The Pleasure of Drinking

A controversial subject I know but its a enjoyable pastime I enjoy with friends and family so why not talk about it.
I hope to show you how enjoyable drinking can be, when done in a sensible way, and the many advantages having a few drinks can provide.
Its a positive look at drinking which makes a nice change.

[@Hairysnid]

"Ah, beer. The cause and the solution to all life's problems" - Homer Simpson. Cheers Pat! 🍺

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Vert truthful words there...... thanks Pat 👍

[@leonskum.5682]

mmmmm ....beeeeeeeeeeeeer.

[@leewilliams6174]

Have a drink and a laugh life's too bloody short. Great stuff as always Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Well said Lee...... thanks Pat

[@wobber999]

I have to have another course of chemo so I live my life to the best I can, Lee you are right life Is too short to worry about the little things, I plan to get better and keep working, I am a cutler and as strong as steel.

[@newyorklad3994]

Hey Patrick. I have followed your wild camping videos for a while, and even "compared notes" with you with regard to old gear. After many years of wild camping, my buddy (72) and I (68) head off tomorrow to Greece to climb Mount Olympus, and in July to climb Mt. Fuji. So here's to us old guys who still love tent life, who thrill at the mention of a trek, and who enjoy tipping a pint or three to salute both comradeship and life itself. We will tip one for you too! Cheers Mate!!

[@pauljones5066]

good luck with your trip!

[@newyorklad3994]

@@pauljones5066 Much thanks for your good wishes. Best to you in your pursuits!

[@joinmeoutdoors]

Have a great trip!

[@newyorklad3994]

@@joinmeoutdoors Very much appreciated. Thank you, and best regards for your adventures!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Fantastic that, a great way to stay young, hope all goes well and you both have a great adventure....... all the best Pat 👍

[@smithyc2051]

If you’ve work hard all week then you’ve earned it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Agree there Smithy

[@GavinMorris1]

I'm with you on the alone drinking. I also like sociable drinking but I still love my own company and my own music sometimes. It's meditative, I think. Not everyone enjoys their own heads though.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Gavin, yes love a few quiet pints on my own, just with my thoughts..... thanks Pat 😊

[@joohop]

Im With You Lads

[@MrJump12k]

When I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself...

[@pauljones5066]

I refer to and paraphrase the Woody Allen joke: Don't knock drinking alone... Its quality time with someone you love. 🙂

[@sammuddel7751]

💯💯💯

[@bazah3422]

Your aim in life is to find someone who looks at you admirably and lovingly like Pat looks at a freshly pulled pint. 🍻🤣 Good video again Pat. I enjoy watching your channel. 🍻👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Haha, yes everyone is a work of art....... all the best Pat 😊

[@philocn]

i love having a pint in my garden, in all weathers, in front of my Chiminea, burning wood, and listening to music. I do nobody any harm, and i enjoy my night.......and its just a short walk home hahaha. Loving the vids Pat. Keep em coming.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sounds a great night Phil, long may you be enjoying a few beers..... thanks Pat

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

Love your pub shed, the build videos, and the setup of it and all your vlogs from the pub shed. It is just a relaxing talk. Thanks for posting Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, must admit it's the best thing I have ever built..... thanks Pat

[@klooncidful]

Perfectly timed video Pat. Have just spent the day building an 14x8' shed in my best pals garden, to be a traditional style pub shed, inspired by yours! Thanks for the excellent videos and your positive fun attitude 😁

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much, same size as mine, should make a perfect pub...... all the best Pat 😊

[@dlittlester]

That reminds me of a beer commercial here in Canada a few years ago. There were four adjoining properties where each of the guys built a garden shed in the adjoining corner. Then they showed the interiors.... They were all joined into one big building, and everyone was drinking and listening to music, and there were gorgeous serving girls. So one of the guys says to his wife "Just going out to do some work in the shed, love."

[@LaziUK]

Pat, love the way you sink those pints as you tell the stories...a true man of experience! I love a drink...a drink helps to lubricate the wheels on the journey of life...the ups and downs! Moderation during the downs is essential...looking forward to the next camp!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes very true what you say, such a enjoyable experience enjoying a few pints, long may it last..... thanks Pat

[@drewlouttit8747]

Patrick this was perhaps my favorite pub shed video. In fact, I just shared it with my very best school days mates. You get right to the heart of real friendship and drinking is right at the core of all the great times we enjoyed (and still enjoy). I only wish my mates lived closer so we could raise a pint (or a few) more often. Absolutely love your videos and your genuine perspective on life. Cheers my friend !!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there, yes one video I had planned for months, such a major part of my life having a drink with friends, had some great times, and pleased to say still going out but usually in the afternoon now ,a sign of getting older...... all the best Pat 😊

[@neilmeadows8890]

Wonderful video Pat. Summed up perfectly my thoughts on drinking and the joys of a pint. Always cracking viewing that brightens my day. Cheers Pat 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Neil nice of you to say, can't beat a few pints..... thanks Pat

[@stepheneverett6131]

Absolute class Patrick,a man of my own heart ❤️. Beer ,camping , goes hand in hand ,we have a static in the lakes and I’m over 60 and still compete in running races ,including fell races ,just keep it in moderation ie get the balance right .drinking is a great pastime 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You sound very fit, so you definitely deserve a drink, must admit, beer and camping made for each other.... thanks Pat 😊

[@andyfitzsimons292]

Smashing video Pat. Brought all my memories back of trying to get served in pubs in Liverpool. As long as we behaved we had no problems and we were welcomed back. Looking forward to your next video, cheers Andy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah Andy every night was an adventure ...... thanks Pat

[@thepartyman7153]

What can I say Patrick, another absolute classic video! I savour your videos because the are so special to me. You are a true inspiration to fellow KZbinrs. From discovering you through some random KZbin algorithm years ago when you ventured on a pub crawl through Sheffield, to then discovering a video about your own home made projectile rocket launcher.... What a journey it's been! Don't stop what your doing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Really nice of you to say, must admit my videos have varied a bit over the years but they have basically returned to wild camping where I started, the pub shed fits in well and is a nice place to go to ...... all the best Pat 👍

[@jimimack.2046]

You're a man after my own heart Pat. A few pints now and then washes away your cares and clears the mind I find. Another great video, Thanks for the chat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome Jimi, life is so much better after a couple of pints........ thanks Pat

[@stevengiles77]

Being a drinker most of my life this video totally resonated with me, thoroughly enjoyed it, and did partake in a few drinks myself whilst watching. All the best pat, and look forward to the next one, cheers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steven, so many of us have followed the same drinking path in life.... thanks Pat

[@KevinCullen]

What a treat on a June Sunday evening! Loved the photo montage. Cheers Pat, just poured one myself so that neither of us are drinking alone :) (I also enjoy the odd drink alone from time to time)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to share a drink with you Kevin, some great memories with those photos,.....cheers and all the best Pat

[@paulturner487]

Pat,, there’s an old saying “A bit of what you fancy does you good!” I wholeheartedly agree. I love pubs and I love beer just like you👍 You and I are the same age within a few months, what you’ve described is how a lot of our generation have grown up! Pubs and beer are in our souls and hopefully we are able to enjoy this great pastime for many more years!!🍺 I raise a glass to you and everyone out there who loves it as well!!❤️ Great video as always, cheers Pat! Paul

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paul, so many of us have grown up in a similar style, with the pub and beer being the main central characters . So many happy memories, alot of them with a pint in your hand, and friends around you.......all the best Pat

[@andybritten4239]

Excellent video Pat, thanks for sharing your memories with us all. You are right, you are not alone, I think we all look forward to your videos and get a pint or three ready to enjoy with you on your camping or in the pub videos. Cheers!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andy, some great comments on here.... thanks Pat

[@UKBudHashPorn]

The way you speak about how drinking keeps your friendships together and brings a smile to your face is the same as myself and friends treat cannabis. I hope one day people can consume what ever they wish in peace, without the fear of law enforcement. Keep up the great videos Patrick, I'll be looking forward to the next wild camp video. Hopefully we will have a great summer this year for some outdoor adventures

[@Adam-eh1qd]

I agree with cannabis because lets face it if Alcohol was discovered today it would be illegal as well. Other drugs not so much.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a lot of truth in what you say, both are drugs and have there dangers, we only knew drink on our younger day's..... thanks Pat

[@100SteveB]

Popping down the pub for a drink with my mates used to play such a big part of my social life back in the 80's and 90's, and it was the same with my mum and dad and the rest of my family, have lots of good memories from my childhood playing in the pub beer garden, getting a bag of crisps and a soft drink of some sort. But how times have changed - just about every pub I can remember from my younger days have gone - closed down long ago. Dozens and dozens of them, all gone. And none of them have been replaced. And all of them were a hive of activity every night of the week just two or three decades ago. Such a massive shift in our way of life in just the span of a generation.

[@Lifegrowsonandon]

Extortionate pub prices, they destroyed themselves

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes things have changed, luckily you can search out some pubs that have not changed too much, just quiet pubs for drinking and chatting...... all the best Pat 😊

[@hedgerowsandzeros]

I like how you do your channel your way Pat ! I served my time as a "spark" in an industrial town in the North. Drinking was part of the culture. Some fun times were had! All the best Graham 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Graham, yes definitely a part of growing up, and such a fantastic time as well...... thanks Pat

[@mattreid859]

You're great Pat! You just put a huge smile on my face! Two pints down and at that happy threshold. All the best!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Matt, yes the pleasures of drinking, and there are many......cheers Pat

[@jungleguy123]

No matter what sort of video you upload, camping, pub or a chat. Love them all. I just enjoy watching you whatever you are doing. I live a only a few miles from you always said to my friends... I hope I bump into Sheffield Pat one day, haha that is what you are known as in my friends group, sheffield Pat. Keep up the pint talks, camping and chatting to us! Much love!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lovely comments Lewis, and you never know one day we may bump into each other ..... all the best Pat 👍

[@krispyai4229]

I developed a strong alcohol intolerance in my 30s and can’t drink at all now without getting unwell. Even a small amount will send my heart racing, skin itching and give me a stabbing headache. I was never a big drinker so it’s not something I miss terribly, but seeing how others enjoy their drink sociably makes me a bit jealous sometimes. But it’s good to hear your story and I’ll raise a virtual pint to a life enhanced by beer 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Scott, hope I never develop it.... thanks Pat

[@dlittlester]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Me too.

[@rbnhd1144]

I loved this video, you make so much sense, its great having friends, for 50 years or more, your friends look so happy, I loved how you thanked the two that took many of your "on call" shifts, its so good you've not forgotten their good will. Your pub shed is so impressive, Id love to see you enjoying a bag of crisps or KP peanuts with your beer. I also learned you started work at the YEB building now the Kelham Island Museum, I started my working career just a few hundred feet away from you at Brook Shaw's, the Ford Dealer on Gibralter Street, its a small world. My Best friend took me to the Kelham Island Museum a few years ago, I was quite fascinated, I suppose the biggest surprise for me was that Sheffield used to make cars, it was all very interesting, anyone in the area with electrical or mechanical interests would enjoy the Museum, I highly reccommend it. Happy Drinking to you and yours, thanks again.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Kelha is a great place for a drink, some nice old traditional pubs, and alot of history in the area as well. Was good to all get together or a drink, the main thing we had in common, and what has kept us together, the museum also is the location for the Sheffield beer festival in October, another great day out..... thanks Pat

[@steveb2985]

Another great video Pat and a very different subject, but I have to admit your observations are spot on,getting together and reminiscing with your old pals around a pub table, maybe a game of darts or pool with a decent pint is one of life's greatest pleasures. Keep the videos coming, as an ex train driver I would love to see another travel video, it's been a while. All the best. Steve

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve, great to have a drink with my old mates, hoping to do a bit of European rail travel, if I can fit it in....will see..... thanks Pat

[@bouncecentral230]

We're all drinking with you aswell Pat. You've got thousands of friends you've never even met!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the comments on here are just fantastic, so many like minded people, great drink with all these friends...... thanks Pat 😊

[@ipaales7552]

Brilliant.....perfectly summed up what a pint is all about, my first pint was a double maxim, vaux brewery was my local brewery, then out with the lads on labbats beer , LCL , and anything else we could get at 16 , moving on to an IPA....off the drink now but appreciate totally where your coming from cheers 🍻 and all the best marra 😀 👍 🏕

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there yes followed the same path drinking for many years, starting to take things a bit easier now, the no drink days are a bit flat....but that,s getting older for you..... all the best Pat 👍

[@CottonBud]

Thank you for this joyous vid Pat. There's been a lot of peddling misery on KZbin recently, and often from wild camping channels. Not to mention a lot of 'my life is so much better without drink' stuff in general on social media. Not knocking that but how refreshing (in multiple ways) to see a bit of balance from a man at peace with himself and the world and admitting this particular vice has enriched his life. A massive 'cheers' from me! Bottoms up. Rich 👍🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great comments Rich, I feel my age group are a different generation, the pub was the social highlight, we did everything with our mates at the pub, and still do....... all the best Pat

[@JazzGuru]

Thanks for this wonderful video, Patrick! Funnily enough, I was drinking in a bar in my city (Gloucester), when somebody recommended your channel to me a couple of years ago. You have a nice variety of content on here - take care and please keep it up I'll be sipping a few beers tomorrow (Thursday) while watching England play cricket. What a great 'excuse' to enjoy some beer... :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to have you along on my adventures or in the pub, having a drink seems to go so well with other interests..... all the best Pat

[@lindsaygedling4979]

Great vlog, you are right it’s about moderation and responsible drinking. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a few pints 🍺 love your home bar best I have seen. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Lindsay, yes moderation,sometimes easily said but not so easy to do.... thanks Pat

[@pauljones5066]

@@patrickdickinson6492 all things should be done in moderation. Including moderation itself!

[@leewhitehead6460]

" tell you about drinking in a sensible way" You got a like just for that Pat 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Lee.......Pat

[@stevebarnes3108]

I've really enjoyed your exploration & outdoor experiences you've shared over the years. You're very grounded and for most folk very relatable. Thank you for sharing - we need people like you in our lives,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve, kind of you to say so nice to hear comments like this, love the comments side of KZbin and the connection with viewers from all over the world ........ thanks Pat 👍

[@andrewhooper6705]

Double Diamond , brings back memories

[@patrickdickinson6492]

One of my first drinks in 1970.... thanks Pat

[@hugh7982]

Love your channel Pat. I’m an Aussie who only recently started discovering my Yorkshire roots. Simply enjoy listening to the accent and the topics of conversation in your pub shed. Was hoping you could point me in the direction of a standard Yorkshire beer I could pick up here in Australia. Is Blacksheep one? Tetley’s? Cheers mate. Keep up the great work.

[@pauljones5066]

Yorkshire roots > you are part of the brotherhood! We are sort of master race

[@thaknows2503]

Hi mate can you get john smiths tetleys or stones all common northern beers good luck 👍

[@hugh7982]

Yeah I can get tetley’s cans! Cheers mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Hugh, the original Yorkshire Ales in decline or copied by big pub organisation and not the same. We have dozens of different beers to choose from now....Pat

[@JamiedoesWildBikepacking]

Top work Patrick, having an Old Peculiar as I watch. Totally agree, if you don't like the subject, don't watch! ATB Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You got it Jamie.... remember Old Peculiar from early days..... thanks Pat

[@johncarlisle6865]

I like nothing better than going into a strange pub, sampling a few unfamiliar real ales, putting a few tunes on the jukebox & having a bash at solving a crossword. it's great having decent company, but spending time on my own is good too. thanks pat, for another enjoyable video

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Agree with that John, great to try new pubs and new beers.... thanks Pat

[@davebcan]

Brilliant video. I'm in my own Pub Shed in Toronto, Canada watching your video as I have a pint or two. Cheers! Stay healthy and keep enjoying a drink! I love using my pub shed as an office during the day to work remotely in my computer job and then relaxing after work after I spend some time with my family. I ordered 3 hand pulled pumps from England to kit out my shed based on your videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dave you will have a great set up when you get your hand pulls, for me its the best beer there is, recently been drinking various bottled beers and I have not enjoyed them. Should have a new video out tommorrow, bit of a christmas special and review of the year, and its from the Pub Shed and we will be sharing a few pints......thanks Pat

[@bonechip01]

I always enjoy these Pat. My lock down was easier because of your channel for sure. My version of a shed pub ended up being sat in the garden with an air rifle waiting for rats to come out, or walking in the woods with a few cold ones and some music. Looking forward to the camp vid, Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there sounds good,bit of target practice and a few beer...... all the best Pat 👍

[@gordonmonaghan133]

Nothing wrong with having a few sociable drinks. However, if drinking ever impinges on your work capabilities, then it is time to pack in work!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yep your right there.... thanks Pat

[@jerryenochson4409]

Thanks, Pat. Some time ago I actually commented how we enjoyed your small pub videos. You said you might do another soon...and you sure did now. GREAT! We have our own small pub and share the same thoughts that time spent in it are something to enjoy and look forward to. It's not a thing about "heavy drinking", whatsoever. It's a place to enjoy less crowding, assured seating, and you control the type of music you are in the mood for any particular evening. We also can stock the type of beers we wish to have on hand throughout the various seasons of the year. It has become a place of haven when the pandemic struck and will continue to be so moving forward. Even through your earlier videos...we saw and ordered from somewhere a similar "Worlds Smallest Pub" plague that you have. We sure will NOT be find anything uncomplimentary to say about a video theme of this type as a different occasional choice from camping. So "THANKS"...and let's all "HAVE ANOTHER!" (Smiles).

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jerry and thanks for really nice comments, must admit these pub sheds are amazing places, little hide aways where you can go to another place like going back in time to a simpler life style. It came into its own in lockdown and really helped stay sane and get through in scathed, hope to be visiting on a regular basis to share a few drinks with my viewers..... thanks Pat 👍

[@bobcostner2238]

Great job! Great video thank you!! I watch you for the joy of drinking. Love watching your pub shows. in fact its why i watch your videos. Thank you for your honesty. agree the lower alcohol beers are more fun. like to enjoy a bunch rather than a few.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Bob, always a good time in the pub with a few beers, the more you have the better it gets...... thanks Pat 😊

[@christopherinteriors6521]

I will be brutally honest Pat. You have inspired me to start drinking 😂😂😂😂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Go steady...haha.... all the best Pat 😊

[@ryhar65]

this is the most wholesome channel on youtube! thanks for the company Patrick!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to spend some quality time with you..... thanks Pat

[@raymondvgregory1597]

Hi Patrick, it's a good to see you back in the pub shed. it reminds me when I was in the pub trade 1969 to 1983. very enjoyable but very tying. it was while in the pub that I built and learned how to program. looking forward th your next video. Ray

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Ray, yes my local pub I understand..... thanks Pat

[@MsPilot737]

Well done Patrick very enjoyable. Brought back memories of having a pint of Courages Tavern in the Freemasons at Hillsborough.First time anybody has mentioned Tavern for years.Thanks for the memory and keep up the good work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes remember Courages Tavern, probably a bit too keg like for me today, but great memories from when we drank it...... thanks Pat 😊

[@thomaslowry1495]

Good man Pat, love your pub shed vids. Love the camping vids too but love having a wee beer here while watching you in the shed. Cheers mate and keep them coming

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Thomas, always a happy time in my pub......see you next time........Pat

[@paulbarlow3185]

Spot on video Patrick. I really enjoy ( and agree with) your take on life and having a drink. You seem to have the balance just right. Long may it continue. Thanks for posting another great video. Take care and have fun. Cheers.👍🍺

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paul, yes hope I,am drinking and camping for many years to come..... thanks Pat

[@robbrowne7625]

Pat. You are an absolute legend. Thank you for this! I enjoyed a nice couple of beers watching this 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Cheers Rob, great to share a few beers with you..... thanks Pat

[@guywright7388]

Cheers Pat 🍻 Of course we are there with you and I never watch a pub shed video on the go, I wait until I can sit down and relax with you. The edit comment did make me laugh. From now on I'm going to get another drink for 'continuity ' Always great content, appreciate your hard work so have another, you earned it. Happy Solstice.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Happy Solstice Guy, great to share some quality time with you.... thanks Pat

[@silverback5764]

Thank you pat I appreciate all you’re hard work the videos are very enjoyable.thanks mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure... thanks Pat

[@dougthomas1582]

What a wonderful time I had at your pub tonight having a drink or two, and listening to sage advice :) I too started drinking with my buddies in local bars at about 16, where the bartenders knew us as local hardworking boys, and would entertain us with their hilarious stories. I loved those "old" guys.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Doug, great to share a few pints, those early days of drinking were so exciting, every night out was a new adventure..... all the best Pat

[@dieselestate]

You inspired me to build my own garden pub that my wife and friends enjoy often. Keep up the videos and I’ll continue to enjoy a beer virtually with you, cheers you’re a legend

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Stephen, and yes we'll keep sharing a pint in my pub videos. Great that you built your garden pub, such wonderful places were you can spend some quality time...... all the best Pat

[@thesomersettwats]

Absolutely fantastic another brilliant video from Patrick and I 100 percent agree whith him if your healthy and fairly fit and you enjoy a thew beers on the weekend or whenever you want then thats fine no ones perfect Just enjoy life

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes just got to drink fairly sensible,and enjoy it for many years..... thanks Pat 👍

[@silverstar1964]

Hi Pat, really enjoyable video, I recognised my life in your descriptions of many happy times drinking with your mates and how a couple of pints can help relax us. You are popular because you are so genuine and I always look forward to your next video. Anyway just poured a pint and I raise my glass to you and thanks again for your thoughts and videos. Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes I think alot of us have followed a similar path, and enjoyed it all the way ..... thanks Pat

[@andycarter42]

Great to see so many positive comments on here pat , love the videos and look forward to another from the shed its really chilling to sit and watch and feel like we are in the same company 😀

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy, yes so many fantastic positive comments....... thanks Pat

[@andrewmoore2314]

Great video Pat. Like you I started my drinking education in Sheffield - just a few years in advance of you though, first pub visit in 1967. Of course beer drinking in Sheffield was always associated ith the hot and dehydrating work in the steel works. I had to move down South for a job and had to make do with southern beer, not the same though, probably due to the water but you get used to anything. Any reference to drinking always makes me think of my wife's Grandad's saying " One's sufficient, two's too many and three's not NEEEEarly enough!". Cheers and all the best.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andrew, great advice from your Grandad..... all the best Pat

[@hobit43]

You are a bloody legend mate, well done, as people have commented below I Love watching your videos so keep it up.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Brian, yes some fantastic comments.... thanks Pat

[@naturelover2238]

Nice to see you back pat, glad I discovered your channel not too long ago keep it up brother

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to have you along.... thanks Pat

[@AndyWragg]

Cracking video Pat. Some of my earliest memories of being with the extended Family (from my Mum and Dad's side) are from when we spent time in the Greenland Road WMC. As I grew older we would go with our Dad to his cricket and football matches (at Brown Baileys Sports Club, Olivers Mount) and we would always stay for the socialising after the games. Having a drink with friends was engrained into the psyche. I remember going up to Whiston (from Brinsworth where I grew up) to chance our luck in the pubs there when 16 or so. more often than not we get sent away in the pubs at the bottom of the village, but we always got served at The Hind up the hill. Then when I joined the TA at the tender age of 17 having a few jars after a hard days training was par for the course. The friends I made there are still friends today, although we don't see one another very often these days. We all still enjoy a pint. It was nice to share a drink with you at the Rail Ale fest earlier this year. If it's on again in '23 and you plan on going, first one's on me ;-)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy, yes agree with all you say, drinking is part of my life and the friends I drank with when young are still my friends today. My grandmother came from Brinsworth with my great grandfather being a underground manager/ deputy at Treeton pit, found his grave in the churchyard. There were always pubs were you could get served under age, I know the Hind and Wickersley pubs as I worked for YEB in Rotherham in the 1990,s. We spent our early drinking days in Rising Sun at Nethergreen in Sheffield, on a Friday night, 80% of the people in the pub would of been underage....happy days... all the best Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

And Andy definitely be at Barrowhill in May, looking forward to it already..... thanks Pat

[@karlspencer-smith1339]

Hi Pat,great video my friend….you always make sure each and everyone of them are interesting;as for this video;you’ve definitely made some valid points about fun and sensible drinking and knowing when to stop 😁👍 it’s great to see you back online and I totally love your shed Pub and it’s thanks to you; who gave me the inspiration to make my own Pub Shed from our summer house,which I,m still painting the inside up,as I had to rebuilt and add an extension,let alone build a new floor and base….the pub is going to be a 1950s style one,with also rats of memorabilia within…once finished;I’ll find a way to send some pics….keep up the good work my friend and I look forward to seeing another wild camp video…take care and God Bless Karl 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Karl, your pub sounds great and I would love the 1950's theme, when pubs were proper pubs. I still keep adding bits to mine and altering the pictures etc, all part of having your own pub. Love making the videos and really appreciate comments like yours..... all the best Pat 👍

[@karlspencer-smith1339]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I totally lovely Rock n Roll and most things from the 1950s and as you said;that’s when pubs were pubs & beer was beer,when a pint would have tasted much better,because it only cost about 1/6d 😁 I prefer to drink at home,as it’s cheaper;plus you don’t have the hassle of some younger generation drinking too much and developing Dutch courage…😂😂 thanks for replying back..have a great weekend,Best Regards Karl

[@stephenshipley2631]

Agree with everything you said Pat, having worked for carlsberg for 20 years having a sensible drink is one of life's great pleasures, nice one Pat great video brought back many memories, Thanks for that.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Stephen, thanks for that, so enjoyable but moderation is the long lasting answer....... all the best Pat 👍

[@johnwyldbore73]

Great video Pat, drinking is great in a social setting but also great on your own! Keep it sensible and they’ll never be a problem with drinking. Love this content and your Pub Shed is amazing! 👍🏻😀

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John, great pastime, just got to respect the dangers... thanks Pat

[@Gogy1987]

Building my own garden pub this spring. Loving your videos, you are a inspiration to us all. Cheers from Croatia.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good to hear from you Gogy, you'll have great fun building it, and even more fun drinking in it, admiring what you have built..... all the best Pat

[@benniecogar2699]

Cheers from the USA! Been watching your videos for a few years. Inspired me to build my own pub shed. Still a work in progress, but I enjoy your videos! Keep it up. Take me home country roads!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Bennie, best thing I ever built, you'll love it once completed..... all the best Pat 😊

[@lessismore83009]

Relate with all you've said Patrick, what an absolute legend you are! This is what KZbin is about. Brilliant 👏 Thanks 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Philip

[@peterpurshouse4469]

Hi there Pat. I must agree with you, when you pull a pint it is a truly work of art, and a gastronomic delight. It was such a pleasure to be invited into your pub and sup a pint or two with you. I am looking forward to joining you on your next backpacking trip. In the meantime. Take care, keep safe and keep smiling. Cheers🍻 Pete.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Pete, I tend to drink halves in the pub, means I can pull more beers, each one, just beautiful... thanks Pat

[@scottishjackdaniels6958]

Well Patrick. Another great video. My wife and I love nothing more than having a drink while watching your videos. You are an absolute legend. 🤩

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to share a drink with you and your wife, really does feel like we have shared a drink..... all the best Pat

[@simonmartin5284]

That's like a breath of fresh air. I was with you all the way. Why are drinking friends allways put in a bad light. Here here,my friend. Finding the goldilocks stage is challenging, But when you're on it there's nothing better. Thanks Patrick. I enjoyed having a good drink with you. Kind regards Simon. ✌😎.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Simon, yes some of my best memories are days and nights drinking with friends, the best,....... thanks Pat

[@vixthemiller2702]

A superb video, Patrick. Exactly my thoughts entirely. All the best to you and your pub-shed!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yep, so many with same thoughts.... thanks Pat

[@nickindevon]

Great video Patrick. Some of the best laughs I've ever had have been after a few beers with friends. Not only do I love a pint or few, I also brew my own beer and make my own wine from my vines. The best of both worlds!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nick, just getting into home brew since my local brewery shut, very interesting.... thanks Pat

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Hi Patrick your pub shed looks even better than last time! I agree what you say on sensible drinking and I must admit I've been drunk few times especially in Spain. One too many I had and felt had in morning. I find first pint or can the best and tastes better too. At new year I like to have a drink and see in the new year. I'm not a big beer drinker. That photo you showed in video looks like everybody is happy and it's great to know you all still meet up. I tried beer once when I was about 9 or 10 years old and I thought it tasted bad. It's always so good to see your pub shed and it's a brilliant idea for the lockdown project as lockdown was so bad for everybody. Looking forward to your next video as wild camping gives you total freedom and it's better than staying in a house! Take care Pat and stay safe!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes even though I try and drink sensible, I have had similar to you covered in cuts and bruises with little recollection where I have been, spent following day pricing together where I had been.....happy days..... thanks Pat

[@davidmiller2558]

Great video as always Patrick these pub videos are great to watch and nothing better than watching you while I have a pint in the man cave,just retired so can have a pint now and again without the worry of work next day,thanks Patrick looking forward to the next one x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, such wonderful places these pub sheds, your own personel bit of heaven.....thanks Pat

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Cheers Pat and you put into words and reminded me of my first pub exsperieces at 14 in a village pub out of town. It was Starlite bitter at 14p a pint. Good memories. Cheers 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dave, yes alot of us, me included remember our first pub....... thanks Pat

[@seamusmcbride2832]

Last summer a good customer stopped by and handed me a bottle of Glenfiddich 14 as a thank you. Now, when notification of a new Pat D video pops up, I grab the bottle and a glass and have a few drops with you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A very nice whisky, and a kind present, nice to share a drink with you Seamus....... thanks Pat 👍

[@al_3three]

Hello, Patrick I discovered your channel today and it's great. Your tales of trying to get served at sixteen or so, brought back a lot of memories. Best times. I now sit and drink a few in my bar in the garden, with my thoughts. I drink under lock & key so my wife can't find me. Cheers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Haha Al safest place to be hidden away under lock and key, those early days of drinking were very exciting, but we were also so young, and not a care in the world..... thanks Pat

[@Thurlby99]

Great vlog pat I totally agree having few pints and remembering the good old days and times gone by makes you feel happy. Even better when you can share it with a few friends in your pubshed. Everything in moderation cheers Pat. 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Scott, great to look back at those early days of drinking,every night out was a adventure..... all the best Pat

[@DhruvSharma-dq6xy]

Pat ! So pleasing to see you .. You are a Legend! Respects 🙏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dhruv....nice to hear from you.... thanks Pat

[@taxalterror]

Hi Patrick, I got 4 minutes into this video,,,,, and love your thoughts on drinking beer and laughter. I went to an old friends funeral three weeks ago, a really character of our so called Village! Whaley Bridge, we all met up at our local club it was so nice to see all old really people, it was like going back 35 years, having a good drink is so good. Thanks Patrick you are a Great man,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

We're all getting older, so it's great to spend time having a drink with old friends , drinking certainly helps to prolong friendships...... all the best Pat 👍

[@Thewhiteranger6969]

I was randomly suggested this video by KZbin and ironically I currently work as an Electrician/Patrolman in Substations and HV transmission lines except I'm from Texas, in the USA . The Power industry is certainly not the place to show up hungover or drunk. Although I have many times drank far too much, especially when I was I the Navy , as I've gotten into my 30's Ive realized that less is more. I really like you bar, and your cask beer tap. Cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear from a fellow power worker, I probably mentioned I spent 40 years as a Engineer, had some great times and worked with some great lads, a lot of us starting together at 16. Also so tough times when storms hit and you hardly slept for a week, but we'll compensated money wise. We all liked a drink and it has sort of kept us together...... all the best Pat

[@keithmoseley7815]

Another great video Patrick. Thanks you. And I did enjoy a sociable few whilst watching. Cheers everyone 🍻🥂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks 👍....Pat

[@capaneus184]

I don't know how i came across this but i really enjoyed it. For as much as humanity loves drinking, the benefits are rarely discussed in such an approachable way. Your "confession" near the end had me laughing out loud.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes drinking is popular with so many people , and hopefully I have presented a case for all the positive aspects, thanks for commenting......Pat

[@stevesmusic1862]

Drinking got me thru the pandemic Pat, and I must admit I had a few brews whilst watching your channel!! All the best to you and yours, good to see you here

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes we're the same, life would of been alot harder and miserable if it was not for a few beers at the end of the day....... thanks Pat 😊

[@andrewsteers9525]

Great Video Pat. I used to study at the University Of Sheffield and spent many hours in the Bath Hotel Victoria Street. Have not been there for years, but was a Tetley heritage pub. I really miss the hand pulled Wards as well. Used to drink this in The White Swan in my hometown of Doncaster. Keep up the good work.

[@andrewrobertson6827]

The Bath is still there. Great little pub!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andrew went to the Bath few months ago and it was shut, understand in Camra magazine, it's just re opened.... thanks Pat

[@stephaniemcguire]

Just found ya today💕🍻 I enjoy drinking alone (sensibly), too. Love a good IPA, although, yes, must limit number. Enjoyed your pub stories from younger years. In North Texas we had to go "across the river",... Your pub is awesome! My hubby's actually working on his retirement mancave bar/pool table room right now.🎱

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Stephanie, I can tell you it will be the best thing he can build, especially with retirement, we have some great times up there, so good its difficult to know when to stop......all the best Pat

[@Dave64track]

Great video enjoyed I trip back to the good old days back at the pub like you said some good memories start of with a drink. Cheers Pat I enjoyed this.🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks David, they were great times, drinking with your mates in those early days, every outing was a new adventure..... thanks Pat

[@grahambarker8129]

always great to see ya pat, and i agree, in moderation, i used to drink but had to give it up because of the cancer treatment, i used to love sunday dinners in the pub ( early doors round the back 😉) playing cards (quecan etc ) pool, with my pub mates, good old days them, and beer was affordable at the time, looking forward to your next vids, im out in the peaks tmrw with my mate, we usually nip in the lady bower inn 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Graham, yes drink has its problems, so we all need to take it easy, were all getting older..... thanks Pat

[@KidCurry666]

Great vid, change from normal. Love a social drink especially in a "proper" pub. Cheers Patrick keep em coming 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes love the old quiet pubs with good beer..... thanks Pat

[@rogerhowis]

Hi Pat what a brilliant video. i can relate to everthing you have said. I was a good goal keeper for our village and at the age of 14 would go to the pub with the other footballers but because I was so young but 6foot tall I would get served at the village pub. My Fathers was the village policeman so the landlord new how old I was but still got served. You have brought up o many happy memories.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sounds a great childhood and you were well looked after by the older lads, could imagine the pub is the heart of any village...... all the best Pat 👍

[@stephencampbell3264]

Just subscribed Patrick been watching your videos for weeks now absolutely love em . And your love of whisky top man.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Stephen, and glad you enjoy my videos, should have a new video out in a few days, and look back this past year, and plans for 2023... all the best Pat

[@cuckootown9478]

I grew up on the same drinking culture, down in the Surrey Hills, wonderful days (70s there) then drank in the NE, great nights there too! I love your videos, thank-you, Patrick, cheers!🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the nights and days out having a drink with friends, those are the ones you remember for the rest of your life..... thanks Pat 😊

[@philipgillam8975]

I am bit younger than you Patrick but your video has brought back memories of when I was 15 1994 me and 2 mates first Saturday of summer holidays going round every pub in Croydon trying to get served and when finally my mate walked out of pub to the beer garden with tray of pints it was a fantastic feeling you felt like you was not a kid anymore when you make these videos you are definitely not drinking alone because we are all drinking with you hope you never stop making these videos

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Philip, yes we must of all experienced the same great feeling of " getting served under age ".....a real confidence booster and such a great part of growing up, every night out was a adventure. Great to share a drink with you all..... thanks Pat

[@paulkittler1940]

Great video as always Pat,love the ones in your pub shed ....all the best mate

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Paul, always a good time in the pub shed... thanks Pat

[@davidflamee]

Some lovely nostalgic moments, and news of great things to come. The wild camps and the cooking, oh the cooking, I'm so looking forward to the adventures. Never boring nor repetitive IMHO. Who would think that the Dickinson Arms (pub shed ) is where you formulate your next adventures. It makes perfect sense to me. Nice cool pint, nice cool sounds from the record player and the perfect environment for inspiration. Not to mention all the dancing, and surely, just pulling that pint is a work-out in its'self. And for those with any negative intentions, you did, on more than one occasion, point out that drinking should be done responsibly. Cheers from Cheshire. And, good health.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear from you David and nice comments, I like to vary my videos, as my interest vary, see you on the next one.... thanks Pat

[@stanbewick2685]

This is my kind of video looking and listening to a bloke who knows the pleasures of the beer and who "sells" it very well indeed. 5 minutes into your narrative, I had to get myself a pint, it was after midday, just. Having said that, you can't beat a morning beer-buzz when on holiday. I'm only a few minutes into your video but I shall return to it soon. Cheers Patrick, Stan.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Stan, is there anything better than a nice pint of ale with a smooth creamy head, nothing I can think of. An early morning beer sort of sets you up for the day, trouble is once you,ve had one and got the taste difficult not to have another. See you back in the pub shed in the future.....cheers Pat

[@stanbewick2685]

@@patrickdickinson6492 looking forward to that Pat. Cheers now.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Well Pat I didn’t have any beer today but I had a nice peated single malt from Torabhaig distillery on Skye which took me back to Skye. Love to watch your videos Pat whether you’re in your pub or camping. To be honest I think your lockdown videos helped me through.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to hear it helped through lockdown, amazing how a drink can revive such memories..... thanks Pat

[@EdExploresScotland]

Great video Patrick. Made me wish I had a beer in my hand, but I'm suffering a little from excesses after the beer festival in the Briggait in Glasgow at the weekend. I'm a solitary beer drinker myself, one of those old guys who sits at a bar counter and hopes for a chat with some other poor soul; but I remember those good old days when a pint was 1s6d and us under-18s were drinking our first pint and saying stuff like, 'I can definitely feel an effect!'

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes great memories Ed, can,t beat a good beer festival, great to sit with a beer and just watch other people..... all the best Pat 😊

[@niallbourke7963]

Ha, ha, yes I can remember sitting in a pub in Dublin aged 16, pint of Guinness in front of me priced 24 new pence and saying 'I can definitely feel an effect'. Must be a universal thing!

[@EdExploresScotland]

@@niallbourke7963 - The joys of youth.

[@davecullen1202]

Patrick, definitely feel I'm having a pint of you this evening watching. Love your content over the last few years. Enjoy pal. Dave from ireland

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dave great to share a drink with you..... all the best Pat 👍