The first local derby for a long time – the Lemmings were playing the Ra
ms in the Waters Green Tavern.
In a rather underhand trick the Lemmings arrived early and commandeered the table that both teams prefer, paying scant attention to the protests of the two regulars who were displaced. 
This didn’t seem to faze the Rams overmuch so the scheme backfired and alienated two possible supporters at the same time.
The Tavern of course maintained its reputation for having the best ales for miles around and this was no exception – special mention must be made of the remarkable Mallinsons New World Pale using a blend of galaxy and simcoe hops that boosted the hopes if not the abilities of the Lemmings.
As usual distractions had been arranged – Manchester United were playing CSKA Moscow away - a restrained and modest affair compared to the ladies darts game that tried to drown out the question master in the Tavern.
The struggling question master is well known to readers of this blog – it was Alan A Dale who adds depth and analysis in the comments.
The questions had been set by the Pack Horse Bowling Club (specialist) and the Wharfies (General Knowledge) and whilst the Lemmings liked the specialist very much they were trailing by 14 points at the end of the series. The General Knowledge were not so popular and whilst a little ground was made up in the early questions the Rams gradually pulled further ahead.
Individual scores were Bob 12/15, Wendy 12/15, Nick 9/9 and Tomo 9/6 conferred 7/14 and pass-overs 4/7; the Rams collected 9/13 pass-overs. Final score 119 to 149.
The evening was rounded off with a superb cheese board with a peppery salad that Nick nearly missed because he was furthering international relations with two attractive Polish ladies.
Many thanks to Stephen for the supper, to the question master for his light touch and perseverance, and to the Rams who were restrained in victory.
United scraped through 1-0 but it is not clear who won the tarts darts but it was with three falls or a knockout.
3 comments:
...and an enjoyable night was had by said quiz-master - even though he would have been happy to be on the other end of the many questions about 1980s kids' TV and UK Electoral Politics. The lubricating effects of the Mallinson's (ably assisted by Phoenix Flash Flood) has allowed my throat to do it's job today, ladies darts or not.
I did note that the forcefield around the quiz tables that normally lets no outsider enter was breached by the two young ladies who seemed unfeasibly interested in the goings-on, nice to see that they were reciprocated. It was never going to be an easy night for the Lemmings once the quizzing-Titan-cunningly-disguised-as-Jarvis-Cocker-circa 1999 also known as Scott Dawson entered the Tavern on Rams duty. Let's hope the wait for the first points ends soon, perhaps in two weeks time. I shell spend next Tuesday night battling withdrawal symptoms, both of quizzing and Shropshire Blue.
Followers of the Armadillo hearing Q43 might have thought cucumber time was when making Gazpacho.
I'll check what our Bollington gastronomy correspondent expects in his Gazpacho
We too thought the specialists particularly good - delivered particularly well by an excellent QM. Thanks, Art
I thought that the Rams' joke answer of "water" wasn't exactly wrong.
According to the link below, Tomatoes and Peppers (and indeed Cucumbers) were a later addition to what was originally water, oil, bread and garlic - I'm not exactly salivating. Heard today that domestic cucumbers are on the edge of extinction due to the impact of cheap imports.
Gazpacho is a dieters favourite, not quite certain who the Bollington gastronomy correspondent is, but if my suspicions are correct, I think he would be much rather tuck into a nice creamy Vichyssoise.
On which note, a Bollington themed quiz might be a good way to help any future opponents of the Rams - given Mr. Dawson's recorded Achilles heel of White Nancy.
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2010/jun/24/how-to-make-perfect-gazpacho
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