Coronavirus and pro sport

blazing_saddles

redvision said:

Not a surprise but the tour of Britain is officially postponed until next year

That'll teach them not to try and put the TDF on at the same time.

pblakeney

That’s 3 times it’s been mentioned. 😉

kingstongraham

Anyone know what's happening with the Tour of Britain?

gweeds

Not sure but I think it's possibly postponed. Hard to find confirmation though.

takethehighroad

Gutted the Tour of Britain isn't coming past my front door this year

gsk82

Are they holding it twice in 2021, or has the 2021 race been cancelled?

david37

The lock down was to save the NHS from overload and consequently save lives. There is no need to crush the economy and the finances and life chances of many to save a few anymore.

fine if you are a public servant or in a large corporate with longer term focus and deeper pockets.

but the tax burden lies heavily on those who receive little or no help and fund the salaries and pensions of the lazy teachers.

fenix

Biggest death toll in Europe. Even with all the warnings. It's amazing how badly the UK have handled this..

pblakeney

david37 said:

The lock down was to save the NHS from overload and consequently save lives. There is no need to crush the economy and the finances and life chances of many to save a few anymore.

fine if you are a public servant or in a large corporate with longer term focus and deeper pockets.

but the tax burden lies heavily on those who receive little or no help and fund the salaries and pensions of the lazy teachers.

Do you think that it has gone on it's summer holidays?

kingstongraham

david37 said:

The lock down was to save the NHS from overload and consequently save lives. There is no need to crush the economy and the finances and life chances of many to save a few anymore.

fine if you are a public servant or in a large corporate with longer term focus and deeper pockets.

but the tax burden lies heavily on those who receive little or no help and fund the salaries and pensions of the lazy teachers.

You might want the thread that isn't about sport.

rick_chasey

rick_chasey said:

pblakeney said:

rick_chasey said:

My annual Eurovision party has also become a casualty.

That would be a cause for celebration in itself for me. 😂

I will have you know my Eurovision parties are excellent and the cocktails outstanding.

Short update.

A truncated buffet will still be prepared and me and my wife will have our own Eurovision party on Saturday.

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

blazing_saddles

rick_chasey said:

rick_chasey said:

pblakeney said:

rick_chasey said:

My annual Eurovision party has also become a casualty.

That would be a cause for celebration in itself for me. 😂

I will have you know my Eurovision parties are excellent and the cocktails outstanding.

Short update.

A truncated buffet will still be prepared and me and my wife will have our own Eurovision party on Saturday.

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

If you pipe a selection of Eurovision's greatest hits out into your neighbourhood, you could reintroduce full home lockdown.

coopster_the_1st

blazing_saddles said:

rick_chasey said:

rick_chasey said:

pblakeney said:

rick_chasey said:

My annual Eurovision party has also become a casualty.

That would be a cause for celebration in itself for me. 😂

I will have you know my Eurovision parties are excellent and the cocktails outstanding.

Short update.

A truncated buffet will still be prepared and me and my wife will have our own Eurovision party on Saturday.

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

If you pipe a selection of Eurovision's greatest hits out into your neighbourhood, you could reintroduce full home lockdown.

I'm not sure that would make much difference. I doubt his neighbours want anything to do with him so will have practiced social distancing way before it became de rigueur

RichN95.

rick_chasey said:

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

Could we have a little peek at the cocktail menu?

andyp

david37 said:

but the tax burden lies heavily on those who receive little or no help and fund the salaries and pensions of the lazy teachers.

Do you get all your opinions from the Daily Mail?

No_Ta_Doctor

Cocktails?

I recommend a mojito made with Thai basil instead of mint. Trust me on this. It's spicier than sweet basil, and has aniseed notes.

rick_chasey

No_Ta_Doctor said:

Cocktails?

I recommend a mojito made with Thai basil instead of mint. Trust me on this. It's spicier than sweet basil, and has aniseed notes.

Too long.

No_Ta_Doctor

rick_chasey said:

No_Ta_Doctor said:

Cocktails?

I recommend a mojito made with Thai basil instead of mint. Trust me on this. It's spicier than sweet basil, and has aniseed notes.

Too long.

Ah well, a tip for a summer evening then.

rick_chasey

RichN95. said:

rick_chasey said:

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

Could we have a little peek at the cocktail menu?

So all the whiskey, bourbon and scotch jobbies. Eg old fashioned, Manhattan, rob roy, cinamanhatton, scofflaw, whiskey Rickey, highball, boulevadier, various nails.

Rum based I can do a few but am limited to a couple of drinks due to limited rum supply. Mojitos, daiquiris (I can do cranberry orange or apple, possibly raspberries spending on how hungry the toddler is)

Various tonic based drinks.

Tequila wise that is also rationed but I have some outstanding mescal as a substitute (though it is actually very drinkable solo but v Smokey) but various forms of margaritas (eg chap aka, wall banger, avocado if you’re feeling adventurous, Mexican madras/mule)

Then the classic gin efforts, martini, g&t, gimlets, gin fizz, gin julep, Rickey, sling.

Basically I’m ok on base spirits and citrus & mixers (inc vermouth) What’s missing is any type of wine or Campari or aperol or any kind of liqueur save for Cointreau.

blazing_saddles

rick_chasey said:

RichN95. said:

rick_chasey said:

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

Could we have a little peek at the cocktail menu?

So all the whiskey, bourbon and scotch jobbies. Eg old fashioned, Manhattan, rob roy, cinamanhatton, scofflaw, whiskey Rickey, highball, boulevadier, various nails.

Rum based I can do a few but am limited to a couple of drinks due to limited rum supply. Mojitos, daiquiris (I can do cranberry orange or apple, possibly raspberries spending on how hungry the toddler is)

Various tonic based drinks.

Tequila wise that is also rationed but I have some outstanding mescal as a substitute (though it is actually very drinkable solo but v Smokey) but various forms of margaritas (eg chap aka, wall banger, avocado if you’re feeling adventurous, Mexican madras/mule)

Then the classic gin efforts, martini, g&t, gimlets, gin fizz, gin julep, Rickey, sling.

Basically I’m ok on base spirits and citrus & mixers (inc vermouth) What’s missing is any type of wine or Campari or aperol or any kind of liqueur save for Cointreau.

Should keep Coronavirus at bay for a while!

TheBigBean

rick_chasey said:

RichN95. said:

rick_chasey said:

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

Could we have a little peek at the cocktail menu?

So all the whiskey, bourbon and scotch jobbies. Eg old fashioned, Manhattan, rob roy, cinamanhatton, scofflaw, whiskey Rickey, highball, boulevadier, various nails.

Rum based I can do a few but am limited to a couple of drinks due to limited rum supply. Mojitos, daiquiris (I can do cranberry orange or apple, possibly raspberries spending on how hungry the toddler is)

Various tonic based drinks.

Tequila wise that is also rationed but I have some outstanding mescal as a substitute (though it is actually very drinkable solo but v Smokey) but various forms of margaritas (eg chap aka, wall banger, avocado if you’re feeling adventurous, Mexican madras/mule)

Then the classic gin efforts, martini, g&t, gimlets, gin fizz, gin julep, Rickey, sling.

Basically I’m ok on base spirits and citrus & mixers (inc vermouth) What’s missing is any type of wine or Campari or aperol or any kind of liqueur save for Cointreau.

That's for two of you?

RichN95.

rick_chasey said:

Rum based I can do a few but am limited to a couple of drinks due to limited rum supply. Mojitos, daiquiris (I can do cranberry orange or apple, possibly raspberries spending on how hungry the toddler is)

I'm no parenting expert but I don't think daiquiris are suitable for a toddler

rick_chasey

TheBigBean said:

rick_chasey said:

RichN95. said:

rick_chasey said:

Cocktail menu will also be truncated, but quality will be maintained.

Could we have a little peek at the cocktail menu?

So all the whiskey, bourbon and scotch jobbies. Eg old fashioned, Manhattan, rob roy, cinamanhatton, scofflaw, whiskey Rickey, highball, boulevadier, various nails.

Rum based I can do a few but am limited to a couple of drinks due to limited rum supply. Mojitos, daiquiris (I can do cranberry orange or apple, possibly raspberries spending on how hungry the toddler is)

Various tonic based drinks.

Tequila wise that is also rationed but I have some outstanding mescal as a substitute (though it is actually very drinkable solo but v Smokey) but various forms of margaritas (eg chap aka, wall banger, avocado if you’re feeling adventurous, Mexican madras/mule)

Then the classic gin efforts, martini, g&t, gimlets, gin fizz, gin julep, Rickey, sling.

Basically I’m ok on base spirits and citrus & mixers (inc vermouth) What’s missing is any type of wine or Campari or aperol or any kind of liqueur save for Cointreau.

That's for two of you?

That’s what I got in the cabinet

twotoebenny

RichN95. said:

rick_chasey said:

Rum based I can do a few but am limited to a couple of drinks due to limited rum supply. Mojitos, daiquiris (I can do cranberry orange or apple, possibly raspberries spending on how hungry the toddler is)

I'm no parenting expert but I don't think daiquiris are suitable for a toddler

That's why you're not an expert 😂

david37

andyp said:

david37 said:

but the tax burden lies heavily on those who receive little or no help and fund the salaries and pensions of the lazy teachers.

Do you get all your opinions from the Daily Mail?

nope, i form my opinions based on direct personal experience and observation. Do you get yours from the Guardian?

RichN95.

Anyway, football is back in German today, which I welcome as a hardcore 1.FC Koln fan since this morning

TheBigBean

RichN95. said:

Anyway, football is back in German today, which I welcome as a hardcore 1.FC Koln fan since this morning

After the show their fans put on at Arsenal, they are the only German team I dislike. And Bayern too.Then

No_Ta_Doctor

RichN95. said:

Anyway, football is back in German today, which I welcome as a hardcore 1.FC Koln fan since this morning

You're not a proper fan if you can't be arsed doing the umlaut.

blazing_saddles

So, BT Sport are the lucky winners of this Corona lottery.

I wonder if they will have canned fans atmosphere enhancement over stadium speakers any time soon?

RichN95.

No_Ta_Doctor said:

RichN95. said:

Anyway, football is back in German today, which I welcome as a hardcore 1.FC Koln fan since this morning

You're not a proper fan if you can't be arsed doing the umlaut.

I don't have a weird keyboard like probably do.