Eglesbrech

I won’t, I like to try new things and I have never had an Australian whisky. Easy to order via Amazon. If I don't like it I will cook with it or serve it to those less discerning 😀. Nothing is ever wasted.

My that is very well priced. Just ordered a bottle. Never heard of it before but I will try anything, once. Thanks for the recommendation.

I’m excited about this one as it was my Dads favourite whisky and the first brand I ever tried. I’m not that keen on lowland ladies as a rule but this is the exception that proves the rule (well that and the Deanston dragons milk stout cask finish which is really, really cheap but very good).

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How very sad. As we get older this unfortunately becomes more common but just as tragic.

It may well be now, I was just highlighting that initially it was not.

A discussion on another thread has reminded me of a bit of nostalgia. Do you remember going to new ports and the welcome you got back when ships were seen as a very welcome addition to the local economy. The first time we went to Cartagena we were given a flower from ladies in costume and there was a band. Frederica we had music, costumes and were given sweets. One port in Iceland, I can’t remember which, gave us some sort of soused fish. I don’t recall the port but the fish was shall we say unique. Closer to home in the early days Invergorden put on a full pipe band and highland dancers (don’t know if that was the local chamber of commerce or Celebrity). Any memorable “welcomes”

The first time we went there they really had the red carpet out, the free bus, lots of local tourist staff with maps, music etc. Presumably as more and more ships went in did not feel the need to make such an effort (or like other ports felt that the spend in local shops perhaps did not justify the cost).

The bus was provided by the local business community and yes it was initially offered as a free service. So you are correct, not a P&O cutback.

On Aurora a few weeks ago they provided reusable heavy plastic take away cups with lids which you just returned (or the cabin steward cleared them). No additional charge and yes they would fill your own. As you say proper cups if sitting in.

Yes, we looked at it for September one year when parking at the port was all gone. They charge you more than they would if you were just leaving the car for a flight and that’s more taking account of the additional cost of the transfers to and from the port. You can’t just book the car park at the standard rate and get a taxi, or at least you couldn’t when we looked as you needed a flight reference. May have changed.

Good morning all. Another lovely day here. There is a black bird bouncing around in the back garden picking up worms. The apple trees are in full bloom and look really pretty. Have a good day all.

It’s 2% of all U.K. exports but 26% of U.K. food and drink. It’s one of the largest net contributors to U.K. balance of trade.

Hope you get over it completely soon. These bugs take time to shake.

Anyone been watching the Eurovision knock out rounds. Some interesting offerings to say the least.