Welcome to Friday. I’m Lyle, your bar-steward for the day. I’m going to make an effort and not be too sweary for the moment, although that’s mainly because I’m busier being sweaty than sweary. I love the warmth, but damn, … Continue reading
Karen and Pete have foolishly generously allowed me to fill in as your host this week. It’s heartwarming to see so many regulars. Sorry I mentioned the heat, Clair, here’s your G&T Sorbet, and it’s such a pretty drink so Lori’s going … Continue reading
Hello, my name is asta, and I’ll be your server today. How y’all doin? Can I tell you about the specials? *quickly ducks as Lyle fires empty pint glass with skill and experience* Right. From the top. We’re almost at … Continue reading
Are you living in the same place as in 2004/05? Yes, but that wasn’t the plan. When D and I moved to this Montreal suburb in 2000, it was on the understanding that after a year, D would open his company’s … Continue reading
It’s 1976 and some of us aren’t even born yet. Dr Pockless and I are eating 6p portions of chips on the promenade at Filey, with our feet cooling in the boating pond and no idea where our parents are. … Continue reading
We’re in the middle of a heatwave. It’s the last day of term. These are the kind of summer holidays Bernard will remember. Drinks today will be long and cool, accompanied by rock pools to cool your feet in. Look … Continue reading
Are you living in the same place as in 2004/05? Yes. We bought a nice Victorian end-terraced house in West Bridgford in January 2003 and we’re still there. I’m in more-or-less exactly the same job too, certainly in the same … Continue reading
Hellloooooooooooooo Uborka! It’s lovely to be here on this sunny afternoon with such a beautiful looking crowd. Rather like a blogmeet, this is a gathering of seedy-looking types who know each other a bit but might have mixed you up … Continue reading