Hello from Western MA
Jul 8th 2007, 2:02 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
I think I have attempted to post the same message a few times now and it's not working. Hopefully the moderator will delete my other messages if they appear.
I basically just want to say hello to everyone on here. I joined this site 2 years ago but after that I never posted or paid much attention however I’m now planning to look on here more often and take part in some discussions so I thought I would introduce myself.
My name is Dave, I live in Western Massachusetts, I moved over here in 2004 to marry my American wife, I’m originally from the Wirral but also lived in London for a few years. I’ve only met a few British people since being out here and only in passing. I miss England a lot but like it out here too.
I haven’t found many pubs around here that show English football but after 3 years I have found quite a few pubs close to where I live that have an excellent beer selection so thought Id share them with you. If you live in the area or are passing through you may want to pop in to one of them for a beer.
Northampton Brewing Company in Northampton
Brass Cat in Easthampton
Opa Opa Steak House and Brewery in Southampton
Amherst Brewing Company in Amherst
Moan and Dove in Amherst
Sierra Grille in Northampton
Peoples Pint in Greenfield
Dirty Truth in Northampton
Bye for now
Dave
I basically just want to say hello to everyone on here. I joined this site 2 years ago but after that I never posted or paid much attention however I’m now planning to look on here more often and take part in some discussions so I thought I would introduce myself.
My name is Dave, I live in Western Massachusetts, I moved over here in 2004 to marry my American wife, I’m originally from the Wirral but also lived in London for a few years. I’ve only met a few British people since being out here and only in passing. I miss England a lot but like it out here too.
I haven’t found many pubs around here that show English football but after 3 years I have found quite a few pubs close to where I live that have an excellent beer selection so thought Id share them with you. If you live in the area or are passing through you may want to pop in to one of them for a beer.
Northampton Brewing Company in Northampton
Brass Cat in Easthampton
Opa Opa Steak House and Brewery in Southampton
Amherst Brewing Company in Amherst
Moan and Dove in Amherst
Sierra Grille in Northampton
Peoples Pint in Greenfield
Dirty Truth in Northampton
Bye for now
Dave
What happened to John Allen on WRNX in the mornings ? .... everytime I am in the area now some other person i doing the program.
PS: Do you drive a green one of those Festiva type cars ? ... I saw one in deerfield last year with a union jack plte on the front.
Last edited by Patrick Hasler; Jul 8th 2007 at 2:07 pm.
Jul 9th 2007, 4:02 pm
#17
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Re: Hello from Western MA
Ok, a little scary.
I'm in Western Mass too. I also grew up in North Wales.
Throwing my own local into the mix of good places to get drunk:
http://www.gardnerale.com/
Jul 9th 2007, 5:41 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
Why ain't you three sitting in a bar somewhere chating instead of at your PC.
I know Dave would be up for it.
I know Dave would be up for it.
Jul 9th 2007, 11:06 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
You wont be disappointed by it I am sure. Let us know your views.
Jul 9th 2007, 11:45 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
I'm also in MA for my sins....
Nice place really...I only remember that when I go out of State...
Nice place really...I only remember that when I go out of State...
Jul 10th 2007, 1:42 am
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Re: Hello from Western MA
Jul 10th 2007, 2:09 am
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Re: Hello from Western MA
also western mass here
Jul 10th 2007, 2:13 am
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Re: Hello from Western MA
Hi Dave. Northampton's a top town I love it. We're in North Western CT, I'm originally from Shropshire and OH is from Newcastle.
Glad you like it in the states, we really miss England too. Pubs and curries. Try Pintus in West Springfield if thats near you, proper curry!
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Glad you like it in the states, we really miss England too. Pubs and curries. Try Pintus in West Springfield if thats near you, proper curry!
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Jul 10th 2007, 2:27 am
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Really? Is it like a really decent curry house? Flock wall paper and all? Will try it if you tell me that the curry is not graded by mild, medium or hot? And if you ask for hot they ask if you're sure???
Jul 10th 2007, 2:38 am
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It is the best Indian I have had bar none including the Indians I have had in the UK
Jul 10th 2007, 12:23 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
Curry....I haven't found anywhere near me in PA that is really good but I have always made my own anyway.We lived in North London for a long time and had lots of indian grocers and also in Liverpool.
I just take a basic recipe and tweak it around until it tastes just like the ones from the Indian.
We have lots of indian grocers here in Pittsburgh so I can still get all the ingredients. It surprises me that there aren't more restaurants.
The few that we do have, class even mild curries as hot and there is no real depth of flavour.
In the UK we used to have curry nights with all our friends. I cooked , they brought the beer. I miss that.
Jul 10th 2007, 4:37 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
Hello Patrick and hello everyone.
John Allen was apparently sacked by WRNX which is ridiculous as he was the best DJ on that radio station.
John Allen was apparently sacked by WRNX which is ridiculous as he was the best DJ on that radio station.
Jul 10th 2007, 4:47 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
I'm also up for a pint or two with people on here.
Jul 10th 2007, 4:52 pm
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Re: Hello from Western MA
The only problem we've found at both is that despite asking my wife and I if we want ours mild/medium/hot (to which I always reply hot and she says medium), when we try each others' curries they're always the same heat strength.
Anyone else noticed this?
