Ian F. wrote:
"loobyloo" wrote in message
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You've met Ian before then?

Heh! Actually, to be honest, on the day in question my gout-y right foot was
playing up a bit. None of us are getting any younger and at almost 55, I'm
beginning to get aches in places where I didn't even know I had places.


That'll teach you to pass the port to the left...
--
Kat

"Kat" wrote in message
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That'll teach you to pass the port to the left...

I refer the Honourable Member for 'Ackney East to the following:

"Pass the port ... it won't give you gout

James Meikle
Friday April 16, 2004
The Guardian

"Researchers have cheering news for grumpy old port drinkers. Beer drinkers
are far more likely to develop gout than those who quaff wine."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/st...192990,00.html

;-)

Ian

Ian F. wrote:
I refer the Honourable Member for 'Ackney East to the following:

"Pass the port ... it won't give you gout

James Meikle
Friday April 16, 2004
The Guardian

"Researchers have cheering news for grumpy old port drinkers. Beer drinkers
are far more likely to develop gout than those who quaff wine."

Indeed.. But the grumpy old port drinker in his plus-fours with his
bandaged foot and shooting stick is an enduring image of the English
upper class,
Doncha know, what?
--
Kat