Beverage of choice for UK helicopter pilots
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Beverage of choice for UK helicopter pilots
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What do you chaps favor when it's whistle-wettin' time?
A dram of scotch with a little water...some cheap bourbon the same way...mighty fine to my way of thinking.
What do you all (southern-speak) say?
What do you chaps favor when it's whistle-wettin' time?
A dram of scotch with a little water...some cheap bourbon the same way...mighty fine to my way of thinking.
What do you all (southern-speak) say?
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Large cup of tea in a bone-china mug. strong, splash of milk and three sugars. Best drink in the world! Especially the first cup of the day!
Failling that
Shiraz
Chablis
Champagne
Gin (Bombay Sapphire) and tonic
Rum (Pussers) and shrub
Real Ale (Adnam's Broadside)
Stowford Press Cider
Singapore Slings
Pimm's No.1
Amarula Cream
Whiskey Mac (Note correct sp)
Brandy Sours
...have I missed anything?
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Failling that
Shiraz
Chablis
Champagne
Gin (Bombay Sapphire) and tonic
Rum (Pussers) and shrub
Real Ale (Adnam's Broadside)
Stowford Press Cider
Singapore Slings
Pimm's No.1
Amarula Cream
Whiskey Mac (Note correct sp)
Brandy Sours
...have I missed anything?
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Whirls
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A nice cuppa tea, only one sugar though these days and semi-skimmed too.
The stronger stuff is reserved for days when I'm NOT a helicopter pilot. Then a real ale goes down well, no favourites. I usually try the guest ale at the local (and these days I walk there and back, or the old push bike at worst).
The stronger stuff is reserved for days when I'm NOT a helicopter pilot. Then a real ale goes down well, no favourites. I usually try the guest ale at the local (and these days I walk there and back, or the old push bike at worst).
Nigerian In Law
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Off duty it's Caffrey's Bitter in the UK, bottled or canned Heineken, Becks or whatever else is available abroad.
On duty white coffee with one sugar.
jessie13, at least our beer has alcohol in it, not like that yellow p*%s you guys call Lager !!
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On duty white coffee with one sugar.
jessie13, at least our beer has alcohol in it, not like that yellow p*%s you guys call Lager !!
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Those Ozzies who can't spell drink Castlemaine XXXX but when in Oz you can't beat a throat thumping Australian Shiraz. From my experience Ozzies don't drink a lot of beer, the pubs close too early.
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Isn't Castlemaine Chinese owned ?? Not really an Ozzie beer then.........
And nobody who knows beer calls Fosters Lager real beer !!
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And nobody who knows beer calls Fosters Lager real beer !!
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Black coffee, preferably Colombian, freshly ground, freshly brewed, no milk or sugar to pollute it.
If I'm not flying, a glass of white wine is very nice.
The occasional pint of lager to keep my friends company...what does that say about my friends?
Bacardi and coke if I want something stronger.
But I really prefer the black coffee - and not for the caffeine, just the taste.
If I'm not flying, a glass of white wine is very nice.
The occasional pint of lager to keep my friends company...what does that say about my friends?
Bacardi and coke if I want something stronger.
But I really prefer the black coffee - and not for the caffeine, just the taste.
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Only a wannabe here - but nothing beats my Saturday and Sunday morning brews made by the missus - tea with honey (no milk) accompanied by vegemite on toast.
If I'm forced to make my own brew, then it’s regular tea, milk and 2 sweeteners.
Otherwise any/all of these - Guinness, Carling, Brandy and red wine - go down a treat.
S
If I'm forced to make my own brew, then it’s regular tea, milk and 2 sweeteners.
Otherwise any/all of these - Guinness, Carling, Brandy and red wine - go down a treat.
S
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I would have thought it was pink lemonade for you UK types
Nah, can't stand the stuff - has a nasty habit of repeating!
Besides, that's a bit rich coming from someone who's pubs only stay open for about 2 hours!
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Don't waste your time pouring your Avgas or JetA1 back into the tanks after doing your daily inspection and risk contamination. Straight down the hatch, it also provides a 4th safety check. 1, right colour. 2, Right smell. 3, No water. 4. Right TASTE!
Now where did I put my cigarettes!!
Now where did I put my cigarettes!!
Originally Posted by Fareastdriver
From my experience Ozzies don't drink a lot of beer, the pubs close too early.
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Twas less than 10 year ago when I was kicked out of a pub in Sydney at 21:00 because they were closing.
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Originally Posted by Whirlygig
Twas less than 10 year ago when I was kicked out of a pub in Sydney at 21:00 because they were closing
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YES!!!! They were putting chairs on the tables, people were leaving, glasses were being collected, lights were being dimmed, floors were being swept. Y'know, I'm quite sensitive and can pick up on these signals. Plus, the words, "Drink up, we're closing!" were a bit of a give away.
Have only been asked to leave a pub once!
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Have only been asked to leave a pub once!
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