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Post by iamthenakedavenger on Jan 13, 2009 23:44:18 GMT
James is quoted in the Observer "Escape" section from Sunday 11th Jan. Theres him and various people from CAMRA, Good Pub Guide and Good Beer Guide!
"Which is the best pub for a fireside pint"
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Post by iamthenakedavenger on Jan 13, 2009 23:55:43 GMT
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Post by KiwiMonkey on Jan 14, 2009 0:00:24 GMT
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Post by maureen on Jan 14, 2009 8:21:38 GMT
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Post by maytastic on Jan 14, 2009 9:55:08 GMT
Nice piece but he'd better not complain again about people tracking him down to his local - the only thing left for him to do now is hang a big arrow from the sky and go "here it is". LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2009 10:10:23 GMT
Or a big blimp  |
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Post by dutchdiva on Jan 14, 2009 10:23:32 GMT
Nice piece but he'd better not complain again about people tracking him down to his local - the only thing left for him to do now is hang a big arrow from the sky and go "here it is". LOL That was also the first thing I thought  |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Jan 14, 2009 10:24:16 GMT
Too right! A biiiiig flashing neon sign!
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Post by Wyvern on Jan 14, 2009 11:26:19 GMT
Nice piece but he'd better not complain again about people tracking him down to his local - the only thing left for him to do now is hang a big arrow from the sky and go "here it is". LOL Very true  Though I got the impression he was sort-of asking people not to when he mentioned it being a proper local pub that doesn't get passing trade and always has the same people in it. Unless, of course, he's desperately bored of the 'same old b*ll*cks' As an aside, I first came across the pub in a CAMRA related website some time ago, and it mentioned no names but said it was a good place for 'minor celebrity spotting'. I dread to think what poor James would make of that description! More importantly, though, they did say the London Pride is excellent. |
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Post by Shortie on Jan 14, 2009 11:28:57 GMT
Nice piece but he'd better not complain again about people tracking him down to his local - the only thing left for him to do now is hang a big arrow from the sky and go "here it is". LOL Actually someone has already done that, but even if I could remember where I saw it I couldn't tell you, or I'd have to kill you. |
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Post by beckstar on Jan 14, 2009 12:37:19 GMT
MINOR celeb spotting? How dare they... he's a MAJOR celeb ;D
Next time I'm in there though, I shall make sure I sit in the window. The sight of hordes of slightly nervous looking women walking in large 'James-sized' paces in various directions while counting up to 101 will be hilarious...
The Pie of the Day (which is always Steak and Pride) is nicer than the Bangers and Mash....
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Post by Wyvern on Jan 14, 2009 12:48:46 GMT
MINOR celeb spotting? How dare they... he's a MAJOR celeb ;D Next time I'm in there though, I shall make sure I sit in the window. The sight of hordes of slightly nervous looking women walking in large 'James-sized' paces in various directions while counting up to 101 will be hilarious... The Pie of the Day (which is always Steak and Pride) is nicer than the Bangers and Mash....Funnily enough, I had the same image pop into my head. There will be women all over the place in a 101-pace radius of the pub... |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Jan 14, 2009 13:06:31 GMT
He'd do right well as the owner of The Keys really (if he gave up all his other jobs lol) but somehow I can totally see him being a pubowner
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2009 13:48:42 GMT
Let's hope no one tries it  Although I can imagine someone working what the 101 steps are in metres/yards then getting a map and a compass and then drawing a circle using the pub as the centre point and then hitting all the possible locations. Maybe this is just me I am nerdy |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Jan 14, 2009 13:51:59 GMT
yeah he gives it all away LOL
**gets compass**
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2009 14:11:16 GMT
Yay WCH someone else with compass thinking |
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Post by lew on Jan 14, 2009 14:34:33 GMT
So no whinging if he has a few admirers turning up to minor celeb spot.......though on the other hand, I'd think don't go, but of course it's the same old from me ;D |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Jan 14, 2009 14:53:56 GMT
Yay WCH someone else with compass thinking **grin** surely we can't be the only ones? |
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Post by beckstar on Jan 14, 2009 15:17:33 GMT
Of course, if you are looking for 'minor celebs' you're more likely to see Bill Bailey or Adrian Chiles in the drinking establishments of West London than you are to see James...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2009 16:23:05 GMT
Celebrity is such a hard word to define nowadays. Minor celebs could be boy band member or someone like (insert z lister here)
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Post by gemmiejewel on Jan 14, 2009 16:47:15 GMT
Sounds like my little local. Although my little local does a great steak and chips.
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Post by iamthenakedavenger on Jan 17, 2009 2:02:27 GMT
Have to say though, its not exactly free from passing trade. I used to live very close and I've passed it a hundreds of times in the summer on my way to the river to meet friends in the summer months from the Tube. Although theres lots of pubs with prettier Thameside aspects a few hundred yards away whenever i've passed by (never been in) the front 'garden' has been full of a lovely mix of PYT's sunning themselves and local old fellas.
In the winter i'm guessing its just the old fellas.
And also, why James hold the XKeys so close to his heart. once the sun goes down, the old fellas are still there.
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Post by iamthenakedavenger on Jan 17, 2009 2:18:41 GMT
Just realised my over use of the word 'summer' there.
Too much Cab Sav, sorry!
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Post by stigalicious on Jan 17, 2009 10:23:59 GMT
Nice piece but he'd better not complain again about people tracking him down to his local - the only thing left for him to do now is hang a big arrow from the sky and go "here it is". LOL *sniggers to self* God he is such an absolute numpty! We might as well warn him to expect a horde of screaming fans at the bar next time. Me thinks the locals will not be so impressed... unless the footy is on... then they wont even notice! |
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Post by lindenchase on Jan 17, 2009 11:59:26 GMT
Still, I think Wyvern is right when she mentioned that this is James's polite and kind way to ask people to leave him alone. Thankfully Hammersmith is not really en route for London daytrippers and other tourists.
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Post by stigalicious on Jan 18, 2009 19:53:29 GMT
His naivity is just so cute!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 20:01:23 GMT
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Post by stigalicious on Jan 18, 2009 20:16:07 GMT
Well this is true yes  I hope for his sake it never comes to this. |
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Post by Liz on Jan 18, 2009 20:21:39 GMT
Only just read this... I agree with all the above, he does set himself up sometimes? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 20:27:39 GMT
He's a bit oblivious to things but sometimes he is a berk. |
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"Complete, ridiculous, conceited....fatuous bubbly rubbish."
Although I can imagine someone working what the 101 steps are in metres/yards then getting a map and a compass and then drawing a circle using the pub as the centre point and then hitting all the possible locations. Maybe this is just me 
