The George And The Dragon is now open.

[+Desertrat56]

On 11/17/2020 at 10:56 PM, newbloodmoon said:

Peeks up from cellar “oh crapadoozle the George and Dragon is open again. Okay ladies, leave one at a time every five minutes and maybe no one will notice my underground knitters fight club.”

I want in on that but I am not very good at knitting.

Also, I like an apricot beer I had when I visited a small town in Washington state.  Is there any of that here?

[Mark One]

24 minutes ago, ant0n said:

I've just had my daily half-liter can of red berry flavoured beer. I can't stand the "regular" beers any longer: way too bitter to my taste. Well, regarding the ones I tasted anyway. Frogland is not the Kingdom of beers...

 

I'm a few minutes away from dinner: we're having croissants au jambon: croissant, béchamel sauce, ham, grated emmental.

(I can't find a decent photo on Google...)

 

I'm not quite sure what Frances laws are on bringing your own grub into a pub but over here it executes a fee of 10 Bob ( × 5 pence) per person.

 

Looks nice though, Anton.  Why not bring the family down for a comfy evening in the Harpy.

[Mark One]

19 minutes ago, Desertrat56 said:

I want in on that but I am not very good at knitting.

Also, I like an apricot beer I had when I visited a small town in Washington state.  Is there any of that here?

Um, there's not much call for apricot over here.  We do have bread or banana Ale though. 

 

Oh, I'd avoid Mr Moons knitting scam.  It's not what it seems and usually results in a boat over the pond into Europe where you work in a field.

[+Desertrat56]

1 minute ago, Mark One said:

Um, there's not much call for apricot over here.  We do have bread or banana Ale though. 

 

Oh, I'd avoid Mr Moons knitting scam.  It's not what it seems and usually results in a boat over the pond into Europe where you work in a field.

I will keep that in mind.   Ah, the apricot is the only beer I have ever liked.  To me beer is not a good flavor, I would rather have some kind of tea, like earl grey or one of those fancy herbals that is not sweet.  Do you have anything like that?  (no milk or sweetener)

Edited December 4, 2020 by Desertrat56

[ant0n]

4 minutes ago, Mark One said:

I'm not quite sure what Frances laws are on bringing your own grub into a pub but over here it executes a fee of 10 Bob ( × 5 pence) per person.

 

Looks nice though, Anton.  Why not bring the family down for a comfy evening in the Harpy.

We'd like 13 red berry flavoured beers, please! We do hope you're not superstitious!

Here's the croissant au jambon I ate for dinner. Not bad but too much béchamel sauce.

[Mark One]

2 minutes ago, Desertrat56 said:

I will keep that in mind.   Ah, the apricot is the only beer I have ever liked.  To me beer is not a good flavor, I would rather have some kind of tea, like earl grey or one of those fancy herbals that is not sweet.  Do you have anything like that?  (no milk or sweetener)

Well we have fruit infused tea (yawn) but why not try a pitcher instead.  Ice cold fruit juice in a jug filled with lemon slices, pineapple, cherry, and then mixed into perfection with spices and crowned with gin, vodka or half a pint of lager?

[rashore]

Oh, I had heard the Dragon was open again, yay! I'll take my usual, and perhaps a sandwich. 

I'll look into getting the customs office open and if there are any shipments to be had in the morning

[+Desertrat56]

2 minutes ago, Mark One said:

Well we have fruit infused tea (yawn) but why not try a pitcher instead.  Ice cold fruit juice in a jug filled with lemon slices, pineapple, cherry, and then mixed into perfection with spices and crowned with gin, vodka or half a pint of lager?

That sounds good if you leave out the alcohol.  Thanks.

[Mark One]

3 minutes ago, ant0n said:

We'd like 13 red berry flavoured beers, please! We do hope you're not superstitious!

Here's the croissant au jambon I ate for dinner. Not bad but too much béchamel sauce.

Right then, chief!  That's 30 quid for the drinkies and 18 quid for the meal you graced my drinking hole with.

That pudding which you ate..we have em over here too, but we accompany ours with mash, veg and gravy.  We call them Cornish pasties

 

[Mark One]

2 minutes ago, Desertrat56 said:

That sounds good if you leave out the alcohol.  Thanks.

Cool!  The first ones on the house seeing as your a newbie or as we call it in the trade - a beginner.  Its not often either that we are graced with such a splendidly beautiful lady such as yourself.  Tcgram nips in every now and again too so thats two beautiful birds in one week.  I'll have to put my prices up, the blokes will be queuing up outside when they get wind of this.

[ant0n]

10 minutes ago, Mark One said:

Right then, chief!  That's 30 quid for the drinkies and 18 quid for the meal you graced my drinking hole with.

That pudding which you ate..we have em over here too, but we accompany ours with mash, veg and gravy.  We call them Cornish pasties

 

Your delicacy looks way better than my croissant-corpse...

 

£48, here you go!

[Mark One]

10 minutes ago, rashore said:

Oh, I had heard the Dragon was open again, yay! I'll take my usual, and perhaps a sandwich. 

I'll look into getting the customs office open and if there are any shipments to be had in the morning

Yay!  Hello stranger x.  long time no see, sweetness.  What you been up to?

 

Well, the dragons still open under Big Mirks management whilst I get my narrow boat pub up and running.  (That entire swimming pool fiasco kind of ruined it for me). Yes, you're stood onboard the Singing Harpy now.  Go back a few pages and all will make sense.

 

Desertrat56 was sniffing around for summit called Apricot beer - can you believe that, we have have it in marmalade over here but not in beer?  So if you can get your lovely hands on any apricots, I'll owe you one.

[newbloodmoon]

10 hours ago, Mark One said:

Um, there's not much call for apricot over here.  We do have bread or banana Ale though. 

 

Oh, I'd avoid Mr Moons knitting scam.  It's not what it seems and usually results in a boat over the pond into Europe where you work in a field.

Straightens cardigan, pulls manifest out of back pocket.

good news boss, my knitting scam brought in enough to get one keg and a complementary six pack of apricot beer from rogue brewery. It will take a little longer for them to ship “dead guy” and “batsquatch” beer. Their staff is a little short handed. The bad news is my wool contact up north got their sheep confiscated for allegedly charging for some happy fun times. With himself not the sheep.

Edited December 5, 2020 by newbloodmoon

[Mark One]

5 hours ago, newbloodmoon said:

Straightens cardigan, pulls manifest out of back pocket.

good news boss, my knitting scam brought in enough to get one keg and a complementary six pack of apricot beer from rogue brewery. It will take a little longer for them to ship “dead guy” and “batsquatch” beer. Their staff is a little short handed. The bad news is my wool contact up north got their sheep confiscated for allegedly charging for some happy fun times. With himself not the sheep.

Come the revolution, you shall receive a medal, my friend for all of your loyal work.

[Mark One]

Here's one of my applicants for the new barmaid position ere inside the Harpy.  Don't forget December the 20th.

NAME: Angel Whiteman, German

AGE: 37

SKILLS: Held many leadership roles, Arm Wrestling champion 1974

HOBBIES: Knitting flags and duvet covers.  Likes visiting architectural structures fashioned out of concrete.

WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE HARPY?: I vill captain.a tight ship and make thah kneipe thah envy of Germany!!!

 

 

 

[newbloodmoon]

51 minutes ago, Mark One said:

Here's one of my applicants for the new barmaid position ere inside the Harpy.  Don't forget December the 20th.

NAME: Angel Whiteman, German

AGE: 37

SKILLS: Held many leadership roles, Arm Wrestling champion 1974

HOBBIES: Knitting flags and duvet covers.  Likes visiting architectural structures fashioned out of concrete.

WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE HARPY?: I vill captain.a tight ship and make thah kneipe thah envy of Germany!!!

 

 

 

Ah yes, going for some international flavor I see. Could help with the tourist trade as well as any rowdy footie hooligans.

[Mark One]

So that's one vote for Frauline Whiteman, from Mr Moon.  (And it has nothing to with him being in my employ)

 

Tune in tomorrow for the next contestant, bods.

 

[rashore]

Goodness, the paperwork and backup of camels from the needles eye was awful today. 

I did my best to get your shipping fees kept to landside unloading instead of the technical of boat and dockside.... but you can't get any more heavy shipments of those lovely old rhinos that could haul and cook on the spot- fire hazard problems. 

I did manage to get a case of apricot beer- is that like ginger beer, as in beer made of the fruit? Anywho, it was a 2 for 1 discount of apricot wine, apricot beer, and apricot cleanser. I picked the beer and wine, the backroom looked like it was stocked on cleansers. It will be coming in on some camels before next weekend along with a few cases of violet gum, 2 barrels each of cheese sauce and salsa, and a strange but promising sampler of tequila olives, lemon gins, and clover absinthe. 

Got an offer for a couple of lime and three lemon trees for the bar if you are interested- they are nifty dwarfs that grow up to 12 fruits per tree per day, depending on how you water and feed them. 

And your quarters were fusty, not up to snuff for you my dear. Got that sussed out and new bedding, bathrobe and slippers, and bathroom remodel done. Don't be shocked by the new bathroom, I thought the rip down to studs and remodel was necessary today. As part of payment, I'm covering the brunch tab for an infernal stonecutter crew for the weekend- and of course covering the additional hell fees too  And  ONLY their food fees for the week- don't let them con the bar that I'm paying their drink tab. I'm willing to feed the devils for you my sweet, but not willing to pay their bar tab. 

 

[Mark One]

6 minutes ago, rashore said:

Goodness, the paperwork and backup of camels from the needles eye was awful today. 

I did my best to get your shipping fees kept to landside unloading instead of the technical of boat and dockside.... but you can't get any more heavy shipments of those lovely old rhinos that could haul and cook on the spot- fire hazard problems. 

I did manage to get a case of apricot beer- is that like ginger beer, as in beer made of the fruit? Anywho, it was a 2 for 1 discount of apricot wine, apricot beer, and apricot cleanser. I picked the beer and wine, the backroom looked like it was stocked on cleansers. It will be coming in on some camels before next weekend along with a few cases of violet gum, 2 barrels each of cheese sauce and salsa, and a strange but promising sampler of tequila olives, lemon gins, and clover absinthe. 

Got an offer for a couple of lime and three lemon trees for the bar if you are interested- they are nifty dwarfs that grow up to 12 fruits per tree per day, depending on how you water and feed them. 

And your quarters were fusty, not up to snuff for you my dear. Got that sussed out and new bedding, bathrobe and slippers, and bathroom remodel done. Don't be shocked by the new bathroom, I thought the rip down to studs and remodel was necessary today. As part of payment, I'm covering the brunch tab for an infernal stonecutter crew for the weekend- and of course covering the additional hell fees too  And  ONLY their food fees for the week- don't let them con the bar that I'm paying their drink tab. I'm willing to feed the devils for you my sweet, but not willing to pay their bar tab. 

 

Oh my darling, Rashore, where would I be without your so generous and like minded ways and means.  The Harpy has indeed been screaming out for a women's touch for quite some time, god bless you.  Have you ever considered taking on the challenge of being the Harpies landlady?  You sure would add an alluring sparkle to the place, but yes I understand that you're, "here today-gone tomorrow".  A very busy lady indeed.

 

I'm going to get one of my ship hands to shift the goods which you so kindly delivered and place them in the other narrow boat.  Talking of which, I don't think Bendy Lenny would mind (whilst I'm looking after his boat) if I had some quarters knocked up in there for you, should you ever wish to stay over.  I know you travel far and I do truly appreciate it, sweetness.  Let me know.  Give me a list of what you desire - felt curtains, memory foam mattress, dressing table, eye masks, curlers, wine  etc.

 

Anyhows, gotta love you and leave you for now, chicken.  It's chucking out time and that stone cutter crowd are daring eachother into jumping overboard.  Better resort to ringing the bell whilst switching the lights on and off. If you can hang around I'll pour you a drink of your fave tiple once I've cleared the decks.

[Mark One]

The mother-in-law has put her name forward as the Harpies new bar maid * shuuder * ( come on, what could I do, she'd eat me if I said no)

 

NAME: Eliza Crutch 

AGE:. I dare not say

SKILLS:. excellent motivation skills, outstanding cookery and award winning house cleaning.

WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE HARPY:. You'll do as your told! And don't forget that I go shopping with your wife.  Put your cap on right and tuck your shirt back in!

 

 

 

[tcgram]

*Comes in, tidies up a bit*  I brought some whipped vodka to add to the holiday drinks, since I could not find the other stuff.      

[rashore]

On 12/5/2020 at 6:42 PM, Mark One said:

Oh my darling, Rashore, where would I be without your so generous and like minded ways and means.  The Harpy has indeed been screaming out for a women's touch for quite some time, god bless you.  Have you ever considered taking on the challenge of being the Harpies landlady?  You sure would add an alluring sparkle to the place, but yes I understand that you're, "here today-gone tomorrow".  A very busy lady indeed.

 

I'm going to get one of my ship hands to shift the goods which you so kindly delivered and place them in the other narrow boat.  Talking of which, I don't think Bendy Lenny would mind (whilst I'm looking after his boat) if I had some quarters knocked up in there for you, should you ever wish to stay over.  I know you travel far and I do truly appreciate it, sweetness.  Let me know.  Give me a list of what you desire - felt curtains, memory foam mattress, dressing table, eye masks, curlers, wine  etc.

 

Anyhows, gotta love you and leave you for now, chicken.  It's chucking out time and that stone cutter crowd are daring eachother into jumping overboard.  Better resort to ringing the bell whilst switching the lights on and off. If you can hang around I'll pour you a drink of your fave tiple once I've cleared the decks.

Oh my dear man, no need to fuss with quarters just for me, that space can be better used for other. Like some of your storage and backroom could use some upsnuffing. And now that the stonecutters are going to be clearing out (and I day early I might add), there has been some suggestions for having a proper employee room too. I'll just take your quarters over if I have the need for a more... extended visit. If you don't mind of course. I don't need tables or rollers, just a good bed to sleep in and a lovely bathroom to.. well.. What a lovely thing I just had your quarters newly dressed with great bedding and a whole fresh bathroom, no?

Some fresh goods came in. New mooring ropes, 3 cases of pickled squid, 2 gross of fresh tamales in various flavors... A few small wooden casks of some liquid that glows.... And the pound bags of teas and spices have been approved by cook.. who is that cook? I swear I don't remember them. 

A few of the communications tubes around the place are clogged. I'm amazed at what folks thought to put into them. Some folks managed to try to use one as central vacuum unit? They should be cleared out. Except one- that seems to be a dark portal of a kind that I would suggest getting someone in for additional sealing up. It's causing ill vapors to spread rumors in the cool food storage into spoiling faster. 

 

[newbloodmoon]

19 hours ago, Mark One said:

The mother-in-law has put her name forward as the Harpies new bar maid * shuuder * ( come on, what could I do, she'd eat me if I said no)

 

NAME: Eliza Crutch 

AGE:. I dare not say

SKILLS:. excellent motivation skills, outstanding cookery and award winning house cleaning.

WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE HARPY:. You'll do as your told! And don't forget that I go shopping with your wife.  Put your cap on right and tuck your shirt back in!

 

 

 

Hmmm, this is a tough one. I’m seeing a sandwich board that reads “Get a mug at the Kelpie or a right sloppy kiss from this mug. Payment for kisses and drinks are non negotiable ya blimey freeloader!”

perhaps a swimsuit competition at the George and the dragons fine pool?

Edited December 8, 2020 by newbloodmoon

[Mark One]

13 hours ago, tcgram said:

*Comes in, tidies up a bit*  I brought some whipped vodka to add to the holiday drinks, since I could not find the other stuff.      

Aww thanks, beautiful.  Look on the 25th there's going to be a private function at the dragon for VIP slurpers. Yes, three course british crimbo dinner, Christmas crackers, free drinks, disco, gifts, competitive pool/darts/skittles etc.  I'll save you a place at the table, that's if you can attend.

 

The Harpy is always open for you, TC.  Come in whenever and treat it like your home x

[Mark One]

14 minutes ago, newbloodmoon said:

Hmmm, this is a tough one. I’m seeing a sandwich board that reads “Get a mug at the Kelpie or a right sloppy kiss from this mug. Payment for kisses and drinks are non negotiable ya blimey freeloader!”

perhaps a swimsuit competition at the George and the dragons fine pool?

Um... she'd have me draining the pool first, then bleaching it, then washing it...grrr.  thank god it all fell in on its self and created a sink hole.

 

God, she is brutal.  An unlit log fire would catch fire itself just to get rid of her presence and that disdainful stare of hers.