Notes from the Prague correspondent

[ŽižkovClaret]

12 pints between three of us and she only had 1, barely 20 quid nigh on 0% unemployment so anyone who wants one can get a job

If you arent kidded up or saddled with a mrs you'd rather be rid of, ger yerselves over


Yup, i might be ******

[cricketfieldclarets]

PSTOTTO is that you?

[ŽižkovClaret]

Haha, oh dear.

Not nearly as rough as i deserve! Morning!

[Falcon]

To be fair Prague is a lovely city with a cracking nightlife and the beers are cheap as you like, so I wouldn't blame yourself.

[karatekid]

Pist at 10pm and still up at 6.47 am . Well done mate. It takes me 3 days to get over a couple of shandys these days.

[Barry_Chuckle]

Haha, oh dear.

Not nearly as rough as i deserve! Morning!

Zizkov, I'm thinking of paying Prague a visit early 2019. Any recommendations where to stay... Old town, New town, over the river etc.

Any info would be appreciated!

[Dyched]

12 pints between three of us and she only had 1, barely 20 quid nigh on 0% unemployment so anyone who wants one can get a job

If you arent kidded up or saddled with a mrs you'd rather be rid of, ger yerselves over


Yup, i might be ******

I’m in!! Details?

[ŽižkovClaret]

I’m in!! Details?

I'll get back to you tonight. Got a mate with a recruitment firm so if you have a cv i can fire it over.

[ŽižkovClaret]

Pist at 10pm and still up at 6.47 am . Well done mate. It takes me 3 days to get over a couple of shandys these days.

lol 7 IPA;s. Im struggling and thankful its not a physical job haha

[Pstotto]

... I'm waiting for the cheque to arrive in the post and then I can set off.

[ŽižkovClaret]

... I'm waiting for the cheque to arrive in the post and then I can set off.

You'd be laughng in a place on the outskirts, as long as you made sure the relevant healthcare etc was in place. Gets bloody freezing though

[Pstotto]

Nah... maybe a visit one day but not to stay. Hungary sound a better bet. UK still home.

[cricketfieldclarets]

Nah... maybe a visit one day but not to stay. Hungary sound a better bet. UK still home.

Its frightening what you can get (outside budapest) in Hungary for your money.

Only issue with is its a bloody big place. So unless you like being a bit out it might not be your thing. Beautiful country though!

[ŽižkovClaret]

Zizkov, I'm thinking of paying Prague a visit early 2019. Any recommendations where to stay... Old town, New town, over the river etc.

Any info would be appreciated!

will do once less hungover haha

[CharlieinNewMexico]

I'd move!

[whentheballmoves]

Really like Prague, but prefer Budapest...similar, but fewer American tourists!

[ŽižkovClaret]

Really like Prague, but prefer Budapest...similar, but fewer American tourists!

To me they are like sisters, both fit, but each with their own quirks

[cricketfieldclarets]

Really like Prague, but prefer Budapest...similar, but fewer American tourists!

Both great. Budapest reminds me of london in parts. Dunno why.

Hard to pick between the two. Although its almost ten yearssince I went to prague.

Plenty of great cities round that way

[piston broke]

To me they are like sisters, both fit, but each with their own quirks

And Krakow. Maybe it’s the castle on the river? Love them all.

[THEWELLERNUT70]

I was in Prague around 4 weeks ago. We stayed in Lysa and got the train in (cheap as chips). Beautiful city and really quite inexpensive for food and drink. We ate at U Mecanase which was lovely. There was an added bonus that is was burning hot the few days we were there

[ŽižkovClaret]

ok, just got back to casa Dan.... cleaners been

i now have a new sofa cover and different bedding.

Dan is far too drunk for this level of confusion

[LS7]

So one of you had 5 pints and the other one 6. It’s not exactly a legendary session is it.

[ŽižkovClaret]

So one of you had 5 pints and the other one 6. It’s not exactly a legendary session is it.

For 16 quid?

[LS7]

I’ve heard in Wigan they do buy one get 3 free

[Bosscat]

Did the Christmas Markets in Prague a couple of Years ago & stayed in The Jury's Inn Hotel.... Cracking city great bars and atmosphere...
Did Budapest on a Danube Cruise.... didn't do the nightlife as we were on a cruise boat... but watched the locals celebrate Hungary qualifying for last 16 in the finals by clambering up the chain bridge carrying glow sticks. Also them running along the river in front of the parliament building .... a certain Gabor Kiraly still playing and retired a week later....

Both have plus and minuses to be fair.

[ŽižkovClaret]

Bought my tickets for the Boxing Day game today. Felt good that

[bluelabrador16]

Maybe of interest:

If the Czech economy is thriving, why are we so poor? ....Saša Uhlová

The transition from state socialism to capitalism has created deep feelings of injustice among those in manual jobs

"...one of my colleagues from the laundry who lived in temporary accommodation could only dream about saving up enough for an underground ticket so he could have a bit of cake in the city. “I managed to do it once before,” he told me excitedly, “I took a picture with the cake, so I could have a memory of the good life.”

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... capitalism" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Vino blanco]

"A bit of cake in the city"? Luxury! I used to dream of having a bit of cake in the city.

[ŽižkovClaret]

Maybe of interest:

If the Czech economy is thriving, why are we so poor? ....Saša Uhlová

The transition from state socialism to capitalism has created deep feelings of injustice among those in manual jobs

Aye, there are issues for sure here. Everyone has a job, but the very low skilled, manual ones are poorly paid. They are averse to unionisation due to history so struggle to organise effectively to improve their lot.

I try to do my bit, help charities and certainly pay my fair chunk of taxes and in return i have a good standard of living here

[ŽižkovClaret]

I would like to clarify that whilst yes, i was waiting outside The Boot for it to open at 7:50am on Saturday morning, I had just got off a coach from London after 8 hours, and just had a breakfast and a coffee.

I am now firmly ensconced back in Praha until Festivus

[ŽižkovClaret]

My cleaner has started to leave me presents..... should i be worried?

[HatfieldClaret]

She's obviously just finished your bathroom, as she's left you a chamber pot and some wipes.

[ŽižkovClaret]

So, Bill Nighy is turning up later to my local shopping centre in character as his rocker from Love Actually to turn on the shopping Centre xmas lights.

Absolutely batshit this country at times haha

https://www.expres.cz/bill-nighy-v-praz ... jgRQCo-oak" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

*Open in google chrome and it will translate for you*

[ŽižkovClaret]

Don't order pork crackling in Prague

Turns out its not crispy at all, just the pork lard. Thankfully it was a mate who had ordered it, but it didnt look the least bit appetising

[ŽižkovClaret]

BTW, happy to advise if anyone fancies the trip over next October for Czech Republic v England

[Falcon]

BTW, happy to advise if anyone fancies the trip over next October for Czech Republic v England

I was in Prague for a stag do a couple of years ago when Czech Rep had a friendly match with Scotland. We decided to go to the game but I was shocked and appalled to find that the only beer sold in the ground was alcohol-free!

We started off stood with the Czech supporters but they were very quiet and the Scots sounded like they were having a better time so we spent the second half in amongst the away fans (no segregation of note).

[ŽižkovClaret]

You know, when i turn my TV on, it usually comes up on CT Sport, the national sport broadcaster. Now, dedicating to show sport 24/7 is quite some undertaking when they dont even have the rights to all the domestic games, so they don't half show some "niche" stuff.

They out-did themselves with today's offering:
European u23 Baseball championships - Czechs v Croatia