tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post628826671705192505..comments2024-03-28T12:16:58.318+00:00Comments on Paul's Beer & Travel Blog: The Pubs of my Youth - Part I; Country PubsPaul Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-44825205776469779112010-10-27T21:21:13.540+01:002010-10-27T21:21:13.540+01:00I look forward to reading about your experiences, ...I look forward to reading about your experiences, Cookie.Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-91589183482323016502010-10-27T21:04:32.250+01:002010-10-27T21:04:32.250+01:00I think you've inspired me to write about my j...I think you've inspired me to write about my joyful days of youth, getting pissed on cider and alcopops in the park without the interference of adults.Cooking Lagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830924433230427226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-31942891297660432512010-10-27T20:25:47.905+01:002010-10-27T20:25:47.905+01:00I checked the link back to your earlier post Curmu...I checked the link back to your earlier post Curmudgeon, and noticed that I commented on it at the time. Strangely enough my comments closely echo my recent post.<br /><br />The old practice of turning a blind eye to the occasional under age drinker did no harm, and even acted as a way of introducing young people to how to behave properly on licensed premises. Other commentators, such as Tim Martin, have expressed similar views.Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-39192624189256895452010-10-26T21:19:01.907+01:002010-10-26T21:19:01.907+01:00Has a lot of resonances with this post of mine fro...Has a lot of resonances with <a href="http://pubcurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2009/08/happy-days.html" rel="nofollow">this post of mine</a> from last year. Young people don't get to experience the same journey of discovery nowadays, nor the socialising effect of going in pubs used by all ages where you were a guest on other people's territory.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.com