Popular Post 26th of foot 5,836 Posted November 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2022 I am enjoying a childhood favourite, a weekend at Eyemouth. The sea is a calm turquoise and the harbour buzzes with dormant strength. I lunched at DR Collins cobbled pen, they have their own boats and the produce arrives on one's plate courtesy of a crested wave. The fruits de mer was £35 for two, consisting of a Lobster, Crab, prawns and, half-a-dozen Lindisfarne oysters. A bottle of white Burgundy to accompany and you have a pig in the proverbial situation. I note Rangers B are due to play a Lowland League fixture tomorrow at Foresters Park against Tranent, some thirty-odd miles up the A1. I am looking forward immensely to a lazy Autumnal drive to the bountiful East Lothian. Finding a Chef-Patron Brasserie for lunch, a table d'hote menu offering local rustica - Lappin au Moutarde, Pol au Pot or, Cassoulet? I wonder does East Lothian with it's coastal boundary offer red wines similar to the Languedoc, mostly cabernet with a hint of merlot sweetner? The main course is Rangers Colts up against a side locally known as, 'the Belters'. I have no doubt the beef will be rare, the heart gently bleeding. The denizens refer to the town as, 'the BIG T' and are known to celebrate the burning of the traitor's effigy, Guido Fawkes with considerable relish. Is there value in bringing one's pre-prepared marinade, add a sizzle to the Big T Barbecue. Being Autumn, I hope the locals have been foraging with their truffle pigs and hounds in the local woodland. A half time treat of Tarte Flambee aux champignons is a favourite. A trencherman's match report tomorrow evening. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,170 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Ternent, eh? There will be a divided loyalty on this Board. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,631 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) My auld man's going to that tomorrow. I'm off to Paties Road (Colinton) to see my hometown team instead. Edited November 4, 2022 by Gonzo79 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 6,787 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Sure Tranent were one of the favourites to win the Lowland League. A few posters on here will inform us of that was / is true! The B Team play Bo'ness United at Dumbarton next week then at Newtown Park 3rd December. Anyone coming along to Newtown give us a shout as our RSC usually open up the bar at the local Masonic Lodge. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Nah, not favourites mate as it's their first season after an unlikely promotion but there's doing well and are well funded at the moment. @26th of foot; we currently have just the eight takeaways (two chippies, four Chinese restaurants, a Turkish kebab joint and a Dominos) plus a couple of sandwich shops, a Greigs and a fantastic wee ice cream parlour to rival those of Eyemouth. None are yet Michelin standard but we'll keep trying again next year.... Young @ian1964will gladly bring the Merrydown Cider for you to enjoy a half-time refreshment in what is sure to be an exciting match. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,170 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 58 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: My auld man's going to that tomorrow. I'm off to Paties Road (Colinton) to see my hometown team instead. Saw Royal Albert once in a Scottish Cup Tie against Elgin City. Walking to the ground I was impressed by the huge crowd, then 90% of them turned off to the rugby! Willie Macfarlane was your manager at the time. Got a creditable draw before the inevitable defeat in the replay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,631 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I think it's actually Royal Albert United (I know, I know) now, after a recent merger. I went to see Rangers B recently and that was their only loss this season (at Civil Service Strollers). They're better off without me. Tranent's a lively wee town - I'm sure it'll be a good day. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,141 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I would imagine they sell a decent pie in Foresters park 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I hope we can meet up @26th of foot, we intend to go for a few beers in the Big T post match, it would be a privilege to share your company. Having played for Tranent, when it was still the Juniors, for about ten years all in, I will be there in full support of the Rangers!. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,836 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 13 hours ago, ian1964 said: I hope we can meet up @26th of foot, we intend to go for a few beers in the Big T post match, it would be a privilege to share your company. Having played for Tranent, when it was still the Juniors, for about ten years all in, I will be there in full support of the Rangers!. Ian, It would be an honour to be in the company of a man who held the role as Chief Belter of the Belters for a decade. I am heading off, dropping the wife in North Berwick before traveling to the Big T. After the game, it is a rush back to N Berwick, the wife has booked us into a restaurant called, 'Osteria'. In terms of recognition at the game, I will be sporting a pink carnation. I believe such flora is de rigueur amid such culinary plethora as highlighted by Frankie? What colour do the Belters wear? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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