The image of the royal family

Apparently Dubonnet and gin was the Queen Mothers favourite tipple.

I can never read or hear the word Cinzano without remembering that advert with Joan Collins and Leonard Rossiter!

It's a bit of an old fashioned drink isn't it?
Cinzano was a favourite of mine around 18 (or a bit younger!)
A girl in my class became one of the Martini girls in a TV ad. I'm sure she had to balance a tray of drinks while on roller skates if I remember correctly.

We bought vermouth a couple of years ago, never again. Awful stuff. Yet when I was young often bought Cinzano and suchlike.

Ah yes, a Gin and It. It has always struck me as an odd mix as both are based on infusions of herbs and you think the mix could taste quite unpleasant.

Both now come in non-alcoholic varieties and, surprisingly, taste quite nice, but I have yet to mix them.

Whether the RF drink, Dubonnet or any other of the brands I mention, all they are drinking is vermouth and whatever their choice of mixer is.

I don't think the RF choose vermouth with lemonade or soda, I think gin is the preferred mixer, Monica!

I don’t care what it’s called, I think it’s horrid stuff.

Why is vermouth always sold by brand name? Dubonnet, Cinzano, Martini, Noilly Prat, does the brand matter that much?

If I go anywhere and ask for a vermouth and lemonade, no one knows what I am talking about, but if I went into a bar and asked for a whisky soda, or a gin and tonic, the server, might well then ask me what brand I wanted, but they would immediately know what drink I wanted.

Whether the RF drink, Dubonnet or any other of the brands I mention, all they are drinking is vermouth and whatever their choice of mixer is.

We bought a bottle of Dubonet once and had it with lemonade. It was quite pleasant as far as I remember!

Dubbonet and lemonade, a drink in the 70s, not very pleasant. Now Baileys would have been a better choice your Majesty.

Viva la Dubonnet!
Or is it le?

Maybe she is trying to keep in with the French!

maddyone

It has been reported today that the Queen has awarded the drink Dubonnet a Royal Warrant. Would this persuade you to buy a bottle?

No, because I tried it and know I don't like it.

Actually, I know someone who does, that's another idea for a Christmas present ?

No, but if she gave one to Bailey’s Chocolate Luxe I’d buy another bottle straight away.

It has been reported today that the Queen has awarded the drink Dubonnet a Royal Warrant. Would this persuade you to buy a bottle?

Our sense of humour
Our theatrical tradition
Our bbc
Our NHS

The Welfare State.
Respect for and provision of education.
Standing up for the little guy.
Ingenuity.

The museums that show progress through the ages-like Locomotion in Shildon. Amazing place.
The Jurassic Coast
Cornish cream teas
The Albert Hall concerts
The Lake District
The Scottish Highlands and lochs.
The people who hand a found wallet in at the police station instead of keeping it.

Just a few world changing inventions that we have shared with the world.

interestingengineering.com/45-of-the-greatest-british-inventions-of-all-time.

I’ve visited many countries round the world. One common comment was our manners. And not forgetting our unique sense of humour ?

Good news indeed.

It was announced today that we are the first country in the world to approve the use of a new drug to treat severe covid cases. I’m not sure of the name but it’s described as a game changer especially as it comes in pill form to be taken at home, thereby keeping people out of hospital.

Also of course we were one of the first countries in the world to start vaccinating against the virus last December.

Just two more things to join the long list of what is great about this country.

The churches. I love visiting them when in England. They have so much history and there seems to be a strong community spirit.
In Horsham I was disappointed that the church was locked. A member came as I turned to leave and unlocked it for prayer and asked if I would like to join her. I thought it was a lovely thing to do.

MOnica do start a thread please

The people
Different seasons
So many talented people
British spirit still alive and well I think

M0nica

Why don't we sometimes talk about what is good about Britain for a change?

The countryside
Green parks and open spaces
Music
History
Architecture
Coastline
Cultural diversity
Animals and wildlife
Fashion

Just a few to start with.