Me, at half time

muppetman · January 9

https://youtube.com/shorts/Kl-p-4JR0tw?si=2gjdRwGmUjPNuv5J

PrincessFiona · January 9

letthegoodtimesroll said:

The Red Robin said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Thanks guys, Interesting responses. I always used to work on the basis that I didn’t need to be exceptional all the time to make money because the bar in where I was competing was generally quite low but now I’m starting to think I should have aimed higher and been a billionaire by the time I retired…I could have bought Charlton with the money and saved us all from all the heartache of recent years 😉

Not to mention all the money you’ve saved on milk over the years.

Ordinarily you would have thought so, but I’m old enough to be of a generation when there was free school milk, which government minister Margeret ‘Thatcher the milk snatcher’ stopped for the generations after us, and basically explains why all us old gits tend to be a lot taller than younger generations. Then you get to a turning point in life when, if you’re lucky, your tastes develop and you start to cut out the non-essentials like milk in coffee, so basically you are saving money you shouldn’t actually be spending in the first place.

Old gits tend to be taller than younger generations?

CAFCTrev · January 9

Sword65pf said:

Callumcafc said:

“The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers.”

Wow that’s deep!!!

Girlfriend sad that last night.

Sword65pf · January 9

CAFCTrev said:

Sword65pf said:

Callumcafc said:

“The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers.”

Wow that’s deep!!!

Girlfriend sad that last night.

😂, And then you woke up!!

letthegoodtimesroll · January 9

.PrincessFiona said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

The Red Robin said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Thanks guys, Interesting responses. I always used to work on the basis that I didn’t need to be exceptional all the time to make money because the bar in where I was competing was generally quite low but now I’m starting to think I should have aimed higher and been a billionaire by the time I retired…I could have bought Charlton with the money and saved us all from all the heartache of recent years 😉

Not to mention all the money you’ve saved on milk over the years.

Ordinarily you would have thought so, but I’m old enough to be of a generation when there was free school milk, which government minister Margeret ‘Thatcher the milk snatcher’ stopped for the generations after us, and basically explains why all us old gits tend to be a lot taller than younger generations. Then you get to a turning point in life when, if you’re lucky, your tastes develop and you start to cut out the non-essentials like milk in coffee, so basically you are saving money you shouldn’t actually be spending in the first place.

Old gits tend to be taller than younger generations?

There does often seem to be a height advantage for those that were supporting Charlton in the late 1960s/early 1970s

ElfsborgAddick · January 9

PrincessFiona said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

The Red Robin said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Thanks guys, Interesting responses. I always used to work on the basis that I didn’t need to be exceptional all the time to make money because the bar in where I was competing was generally quite low but now I’m starting to think I should have aimed higher and been a billionaire by the time I retired…I could have bought Charlton with the money and saved us all from all the heartache of recent years 😉

Not to mention all the money you’ve saved on milk over the years.

Ordinarily you would have thought so, but I’m old enough to be of a generation when there was free school milk, which government minister Margeret ‘Thatcher the milk snatcher’ stopped for the generations after us, and basically explains why all us old gits tend to be a lot taller than younger generations. Then you get to a turning point in life when, if you’re lucky, your tastes develop and you start to cut out the non-essentials like milk in coffee, so basically you are saving money you shouldn’t actually be spending in the first place.

Old gits tend to be taller than younger generations?

That makes me about 20 then.

PrincessFiona · January 9

letthegoodtimesroll said:

.PrincessFiona said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

The Red Robin said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Thanks guys, Interesting responses. I always used to work on the basis that I didn’t need to be exceptional all the time to make money because the bar in where I was competing was generally quite low but now I’m starting to think I should have aimed higher and been a billionaire by the time I retired…I could have bought Charlton with the money and saved us all from all the heartache of recent years 😉

Not to mention all the money you’ve saved on milk over the years.

Ordinarily you would have thought so, but I’m old enough to be of a generation when there was free school milk, which government minister Margeret ‘Thatcher the milk snatcher’ stopped for the generations after us, and basically explains why all us old gits tend to be a lot taller than younger generations. Then you get to a turning point in life when, if you’re lucky, your tastes develop and you start to cut out the non-essentials like milk in coffee, so basically you are saving money you shouldn’t actually be spending in the first place.

Old gits tend to be taller than younger generations?

There does often seem to be a height advantage for those that were supporting Charlton in the late 1960s/early 1970s

???

iainment · January 9

I ordered an Americano at the cafe in the riverside park in Gravesend and the guy serving said there’s no such thing, it’s a made up name. I replied all names are made up. Fair play he said.
And gave me a black coffee.

usetobunkin · January 10

PrincessFiona said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

The Red Robin said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Thanks guys, Interesting responses. I always used to work on the basis that I didn’t need to be exceptional all the time to make money because the bar in where I was competing was generally quite low but now I’m starting to think I should have aimed higher and been a billionaire by the time I retired…I could have bought Charlton with the money and saved us all from all the heartache of recent years 😉

Not to mention all the money you’ve saved on milk over the years.

Ordinarily you would have thought so, but I’m old enough to be of a generation when there was free school milk, which government minister Margeret ‘Thatcher the milk snatcher’ stopped for the generations after us, and basically explains why all us old gits tend to be a lot taller than younger generations. Then you get to a turning point in life when, if you’re lucky, your tastes develop and you start to cut out the non-essentials like milk in coffee, so basically you are saving money you shouldn’t actually be spending in the first place.

Old gits tend to be taller than younger generations?

That's because we drink Bovril instead of black coffee and eat Pie and Mash.

CombeMartin · January 10

I ordered an Americano at the cafe in the riverside park in Gravesend and the guy serving said there’s no such thing, it’s a made up name. I replied all names are made up. Fair play he said.
And gave me a black coffee.

It comes from WW2 when the allies invaded Italy and once enough of it was in our hands the Italians (who didn't want to be in the war anyway) opened up their coffee bars. The Yanks all piled in but didn't like the neat Espresso that was being served so asked for hot water to be added. The Italians then called it an Americano, and it's been called that ever since. I used to run a cafe with an Espresso machine.

Leroy Ambrose · January 10

EugenesAxe said:

Leroy Ambrose said:

SuedeAdidas said:

And all goes to show what a fucking swizz the coffee industry is. Too many variations of a product that is basically either black coffee or coffee with milk.

Similar to pasta…..the same shit in a million different shapes.

Somewhere, my Sicilian ex wife started sharpening a knife...

oh you got one of those too, sorry mate!

Yep. They certainly have 'a way' about them....

CaptainRobbo · January 10

CombeMartin said:

I ordered an Americano at the cafe in the riverside park in Gravesend and the guy serving said there’s no such thing, it’s a made up name. I replied all names are made up. Fair play he said.
And gave me a black coffee.

It comes from WW2 when the allies invaded Italy and once enough of it was in our hands the Italians (who didn't want to be in the war anyway) opened up their coffee bars. The Yanks all piled in but didn't like the neat Espresso that was being served so asked for hot water to be added. The Italians then called it an Americano, and it's been called that ever since. I used to run a cafe with an Espresso machine.

Everyday is a school day.

EugenesAxe · January 10

Leroy Ambrose said:

EugenesAxe said:

Leroy Ambrose said:

SuedeAdidas said:

And all goes to show what a fucking swizz the coffee industry is. Too many variations of a product that is basically either black coffee or coffee with milk.

Similar to pasta…..the same shit in a million different shapes.

Somewhere, my Sicilian ex wife started sharpening a knife...

oh you got one of those too, sorry mate!

Yep. They certainly have 'a way' about them....

Certainly do, my highlight was a visit from the "family" telling not to go after half her money in the divorce.

SuedeAdidas · January 10

CombeMartin said:

I ordered an Americano at the cafe in the riverside park in Gravesend and the guy serving said there’s no such thing, it’s a made up name. I replied all names are made up. Fair play he said.
And gave me a black coffee.

It comes from WW2 when the allies invaded Italy and once enough of it was in our hands the Italians (who didn't want to be in the war anyway) opened up their coffee bars. The Yanks all piled in but didn't like the neat Espresso that was being served so asked for hot water to be added. The Italians then called it an Americano, and it's been called that ever since. I used to run a cafe with an Espresso machine.

Similarly, the Flat White was invented when a coffe shop owner in Rome saw a Nordic tourist get run over by a steamroller while sipping an espresso.

Algarveaddick · January 10

SuedeAdidas said:

CombeMartin said:

I ordered an Americano at the cafe in the riverside park in Gravesend and the guy serving said there’s no such thing, it’s a made up name. I replied all names are made up. Fair play he said.
And gave me a black coffee.

It comes from WW2 when the allies invaded Italy and once enough of it was in our hands the Italians (who didn't want to be in the war anyway) opened up their coffee bars. The Yanks all piled in but didn't like the neat Espresso that was being served so asked for hot water to be added. The Italians then called it an Americano, and it's been called that ever since. I used to run a cafe with an Espresso machine.

Similarly, the Flat White was invented when a coffe shop owner in Rome saw a Nordic tourist get run over by a steamroller while sipping an espresso.

You don't want to know how the Cortado got it's name...

letthegoodtimesroll · January 10

usetobunkin said:

PrincessFiona said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

The Red Robin said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Thanks guys, Interesting responses. I always used to work on the basis that I didn’t need to be exceptional all the time to make money because the bar in where I was competing was generally quite low but now I’m starting to think I should have aimed higher and been a billionaire by the time I retired…I could have bought Charlton with the money and saved us all from all the heartache of recent years 😉

Not to mention all the money you’ve saved on milk over the years.

Ordinarily you would have thought so, but I’m old enough to be of a generation when there was free school milk, which government minister Margeret ‘Thatcher the milk snatcher’ stopped for the generations after us, and basically explains why all us old gits tend to be a lot taller than younger generations. Then you get to a turning point in life when, if you’re lucky, your tastes develop and you start to cut out the non-essentials like milk in coffee, so basically you are saving money you shouldn’t actually be spending in the first place.

Old gits tend to be taller than younger generations?

That's because we drink Bovril instead of black coffee and eat Pie and Mash.

All jokes aside, that probably would help

gringo · January 10

usetobunkin said:

PrincessFiona said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

The Red Robin said:

letthegoodtimesroll said:

Thanks guys, Interesting responses. I always used to work on the basis that I didn’t need to be exceptional all the time to make money because the bar in where I was competing was generally quite low but now I’m starting to think I should have aimed higher and been a billionaire by the time I retired…I could have bought Charlton with the money and saved us all from all the heartache of recent years 😉

Not to mention all the money you’ve saved on milk over the years.

Ordinarily you would have thought so, but I’m old enough to be of a generation when there was free school milk, which government minister Margeret ‘Thatcher the milk snatcher’ stopped for the generations after us, and basically explains why all us old gits tend to be a lot taller than younger generations. Then you get to a turning point in life when, if you’re lucky, your tastes develop and you start to cut out the non-essentials like milk in coffee, so basically you are saving money you shouldn’t actually be spending in the first place.

Old gits tend to be taller than younger generations?

That's because we drink Bovril instead of black coffee and eat Pie and Mash.

PF said taller not Wider!

EugenesAxe · January 13

https://youtu.be/rgwlgdQYgc8?si=JYM_fXkIhpe4dkqA

usetobunkin · January 15

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The Breakfast blend lends its self to an expresso sweet and nutty. Excellent start to the day. The Piccadilly blend is a perfect evening /after dinner coffee.

Recommend both if you’re a discerning coffee drinker.

ElfsborgAddick · January 15

usetobunkin said:

The Breakfast blend lends its self to an expresso sweet and nutty. Excellent start to the day. The Piccadilly blend is a perfect evening /after dinner coffee.
Recommend both if you’re a discerning coffee drinker.

Throw in a Twinings English Breakfast tea and you will be keeping guests happy.

EugenesAxe · January 15

ElfsborgAddick said:

usetobunkin said:

The Breakfast blend lends its self to an expresso sweet and nutty. Excellent start to the day. The Piccadilly blend is a perfect evening /after dinner coffee.
Recommend both if you’re a discerning coffee drinker.

Throw in a Twinings English Breakfast tea and you will be keeping guests happy.

jar of Tesco instant coffee for those you don't like

ElfsborgAddick · January 15

EugenesAxe said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

usetobunkin said:

The Breakfast blend lends its self to an expresso sweet and nutty. Excellent start to the day. The Piccadilly blend is a perfect evening /after dinner coffee.
Recommend both if you’re a discerning coffee drinker.

Throw in a Twinings English Breakfast tea and you will be keeping guests happy.

jar of Tesco instant coffee for those you don't like

I always found Lidl sold a decent coffee!

Dave Rudd · January 17

I wasn't sure which thread to post this on ... but it is half-time related, so this seemed as good a place as any.

Nothing to do with coffee, or service at food outlets.

I hate to put a downer on today. We may not have played well, but we did secure a valuable three points. And, despite what many say, it's about the result ... not the performance.

However, there is one aspect where I have to express my dissatisfaction.

For many years, our traditional half-time entertainment (me and my sons) has been the matchday programme 'Spot the Difference'. Often quite tricky ... and the challenge (my sons are quite competitive) was to be the quickest in finding the five differences. So far, so good.

But this marvellous diversion disappeared from the programme some time ago. No matter. We still have the Wordsearch.

But, Charlton, Charlton, Charlton ... what a feeble thing this has become.

All the words are written in correct orientation. No backwards, no diagonals, no verticals (in either direction).

Worse still, we (me and one of my grown-up sons) did the Chelsea programme wordsearch as well today (as I picked up the programme from the Club shop pre-match) and three of the nine words (Charlton, Kelman and Knibbs) were the same.

FFS, Charlton.

Up your game, Wordsearchwise. This is National League level or worse.

I think a child could do it.

1se7 · January 18

Me just before half time “6 pints of lager please “
person behind bar said something like four maximum
me “ok 4 pints of lager then” ( others waiting til HT)
get the four back to table and we have …….. 4 pints of cider …… drank it anyway …CAFC !

RodneyCharltonTrotta · January 18

I thought service at the tills on concourses was great yesterday. Got served twice before game between 14.45 and kick off and then again at half time without queuing. Was there are reason yesterday I wonder as don't usually bother going at half time as usually pointless.

usetobunkin · January 18

Got a sausage roll pre match, £5.50. Served by a joyless non speaking youth. Served in a brown paper bag. Took my seat unwrapped the roll only to find that it had been run through the Large Hadron Collider about 4 times and was burnt to a crisp on the underside.

£5.50 is a bit strong for a single sausage roll and given the poor service I really will think long and hard before parting with my hard earned money again.

Me, at half time

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