Liverpool Thread - 2022/23

[KS55]

Llandudno is the only place on earth where pterodactyls still exist. They're disguised as seagulls and they're hard as fuck!

We have loads of Herons hereabouts. Viewed from the side, they are clearly pterodactyls.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Good.

Not surprised. The sub-standard policing at Anfield would rule it out for me and Elland Road is a crumbling dump of a stadium. I am surprised though at the Emirates being snubbed.

 

[Grassland Blue]

My Ma always referred to them as the blob shops. No idea why.

A 'Blob' is a drink.
Not certain of the exact proportions, but let's say 1/3 Australian sweet white wine.
2/3 hot water.
Tbsp sugar.
Slice of lemon.
That's why any Yates's is commonly known as a 'Blob' shop.

 

[Manx Blue]

Maybe because the area around the stadium does not have enough space for proper segregation when it is 50% support from each team rather than just a few thousand away fans. Last time I went I nearly got crushed trying to get in on Anfield Road.

Fair do's WDB

 

[old blue]

He said something negative about Morrissey and that was it..... me, Ric and the rest voted him out. Only Jimharri stood up for.him.

So he was cancelled? Please use todays terminology. :-)

 

[Grassland Blue]

Indeed it is, but you are forgetting that despite this, it's never their fault.

Blobs were sweet wine mixed with sugar, lemon and hot water. The Yates' version of a hot toddy.
I remember seeing people asking for a blob in Yates' in the 70s. Most likely alcoholics.

Yates's were frequented historically by alcoholics as you could maintain your drunken stupor for much less money than it would cost in other pubs - notable exceptions being Holts, Boddingtons houses and working mens clubs.
Imagine a downmarket version of 'The Moon under water' (carpets removed!) and you're getting the idea of a traditional Yates establishment.

 

[andyhinch]

Yates's were frequented historically by alcoholics as you could maintain your drunken stupor for much less money than it would cost in other pubs - notable exceptions being Holts, Boddingtons houses and working mens clubs.
Imagine a downmarket version of 'The Moon under water' (carpets removed!) and you're getting the idea of a traditional Yates establishment.

The one on Portland street is still going, great place :-)

 

[Grassland Blue]

I have never been in a Yates wine shop so I feel that my life is not complete. Being completely honest I am a non-drinker so I suppose I missing out on a huge slice of life.

I used to drink my share, but the need/enjoyment I got from drinking alcohol is diminished by the downsides these days.
I do, however, continue to go in pubs and bars for the social side of things and am helped by the ever increasing range of low/no alcohol
drinks now available.

 

[Protein Junkie]

What about Formby?

He’s mentioned in the Favourite Guitarist/Ukelele thread

 

[Grassland Blue]

He's leaning on a lamppost on the corner of the street in case a certain little lady comes by.

Oh me, oh my...

Ey up mother!