My shout in the Pendraken Mess

[fsn]

I'll have a single malt, light on the soda.

Sir, that is not the action of a gentleman. I think you should retire from the bar and consider your position.



In my time as a young barman, I was confronted with a customer in the flashy suit, gold dripping off every orifice, young fluff on his arm. He demanded a malt whisky and lemonade. I, of course, refused to serve him. I suggested he use a blended whisky if he wished to add lemonade to it, or perhaps choose the malt with a little water. He took umbrage and complained to the landlord, who, to his credit, supported my decision.   

[d_Guy]

I have never been mistaken for a gentleman - a ranker through and through.

But I do agree, dilution is pollution.

[fsn]

One can be a ranker and a gentleman. One can also be an officer and clearly not a gentleman. As Wellington said "a French officer will slit your throat if you tell him he is not a gentleman, but that does not make him one."

[d_Guy]

Which logically leads to:

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo and doesn't.
Mark Twain

[d_Guy]

I've heard that more often applied to bagpipes, again I fail as a gentleman.

[Ithoriel]

Alternatively, Will, "A true gentleman is a man who may know how to play the bagpipes – but doesn't"

[Ithoriel]

Ah! Great minds, d_Guy ..... or possibly the alternative

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

https://youtu.be/IB-PaZaiXOA

I was looking for Jeeves discussing the banjo, but as a gentleman, he would not say.

[d_Guy]

 
Had forgotten about Bertie and Jeeves!

Ah! Great minds, d_Guy ..... or possibly likely the alternative

Fixed! 

[pierre the shy]

Cor, must have done something right again as just noticed I must be on Leon's 30th Anniversary promotion list..... now up to the dizzying heights of Brigadier no less 

Limit of 1 drink per person sorry, have to keep the mess bill under control.....and please don't spill anything on the new shop carpet!

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

A pint of Macellan 64, thank you.

[fsn]

Congratulations Brigadier ... or should that be Chef de Brigade?

I'll have my usual please.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Me usual pint of Creme de Menthe sivousplait

[DecemDave]

Well deserved Sir
Half a shandy and a slice of lemon please.