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Bazza needs it to find his way back to Ramirez Off Topic Thread.

The game was a lot less horrifying than the real life prospect.

I wasn't trying to score any points; anyone can see that from the opener - I went to lengths to assert that the Conservatives have already started distancing themselves from Patrick Rock. As you point out, there are huge points of discussion to be had about someone so close to the PM being implicated in these charges, from child protection to national security. So far, the only people to talk about Patrick Rock have been myself and Bearsy. Lord D + trousers; really poor performance on this thread. batman; no change.

What a contribution you've made here, Jamie.

I'll see you in the Fulwood at 2105. Anything else I'm doing is frankly inconsequential; designed only to prevent me from completely wasting my time if/when Barry doesn't show up / sends scouse kissogram.

Blimey. You really are wriggling. No need to wait until 9, mate. There's a pub right next door to my house you can come to.

I was actually going to look at, and perhaps buy shiny tech things. Garston is now kaput; you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone, Bear

Ah, gutted. Was hoping to have a nose. Is the Mexican on Lark Lane still open?

Nowt as glamorous, Barry. PC World. Garston. You'd be the last event of the night.

Aye, I'm driving. I've made other plans in the area too, so he really won't inconvenience me apart from about 10 minutes if he's a no-show.

All a bit odd, if you ask me.

Fine with the Fulwood too. Same time?

It was the Lodge after you finished football at 2105, wasn't it? I'll have my phone with me and access to the forum. You'll be able to get in touch with me on this thread if there are any sudden changes.

A lot of merit in these comments.

Precisely. I'm not going out just to enjoy Barry's charming company. I want the situation resolved. There is sixteen months of material to draw on; should be a piece of p!ss to get confirmation.

Well, that's a shame, and rather suspicious. I'd have thought that with the sixteen months we'd spent sparring with each other, a pint would be mandated. If some f**king random turns up and immediately turns tail, you're getting nowt out of me apart from 10 minutes of my time.

So you're not even going to sit down and have a pint and a discussion? You seem to be "wriggling" a lot here, Barry. What's the prob?

Define "quickly".

I'll be the bloke in the pub with a peg on his nose.

Doesn't look like a great bar. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186337-d2391742-Reviews-The_Lodge_Ale_House_Kitchen-Liverpool_Merseyside_England.html

Barry seems a bit reluctant to do anything more than shake my hand and scoot. I just hope he does that before he visits the toilet.

I'm driving down. I won't be taking Bazza's cash. I'm intrigued to see whether he has a scouse accent (props: Tokes' kissogram theory).

I think we should let the rest of the forum be the judge of that. We're both men of the people, after all. Besides, it'll be your opportunity to get that precious apology enshrined on video. To anyone still reading; what would you like out of the big pap/Barry man-date? Photos? Commemorative coins/mugs? A Paxman style interview? Answers on a forum post please, although I won't entertain anything too filthy. Barry; respect the people.

C'mon now; I'll give you a preview of the first three questions. Besides, I think a bit of light grilling to confirm it's you is in order, if only to discount Tokes' ridiculous theory that you're going to hire a kissogram. The forum deserves something from the 16 months of torture we've put them through.

Yeah, it's cool. See you then. I reckon we should film a little interview given the build-up.