The reference that I ran across many years ago, indicated that Watkin's was a well known tavern and 'pleasure house', if you know what I mean. So going into town for a little 'Watkin's Ale' had more than one meaning, and it is a nice tune as well. Perhaps some of our English brethren can chime in here. - Paul #############
On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:43:51 -0600 Derek Lofthouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Partaking of a little 'Watkin's Ale', I'd say - an english traditional euphemism for 'doing the deed'. - Paul Wow, all of a sudden, a bunch of english songs suddenly make a whole lot more sense......... thanks derek
