tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post4369706143954301891..comments2024-02-20T09:10:35.971-05:00Comments on Fuggled: Try Offering DryAlistair Reecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-44368057267558438782019-01-24T11:12:38.720-05:002019-01-24T11:12:38.720-05:00I can assure you that most pubs aren't packed ...I can assure you that most pubs aren't packed to the gunwhales or anything like it during most of December. And, realistically, people aren't going to spend anywhere near as much on soft drinks as they would on beer. <br /><br />The decline of the pub trade is the result of a toxic combination of factors, but Dry January does very much come across as kicking a man when he's down.<br /><br />And plenty of pubs have adapted to market forces by turning themselves into flats!Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521229482537361840.post-18736805125044706652019-01-23T17:34:03.958-05:002019-01-23T17:34:03.958-05:00Best cola I ever had was Vita-Cola. I know, I kno...Best cola I ever had was Vita-Cola. I know, I know its history, and it's definitely screwed up, but it's ace. By design, no doubt.<br /><br />Fentimans Curiosity Cola is a good backup too - made in Northumberland I believe. That would be my second choice.Paulnoreply@blogger.com