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Previously on "Beer at lunchtime"
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Sometimes had 4 pints, but most often it's 3. Funny thing, if I go to a restaurant instead of the pub, I'll probably end up having only 3 bottles = 2 pints.
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I just went out for a couple and read the paper, came back in and spotted the pile of dishes next to the dishwasher and though 'i'll do it later'.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostIf I had 3 pints at lunch time there would be serious trouble... if the wife came home and found I hadn't even bothered to empty the dish washer.
Would be fine if I was still working though.
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Originally posted by snaw View PostI got greedy. 4 pints and just back.
I feel pretty smashed!
I read that first as "ashamed" then I thought ..... Nah!!
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3-4 pints used to be standard at last permie role a few years back lol
Those we're the days, the afternoon was a complete rightoff though
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Lethal, i used to drink london pride mixed with spitfire, 5 pints and i was on my back......It was a mix.
Two pints of London Pride followed by a swift pint of Heineken (Export). Suggested a cheeky half to old drinking mate pal, but he wisely said "we've got to get back to work".
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Having to go back to work after 3 pints would kill me off. All that I'd be able to manage after that would be a silly grin.Originally posted by swamp View PostIt was a mix.
Two pints of London Pride followed by a swift pint of Heineken (Export). Suggested a cheeky half to old drinking mate pal, but he wisely said "we've got to get back to work".
I love Friday. Especially around this time when my wanders and I start thinking about that first pint. Great. Roll on 5.
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It was a mix.Originally posted by thelace View Post3 pints of a good real ale should be enough to set you up for the afternoon.
If it was lager, you'd have been better off with vimto
Two pints of London Pride followed by a swift pint of Heineken (Export). Suggested a cheeky half to old drinking mate pal, but he wisely said "we've got to get back to work".
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If I had 3 pints at lunch time there would be serious trouble... if the wife came home and found I hadn't even bothered to empty the dish washer.
Would be fine if I was still working though.
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Three pints is all I can manage for an evening session without seriously regretting it in the morning these days.
Having that many beers for lunch would be fatal.
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3 pints of a good real ale should be enough to set you up for the afternoon.
If it was lager, you'd have been better off with vimto
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