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I will be once again taking my life in my hands and  cruising over to the North Island. Eventual destination next saturday is the NEC.  Where we will be attending the Leonard Cohen gig. B&B is sorted but the only pub I know for an drink after is the Tipperary which is near where we are staying. I do not like this pub much as it is really a glorified restaurant. Does anybody know a better one in the Balsall area.

Leonard Cohen??? I know, I know, I last saw him at the 1970 IW pop festival, but I do happen to like some of  his lastest stuff.

The Queens Head Meriden...............Proper pub :)

Isn't it a long way to the Tipperary?  ???  :-X  ;)

Yes - its a long way to go!

Mentioned it to a friend online, they said try the Old Moseley Arms, Balsall Heath.  Real ales, nice fire, place for puffers outside, yadda yadda (btw, wouldn't the Brighton Centre have been a tad easier than the NEC??)

I think Ace is attracted by the northern hospitality. :D

Quote from: SamLouise on November 16, 2008, 00:23:07
Mentioned it to a friend online, they said try the Old Moseley Arms, Balsall Heath.  Real ales, nice fire, place for puffers outside, yadda yadda (btw, wouldn't the Brighton Centre have been a tad easier than the NEC??)

Would have been if it wasn't sold out. I tried for tickets before he extended his tour last July and the only ones I could get were in Prague. Which I was prepared to do. Then the NEC came up so we snatched them up. For a man who is not known by everybody he is very popular.

Quote from: froglegs on November 16, 2008, 01:07:08
I think Ace is attracted by the northern hospitality. :D

Too true! Uz brummies are renowned for our open friendliness to everybody ;)


(you open yer wallit to buy uz a drink & we'll be yer friend forever)

;D

Quote from: SamLouise on November 16, 2008, 00:23:07
Mentioned it to a friend online, they said try the Old Moseley Arms, Balsall Heath.  Real ales, nice fire, place for puffers outside, yadda yadda (btw, wouldn't the Brighton Centre have been a tad easier than the NEC??)

I used to live within walking distance of that pub.

Spent many a night there ,including one new years eve.

It is miles away from the NEC but worth a visit if you have plenty of time :)

Balsall Heath's the red-light district of S.Brum...an ACE has got red lights all of his own ain't he?  ;) ::) ;D

Sorry, gotta ask..you mean Balsall Heath or Balsall Common, ACE?

Common, What do I need a red light area for. At my time in life I prefer a good gravy dinner.


















But I would not mind directions to the heath

have a look here - click on West Midlands in Locations ;)

http://www.beerguide.co.uk/index.php

ACE you're in for a blummin treat..just been reading bout someone who went to his O2 concert...not only was he fab but his musicians blow you away. Wanna go :'(

I've been a fan for over 40 years and am very apprehensive about seeing him again as I don't want the bubble to burst. I first saw him in the troubador in the late 60s doing a fill in spot. Then again later that year at one of the Isle of Wight festivals. He was good just as a man and a guitar, so your news has me looking forward to the show even more.

Rave reviews on the other forum 8) I really really really would like to go, envy you, envy you your ticket.

PS ya want some of me Speshul Choclit? ;) ;D

Absolute magic. What a great evening. 3 hours of song and no supporting artists. If anybody had told me I was going to see and enjoy a 74 year old man that I first saw nearly 40 years ago. I would have told them to go take a jump.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Went to see Neil Diamond there a while back at the NEC.He is no spring chicken but just the same carried on for at least three hours.

Everyone on their feet for swweet Caroline.......good memory. :)

Quote from: ACE on November 23, 2008, 15:44:16
If anybody had told me I was going to see and enjoy a 74 year old man

So you found your way to Basall Heath then? :o


Thr Bear at Berkswell does a good all day roast if your still there.

Yes it does,I live five mins from that pub,come to think of it,I know a heck of a lot of pubs :)

I think Ace meant Balsall Common, not much there - he must have been lonely.
As for Balsall Heath - Jesus wept!