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28th May 2021, 05:24 AM
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Now i dont know whats happened again to RLT ? I saw him posting just Yesterday, then i received an Email (second one Terry if you read this) that he could not get on site again??? I had reset his password and tested and all was AOK!
So Terry mate do tell what is what, as i am now soooooooooo confused!
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28th May 2021, 06:32 AM
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#31 Wasnt Gin the other cheap drink in South Africa at one time ? The brandy we bought in the Del Monica we always called Ginger squares , at least I did, but have often misheard names at times . The ginger was for the ginger ale in the glass, dont know what the square was for . Maybe when you got too inebriated to notice they switched to an oxo cube. ? Believe the playhouse in Durban had the same owners as both had what people thought was no roof and thought they were looking at the stars , so both places expected their customers to finish up lying on their backs and admiring the night sky. Not unlike the planetarium in London or old Madam Tussauds. Cheers JS
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28th May 2021, 09:37 PM
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Yes Gin was plentiful in those days JS, but sadly not a good Drink for all as it had some bad effects on many, too many Fights etc. The Ginger Squares were a much better Drink and tasted a lot better as well.
The Playhouse and Del were as far as i know not owned by the same People though!
But i cannot be 100% sure on that! Something to try and look up ?
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28th May 2021, 10:14 PM
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Just got another message from RLT he is still having trouble with logging in, i have hopefully helped him, but will see later!??
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29th May 2021, 02:57 AM
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Thanks for the update,
hope all is sorted ASAP.
K.
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29th May 2021, 05:09 AM
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There was a time when KWV was considered the best Brandy in SA.
As to Gin, the drink of the sophisticated, and the alchis, is one of the most refreshing drinks there is.
Dr Gordons in those days sold tow flavored ones, Lemon and Orange .
Only place I ever saw then until recently when spotted in Dan's an orange one.
Must give it a try and see if it is the same.
Knew a 'lady' there who liked it neat and the Gin as well, wonder what she does now for a thrill?
The Playhouse, only place in SA we were thrown out of all because we tried to save the waiter some strap up time by drinking the beer out of our shoes.
Funny lot then in Durban.
Nothing more disturbing than a dirty night in Durban in the morning.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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29th May 2021, 05:20 AM
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Always thought you lot in UCL were the founder members of K at T s Oddfellows Club. Maybe it wasnt the Gin leaving a funny taste in the mouth. JS
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29th May 2021, 07:29 AM
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KWV is no doubt a very good drop John, but with time things change and to be honest the Klipdrift has really taken over, the sales are through the Roof! Even at the Prices! But KWV will stand the test of time thats for sure!
Yes Gordons was the pick of the Gin as well but as said seemed to make many completely loopy headed!
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29th May 2021, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by
Keith at Tregenna
I have mailed Victoria,
touch wood she is OK.
K.
Great to see Victoria posting again today.
K.
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29th May 2021, 12:30 PM
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Re: Red Lead Ted
Originally Posted by
cappy
yer on yer whack here ....if we dont there will be nee duff on sunday....and we have got nee greengage jam......one tatty per man......and one can a week...donkeys breakfasts bring yer own.....nee bog rolls get a little tin can.....ps the harry tate name of seeborn has a gun...if he smiles at you its too late ...ps i write this from shields pier as i have already skinned out....bon voyage bonny lads
Cappy, Why your not writing hit songs after reading that as best i could is beyond me
{terry scouse}
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