…the 2 pretty much go hand-in-hand. You can’t get beer without money, And there’s no point in having money if you can’t buy beer! That said, this weekend was especially significant. I’ll explain later but first, allow me to digress.
On Friday, I went to a 3-way (nothing filthy, you dirty buggers!), joint Birthday celebration. It was a ‘Trailer-trash’ themed party. Everyone really made the effort and looked hilarious. Except me. I had no idea what to wear, so I got a black hoody with “ASBO” written on the chest. What could be more trashy than someone with an ASBO!? Anyhoo, the night turned out to be a bit shit, ’cause one of my mates was being particularly annoying. Bless his little black heart!
Saturday was a better day. A mate I’ve know since we were pushed round the park in buggies came over. We got some beers in and pretty much just sat down in front of the box to watch a full day of sport.
The Six nations was on, which is always good, and a footie game -but that wasn’t quite so interesting. But these cunningly lead me to my point about money. Before the Six Nations started a mate of mine gave me a little tip. “Ken,” he said “put money on Wales to get the wooden spoon…” -to lose, basically- “…and England to get the Grand Slam” - to win all games in the tournament. Now, I’m not a betting man, but even I could see that was foolish. England, who haven’t played particularly well since winning the world cup, were far from favourites. That title went to the Stalwarts fo Ireland. And Wales, being well known for their grit and flair, were far from rank outsiders. That title was taken by either Italy or Scotland.
So who would have thought I’d be browsing t’internet only days later, looking for the Ladbrokes site to place a bet!? £5 on Wales to get the Wooden Spoon at 20-1 (that’s £100 return, for those who are clueless, like me), and £10 in England to win at 4-1. I didn’t plum for the Grand Slam victory ’cause that really was foolish. And as it turns out, England, Ireland and France have all lost a game, and it’s come down the the final day this weekend. Which happily coincides with St. Patrick’s day.
So, if luck would have it, Wales will lose netting me a cool £100, and England will score enough to take thier points difference to above that of Ireland and France, giving me another £40. And to top it all off, much Guinness will be consumed in an attempt to gain a funny hat in order to celebrate the life of that guy who did something important once, I’m sure!
Roll on St. Patrick’s Day! 
