the semi coherent ramblings of Louis

So half an hour later after grabbing tea on Lygon, we're sitting at the front bar of Percy's waiting to have a baby .

:thumbsup:
Great read!

For anyone who grew up in the 'good old days' of Princes Park and enjoyed our glory years, a visit to Percy's is a must. Actually, it's a must for any good Carlton person: as a reminder of the spirit of the club and what it can still represent to us in an age where sport has been almost completely commercialised, franchised and corporatised.

The food's pretty good too.

The last time I was in Melbourne, I was invited to meet a mate at Percy’s but work commitments prevented it. After reading Moshes account I now very much regret it. I too grew up in Brunswick near the Barclay brickworks quarry and have similar fond memories of early days following Carlton. As kids we used to swim in the fish pond in the top corner of Princes Park where Royal Parade turns in to Sydney Road.
When last in Melbourne I invited two good friends of mine to dinner in the hotel where I was staying. They had both played for Carlton (but about 40 years apart) and they did not know each other. One played in the 1968 premiership side and coached me at two different clubs in the 70’s. He is a regular at Percy’s. The other ex-player was delisted a few years ago and I met him through my niece who is his partner. Even though there was 40 years difference in age between the two explayers, it didn’t matter as they both spoke the same language – Carlton.
We had a great night until we were asked by security to leave the bar at the Grand Hyatt at around 4 in the morning. The 68 premiership player wanted me to meet him at Percy’s the next day but I declined as I had meetings with some senior Victorian Government bureaucrats. I was a bit seedy at the meetings the next day and might have dozed off if my mobile phone didn’t keep ringing. My mate was at Percy’s and thought I was a bit inconsiderate because I didn’t cancel my meetings in order for him to introduce me to Percy.
After reading your blog Moshe, the next time I go to Melbourne (probably for at least one of this years Blues v Pies games) I am going to Percy’s no matter what. And I’ll keep my eye out for you Moshe.

How would you rate his vegan menu?

Disappointing Moshe. Not a single mention of Wesley Victor Lofts, thai colonic cleansing or duck risotto.

Very rarely can a 'Carlton Legend' describe a legend of the club and an icon of the suburb. A lovely man who definitely takes in more than most give him credit for - it's an absolute pleasure for one of the youngest blokes at the table (me) to sit close to the two of you listening to your questions and his answers.

We probably need to find an equivalent to Percy's in Sydney for June.

Nice one.

1.25.

Interesting one there Doc.

Adele who runs the NSW Carlton network usually organises the Royal Hotel in Randwick for the viewing and some Carlton functions. Not a great turnout, but its something I guess.

I know her family own a restaurant. I haven't been to it. I can ask her about it, and experience it and report on it....???

If there's Carltonians coming then we should make it a great Carlton weekend, because we'll beat the Swans as we did against the odds in the driving rain the last time we played in Sydney.

There was a great Spirit of Carlton function which was well attended.

My favourite Carlton function (besides Finals) was the Blues Cruise. What a day and night that was despite the loss. A real Carlton Day.

Sorry to get side tracked...only slightly related to the thread...just.
Food for thought...boom boom.

Cracking article moshe


Last time I was there was the night before Baby CK was born. Being 10 days overdue we went to the hospital for the first stage of inducement. For those unfamiliar this involves a mild level of inducement followed by some free time, then you return to the hospital where they'll check to see if there's progress.

My wife, being hopeless at making decisions, left it up to me what we'd do with the waiting time, where they pretty much kick you out & tell you to come back 2 hours later.

So half an hour later after grabbing tea on Lygon, we're sitting at the front bar of Percy's waiting to have a baby

A Collingwood West Coast game on the TV, along with the semi coherent ramblings of Louis (?) helped pass the time. Perc was at his casual, laid back best, eventually stepping behind the bar to serve, which prompted my non Blues supporting wife to famously ask me, "why's that big guy allowed to go behind the bar?" . FWIW baby didn't arrive for another 24 hours (maybe the Pies game on the TV held him back)

Once again great read moshe.

That is hilarious

If you had to select the MOST inappropriate thing possible to do while your wife was about to go into labour, the front bar at Percy's would have to come close to the top of the list.

How about a pedicure honey?

How about a soothing Chinese massage?

How about we drop into Tiffany's to buy some jewelry?

Lets go to Nova to see that French movie you've been dying to see.

NO I'VE GOT IT, LETS SIT IN THE FRONT BAR OF PERCY'S AND HAVE A BEER WITH A BUNCH OF ALCOHOLICS!!!

and what's with the lacy underwear clause........?

yeahidon'tknow.......!