I won a case of beer today. A sodding great case of London Pride. It rather took me by surprise.
At some point earlier this year, I was bored on the train and filled out the competition form in a Fuller’s Real Ale magazine. Then today, right out of the blue, I got a phone call from a very nice lady at the brewery. So people really do win these things!
Actually, I won more than a case of beer; I won first prize. First prize means going to the Middlesex Rugby Sevens at Twickenham on Saturday, heading out on to the pitch and attempting to kick a conversion. Should the ball successfully make it through the posts I would win a year’s supply of beer!
There’s a few problems with this. Firstly I have never attempted to kick a conversion in my life. Secondly I’ve certainly never done anything in front of 70,000 people – Twickenham will be full and that is way scary. But most of all I’ll be in Crete (yes, another holiday already). Never mind. Settling for the runners-up prize won’t be too much of hardship. Beer, mmmmmm, beer. Cheers!
Paul Watson wrote:
Head by Santorini on the way to Crete if you want some bustle. Was there two weeks ago and it a good time was had by all. I even missed my ferry to Crete, so I lost out on seeing Zorba, but no regrets!
Plus I hope those tickets are going to some worthy, but insane, friend (I am not asking, I live in SA) because I do believe there are people who enjoy standing in front of 70 000 people.
ed dowding wrote:
Well I know a number of people who could do that no problem. They go, get the conversion and have the fun; you get the holiday and the beer. Sorted.
I’m serious, too. Let me know.
And, though if was luck, congratulations!
Moldie wrote:
Nice one. Enjoy your holiday, like Paul said try going to Santorini, amazing for photo opportunities, some pictures up on my site. Talk to Beard about Crete, he’s been about 20 times.
Enjoy the beer :]