The Cummintomy Arms

[griff]

I declare the pub open for Christmas with effect from now. It’s official, I also declare Christmas STARTED.

You can have a complementary virtual drink and one free Christmas record on the jukebox in the corner.


I’m having a pint of mild (yes, really) and Run With the Fox by Chris Squire..

Form an orderly queue and feel free to ogle the barmaid’s melons.

[postmanpete]

Red Wine,Dark Horse or 19 Crimes preferred.
Shine on - House of Love.
Have the best Christmas possible everyone.

https://youtu.be/ldTZdpRgYaM

[griff]

Not sure about the music, Pete, but I like a drop (bucket) of red myself. Have you tried Jam Shed?

[postmanpete]

Jam Shed is very nice as well.

[Psaw]

Ill have " let it be " by the Beatles and a jd and coke. Its hard to believe you might not be here soon.

Then ill have "three wheels on my wagon" by the new christy minstrels,

[howoldboy]

Can we assume that isn’t a Wetherspoons establishment and we are allowed to buy a European red?

If so, after a quick pint of bitter, I’d start with something relatively light from Italy (maybe a Barbera D’Alba) and then move onto Spain for a slightly heavier Rioja (first choice Marques de Caceres).

If the landlady is not averse to putting her melons on a plate, she may be up for giving me a Prosciutto e Melone on the side.

On the jukebox…. back to the UK for Waterloo Sunset by the Kinks.

Isn't Europe great!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_MqfF0WBsU

[griff]

Of course we sell European red, but there will, of course, be a 200% surcharge, and you’ll also have to buy some fish.

[howoldboy]

Of course we sell European red, but there will, of course, be a 200% surcharge, and you’ll also have to buy some fish.

I won't carp about the surcharge if the wine is good enough.

Last time I was in Carlisle I had some excellent Haddock (The Fryery on Newtown Road), but if I have to buy fish in the Cummintomy Arms I think I will put more money in the jukebox and go for a Scottish Fish that can sing:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ4oaLUilBc

[Piglet_Phoenix]

I'll have a Caesar (with Walter, not Clamato).

In fact for the uninitiated, a Caesar is effectively a Bloody Mary with the addition of clam broth. So locally produced Vodka, Walter (tomato juice and clam broth) a few dashes of tabasco and double the amount of Worcestershire sauce (than tabasco). I also add a dash of freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve on the rocks.

(It goes really nicely with a bacon sandwich, if you're feeling frisky).

Jukebox tune: "We Wish You The Merriest" by Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby.

It's like having the old school Wheel bouncers punch you in the face until you willingly accept the spirit of Christmas.

[griff]

You can get Clamato here, but I’m not sure about Walter. I bought Clamato for the younger Canadian in-laws last time they were over.