tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7409192154919548897..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Bran Tub # 15: Why is there a ping pong ball in my Guinness?Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64905513873666485942020-05-29T07:25:28.268+01:002020-05-29T07:25:28.268+01:00Hi Karen - apologies just realised I never replied...Hi Karen - apologies just realised I never replied - better late than never. Nor do I drink Guinness or beer that often ... but the 'ping pong ball' solves the problem. Take care as we're now in the Covid era - all the best -HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79749520091170857592017-11-10T18:54:13.026+00:002017-11-10T18:54:13.026+00:00Wow. I don't drink Guinness very often, and I ...Wow. I don't drink Guinness very often, and I think when I do it has always been on tap rather than out of a can. Some engineer or team of engineers must have spent a long time dreaming that up. It seems like an awful lot of bother to go to! KL Allendoerferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875990498939427178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82145266945118440472017-10-28T08:14:59.341+01:002017-10-28T08:14:59.341+01:00@ Deborah - it certainly bemused and amused me ......@ Deborah - it certainly bemused and amused me ... I don't drink beer very often either - but I do hope you can find a can and enjoy drinking it - knowing your reward is a ping-pong ball while you finish your can - but remember to open it!!<br /><br />Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50122803507388261102017-10-28T02:13:15.746+01:002017-10-28T02:13:15.746+01:00How fascinating and amusing. I don't drink bee...How fascinating and amusing. I don't drink beer very often, and I've only had Guinness served to me, but now you have me wanting to hunt out the cans. I'll be sure to toast you when I raise my can. :-)Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2435891808223845772017-10-27T20:17:27.555+01:002017-10-27T20:17:27.555+01:00Hi Emily - it was certainly a strange 'thing&#...Hi Emily - it was certainly a strange 'thing' to find in the can - completely unknown to me ... but fun to find out about ... glad you enjoyed the read and explanation ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14611127603805379092017-10-27T16:53:49.647+01:002017-10-27T16:53:49.647+01:00Wow that is fascinating. I have never had a can of...Wow that is fascinating. I have never had a can of Guinness so I had no idea. Thanks for the explanation.Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50040927425833859222017-10-25T08:18:37.112+01:002017-10-25T08:18:37.112+01:00@ John - I guess if you knew that there was a widg...@ John - I guess if you knew that there was a widget inside you'd not worry to look ... I'd no idea what was in the beer ... or what it might be ... I just wanted to know before I took things further ... so I was quizzy.<br /><br />@ Shannon - I'm sure you're right about your husband being your 'eyes into the Guinness can' - the tour of the factory sounds really good ... lucky him.<br /><br />@ Chrys - me too I hardly drink beer ... but was bemused by the widget. <br /><br />Thanks for your comments ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63247268281580204282017-10-24T20:30:51.196+01:002017-10-24T20:30:51.196+01:00I don't drink beer, so I had no idea. How funn...I don't drink beer, so I had no idea. How funny.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73664572620595965172017-10-24T20:27:32.652+01:002017-10-24T20:27:32.652+01:00I seem to recall someone once telling me there was...I seem to recall someone once telling me there was something in the cans, but I didn't know more than that. My husband's gotten to tour the factory while over there for work, so maybe it was him.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52939657941929378152017-10-24T13:31:17.986+01:002017-10-24T13:31:17.986+01:00I used to drink lots of cans of Guinness and knew ...I used to drink lots of cans of Guinness and knew all about widgets. But I didn't know what one looked like because in all that time it never occurred to me to attack an empty can with a tin opener! Not as inquisitive as I thought I was.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33103908671650388652017-10-24T06:50:35.479+01:002017-10-24T06:50:35.479+01:00@ Sandra - one of those strange tales, but true .....@ Sandra - one of those strange tales, but true ... funny old life and yes a good week to us all ... <br /><br />@ Rhonda - the beer came out quite easily til about the last 1/3 then the protrusion came into play ... making it frothily difficult!<br /><br />@ Victoria - just so glad you enjoy coming by - thank you ... I expect your family and friends will know about it ... as they are obviously into having a beer or two ... but a good discussion point, I'd agree ... <br /><br />@ Pat - I don't often have a beer - but having the Guinness left it couldn't go to waste ... <br /><br />@ Susan - well I like to do (write) different. It's amazing what's invented as we go along our lives ... I'd heard the term widget - but thought it was an accounting term ... never expecting one to appear in a can of Guinness. Usually I'll have the Pinot Noir ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all and thanks for enjoying the post - funny old life - ping pong balls in the beer ... Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87168209643631698142017-10-24T02:52:24.684+01:002017-10-24T02:52:24.684+01:00The things I learn when I visit your blog. Interes...The things I learn when I visit your blog. Interesting chemistry and clever beverage makers, but I'll take the Pinot.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19818347200967920332017-10-23T21:39:42.884+01:002017-10-23T21:39:42.884+01:00Would have left me wondering at my sea, not that I...Would have left me wondering at my sea, not that I like beer. Funny what you can find when going for a drink.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8872972118285600222017-10-23T20:54:40.765+01:002017-10-23T20:54:40.765+01:00I’m telling you, Hilary, you always have the most ...I’m telling you, Hilary, you always have the most interesting posts here. Although I don’t drink beer, I am going to pass this along to those in my extended family who do. It’s always fun to read your blog. Enjoy your day! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85579022721179672872017-10-23T20:19:42.837+01:002017-10-23T20:19:42.837+01:00I've never heard of that. The ball would make ...I've never heard of that. The ball would make it hard to get the beer out.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18648640708873368282017-10-23T19:28:42.900+01:002017-10-23T19:28:42.900+01:00Definitely a true tale of weirdness:)
You have a g...Definitely a true tale of weirdness:)<br />You have a great week, Hilary.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64330870027023429622017-10-23T18:56:58.594+01:002017-10-23T18:56:58.594+01:00@ Vinodini - it was an interesting find!! I'm...@ Vinodini - it was an interesting find!! I'm glad it didn't pop out - but I was surprised when I found the 'ping-pong' ball though ... <br /><br />@ Kelley - it's something different to write about ... I don't drink much beer - but on occasions ... <br /><br />@ Christine - oh what fun ... I wonder what your hubby said?? You too have a great week ... <br /><br />@ Keith - if only I could have asked you ... no email and no phone - so only the blog ... I'd love to find out more about your pub life etc ... and those miniatures of your Dad's .... but one day -<br /><br />Cheers to you all - so glad the ping pong ball amuses! Have good weeks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63654489860782825962017-10-23T15:21:48.545+01:002017-10-23T15:21:48.545+01:00If you'd only asked me, I could have saved you...If you'd only asked me, I could have saved you getting your can opener out! Having been a purveyor of beers various for many a year I could write a book on strange facts! Nice one Hilary.<br /><br /><a href="https://keithsramblings.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Click to visit Keith's Ramblings</a><br /><br />Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65964492082243902512017-10-23T13:57:42.504+01:002017-10-23T13:57:42.504+01:00That is so neat! My husband is a big Guinness fan,...That is so neat! My husband is a big Guinness fan, and I'm forwarding this along to him. :) Have a lovely week.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85682818005445957002017-10-23T09:51:57.059+01:002017-10-23T09:51:57.059+01:00This was interesting. I don't like beer and no...This was interesting. I don't like beer and no wonder. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7386822892803114232017-10-23T08:18:24.596+01:002017-10-23T08:18:24.596+01:00Wow! That's an interesting discovery, Hilary. ...Wow! That's an interesting discovery, Hilary. I'm glad it wasn't big enough to choke on. Vinodinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293137036120700126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87566389235368134472017-10-23T07:38:28.705+01:002017-10-23T07:38:28.705+01:00@ Patsy - I guessed some people would have come ac...@ Patsy - I guessed some people would have come across them ... but I too learnt a little ... <br /><br />@ Nick - I'm glad I enlightened you - as I did myself ... funny old world!<br /><br />@ Mel - yes I can see what you're saying ... though hadn't thought about aerosol cans - now I see and presumably lead balls in nail varnish - if they still do that ... <br /><br />@ Robert - certainly kept me happily occupied for a good few hours while I pondered on the thing rattling around in the beer ... but am glad I'm not the only one confused by 'the intruder' ... <br /><br />@ Nas - it's a pleasure ... and glad I noticed Sandra's 'wink and a nod' to you and your blog ... <br /><br />@ ACIL - oh my gosh ... I can't believe I was so stupid, or more likely switched off - so sorry! I hate calling people by their wrong name - oh dear ... silly me - apologies. I will endeavour to get it right in future!<br /><br />I don't like Guinness much ... and don't buy it - this was a mistake. I still drink ... but am considering giving up: I know it'll be better for me. <br /><br />@ Pam - it was the name 'widget' that interested me too ... as I know of 'widgets' as 'things' ... but had never known they disguised as sort of ping pong balls resided in cans of Guinness! You must have been bemused when you came across them in your rental home ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all - thanks for visiting and have good weeks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91110087574019043672017-10-22T21:32:18.790+01:002017-10-22T21:32:18.790+01:00I remember when I first discovered widgets, it was...I remember when I first discovered widgets, it was when I first came to the UK and shared a home with someone who loved Guinness. I too thought it was a foreign object that shouldn't be there, and then when I knew what it was I just loved the name 'widget'.<br />Have a good week Hilary.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470130153229393246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28653293175439056772017-10-22T20:45:26.609+01:002017-10-22T20:45:26.609+01:00Guinness would be my poison of choice if I still d...Guinness would be my poison of choice if I still drank alcohol. :-)<br /><br />By the way, you have called me Blogoratti a couple of times now. :-) That's all right, I do enjoy his blog, but we are two different people. In fact, I'll be going to his blog next. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20913888481855461242017-10-22T20:31:17.119+01:002017-10-22T20:31:17.119+01:00Hi Hilary!
Thank you so much for your comment at ...Hi Hilary!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment at Sandra Cox's about the wink and a nod she did to my blog. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.com