60 and 2/365th's
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60 and 2/365th's
Well, despite expectations I've managed to get to 60 years of age (on Sunday) .... Went into work as it's a short day.
My colleagues treated me to a lovely Balvenie As well as decorating my desk
And my sister got me a new to me, Ardmore God help my liver
Then my kid brother and his wife took me to one of Chesters, nay the worlds, best steak restaurants, Upstairs at the Grill
https://upstairsatthegrill.co.uk/
Started off with a lovely blue cheese souffle, then a 24oz Aberdeen Angus sirloin on the bone, along with a huge selection of sides, and a port and cheese to round off. I'm glad my brother was picking up the tab as the steak was £39.50!
On Monday I bimbled around locally on my F800GS enjoying the glorious sunshine. Then today, Tuesday, I went for a spin on my BCR with my mate Barney on his. Went up to Barmouth for a coffee then on to Betws y Coed via some of Wale's finest roads
Barneys has a Lazer and mine has a Remus, must admit they did both sound well
Oh and the guys I go to Scotland with are joining me for dinner tomorrow evening to the Lemon Tree in Wrexham
http://thelemontree.org.uk/
All in all a good "weekend"
I'm applying for my free bus pass this week as in Wales you can claim one at 60
My colleagues treated me to a lovely Balvenie As well as decorating my desk
And my sister got me a new to me, Ardmore God help my liver
Then my kid brother and his wife took me to one of Chesters, nay the worlds, best steak restaurants, Upstairs at the Grill
https://upstairsatthegrill.co.uk/
Started off with a lovely blue cheese souffle, then a 24oz Aberdeen Angus sirloin on the bone, along with a huge selection of sides, and a port and cheese to round off. I'm glad my brother was picking up the tab as the steak was £39.50!
On Monday I bimbled around locally on my F800GS enjoying the glorious sunshine. Then today, Tuesday, I went for a spin on my BCR with my mate Barney on his. Went up to Barmouth for a coffee then on to Betws y Coed via some of Wale's finest roads
Barneys has a Lazer and mine has a Remus, must admit they did both sound well
Oh and the guys I go to Scotland with are joining me for dinner tomorrow evening to the Lemon Tree in Wrexham
http://thelemontree.org.uk/
All in all a good "weekend"
I'm applying for my free bus pass this week as in Wales you can claim one at 60
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Steve Parry
Current fleet: '14 F800GS, '87 R80RS, '03 R1100S BoxerCup, '15 R1200RT LE Dynamic, '90 K1
Re: 60 and 2/365th's
SP250 wrote:Happy birthday old chap - see you tomorrow night.
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Steve Parry
Current fleet: '14 F800GS, '87 R80RS, '03 R1100S BoxerCup, '15 R1200RT LE Dynamic, '90 K1
Steve Parry
Current fleet: '14 F800GS, '87 R80RS, '03 R1100S BoxerCup, '15 R1200RT LE Dynamic, '90 K1
Re: 60 and 2/365th's
Belated birthday wishes Steve, will be joining you in the 60 club in august. After 4 years of trying I have just managed to convince work to let me work a 4 day week( should have threatened them with leaving 3 yrs ago!!) so no more Mondays.
All best, Al
All best, Al
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Many happy returns Steve
Al, you can now look forward to that Tuesday morning feeling!
Lads, the next 10 are the best of the rest, enjoy! Welcome to the club.
Chris
Al, you can now look forward to that Tuesday morning feeling!
Lads, the next 10 are the best of the rest, enjoy! Welcome to the club.
Chris
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Re: 60 and 2/365th's
Happy Birthday Steve
The BCRs not only sound nice, they still look stunning
The BCRs not only sound nice, they still look stunning
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'06 R1200S
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Yam SR 500 long term restoration
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Sounds like its been a good celebration all round !!!
Enjoy , and all the best for the future ........
Enjoy , and all the best for the future ........
Old man ... now .
Ex Off Road & Enduro Rider...
Ex Off Road & Enduro Rider...
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Excellent Steve , there's hope for all of us then , i'm not that far behind you.
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Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to!
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Re: 60 and 2/365th's
Too late to say “Happy Birthday”? if so then keep it for next year!!
I’m intrigued by the whiskey matured in rum casks. No conflict of tastes?
I’m intrigued by the whiskey matured in rum casks. No conflict of tastes?
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Re: 60 and 2/365th's
A belated happy birthday from me too!
All the best,
Paul (53 and 198/356th's)
All the best,
Paul (53 and 198/356th's)
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Intriguing indeed, let me explain, It`s a bit like Alchemy, these guys are searching for liquid gold and these ideas come to them in dreams or periods of lucidity. However a more simple explanation would be that suitable casks are in big demand and one takes what one can get.Neil178 wrote:
I’m intrigued by the whiskey matured in rum casks. No conflict of tastes?
Sounds fun to me.
Chris
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started out with nothing, still have most of it left.
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Re: 60 and 2/365th's
I had a few distillery tours on a lads day out around the Spey when I was working in Scotlandshire. It was very interesting although the smells were more than my delicate nostrils could cope with. I almost lost puked, but it could’ve just been my hangover from the night before. The tasting at the end was wasted on me. Now if I ever visit the Guinness brewery ...
I’m enveous of guys that can chill out with a tumbler of scotch with just an ice cube. I just grab a cuppa with marmite on toast. Lots of toast. Nomnomnom.
I’m enveous of guys that can chill out with a tumbler of scotch with just an ice cube. I just grab a cuppa with marmite on toast. Lots of toast. Nomnomnom.
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A belated Happy Birthday from me too Steve, hope you enjoyed yourself. And its nice to see the BCR get an airing too.
Steve & Julie.
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Re: 60 and 2/365th's
Now then Steve
Sorry I missed this, the heading didn't grab me
Many happy returns on turning 60 and its only a number, you know that right
Balvenie Caribbean Cask I found on our tour of Scotland last month and it is GORGEOUS imho, enjoy the Ardmour I haven't tasted yet. I haven't bought a bottle yet but its on my list. Oban is my Whisky of th moment.
Sounds like you've had a suitably excellent time on and since your birthday, quite right too. The bikes look fantastic together, bikers will have been 'coming in their pants' seeing two out at once, seeing one is rare after all
All the best Mate.
Sorry I missed this, the heading didn't grab me
Many happy returns on turning 60 and its only a number, you know that right
Balvenie Caribbean Cask I found on our tour of Scotland last month and it is GORGEOUS imho, enjoy the Ardmour I haven't tasted yet. I haven't bought a bottle yet but its on my list. Oban is my Whisky of th moment.
Sounds like you've had a suitably excellent time on and since your birthday, quite right too. The bikes look fantastic together, bikers will have been 'coming in their pants' seeing two out at once, seeing one is rare after all
All the best Mate.
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