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Post by will on Oct 29, 2022 18:31:38 GMT
At last something which was organised weeks ago actually went ahead, and Sam, Darryl and I had a great time despite Exeter losing, and despite the worst efforts of Cross Country trains.
One of the many positives of being retired is that you can allow plenty of time in order to obviate the crass incompetence of British companies, and especially those which "run" our public transport system. I won't bore you with the details, but if I hadn't set off an hour earlier than I was supposed to, there is no way that I would have arrived in Gloucester when I wanted to. As it was, when I changed trains at Bristol I felt like a sardine must feel when released from its can.
Nevertheless, the hospitality shown by Weston's Cider and Gloucester RFC was incredible. I doubt that any of you have been to Kingsholm, but the atmosphere, especially for an evening match, was exceptional. I believe that the capacity of the ground is only around 14,000, but the noise when Gloucester scored was deafening, and their chant of "Glaaaaarcster, Glaaaaarcster, Glaaaaarcster" was extremely intimidating.
On the downside, I have to report that Gloucester City Centre is an utter shit hole. Right in the middle of it there is a wonderful cathedral which easily ranks alongside those in Hereford and Worcester, but it is surrounded by dereliction and abandoned buildings. It is awful - do not be tempted to visit it unless you fancy seeing top class rugby in a fantastic atmosphere.
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Post by Su on Oct 29, 2022 22:03:29 GMT
I’m glad you had a lovely day/days HOWEVER I need to pull you up on your idea that Gloucester is a shithole. You were obviously no where near the docks which are just so pretty. The town has lots of ‘proper’ black and white buildings. It’s just lovely
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Post by anglais on Oct 30, 2022 7:00:40 GMT
It sounds as though you had a great weekend, travelling apart. I have heard The Shed in full voice at Kingsholme several times, only on the telly though and the atmosphere they create is incredible. I found these highlights on YouTube. That Rees-Zammit is one heck of a winger. If there is a better one in World Rugby I would be very surprised. youtu.be/tgccGq3O6H4I agree with Su. I have been to Gloucester several times and I liked the place. We have spent hours at the docks and thoroughly enjoyed it. |
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Post by mulv on Oct 30, 2022 8:06:43 GMT
Kym from SHA married one of her husbands in Gloucester Cathedral and the reception was in the Chapter House there. It was one hell of an evening.
The wedding breakfast was fish & chips from the local chippy and some friends ran the bar. Not knowing what to charge, they were asking a pound for a bottle of Tuborg. We got absolutely ratted, then went out to a pub in Gloucester centre.
When we got back to the hotel I sat on the bed while Jayne used the bathroom. When she came out I was asleep, sprawled right across the bed and totally immovable. She slept on a four inch sliver of bed all night. Sorry, dear.
Sadly, Kym and Mark didn't stay married very long. Kym slipped in late to our wedding and, as we walked down the room after the service, said to Jayne, "Congratulations, I hope it lasts longer than mine did"!
Incidentally, it was in Waterstones in Gloucester that I got a nasty look from the staff for laughing raucously at the Jan Klassen children's book I Want My Hat Back. I've loved his work ever since. The Rock From The Sky is fabulous.
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Post by mulv on Oct 30, 2022 8:09:28 GMT
Anyway Will, I'm glad you enjoyed the trip.
I've been near that ground on a matchday and Glos do have some fanatical supporters. The area around the ground isn't much to shoot about, but neither is Small Heath.
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Post by will on Oct 30, 2022 9:12:20 GMT
Well I didn't get down to the docks area, but our hotel was right in the middle of the city, just 500 metres or so from the the railway and bus stations, and it was awful. The hotel where we were staying was itself one of those Tudor type buildings and its age was showed by the uneven sloping floors and walls and the narrow passages and staircase. All of that would have been quite charming had it not been for the fact that our room had one window which couldn't be shut and one which couldn't be opened, a dilapidated chest of drawers with one broken drawer, the side of the bath was damaged and the most uncomfortable and noisy bed. It reminded me very much of the Britannia in New Street, with the saving grace of being nearly 500 years old and only costing £70 for a room. It reflected its location in the City Centre rather well, except it was still doing business unlike many of its neighbours.
Kym was sitting next to me at your wedding Mulv, and she was certainly down-in-the-dumps at the time - she seems much happier now from what I've seen of her on Facebook.
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Post by anglais on Oct 30, 2022 9:13:54 GMT
Watching the ads at the start of the video, I see that Barbie was out of the game. The poor thing was on crutches with a surgical boot on her ankle.
There seems little chance of her making the final of the Womens Rugby World Cup.
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Post by Su on Oct 30, 2022 10:59:03 GMT
I think we’ve stayed in the hotel 🤣🤣. I agree that round by the station isn’t very nice. It’s also very noisy as it’s on a main road
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Post by will on Oct 30, 2022 11:00:19 GMT
Watching the ads at the start of the video, I see that Barbie was out of the game. The poor thing was on crutches with a surgical boot on her ankle. There seems little chance of her making the final of the Womens Rugby World Cup. Barbie? |
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Post by anglais on Oct 30, 2022 11:28:09 GMT
Watching the ads at the start of the video, I see that Barbie was out of the game. The poor thing was on crutches with a surgical boot on her ankle. There seems little chance of her making the final of the Womens Rugby World Cup. Barbie? If you watch the match highlights in France it opens with an advert for Barbie showing her on crutches with a pink surgical boot. She bears a strong resemblance to Katie Price..... |
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Post by will on Oct 30, 2022 13:27:21 GMT
If you watch the match highlights in France it opens with an advert for Barbie showing her on crutches with a pink surgical boot. She bears a strong resemblance to Katie Price..... Right. Must've modelled her on Emily Scarratt from last Autumn when she was commentating on the Women's internationals. |
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