Who would you most like to go for a pint with ?
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Go back in history - then Jim Baxter and discuss what his thoughts were when he played in that game against England in '67
Currently - any of the competitors from the Invictus games - huge respect for what they have achieved and I'd like to buy them all a drink!
Ed
Currently - any of the competitors from the Invictus games - huge respect for what they have achieved and I'd like to buy them all a drink!
Ed
Paul at Fechan
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for many of us it would be our dad...
Thank you Paul. There's a truth in that. Although it would be gin not beer. For many reasons too personal to publish here.
Although, on reflection, tea and pink wafer biscuits with my mother would be my choice.
My father? Actually, no, I don't think I could be bothered to give him the time of day. So I'll pass on it..
Although, on reflection, tea and pink wafer biscuits with my mother would be my choice.
My father? Actually, no, I don't think I could be bothered to give him the time of day. So I'll pass on it..
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Claret_Dabbler
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Actually had a pint with Jack Charlton in the bar of Healy's Hotel, Pontoon County Mayo in July 1998. We were both there fishing.
He was great crack.
bobjs
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plus 1 on that Paul.
footballer
fly fisherman like I have never seen since.
whiskey distiller
cooper
fly tier
craftsman in all respect,
just like all our dads.....simply the best,
bob
EMcC
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You're right there Paul,
My father used to drag me out of bed at alsorts of hours to go ferreting, then later I had to run around the village to deliver the prepared rabbits at 1/6d each.
Then he would take me beating, not him, just me, he was one of the guns.
Then it was mow the lawn while I'm out, dig some spuds for your mother, feed the chickens/ferrets/dogs, glad you're off school now you can help with the milking, etc etc, I just couldn't get away from home quick enough.
When the Army called I jumped at the chance and left home at 19.
I came home now and again but not very often due to postings and by the time I realised that I was, what I was, because of him I was very proud so when I did come back to UK and had the chance to visit he was too old to really enjoy my company.
He died when I was in Germany and didn't get the chance to see him again as I only managed to get back in time for his funeral, the Army wasn't quite like it is today.
Yes, I am doing, or have done, things I know he would have been proud of and I would liked to have shared with him.
A very stern man, very Victorian, we had a large family and that was the reason he ruled us like he did, we didn't realise at the time but boy do I appreciate it now.
Yes that is the man I would like to go for a pint with - Benjamin Leonard McConnell 1908- 1981 RIP
My father used to drag me out of bed at alsorts of hours to go ferreting, then later I had to run around the village to deliver the prepared rabbits at 1/6d each.
Then he would take me beating, not him, just me, he was one of the guns.
Then it was mow the lawn while I'm out, dig some spuds for your mother, feed the chickens/ferrets/dogs, glad you're off school now you can help with the milking, etc etc, I just couldn't get away from home quick enough.
When the Army called I jumped at the chance and left home at 19.
I came home now and again but not very often due to postings and by the time I realised that I was, what I was, because of him I was very proud so when I did come back to UK and had the chance to visit he was too old to really enjoy my company.
He died when I was in Germany and didn't get the chance to see him again as I only managed to get back in time for his funeral, the Army wasn't quite like it is today.
Yes, I am doing, or have done, things I know he would have been proud of and I would liked to have shared with him.
A very stern man, very Victorian, we had a large family and that was the reason he ruled us like he did, we didn't realise at the time but boy do I appreciate it now.
Yes that is the man I would like to go for a pint with - Benjamin Leonard McConnell 1908- 1981 RIP
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Bavarianbrit
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Only if you knew who your dad was.
Definitely my Dad. He died when I was nine of a heart attack and I never got to know the man.
Consequently I spend as much time as I can with my son, doing all the things I didn't do with my father.
Consequently I spend as much time as I can with my son, doing all the things I didn't do with my father.
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I. Farticus
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To echo what many others have said, my late Father who died 19 years ago yesterday...
I. Farticus
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Nice, really nice...
Never went for a pint with my dad.
Had a few beers in the house from time to time, but whenever he went out he came back snozzled.
It was just due to circumstance of what he went through the war.
So unfortunately, although I miss him unbelievably, not my dad
Had a few beers in the house from time to time, but whenever he went out he came back snozzled.
It was just due to circumstance of what he went through the war.
So unfortunately, although I miss him unbelievably, not my dad
sir-lamp-alot
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ozzy osbourne would be a good laugh as would gino dicampo
Davie_M
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Apart from Dad, best by a long way, it would be either Michelle Obama, Judie Dench or Jennifer Anniston. The first because, I am who I am because he was who he was. Mo'B because I would like to see how her life has been and how much an American President is a real person.
Judi Dench because I admire her achievement, I have all my life, from Shakespeare at Stratford to 'M', Jennifer A, simply because I like her (who wouldn't) and I would really like to confirm she is what I (hope) expect and actually thinks.
Ok, I've had two bottles of Guinness west Indian porter, but there's some reasoning there.
Cheers
Judi Dench because I admire her achievement, I have all my life, from Shakespeare at Stratford to 'M', Jennifer A, simply because I like her (who wouldn't) and I would really like to confirm she is what I (hope) expect and actually thinks.
Ok, I've had two bottles of Guinness west Indian porter, but there's some reasoning there.
Cheers
John Gryphon
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Jim Corbett is my choice,I dont know if he even had a pint but I would be enthralled listening even if my pint was milk.
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