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    Cheltenham 2021

    I have a few on today - nothing too surprising as I think it is a day for favourites. Two outsider for today: Grumpy Charley at 13:20, e/w at 26/1. Sage Advice at 16:15, e/w at 16/1.
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    Recommend a beer

    I had a fantastic beer last night - Milk Foley, by Turning Point Brew Co, a Strawberries and Cream Pale. It was like drinking strawberry jam, but without being too sickly as it was well balanced due to the 6.3% ABV. I got it from Sainsbury’s, albeit quite pricey for a supermarket beer - £4, but...
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    Recommend a beer

    Was hoping you’d say that - that’s my plan for the day sorted!
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    Recommend a beer

    Good selection! Where are they from Rich? Really fancy trying the BrewDog one!
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    Recommend a beer

    Due to a combination of my birthday week and my regular subscription, I have four Beer52 boxes to work my way through - anyone would think I love an ale! I’m sure I’ll rise to the challenge! Although despite that, I have started tonight with one from M&S (!); Drifting, an American Pale Ale by...
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    Season Tickets - £299

    Great price (again) - another indication the club is trying to, and in most cases succeeding in, doing the right thing. Very much a feel good factor around us at the minute and staying up cements that even further. There really shouldn’t be any reason to find excuses next season.
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    If you could have one new thing at the Ricoh

    The fact we are back is great news, but definitely some improvements would be a bonus, and the majority seem reasonable. My ideals would be: 1. Bring back the standalone Purity (or another local brewery) bars within the concourse 2. Bring back the Costa (or ideally local coffee shops)...
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    Recommend a beer

    Beer glasses is the only thing my partner and I disagree on - I have so so many (some purchased, some free/gifted and some ‘acquired’!), so the majority are in the garage and I’m only allowed a few in the house! When we move house I’m planing to do an outdoor pub/bar, so I can finally proudly...
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    House Renovations - Hints / Tips / Recommendations

    Thanks everyone. We are in the process of getting a quote from Howdens for mine. I did a rough quote with Wren after the initial post and as Ian said the fitting cost was essentially the same as the kitchen (including appliances) itself. Fortunately we won’t need a fitter for mine or the...
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    House Renovations - Hints / Tips / Recommendations

    Not for this renovation, but it makes sense to use this thread.... Does anyone have any experience with Wren kitchens?
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    Running

    Upped the milage over the weekend and got to 9.75 miles on my Sunday run, and felt as though I could have done more. I am going to try ~11 miles this weekend, and all being well I can then up it to a half the following week. Even with the increasingly distances, I still feel nowhere near as fit...
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    Recommend a beer

    I tried another St Peters beer last week called Ruby Red and was really disappointed. I do like the Plum Porter, but Titanic Plum Porter is by far the best in that variety in my view - funny you mention it, as I have one for later! I like the style as a whole, but usually on an ad hoc basis, I...
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    Recommend a beer

    Brilliant idea!! Although I’ve only just persuaded the last of our regular drinking group to move onto ales, so not sure how much enthusiasm I’d get to replicate this idea!
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    Recommend a beer

    It’s my birthday this week so I’m using it as an excuse to have a beer every night! Had a craving for a few flavoured darker beers after a lot of hoppy light coloured ones recently. Tonight I’ve got a Plum Porter by St Peters Brewery. I’ve had it before but a while ago and recalled I liked it...
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    Match Thread Derby match thread

    Getting very very tense now.
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    Match Thread Derby match thread

    McCallums poor attacking ability is frustrating.
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    Match Thread Derby match thread

    Few tired looking players; I know it’s not his strong point but MR needs to show some in game management now.
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    Match Thread Derby match thread

    Random, but anyone else think a lot of their players look overweight.
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    Match Thread Derby match thread

    Good positive start, followed by a phase of losing the initiative and sitting deep, finishing with some signs of intent. Need to start the second half on the front foot, especially as they look very weak at the back. Dabo looks quite far from match sharpness, there’s been a few examples of...
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    Match Thread Derby match thread

    Get the thought but disagree on this occasion, there were plenty of players back to cover.
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