47:37 pm

Don't let the stresses and strains of everyday life get you down RELAX DARLEK STYLE :-)

http://devour.com/video/dalek-relaxation-tape/#

Ewan

28/3/2015 05:00:16 am

Great weds club now lets have a great chum night tonight :-)

Wilson

28/3/2015 06:44:39 am

Don't forget to take me tonight!!!!!!

Ewan

28/3/2015 07:28:56 am

Will pick you up

Wilson

29/3/2015 04:55:24 am

Well, what a bouncingly good night :)

I'll put a few pics up soon.

Wilson

29/3/2015 07:10:29 am

Pictures from Johnno's Birthday now on my page, Chums :)

Ewan

1/4/2015 04:42:11 pm

Nearly here the 4th April.

Wilson

3/4/2015 03:27:15 am

Hello Chums,

I realise it's not an official Chum Saturday tomorrow, however.......there's a few of us meeting at The Apple Tree at 10am for a Nostalgic, Historical and Educational trip down Brewery Lane. (Around Carlisle, in human terms).

It'd be amazeballs (see what I did there) if anyone cared to join us along the way.

Lotsa bouncy bouncy luv, Wilson xx

Prez

3/4/2015 06:31:23 pm

Good luck Wilson and Co!

Make us proud, and keep out of hospitals or police stations if at all possible....

Wilson

4/4/2015 12:35:00 am

Thanks Prez,

I know we can count on you to bail us out if need be ;)

Ewan

4/4/2015 12:59:48 am

This Day Has Arrived

Wilson

6/4/2015 05:08:37 am

24 out of 29.

Well done to Ewan with 26 out of 29.

It were a splendid day indeed :)

Wilson xx

Ewan

6/4/2015 07:28:15 am

It was a grand day out

NNN

7/4/2015 02:58:47 am

Very impressive, I hope you are all able to function by now!

Prez

7/4/2015 02:21:07 pm

Look what I got via email....

Hi,

I’m working on a BBC social history series about pubs. Looking at an episode in Carlisle and we usually feature some local people who tell us all about a certain pub in the area they love and why. I thought this sounds like something your group might be up for. Please drop me a line to talk it through if any of you are interested,

Michelle

Michelle Owen | Researcher | The Pubs That Built Britain

Nicky

7/4/2015 02:53:13 pm

well you lot know loads about our local pubs she came to the right place and im sure will be impressed with the state management tours :-)

jay

7/4/2015 02:47:13 pm

Ha thats cool but im sure michale owen is a footballist

NNN

8/4/2015 01:02:55 am

Oh I think Wilson is the man for the job!

NNN

8/4/2015 07:43:15 am

Love the new front page pic Prez, isn't she growing up quickly, wont be long before you buy her her first legal pint!

Andy

9/4/2015 12:32:44 am

Lovely photo.

Is she watching "Game of Thrones"?

Prez

9/4/2015 01:22:32 am

I think so; as you can see she is holdng my hand for support, so it must be the Red Wedding.

:)

Ewan

11/4/2015 10:28:08 am

Chum night anyone out ?

Prez

11/4/2015 12:12:04 pm

Just to remind chums that sat 18th April is when we will be cerebrating hairy Paul's birthday. There are currently two plans and hopefully only one plan once it's been discussed by the organisers. Just keep the night free and await further instructions:)

NNN

13/4/2015 03:21:56 am

Just in case anyone is interested...EDENCON is on at the Brampton Road art college on the 18th April, 11am - 6pm, fiver entry, sci fi/fantasy/gaming event, there will be costumes etc,so good people watching, stalls, tournaments etc. Tickets available on seetickets or from The Layre/Hello Toys in the market......we may see you there, ITT up off nights so depends on his state of sleepiness!

NNN

14/4/2015 02:50:35 am

....apparently those two places are no longer in the market, one is on Abbey Street now....

Wilson

16/4/2015 02:30:43 am

Hello Chums,

The time has come for me to share the lerve instilled in me.

If anybody would like to share their lives with me for a wee while, simply be in The Napper this coming Saturday where, at the end of the night, you can take me home with you if you like (subject to satisfactory character references, full CRB check and contact details being verified).

Cheers,
Wilson, xx

Nicky

17/4/2015 12:59:10 pm

Toddy has had some Cumberland Sausage delivered to him in California and it's fetched ter is mind its reet grand scran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmXKuL0V27s :-)

Andy

22/4/2015 01:24:04 pm

Tomorrow, Thursday 23rd April 2015, in honour of St. Georges Day, I shall be parading around our fair city dressed as a knight, battled scarred and recently returned from the Crusades.

Please feel free to take me to the nearest ale house for liquid refreshment and hearty banter.

Cheers.

NNN

28/4/2015 07:55:57 am

Very quiet on here....just thought I'd pop on to say, OH NO, KEITH HARRIS HAS DIED....poor Orville...

Ewan

28/4/2015 03:32:59 pm

How will he go on, Orville that is.

Ewan

28/4/2015 03:34:11 pm

May 9th is coming

Wilson

28/4/2015 04:08:33 pm

So is National Jedi Day, May 4th.

Andy

5/5/2015 04:41:24 am

Hey Wilson,

Are you coming out to play on Saturday??

(I miss you) :( x

Ewan

5/5/2015 11:02:31 am

https://www.dropbox.com/s/60j3zhpvf3f4qlu/beer%20menu%20pdf.pdf?dl=0#

Here Is a link about this Saturdays Beer festival

Andy

6/5/2015 02:13:27 pm

Speak to me Son.....Wilsssssssoooooooonnnnnn....

Prez

7/5/2015 05:31:48 am

MONKHILL UPDATE

Just a wee post to make everyone aware about what we are doing on Saturday.

The plan has changed. We are now meeting in Woodies for lunch at noon then getting the bus up at 1:30. We are leaving the return time open ended but probably about 8ish. Those of a strong disposition can then carry on in town if they wish.

Andy

8/5/2015 11:49:39 am

Cheers Mr P.

Any news on The Boy???

Andy

8/5/2015 02:47:47 pm

Errol Brown R.I.P.

Chum Saturday...

Andy

9/5/2015 02:14:16 am

You all know the tune.......

"Nobody knows where my Wilson has gone, but Makka left the same time. Why was he holding my ball, when he's supposed to be mine?"

Andy

10/5/2015 01:35:07 am

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PZOhm7qS-AI

Wilson

10/5/2015 10:48:28 am

Great day yesterday at Monkhill. I actually "pulled" too :)

Prez

10/5/2015 06:26:14 pm

The reply from the TV people....

Hi Nick,

Sorry I took so long getting back to you this time,

I am working on a series called The Pubs That Built Britain and wondered if you were able to help at all. It is a new BBC series exploring Britain’s pubs and the social history these pubs belong to. There are 15 episodes and each happens in a different geographical location with a different theme. We filmed an episode in Carlisle recently focusing on the State Management Scheme and now we are trying to film our final segment. Essentially this part is where a regular customer or customers champions a pub they love to visit and its history. Essentially what we are after is to do an interview in the pub where we find out how much you love the pub, why you like going there and tells us its history or its interesting story. I would love to hear a bit more about your group etc. You think we could have a chat soon? We are hoping to film this next Wednesday or Thursday so not much time to set up. [Tel No]

I’m copying in my colleague Sharon as I am on holiday next week so please just reply all if you don’t get this today (Friday)

Thanks

Michelle

Prez

10/5/2015 06:32:01 pm

And following feedback from a number of Chums here is my reply to her....

Hi Michelle/Sharon.

I have passed the contents of your email on to our group and unfortunately have to tell you everyone has had a case of stage fright. This is in all truthfulness mostly due to the nature of what it was you were asking us to do. For a long time we have traditionally drank in one particular pub in Carlisle but due to one thing and another our allegiance has recently shifted. We feel it would be disingenuous either to speak about a pub we no longer consider 'home' - or even worse pretend a loyalty to a place we have only recently begun to frequent.

I'm sorry that we can't help you in the way you asked but I know from experience that there will be many people in the pubs on the Wednesday and Thursday who you could persuade to talk.

My recommendation for the most interesting pub in Carlisle at the moment is the Moo Bar (https://www.facebook.com/Moobarcarlisle)

I look froward with interest to watching your series.

Nick.

Andy

11/5/2015 01:47:39 am

Very honest and accurate reply, Prez. Respect.

It's a shame they couldn't focus a wee bit more on the State Management aspect of it, rather than one particular pub.

NNN

11/5/2015 07:39:50 am

Love the early hairy Paul pics, having grown up round the block from him I remember him like that....except the baby one!

Prez

12/5/2015 08:12:00 am

There were some from before I knew him too, quite dashing he looked in his day, didn't he?

ADMIN

11/5/2015 08:53:04 am

By the way Chums Some of you may have noticed we have lost a lot of functionality and content to the site recently. We have no search engine, no videos and no audio. That's coz we are no longer Weebly Pro.

It is costing me @ £100/year for the all singing all dancing version. If you want it all we may need to get a wee whip round/subscription going to off set the costs - my baby needs feeding more than you need this site:)

Wilson

13/5/2015 01:17:49 am

Super photo's from Monkhill. My head was bouncing, the next day.

Prez

15/5/2015 03:12:35 am

We saw you snogging a local!

Prez

15/5/2015 06:12:02 am

BB King RIP.

NNN

15/5/2015 07:39:07 am

Indeed, a bit polished for my taste in blues but none the less a legend

Prez

16/5/2015 04:27:26 am

Excellent news.

The BBC is soon to be showing the last Kingdom based on the excellent bernard Cornwell Saxon series of books.

Have a read of this...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/filming-begins-on-The-Last-Kingdom.

Gizmo

21/5/2015 07:48:02 am

New pics from last weekend in Lincoln up on Engine Room Page

Prez

22/5/2015 04:23:08 am

I love your groin vaulting Giz.

:)

NNN

22/5/2015 07:32:22 am

Love the Wilko J pics Giz

gizmo

23/5/2015 05:08:07 am

He's alive and well anD ROCKING

gizmo

29/5/2015 07:29:40 pm

bye bye chums
see you in 6

Ewan

11/6/2015 02:05:08 pm

R,I,P, Christopher Lee you could of been a chum :-)

Andy

12/6/2015 01:27:54 am

Excellent Zeitgeist Moment.

I was reading about him yesterday, he joined the RAF (hoorah) and served with the SAS. He never liked to talk about his time with the regiment though.

Famously, during an interview, the interviewer quizzed him about this topic. Christopher Lee said, "Can you keep a secret ? "

The interviewer leaned forward and replied, "Yes".

Christopher Lee leaned close to the interviewer and whispered, "So can I".

Legend. R.I.P.

NNN

12/6/2015 03:04:40 am

Love that!

Neil

13/6/2015 05:34:20 pm

Howdy cowboys, cowgirls, bandits, outlaws, lawmen, gunfighters, and descendants of native america.
Dust off the stetsons and oil up those six shooters cos this year the theme is all about the wild west. The date this year is Sat 18th July from 1800 till whenever.
There will be plenty of food, music and good company. All you need to bring are yourselves and plenty good strong liquor.
Get in touch with me or one of the chums to find the new location and also rsvp through this page.
It'll sure be good to see y'awl.

Prez

13/6/2015 06:39:01 pm

Yeeee-ha!

Andy

16/6/2015 03:23:56 am

Hot diggety damn...that's the only weekend I am working in July.

Andy

17/6/2015 02:13:16 am

Just in case there are any fellow JAWS chums out there....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33049099

Ewan

17/6/2015 05:14:51 am

Wow weights and measures mentioned in the Magna Carta

NNN

18/6/2015 08:43:15 am

Just been having a snoop through old chum pics, the following is under one of the pics 'UPDATE It has been pointed out to me that Neil is in picture number three too (small world, eh?). He is the cherubin-faced person in the chequered jumper.'Not sure who pointed that out but it is Theo Beattie, one of Hairy Pauls oldest pals (& my best pals brother)....defo not our Neil!

ADMIN

18/6/2015 05:24:08 pm

Ooops, thanks for the heads-up.

NNN

19/6/2015 02:43:47 am

;o) ps Admin.....distinct lack of 'find the baby' photos....how is your little angel?

Neil

22/6/2015 05:13:41 pm

Well I was in the room in the original photo. Sitting on the far left of the room. I believe Mark Smith has the photo.

Ewan

18/6/2015 06:33:36 pm

Nice memories :-)

Ewan

20/6/2015 04:26:05 am

Think we need a bigger beer

Prez

20/6/2015 07:49:08 am

Wilson

20/6/2015 01:27:48 pm

"Slow ahead........I can go slow ahead.....come down and CHUM some of this s**t"

Wilson

26/6/2015 12:21:19 pm

Having a great time in London with Ewan & Ruth :)

Andy

2/7/2015 12:08:16 pm

Do you get mixed up with the days?

Is your working life so hectic, you forget what day of the week it is?

Not sure if it's a Chum Saturday?

Simply check the news for celebrity deaths.

Val Doonican R.I.P.

Wilson

4/7/2015 10:56:26 am

Congratulations Emma and Jay!!!!

A BOUNCING baby boy :)

Woop woop
Luv, Wilson xxxxxxxx

Ewan

4/7/2015 11:28:20 am

A chumley congratulations to them both

Andy

11/7/2015 12:49:15 am

Goodness gracious me......talk about confusion in the ranks.

With the news that Omar Sharif had died, I had to check my diary to see if it was a Chum Saturday....

R.I.P. Omar

Wilson

18/7/2015 02:55:42 am

Looking forward to the shin dig tonight.....yeeeee haaaaaa :)

Ewan

21/7/2015 04:17:40 pm

Its was another great quadruple Chum birthday party last Saturday,
but hope we didn't leave to much to tidy up for Neil and Sarah :-)

Andy

26/7/2015 12:00:40 am

Yep,
Count me in for chipping in with the website.

Wilson

26/7/2015 12:01:15 am

Me too :)

Ewan

26/7/2015 05:05:09 pm

Simply take my money

NNN

27/7/2015 08:00:15 am

As some one who flits in & out of here having become a facebook whore (the shame I feel is equal to your disgust, but I am not alone on here :op) I wondered if it would be free to set up a 'group' on face book to avoid the cost? An invite only group with privacy settings? Food for thought...?

Owen

31/7/2015 07:09:29 am

I'll chip in for the website. :)

Ewan

1/8/2015 04:58:06 am

Chum night everyone :-)

Andy

9/8/2015 02:44:02 pm

Hello Chums,

Just back from Wild Camping in the Orkney and Shetland Isles :)

Any crack?

Prez

9/8/2015 04:41:03 pm

Nope. All quiet on the North-Western front.

I don't suppose you got to a little island called Rousay in the Orkneys did you?

Ewan

9/8/2015 03:37:55 pm

You've not been here ?

Andy

10/8/2015 02:17:05 am

Cheers Ewan, love you too!

No, Mr P, I was on mainland Orkney then travelled up to mainland Shetland and the Islands of Yell and Unst.

A wee bit of whisky and otter spotting was partaken :)

Prez

10/8/2015 04:47:43 am

I went there with a bunch of free lovin' mostly veggy hippies for a summer of drugs, folk music, brochs and digging peat. Best time away ever. Kirkwall and Stromness are pretty cool too.

And yes we did get a picture standing by the sign that says Tw*t:)

Andy

11/8/2015 12:01:10 pm

I wonder how many people have posed beside that sign? I was disappointed there were no postcards to send from there :)

Gizmo

14/8/2015 06:02:06 am

years ago I went to a mountain called Wank in Garmisch Partenkirchen
Well before the digital age so no photos

Ewan

14/8/2015 11:21:08 am

Used to fill up my car at a petrol station at a place called Wankum, in Germany. and again no pic's

Andy

14/8/2015 01:19:28 pm

Don't forget our very own "Little Cock up" & "Great Cock up" in The Lakes.

Ewan

15/8/2015 12:23:35 pm

Chum night

Andy

16/8/2015 01:45:09 am

Oh my golly goshness......

May I apologise in advance for crashing the site and bringing the whole Chum website to it's knees.

It's been an emotional voyage.......

Wilson

16/8/2015 02:07:56 am

Mr Prez, you left HIM in charge?????

The man who, when advised to get a new mouse, phoned Pets At Home for a price check?

prez

16/8/2015 04:06:39 pm

More worryingly how come Wilson is chummenting when he has been in the back of my car all day??

prez on his hols

16/8/2015 04:04:56 pm

Arrived in Margate. In the bar trying to drink as many crap spitfires as I can in 15 mins. Long long journey folks.

Wilson (on his hols)

17/8/2015 02:44:27 am

Aaaaah, Mr Prezidento, did you not see my Guccci new phone with Wifi capability, I smuggled aboard? I had to do something to while away the hours on the long journey down here :)

What are we doing today???? So excited being on my hols (again).

prez on hols

18/8/2015 04:15:47 pm

As you well know Wilson today we took a boat up the river and watched a bunch of seals loafing about....then we went clubbing

Wilson

20/8/2015 04:58:00 am

Clubbing, indeed.

Wait until I tell that tree hugger when we get home!

Can I have another ice cream please? Please? Pleeeeeeeease??

Ewan

24/8/2015 05:51:52 pm

:-)

Wilson

25/8/2015 02:38:31 am

"Show me the way to go home, I'm tired and I want to go to bed....."

NNN

26/8/2015 07:34:27 am

cool tshirt idea!

Wilson

26/8/2015 02:07:49 pm

Hey everyone.

I'm back from yet another fun packed adventure. I hitched a ride with a nce family darn sarf as they say last week.

Go to my page and have a look at the pics. Sorry I cant upload my videos but the Chum site no longer supports that.

I will have more pics to share from this weekends forthcoming event SMT IV:)

Ewan

26/8/2015 04:29:50 pm

Nice pic's Wilson

Andy

27/8/2015 02:36:07 am

Great pictures of your holiday Wilson.

Welcome back!

Ewan

29/8/2015 12:46:05 am

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;

Andy

30/8/2015 06:22:41 am

28 :)

Prez

30/8/2015 06:11:40 pm

Ale the conquering heroes!

A sterling effort guys.

A web page with photos will be available soom folks.

Wilson

4/9/2015 07:58:04 am

Some photo's from SMT IV are up.

Andy and Den should be posting their's over the weekend,

Ewan

4/9/2015 04:29:04 pm

Go for it Den :-)

Wilson

5/9/2015 08:32:07 am

Andy's pictures from SMT IV are up,not sure he's got them all in the correct order though!

Just waiting for Den's pics now :)

Prez

8/9/2015 02:50:16 pm

Great pics showing some tired and emotional Chums.

Wilson

8/9/2015 07:37:17 am

Does anybody know where my white peaked cap and cowboy hat are please?

Ewan

8/9/2015 10:36:02 am

Your peaked cap at our house Ruth just looked and found it :-)

Prez

8/9/2015 02:49:01 pm

You left the cowboy hat at mine, remember everever you lay your hats....that's your homes.

You also left one of your eyebrows here too, the other is on a beach in Margate i think:)

Ewan

8/9/2015 10:29:36 pm

PS, Ruth also washed it

Wilson

8/9/2015 08:09:36 pm

Thanks guys.

I am actually sporting one eyebrow Prez. I wondered where my other one had gone. I thought someone had shaved it off when I was drunk!
Thanks for a great holiday in Margate by the way :)

Andy

19/9/2015 08:05:42 am

The Hairy Bikers in The Cumberland:

https://twitter.com/StateManagement

Wilson

22/9/2015 10:58:00 am

Some more pics from Nicola's party on now :)

Wilson

23/9/2015 09:41:36 am

Yippppeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

Off on my travels again.

Life is good :) xx

wilson

27/9/2015 08:14:04 am

Hi Chums,

Rhodes is gggggrrrrrrrrreat :) xx

Wilson

1/10/2015 08:29:31 am

I think I had a few too many liquid refreshments the other night....I swear the moon looked like a huge blood red version of me! x

NNN

2/10/2015 11:18:48 am

Randomly Substitute came on the radio, felt the need to post on here!!!

Ewan

2/10/2015 04:14:11 pm

Thanks for sharing that

NNN

5/10/2015 07:04:19 am

hahaha, it was a long day in work

Wilson

4/10/2015 10:27:30 am

Sigh........ Back home :( All good things must come to an end. Had a fun packed time away though :) x

Andy

14/10/2015 08:49:05 am

Spiffing line up of Chevents on the horizon.

Don't forget it's the "Wetherspoon Real Ale Festival" too.

Friday 16th November until Sunday 1st November.

The High Scoop

14/10/2015 11:18:44 am

He means 16th October.

Wilson

15/10/2015 08:12:45 am

He DOES mean 16th October!

He's such an embarrassment to me :)

Wilson

23/10/2015 08:55:57 am

Woop woop.........the weekend is almost here, Chums :) x

Ewan

23/10/2015 05:15:18 pm

Wow its over five years since the stag weekend

Prez

23/10/2015 07:10:50 pm

Yup.
That's how I remember when I got married, that and when maka had his shoulder sorted.

:)

Andy

26/10/2015 04:46:01 pm

Regarding the Lancaster Away Day, Saturday 7th November is the "Doors Alive" gig at The Brickyard.

Myself and Hairy Paul are attending this knock out performance for the third time.

Wilson

1/11/2015 06:52:38 am

One of the highlights of watching the Rugby World Cup Final....... seeing KYLIE in the crowd :) What a gal ;)

Andy

1/11/2015 06:53:32 am

Anybody else got tickets to see the Doors Alive next Saturday?

Andy

8/11/2015 05:24:46 pm

Another amazing performance by The Doors Alive. Their best set yet, in Carlisle in my humble opinion.

Good to see a few Chums there too :)

Prez

8/11/2015 07:07:56 pm

How do you know they were real Chums? They might have been tribute Chums...

:)

ewan

8/11/2015 07:24:31 pm

Good point :-)

Andy

12/11/2015 07:36:10 am

I've seen the Tribute Chums, they're ok but not nearly as good as the genuine ones :)

Andy

18/11/2015 03:23:13 pm

Jonah Lomu.....R.I.P. Chum Saturday?

Prez

18/11/2015 03:39:01 pm

Warren Michelle and Philthy Animal Taylor too.

Wilson

19/11/2015 01:27:21 pm

Farewell and adieu to you, fair Spanish Ladies
Farewell and adieu, you ladies of Spain;
For we've received orders for to sail back to Boston,
And so never more, shall we see you again......

Wilson

3/12/2015 10:51:53 am

Some pics of me in Hollywood are now on my page, Chums x

Ewan

3/12/2015 06:07:23 pm

Great pic's
Your such a star Wilson

Spotty Prez

3/12/2015 11:11:15 pm

Excellent pics mate. Loved the Cops one!

Wilson

4/12/2015 10:37:36 am

Actually, the cops picture was a bit risky. Due to the hightened alert state over there, those two cops weren't too sure about my intentions when I approached them and asked them for a photo.

They debated the situation for a good few minutes before obliging me.

My American friend who was with me said I was very lucky to have my photo taken with them!

Massive respect and thanks to these two Los Angeles officers :)

Andy

15/12/2015 08:14:55 am

So, whose out for a cheeky one on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day?

Ewan

17/12/2015 05:19:07 pm

Maybe after 7 on Christmas Eve
Defo Boxing night

Nicky

17/12/2015 08:00:46 pm

Hoping to pop out on Xmas eve for one or two Deffo boxing night and NYE x

Ewan

17/12/2015 05:19:51 pm

Chum night Saturday anyone ?

Nicky

17/12/2015 08:02:12 pm

Sunday afternoon? I'm off work amazingly 2pm Napper😊

Ewan

17/12/2015 09:59:58 pm

I'll be out Sunday for a couple :-)

Wilson

19/12/2015 08:11:22 am

Woooohoooooooo........ I'm going to visit Santa this morning :)

Wilson

20/12/2015 10:39:22 am

Well, I didn't get to see the rotund, red nosed chappie with a sack full of joy after all.

I was refused entry because I hadn't booked my visit on line!!!!

Whatever happened to the good old days of queueing up for 7 hours for a 30 second session with the geriatric, mince pie eating, sherry drinking auld geezer and receiving a wee toy off him that was 100% guaranteed to last until you reached the shop door exit??

If anybody knows where Mr Chubby Cheeks will be appearing before Christmas, can you let me know please?

Thank you,
Wilson xxx

Andy

26/12/2015 08:37:17 am

Almost missed this one, Chums.....

James William Thomas "Jimmy" Hill OBE.....R.I.P. (19 December 2015)

I guess we'll have to take it on the chin......Whose out tonight?

Prez

29/12/2015 02:11:03 am

Really, really upset about Lemmy dying.

I looked for a picture to put on the Zeitgeist Moment and settled on a one from the 80's when Motorhead were MOTORHEAD.

NNN

30/12/2015 09:17:54 am

Sorry we didn't make Boxing night, we were meeting a lady who's hubby died but she didn't feel like it but by then we had been accosted by a friend who has been in Oz for 2 years & ended up very boozy by 10pm!

RIP Lemmy my warty friend, you didn't give a fig........give 'em hell!

Andy

7/1/2016 06:21:37 am

Happy New Year Chums

A date for your diaries:

Saturday 23 April 2016............. St George's Day.

Last St George's Day, I embarked on a solo campaign around some pubs dressed as a Knight in an effort to rekindle some patriotism and recognise, what many consider should be, a Public Holiday.

The response and congratulations I received from the vast majority was astounding.

So........ What say ye to us dressing up appropriately and descending into toon en masse to help celebrate this event?

Plenty of time for us to chew this over and plan :)

Ewan

7/1/2016 02:39:31 pm

its a Saturday so I am up for it :-)

Andrew Currie

7/1/2016 05:02:35 pm

..... and then there were two!

Prez

18/1/2016 11:44:37 pm

Me too, with the usual toddler caveats.

Prez

8/1/2016 07:51:28 pm

Slightly off topic...

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/01/08/462368064/put-lemmy-on-the-periodic-table-more-than-100-000-sign-petition

Andy

9/1/2016 08:26:13 am

Love this idea.

Admittedly, being a fluffy pillow, duvets at dawn RAF type, I know very little about Lemmy, but I do recognise the impact he has had on millions of people and his iconic status.

Ewan

9/1/2016 01:07:53 am

Heavy man Heavy

Andrew Currie

10/1/2016 10:43:08 am

Edward Stewart Mainwaring, (Ed "Stewpot" Stewart)

1941 - 2016 R.I.P.

I'm guessing yesterday was a Chum Saturday??

Prez

10/1/2016 10:51:55 am

As Stewpot used to sign off...

....Byeeeeee!

Neil

11/1/2016 08:08:02 pm

Hello Darlins!! Used to have a vinyl long player called "Stewpot's Pop Party" Featuring such pop party classics as "Simon said", "Oranges and lemons" and "I love you love me love" sung by kids and mixed with T Rex songs in an Ed Stewart DJ stylie. Tried it out at my 10th birthday and everyone just sat around saying "Whats this shite we're listening to"?
No change there then.

Neil

11/1/2016 08:13:15 pm

RIP David Bowie. Wasn't a huge fan but would say at least a couple of dozen absolute classics I couldn't do without. Cant deny the inspiration he gave to so many other artists. Just hope theres still some out there daring to be different.
Listening to 1995 Outside album at the mo.
Space boy youre sleepy now....................

NNN

12/1/2016 09:22:40 am

Lovely tribute Prez with some of my favourite 'looks' in there. Sad times :o(

Andy

13/1/2016 09:31:15 pm

I agree, great montage.

Have you seen this....."Lazarus"......? Wow!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y-JqH1M4Ya8

NNN

14/1/2016 10:02:57 am

Was on facebook a while ago, the video creeps me out tbh

Andy

15/1/2016 06:36:20 pm

... and yet another.... Dan Haggerty -- who played Grizzly Adams -- died from cancer early Friday morning .....R.I.P. (sigh) :(

Prez

15/1/2016 07:13:40 pm

OMG for a minute I thought you said Den Hegarty had gone too.

Front man for 'The Darts' and TISWAS presenter.

After a quick google I can put everyone's mind at rest and say HE still lives.

EWAN

15/1/2016 09:02:49 pm

Yep I was reading the same way as you

EWAN

16/1/2016 02:09:00 am

Did you know he was born exactly 10 years before me,

September 13, 1954

Den Hegarty that is

Prez

18/1/2016 11:42:33 pm

That is SO cool Ewan.

This year you can have a double Chum birthday.

Andy

19/1/2016 07:17:00 am

Glenn Frey, founding member of the Eagles.... November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016........ R.I.P.

Wilson

20/1/2016 09:45:24 am

Brrrrrrrrr...... After my photo session in the snow over the weekend, I need to go somewhere warm.

Any offers?? xx

Mike

25/1/2016 07:47:45 pm

oh dear,another R.I.P. Jimmy Bain bass player on one of the best albums ever,Rainbow rising,68 years old,its a ropey age group to be in

Ewan

30/1/2016 03:59:02 pm

Happy 50th Birthday Action Man :-)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-35411078

Andy

31/1/2016 10:17:07 am

Sir Michael Terence "Terry" Wogan, KBE DL (3 August 1938 – 31 January 2016) R.I.P.

Wilson

5/2/2016 08:12:41 am

Oh my goodness....... there is NO privacy anywhere.

Caught red palmed doing some.....ahem...."research" online.

Incidently, the loo roll was there to clean my dirty spectacles.....your honour :/

Andy

5/2/2016 08:14:50 am

Maurice White.... Eath Wind & Fire....December 19, 1941 – February 3, 2016 R.I.P.

Wilson

13/2/2016 09:04:10 am

Einstein A Go Go :) x

Ewan

14/2/2016 08:41:46 pm

Does this ripple come with a flak :-)

EWAN

18/2/2016 11:54:44 am

:-)

Ewan

26/2/2016 12:15:35 am

Winkle was simply just an amazing man RIP

Andy

1/3/2016 06:27:09 pm

LAGAVULIN........you know you want to.

Ewan

1/3/2016 08:17:06 pm

You want to in Moo :-)

Andy

11/3/2016 08:50:50 pm

"Chumlee:

Reality TV Personality Released From Jail After Arrest on Weapons and Drug Charges

Chumlee, aka Austin Lee Russell, was released on $62,000 bail Thursday"

Well, there ya go :)

Neil

26/3/2016 06:04:18 pm

Anyone out for an Easter beer tomorrow?

Ewan

3/4/2016 02:56:51 pm

Have re-posted this from earlier this year, Andy's post.

Any interested chum wanting to join the day please feel welcome meeting times to be arranged.

Probably meet or go to at some point Hard-wick circus for a pic.

So far Andy, Shaggy and me are a go dressed as Knights.

Come along Chums dress up optional :-)

A date for your diaries:

Saturday 23 April 2016............. St George's Day.

Last St George's Day, I embarked on a solo campaign around some pubs dressed as a Knight in an effort to rekindle some patriotism and recognise, what many consider should be, a Public Holiday.

The response and congratulations I received from the vast majority was astounding.

So........ What say ye to us dressing up appropriately and descending into toon en masse to help celebrate this event?

Plenty of time for us to chew this over and plan :)

Ewan

3/4/2016 10:54:13 pm

Just so we know,

St George is thought to have been born into a noble Christian family in the late third century in Cappadocia, an area which is now in Turkey. He followed his father's profession of soldier and became part of the retinue of the Emperor Diocletian. The emperor ordered the systematic persecution of Christians and George refused to take part. In 303, he was himself tortured and executed in Palestine, becoming an early Christian martyr.

Ewan

12/4/2016 10:42:32 pm

Andy pic with him without grey hair must of been taken when he was about two

:-)

Andy

12/4/2016 11:40:24 pm

I'm surprised you remember what hair is, Mr McEwan ;)

Wilson

13/4/2016 07:32:41 am

Now now ladies, stop bickering!

Typical Army v RAF banter ;)

Wilson

15/4/2016 08:57:01 am

I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit; and, upon this charge
Cry 'God for Harry! England and Saint George!' (3.1.31)

Ewan

15/4/2016 06:29:06 pm

Well said Wilson

Andy

16/4/2016 12:55:37 pm

Wilson is a bit more educated than I am...

Ewan

16/4/2016 01:23:51 pm

So true Andy so true :-)

Wilson

17/4/2016 07:34:54 pm

The English are not very spiritual people, so they invented cricket to give them some idea of eternity.
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

Prez

17/4/2016 09:53:14 pm

My favourite 'English' quote summing up what makes the English, English is from George Mike (he of 'How to be an alien' fame. If you havent't read it, do so - it's funny)

"An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one".

Prez

17/4/2016 09:59:17 pm

Oh I have just found a free pdf of it here...

http://m.friendfeed-media.com/e7c3c80154e0a3195fd828f4aec8bc7a8bb1f3bb

Have a look....

Wilson

18/4/2016 08:15:08 pm

Aaaaaahhhh...the English...so fond of queuing and their fish and chips ;)

On the Continent people have good food; in England people have good table manners.
GEORGE MIKES

Wilson

19/4/2016 08:07:05 pm

Be England what she will,
With all her faults she is my country still.
CHARLES CHURCHILL

Ewan

20/4/2016 12:29:02 am

I traveled among unknown men,
In lands beyond the sea:
Nor England! Did I know till then
What love I bore to thee.

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Wilson

20/4/2016 08:13:58 pm

There are many things in life more worthwhile than money. One is to be brought up in this our England which is still the envy of less happy lands.
LORD DENNING

Prez

21/4/2016 01:50:57 am

Surprised no one has quoted Shakespear's Richard II's speech...

'This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle,

This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,

This other Eden, demi-paradise,

This fortress built by Nature for herself

Against infection and the hand of war,

This happy breed of men, this little world,

This precious stone set in the silver sea,

Which serves it in the office of a wall

Or as a moat defensive to a house,

Against the envy of less happier lands,

This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England'.

Andy

21/4/2016 07:36:15 am

So, the great Tim Curry turns 70 this year.

I await the birthday celebratory photographs with antici.....

Wilson

21/4/2016 06:49:43 pm

Heaven take thy soul, and England keep my bones!

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Andy

22/4/2016 05:51:44 am

Victoria Wood......R.I.P
Prince..................R.I.P

Chum Saturday per chance?

Wilson

23/4/2016 06:59:15 am

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;
Or close the wall up with our English dead.
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility:
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger;
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage;
Then lend the eye a terrible aspect;
Let pry through the portage of the head
Like the brass cannon; let the brow o'erwhelm it
As fearfully as doth a galled rock
O'erhang and jutty his confounded base,
Swill'd with the wild and wasteful ocean.
Now set the teeth and stretch the nostril wide,
Hold hard the breath and bend up every spirit
To his full height. On, on, you noblest English.
Whose blood is fet from fathers of war-proof!
Fathers that, like so many Alexanders,
Have in these parts from morn till even fought
And sheathed their swords for lack of argument:
Dishonour not your mothers; now attest
That those whom you call'd fathers did beget you.
Be copy now to men of grosser blood,
And teach them how to war. And you, good yeoman,
Whose limbs were made in England, show us here
The mettle of your pasture; let us swear
That you are worth your breeding; which I doubt not;
For there is none of you so mean and base,
That hath not noble lustre in your eyes.
I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit, and upon this charge
Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!

KING HENRY V:

PS. Happy Birthday Shaky x

Wilson

23/4/2016 08:11:12 am

Modern Translation of “Once more unto the breach, dear friends“:

Once more into the breach dear friends. Once more, or block the wall up with our English dead. In peacetime there’s nothing that so becomes a man as mildness and humility. But when the noise of war resounds in our ears then be like tigers: stiffen the muscles, stir the blood, disguise your good side with a display of grim-faced rage.

Next, give your eyes a terrifying look – let them protrude from the portholes of the head like brass cannons. Let your brows stick out over them with all the fearfulness of a sea-tormented cliff that overhangs its crumbling base, eroded by the wild destructive ocean. Now grit your teeth and flare your nostrils; take a deep breath and strain every sinew to its limit.

On, on, you most noble English, sprung from fathers proved in war; fathers who, like so many Alexanders, have fought from dawn till dusk in these parts and sheathed their swords only when there was no-one left to oppose.

Don’t dishonour your mothers: prove now that those you call your fathers did indeed beget you. Be examples, now, to men of less courage, and show them how to fight a war. And you, good yeomen, whose limbs were made in England, show us here what rural men are made of; let us see that you are worthy of your pedigree, which I have no doubt about, for there is not one of you so low born and humble that you don’t have a noble lustre in your eyes. I see you standing like greyhounds in the slips, straining for the start.

The game’s on, follow your instinct and, as you charge, shout “God for Harry, England, and Saint George!”.

Andy

23/4/2016 08:19:35 am

Cumbrian translation of "Once more unto the breach, dear friends"

We're gan for a barny again marra's. Yan mare time or we'll fettle them wid oor deed. When there's nowt gan on, we're a bunch of pansies. But when it kicks off, like, flex the muscles, divn't show them yer bricking it and get bailed in.

Then, deek at them like yer tapped - deek like yer eyes are commin oot yer napper, like. Give 'em a radgie gadgie stare that deeks like a knackered cliff at St. Bees. Now deek like a right radgie, hod yer breath and flex your sixpack till ya vanya paggered oot, like.

Haway, haway yow cushty English, chipped oot from ex squaddie Arl Man's, Arl Man's who, like loadsa Cowie's ', have paggered all night long roond here and binned it only when there's neebody left to welt.

Divn't shan your Arl Lass: prove the gadgie at yam is yer Arl Man. Show the Jam Eaters how to chin somebody. And you, cushty charvers, who were chipped oot in England, show us what we're med of; lets deek that yer up for the title, like, coz there's not yan of yez that come from Botch that divn't thinks they're summat special, like. I glem yez stannen there like jewkles in the cowie, busten for the kick off, like.

Game on, be a radgie and, as ya nash in, the crack'll be..."God for Harry, England, and St. George

Ewan

24/4/2016 03:15:06 pm

The first beers for the Monkhill beer fest have arrived!!
Fallen Brewing - Chew Chew
Alechemy - Starhopper
Lawman - Onyx Stout
Helm Bar Brews - Vorpal Blade (first time ever, EVER, in cask)
More to come!

Ewan

24/4/2016 03:26:09 pm

Our next outing I think same format as last year, take a bus there and back for the Saturday afternoon

Friday-Sunday 6-8 May 2016 Drovers Rest Monkhill Beer Festival

Andy

25/4/2016 08:01:33 pm

Sounds good to me :)

Andy

4/5/2016 07:08:11 pm

Fingers crossed for a nice sunny day this coming Saturday ;)

Ewan

4/5/2016 09:59:42 pm

Meeting times for Saturday are as follows :-

11:30 am at Woods for Breakfast/Brunch etc...

12:50 pm Bus to Monkhill from Carlisle Bus stations.

Return time open, a bus time table has been printed out and copy's

will be available

:-)

Ewan

6/5/2016 06:16:40 pm

The Monkhill beer festival. This will be the starting line up for Friday;

Helm Bar - Vorpal Blade
Loch Lomond - 60/
Hopcraft - Citra Plus
First Chop - HOP
Marble - Manchester Bitter
Odyssey - Pocket Nuke
Watermill - Windermere Blonde
Ossett - Big Red
Phoenix - West Coast IPA
Alechemy - Starhopper
Bowness Bay - Swan Bistre
Fallen - Chew Chew
Vocation - Heart and Soul
Black Iris - Bleeding Heart
Electric Bear - Bear Wit
Look for the following to appear once some of the above finish:
Dark Star - Antares
Lawman - Onyx Stout
Keswick - K3
Track - Ozark
Great Heck - Treasure IPA

Andy

6/5/2016 07:10:14 pm

Nice line up.

Hope the weather's kind to us.

Ewan

6/5/2016 09:13:46 pm

And I know why you really wanting good weather Mr Currie :-)

Wilson

10/5/2016 07:36:46 am

YES....you are correct Ewan.....that was the reason HE wanted good weather!! Shame we spent all day waiting for HIS car to be fixed.

Ewan

13/5/2016 12:00:24 am

Newcastle 21st May anyone

Wilson

15/5/2016 08:07:25 pm

I wouldn't mind going, but Silvertop is On Call that weekend

Wilson

22/5/2016 06:15:15 am

Boo hoo hoooooo.....I didn't go :(

Andy

1/6/2016 07:10:55 am

Harambe
1999 - 2016........RIP

A senseless death.

Ewan

1/6/2016 08:36:19 am

Bloody Yanks,

Andy

3/6/2016 08:21:03 am

Some of you may know that I got made redundant on Monday.

Today, I have some better news....

BHS have offered me a job with a permanent contract, fixed hours and promising long term prospects.

Andy

4/6/2016 09:06:10 am

Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr ( Muhammad Ali)
January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016
RIP

Ewan

4/6/2016 02:01:39 pm

'Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee, your hands can't hit, what your eyes can't see.'

Andy

8/6/2016 09:30:45 am

Indeed.
Okay, The Zeitgeist Moment is 5 days late but I've got a bit more time on my hands now.

Ewan

10/6/2016 05:51:32 pm

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rare-photographs-of-muhammad-ali-reveal-a-glimpse-in-life-of-boxing-legend_uk_57596989e4b041514369639a?

Some nice pic's of the king of the ring

Andy

11/6/2016 11:26:11 am

Great photo's.

Try to catch Michael Parkinson's interviews with Ali that are currently being reshown on TV.

Parkinson put up with a lot of banter from Ali, but, sadly, over the years as Parkinson interviews him, you can see Ali slowly fading away from a mighty force to a mere shadow of his former self.
R.I.P. Ali.

Andy

12/6/2016 07:46:14 pm

One day........

I have long been aware of a place in Cheshire called Chomondeley (pronounced CHUMLY).

Lo and behold, I have tracked down a pub called The Chomondeley Arms. What a fantastic sound to the ears....."Let's go to The Chumley Arms this weekend"

One day....one day....call it a sad man's Bucket List....I would love to go there. Anybody else think this is a worthy venture?

This link will give you an idea of the setup:

http://cholmondeleyarms.co.uk/wordpress/drink/ale/

Wilson

12/6/2016 07:47:44 pm

That should be CHOLMONDELEY you dipstick.

Andy

12/6/2016 07:50:47 pm

Less of the attitude Wilson.......don't forget who rescued you from that rockpool....

Ewan

13/6/2016 12:07:56 am

Wow

Ewan

13/6/2016 12:24:02 am

It Takes 2hrs 27mins by car to get to from my house :-)

Andy

14/6/2016 08:23:16 am

Mmmmmm.....I feel another grand scale military plan brewing :)

ewan

19/6/2016 07:30:20 pm

funny

Prez

20/6/2016 12:28:10 am

Puffin excellent Andy!

Owen

23/6/2016 04:01:47 pm

Unless Ewan went to rescue her, I think Wilson's potential new lady friend - that was spotted out the Golden Pheasant - has had a better offer. Wasn't there when I went past earlier.

Ewan

23/6/2016 05:52:19 pm

Yep she was gone when we looked :-(

Wilson

23/6/2016 07:10:14 pm

Nooooooooooooooooo...........

I had a big romantic night planned for the two of us......rolling around together then watching my favourite movie.....Castaway.

Gutted :(

Wilson

24/6/2016 11:10:10 am

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to The Cholmondeley Arms I go....

Andy

15/7/2016 07:53:03 pm

While on a driving course at Stockport this week, we drove into Cholmondeley and past the Cholmondeley Arms. Our Instructor wouldn't let us stop for a cheeky pint though...

Andy

26/7/2016 12:57:19 pm

What has Pongo got "brewing" now? Another plan!?

Ewan

31/7/2016 02:17:46 pm

I have a cunning plan

Andy

2/8/2016 08:01:07 am

The Magpie of Anarchy...

Ewan

3/8/2016 11:27:39 pm

By 1973, when the Tory government felt embarrassed by this triumph of state control and the pubs were sold back to brewers in batches, the State Management Scheme could boast that it had made a profit in every single year of its existence.

Wilson

7/8/2016 07:31:15 am

There is an exhibition about SMS in Tullie House until September 4th.

Can I go? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!?!?!?!?!

Ewan

8/8/2016 10:48:54 pm

I will arrange it :-)

Wilson

9/8/2016 02:45:18 pm

Yaaaayyyyyy :)

Perhaps an educational tour around the exhibition followed by some "hands on" activities afterwards?

Andy

9/8/2016 02:43:31 pm

Could the little known prog band "Puffins in Jackboots" be immortalised forever......????!!!!????

Wilson

10/9/2016 04:30:58 am

It seems not........somebody put 50p in the meter and we're back in action :)

Ewan

13/9/2016 09:41:10 pm

Some of the pics of me have hair not all on the head though

Wilson

20/10/2016 05:34:41 pm

Eeeee.....by 'eck lad.....I haven't had a good old chunter for ages!

Ewan

23/10/2016 01:16:34 pm

Well come to the beer festival on the night of the 4th November and you will get a load.

Wilson

13/12/2016 09:08:41 pm

Chum chum chum.....all the way from the USA. 😜

ewan McEwan

17/12/2016 03:54:46 pm

Great pic Wilson shame the other dued had to be in the pic

Wilson

17/12/2016 05:33:16 pm

Yeah.... he always ruins my photo's. I don't like getting my photo taken with him...he's such a pinhead.
Anywho.....I'll get round to uploading some photo's soon.

Wilson

31/12/2016 02:41:48 pm

Loving the Festive Fotoze of 2016.

Having a ball with Jonathan at the moment.

Congratulations to the new Peev........(don't take your duties as literal as your predecessor).....

Ewan

16/1/2017 06:32:15 pm

LOCAL BEER FESTIVALS

19-21 May 2017 Drovers Rest, Monkhil

Just so we all know :-)

Wilson

25/2/2017 08:30:59 am

Cheers Ewan......I'll let Luddite know and hopefully we'll be able to attend this year :)

Spook

25/3/2017 09:42:08 am

Woooooo........(rattle of chains in the background).......I am the ghost of Chumments Past....woooooooo.......I used to be loved and chummented on.......woooooo.....now I have been locked away in the vaults of The Napper by the wicked Earl of Vose and forgotten about.....wooooooo.....I have been replaced by that work of the Devil, Whatsapp....wooooooo.....boo hoo hoo.....wooooooo....I shall haunt you until you use me again......wooooooooooooooo

Prez

26/3/2017 10:04:19 pm

It'll be interesting to see how many folk comment about this unearthly apparition....

Ewan

26/3/2017 11:32:53 pm

Spooky indeed,but am afraid it could be true :-(

NNN

28/3/2017 12:44:24 pm

How do?

Just wondered if any Chums were going to see Ian Hunter at the old Fire Station Wed 14th June,, its soooo long since we have seen you all on mass.

Meeting up with my 2nd cousin (? related, anyhoo) but would be great to catch up with any of you that fancy it?

Prez

1/4/2017 12:05:41 am

Yup. A few of us are going. Me, Jez and a Ripper or two. Great to be able to catch up.

Spook

30/3/2017 11:35:49 am

Woooooo.......(rattle of chains and empty bottles in background for atmosphere).......I feel loved again.....woooooooo.....chumments are back....wooooooo....woooooo.....please release me from the bricked up vaults of the Napper and let me mix with all the spirits at the bar once more.....woooooooooooo.......

Ewan

31/3/2017 11:44:06 am

Nice to know chums helped put Carlisle to the top of the league,
But not sure what this says about us in Carlisle compared to the rest of the country's :-) beer drinkers.

Andy

5/4/2017 11:41:27 am

Top of the league for sure. Perhaps we just like to support local pubs, events etc and help promote good will up narff....not like darn sarff.

NNN

18/4/2017 12:18:13 pm

Cushty, see you there!

Ewan

26/8/2017 11:09:24 am

Chums meeting this Sunday
Who will be out ?

Ewan

16/3/2018 08:43:38 pm

Now't been said on here for a while

Prez

22/3/2018 10:36:02 pm

Shhh, keep the noise down Ewan.

Ewan

1/6/2018 12:06:18 pm

Hello

Prez

1/6/2018 07:42:58 pm

Ewan, you are such a chatterbox.

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