Whenever somebody mentions Newcastle I fondly remember my Great Uncle Jordy 'why aye' Wibble who lived his entire life in the Byker area of that proud city.
He was generally considered a 'bit of a Mackem heemasex' due to his propensity to wear a light jacket during a blizzard and the fact that he had to visit the toilet after only eight pints rather than the ten that real men can handle. The Geordies are an inclusive bunch and took him to their hearts however.
What made him a local celebrity though was his cookery skills. He perfected a method of blending pease pudding with Newcastle Brown Ale, a concoction he brilliantly named 'Dog Pease'. He would make huge quantities and distribute small cartons to everyone he met.
He died a local hero and every year on the anniversary of his death they hold the Byker Dog Pease party in his honour. It is for this reason alone that I hope Newcastle smash whatever team they face this weekend.
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