https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/457763#M22070 <P class="mce-p">I would like you all to keep the following in mind.....So in future you will know how to LOOK AFTER MY&nbsp; MULE PROPERLY....:^O</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"><FONT color="#ff0000"><STRONG>Advantages of mules</STRONG></FONT><BR />Mules, having hybrid vigor, can grow taller than both parents. Weight for weight they are stronger than horses, and are much longer-lived with much longer working lives, although maturing slightly later. They rarely become ill or lame or suffer wounds, can withstand extremes of temperature, can live on frugal rations, have tremendous stamina and resilience and are exceptionally sure-footed.</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"><FONT color="#ff0000"> <STRONG>Mules' temperament</STRONG></FONT><BR />Mules have a reputation for being obstinate and bad-tempered, but as with donkeys, the mule's legendary stubbornness is in fact a manifestation of its talent for self-preservation. There are times when a human finds this 'talent' annoying, when he is disobeyed by a mule, but there are many other times when it can be a great advantage: if a mule takes care of itself, then it follows that it is also taking great care of its cargo, human or otherwise. It is not for nothing that mules are chosen rather than horses to take tourists down the Grand Canyon! By intelligent handling, it is quite possible to foresee occasions on which a mule is likely to be 'stubborn' and to avoid them. <BR />The undeserved reputation for bad temper is, I believe, due to the mule's unexpectedly sensitive and non-trusting nature. Until he has learned to trust a person, he is worried that the person may do him harm, and will take defensive action (never offensive) by kicking them, should he feel the occasion merits it. And mules are splendid kickers - they kick fast and accurately, and if a mule misses, it is because he intended to. Unfortunately many of the people who have worked with mules over the centuries have not appreciated this sensitivity, and have not understood another characteristic of the mule: that you cannot force him to do anything, but must persuade him, or organize his work so that he is only asked to do those things which he will want to do. Failure to appreciate this has led to many a battle between man and mule, and to the mule's bad reputation.</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Mules are highly intelligent-mule devotees would say more intelligent than horses - and are very quick to learn, with a grasp of a situation which often seems little short of miraculous. This means that their handlers need to be quick-witted to stay one jump ahead of them. A well-trained and handled mule is obliging, kind, patient, persevering, calm, tolerant, sensible, loyal, affectionate, playful - and also proud, jealous and calculating. Being so intelligent, a badly trained and handled mule can be a problem. B-)</P> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:21:01 GMT Anonymous 2011-06-28T20:21:01Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433171#M9419 <P class="mce-p">Hello to all our old friends and newcomers alike. Welcome to Bill &amp; Charlie's Bar - the place to meet other posters and to sit and chat while you sample your favourite tipple. Plenty to drink, lots of joking but alas no smoking.</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">We are open all hours (hic) and run a respectable Bar. (Although I argued with Charlie until I was blue in the face over that one!) No swearing, spitting or drun..drunk...drunken beeeehaviour (hic). We have a couple of bouncers to hand ~ she comes in on Friday nights.</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Teetotallers are welcome and will be treated as normal. I jest ~ soft drinks are available at the bar along with light snacks. And finally, please use the emergency exit when Bill rambles on about the good ol' days and put plugs in your ears when Charlie 'sings'.</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Come on in...:-D</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"><IMG src="http://www.4freeimagehost.com/uploads/2146a54daa67.jpg" alt="" width="338" height="254" /></P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:15:36 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433171#M9419 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:15:36Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433179#M9422 <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Well, all I can add to that is to say we hope you</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">enjoy our new venue… &nbsp; :-x</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">and</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Cheers!</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"><IMG src="http://www.4freeimagehost.com/uploads/7d236a3ecede.jpg" alt="" width="102" height="154" /></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">:^O</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:21:06 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433179#M9422 09charliegirl 2011-05-14T13:21:06Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433183#M9425 <P class="mce-p">Has it got a nice garden to sit in when the evenings are warm Bill?</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:21:48 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433183#M9425 algasmoon 2011-05-14T13:21:48Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433188#M9428 <P class="mce-p">Hi Charlie :-x</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Cheers and good luck!</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">There is a garden area at the back algas. Sunbeds and service! <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😄</span></P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:24:09 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433188#M9428 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:24:09Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433194#M9431 <P class="mce-p">Do you have '<FONT class="mce-i">Chicken in a Basket</FONT>' on the menu ?</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:25:18 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433194#M9431 golden*crispy 2011-05-14T13:25:18Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433199#M9434 <P class="mce-p">One Chicken in a basket for Crispy...:-)</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"><IMG src="http://www.4freeimagehost.com/uploads/d6396cdff208.gif" alt="" width="290" height="200" /></P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:27:41 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433199#M9434 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:27:41Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433203#M9435 <P class="mce-p">Algas ~ can I get you a drink?</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:28:52 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433203#M9435 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:28:52Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433207#M9437 <P class="mce-p">Blimey is that for one? with portions like that you'll be skint in a few months :^O</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:29:30 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433207#M9437 algasmoon 2011-05-14T13:29:30Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433210#M9438 <P class="mce-p">Vodka and Lemonade please Bill - thanks very much, smells of polish in here <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:30:33 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433210#M9438 algasmoon 2011-05-14T13:30:33Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433215#M9440 <P class="mce-p">Brilliant <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😄</span> it's been a dry old board since they demolished the old <FONT class="mce-i">Nags Head</FONT></P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:30:38 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433215#M9440 golden*crispy 2011-05-14T13:30:38Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433219#M9442 <P class="mce-p"></P><BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE border="1"><TBODY><TR><TD><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Blimey is that for one? with portions like that you'll be skint in a few months :^O</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Our Chef likes giving a fair portion...:O:^O</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:31:15 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433219#M9442 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:31:15Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433224#M9444 <P class="mce-p"></P><BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE border="1"><TBODY><TR><TD><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Brilliant <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😄</span> it's been a dry old board since they demolished the old <FONT class="mce-i">Nags Head</FONT></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Thank you, Crispy ~ one of the reasons Charlie &amp; I came up with the idea. Enjoy your meal...:-)</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:32:23 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433224#M9444 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:32:23Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433254#M9447 <P class="mce-p">It's a little early for me ....... but my 'usual' please B&amp;C, and some assorted tapas.</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Is it OK to take the dog in the garden? She's very well behaved and will hoover the floor after closing <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p att-2000011163 mce-attach-image-none"><IMG src="https://community.ebay.co.uk/servlet/ImgServlet?mx=200&amp;attachImage=true&amp;contentType=image/jpeg&amp;attachment=2000011163&amp;crop=false" alt="" width="200" class="mce-attach-image" /></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Thank you :-x</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">&nbsp;</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:34:25 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433254#M9447 suzieseaside 2011-05-14T13:34:25Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433260#M9457 <P class="mce-p">Vodka &amp; Lemonade for you, Algas...:-)</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"><IMG src="http://www.4freeimagehost.com/uploads/26856436c6e0.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="201" /></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:35:11 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433260#M9457 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:35:11Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433267#M9460 <P class="mce-p">Hi Algas :-x</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">How are you?</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Yes, Bill is now your generous landlord..:^O..</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">but I'll shall have to keep an eye on those meals...</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">and the profits! :^O</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:35:59 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433267#M9460 09charliegirl 2011-05-14T13:35:59Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433273#M9463 <P class="mce-p">Thanks Bill, cheers, have one yourself, put it on my tab</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:36:44 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433273#M9463 algasmoon 2011-05-14T13:36:44Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433282#M9468 <P class="mce-p">Hi charlie, yes and with portions like that, watch the bar snacks too, dont overdo it or no -one will order the food :^O</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:38:12 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433282#M9468 algasmoon 2011-05-14T13:38:12Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433286#M9469 <P class="mce-p"></P><BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE border="1"><TBODY><TR><TD><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Hi Algas :-x</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">How are you?</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Yes, Bill is now your generous landlord..:^O..</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">but I'll shall have to keep an eye on those meals...</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">and the profits! :^O</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">:^O</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Will you stop waffling and get the lovely Suzie a drink please? :^O</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"> </P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:38:14 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433286#M9469 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:38:14Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433294#M9474 <P class="mce-p">Hi Suzie :-x</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Yes, all dogs (well-trained!) are welcome! Whether she can get the scraps before my dog does could be interesting though! :^O</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:39:40 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433294#M9474 09charliegirl 2011-05-14T13:39:40Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433301#M9477 <P class="mce-p"></P><BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE border="1"><TBODY><TR><TD><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Thanks Bill, cheers, have one yourself, put it on my tab</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p"></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE><P></P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Thank you, Algas. :-x</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">I will have a <FONT class="mce-s">case of</FONT> vodka &amp; orange...:-D</P><BR /> <P class="mce-p">Cheers...</P> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:40:40 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/The-Round-Table/Bill-Charlie-s-Bar/m-p/433301#M9477 bill-xxx 2011-05-14T13:40:40Z