* Cross David - dcross ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
> >
> Maybe I should have said "a pint to the first person WHO WASN'T IN THE PUB
> LAST NIGHT LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE HISTORY to explain the name".
>
Well in that case i qualify .....
> > The right to wear Doggett's Coat and Badge is the prize in a rowing race
> > held yearly since 1715 between London Bridge and Cadogan Pier, Chelsea
> > in London. It was initiated by Thomas Doggett to commemorate the
> > coronation of George I. The badge is silver and shows the white horse of
> > Hannover. The race is now held in July. > Btw, the coat is red.
now where is my pint?
> Dave...
> [giving up now]
>
bah, and the week has hardly started
