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keep away from all pubs this coming wednesday

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infoman Sun 28-Jun-26 10:08:26

1st July

England are into the knockout stages of the football world cup and the games kicks off at 5pm.
Make sure you do all your shopping in the morning before the shelves are emptied of alcohol

MissAdventure Sun 28-Jun-26 10:13:40

Alcohol isn't on my shopping list. smile

nanaK54 Sun 28-Jun-26 10:19:12

Or...alternatively...head to your local pub, support them and England at the same time! wine

merlotgran Sun 28-Jun-26 10:23:36

I will be doing my shopping at midday on Wednesday so I’ll report back! 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️

GrannyGravy13 Sun 28-Jun-26 10:24:11

Where on earth do you live OP?

I have seen shelves depleted of toilet roll and other household goods but never have I seen empty shelves on the booze isles 🤦‍♀️

England were favourites in their group, no surprise they have gone through…

I am more concerned that there could be a strawberries, cream and champagne shortage due to Wimbledon starting tomorrow 🎾🍓🍾

Sago Sun 28-Jun-26 10:26:34

Just checked my drinks fridge, as it’s just the two of us I think we should be OK for the game.

Thanks for the tip though😉

Jaxjacky Sun 28-Jun-26 10:28:28

Our pub and others locally were packed for the game last night, no warning for that and as far as I know shelves of alcohol in the village were fine. No ice creams though.

M0nica Sun 28-Jun-26 10:29:45

Didn't even know there was a game last night. What sport?

MissAdventure Sun 28-Jun-26 10:31:40

Are you sure, there, Sago?
grin

Grammaretto Sun 28-Jun-26 10:38:05

Ooh I don't know sago 😅 though it looks like there's bubbly at the ready

I'm more of a tennis fan myself.
Scotland are out of the footie as ever
But their fans are still remembered in Boston says my American cousin.
Here's the local tribute in my town in Scotland.

Aveline Sun 28-Jun-26 10:40:30

Oh God. Football and tennis? Nooo. Think I'll hibernate till it's all over. I'll go out and stock up right now.

Dottydots Sun 28-Jun-26 11:10:44

Up until I was in my late fifties I used to absolutely love watching football and tennis on the television but then suddenly I went right off sport. My friend is a real football fan. He does a lot for me, so when he comes to see me (every day), I let him watch the matches on tv while I read my book.

MawsRosie Sun 28-Jun-26 11:18:42

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keepcalmandcavachon Sun 28-Jun-26 11:19:22

Sago

Just checked my drinks fridge, as it’s just the two of us I think we should be OK for the game.

Thanks for the tip though😉

Cheers Sagowinewinewine

Sago Sun 28-Jun-26 11:20:39

MawsRosie

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I think the OP is hilarious, he can certainly spark discussions.

MawsRosie Sun 28-Jun-26 11:21:50

☹️☹️☹️

fancythat Sun 28-Jun-26 11:28:16

Our shop wouldnt empty of alcohol.
But there is always a definite change on the roads. They go eerily quiet.

Luckygirl3 Sun 28-Jun-26 11:32:43

I am desperate for England to lose a match! - my DD and her OH have sunk £10,000s in the festival they run - it is their livelihood - and we definitely do NOT want England in the final or they will face a financial disaster.

fancythat Sun 28-Jun-26 11:37:45

Oh dear.

Elusivebutterfly Sun 28-Jun-26 11:39:50

There has been empty shelves this last week due to heat, not football. My local supermarkets have had broken down fridges and freezers due to the heat. Two were closed due to flooding after Tuesday's storm. Supermarket deliveries have also been cancelled or delayed.

fancythat Sun 28-Jun-26 11:40:15

That's worse[in my opinion] than a wedding around here yesterday.
I thought, they will lose their guests, later in the evening.

fancythat Sun 28-Jun-26 11:40:39

To Luckygirl3

Casdon Sun 28-Jun-26 12:18:08

England are playing at 5pm on Wednesday, I’m not sure why would you need to avoid the pub at lunchtime, as I expect most people will just finish work early and get there about 4.30?

ronib Sun 28-Jun-26 12:21:23

Rugby back next Saturday…..

GrannyGravy13 Sun 28-Jun-26 12:23:45

ronib

Rugby back next Saturday…..

I think it’s a new competition - Nations League 🏈