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SC. It doesn't. No difference between an uncorked one and one with a teaspoon in its neck. I did this experiment years ago. Am willing to repeat it if I can find the bottles. Where are they?

It's an urban myth! Yeth my muther theth tho' :-)

Spacey...what's happened to Lamb-chops' picture? Is it snowing heavily round you and he's lost?

BURP!!!

That lamb was delicious! The things you can get away with when Spaceys not around! Not very well prepared though!

Right, gotta go now!

Erm, 7th, that's just what I said ;-) Why does it not lose it's fizz!!

The bottles are behind the bar - look in the fridge - should be nicely chilled by now - I'll just meander over and open a bottle and have one with these sausages. Don't think you'll have time to do the experiment - depends on how many customers partake tonight.

Seymour
I'll crack a bottle with you. I don't normally partake of too much of the bubbly as it gives me heartburn, but I'll make an exception to welcome a new member. Bubbly usually attracts Priscilla, I'm not sure if it's the sound effect or whether she has an advanced sense of smell.

Do you know, I really fancy some Spam fritters and chips with semolina with blackcurrant puree for afters.

Seymour: it has to be a silver spoon, I'm reliably informed.

However, I take no chances and either drink the lot or use a special clamping bottle stopper given me by those nice folks at Mumm Napa.

Well we always stick a spoon in ours, even if it's only for five minutes :S
Mr Grumpy does have a habit of chilling a bottle or two in the freezer - now that's a bubble-killer, but great if you like slushies.

Oh 'eck, did the gaff just fly away? Who's been spiking the bubbles?

Personally speaking I'd never let a bottle of champers lie around long enough for it to go flat. But that's us northeners for you.

Gordon bennet I wander off for a few minutes into the quiet room and come back to find you lot have finished that bottle off - no need for a spoon. These aren't going to last long - right that's the cork off the next one, very nice it is too - Perrier Jouet Grand Brut.

MM - I also have one of those special bubbly stoppers - had to buy mine though. Rarely have occasion to use it. Same reason that we're not going to need it in here tonight.

Did you know that Gordon Bennett was a newspaper magnate with a habit of imbibing rather too much, could easily have been a member here!

Good evening
Nothing sinister to report about my disapearance. I've had a couple of days off work and spent Sa/Sun/Mon in Bournmouth and the new forest, and been out at Arundel today.

Very nice but brass monkey's

Isn't a newspaper magnate one of those things you stick on the fridge? Have to say that this is one of the most pleasant eateries I've ever been in. Fine service, fine wine and doughnuts to die for. Must make a note of the name.

Does anyone here ever let a bottle of Champagne sit until there are no bubbles left? ;-)))

Evening all. Just popped in to steal some warmth from the fire and an internal heat refuel. LOL!

So you finally found it, BigA
I was already snuggled up in my hammock the other night..

Evening all, any champs left? If so I'll have a mugfull please.

Jessie my boy,Arundel eh, been to the Howard's place? Did you know that David Frost is married into that lot.

Lord Provost Marshal, whatever that is? Very high position once upon a time.

Always liked to watch the MCC v The Tourists there by the river.

Time for bed hereaparts; we've an early start a.m. to watch Sweet Revenge have her first trial gallop at 6.30am on Durbanville Racecourse, keep 'em crossed.

I can't get on with a hammock, I prefer a futon. One futon the bar, the other on the floor!

Settled down in the TV room watching the Tsunami appeal footie game. Quite funny watching players be nice to each other, not tumbling at every opportunity and making sure they don't get injured or injure each other!!!

Anyway, I'm inebriated enough. Will leave the rest of you to polish the bubbly off - although having it by the mugful should take care of that. Have a good evening.

Did I hear the sound of fizz ............ oh, cheers Seymour
and thanks for thinking of us :-)

Quite delicious and it's only Tuesday.

In your hammock, Choccy? You some kind of seafarer? ;-))