I’m not sure Mrs RM is enjoying her contract in the Borders as much as I am; I hope the tired Greene King IPA and deep fried haggis at our hotel are compensation for being shouted at because Scots can’t find the “On” button. Only one day ’till Kelso, which I hope you’ll find… Continue reading DISDAIN FOR HARRY KANE IN THE BESOM
Month: February 2018
A GAME BIRD IN THE BORDERS
Not every pub in the Beer Guide is worthy of a post, unless BRAPA is in there, when all the weirdos turn up at once. The fireplace (top) was the highlight of the Red Lion in Milfield, a pub I’ve been wanting to clear (not in the Highlands sense) for a while. It was drizzling… Continue reading A GAME BIRD IN THE BORDERS
WALLPAPER CHOICES IN WEST THIRSTON
I’m up to date, now, so this blog can be strictly chronological ’till I run out of material and dig out photos of me in shorts drinking Tizer on a Leiston caravan park. Pray it never gets to that stage. Five posts from the trip to Kelso and back (rejected title for a Saxon… Continue reading WALLPAPER CHOICES IN WEST THIRSTON
FROM ST. RADEGUND TO THE ABBEY
Some of you, no doubt Mrs RM, probably think I spend all my time travelling to and drinking in pubs. Nothing could be further from the truth. At least 10% of my life is spent carefully inserting errors in this blog for Russ to find, and 3% is spent searching Google maps for a good… Continue reading FROM ST. RADEGUND TO THE ABBEY
MALTESE PROS & CONS
I know you only want to read about BBBs in grim northern towns and bucolic southern villages, so I promise this my last Malteser. Sir Quinno asked if Malta was worth a visit. Yes, and you need at least 5 days. Assuming you’re not going for the sun. PROS 1) Churches. Some of the best… Continue reading MALTESE PROS & CONS
DON’T BE A BOZO, GO TO GOZO
I see our North American readers have been whining about WordPress again this morning. It’s always something with them. They should try posting comments on some blogs (BRAPA) which require you to pass an IQ test before being accepted as “Not a Russian bot“. Technology causes me pain, too. The last of my Malta… Continue reading DON’T BE A BOZO, GO TO GOZO
MAD ABOUT MAIDSTONE
I have to be careful what I say about Maidstone; one of my top readers lives there (probably in the posh bit with a long name). A town best known, of course, for the best Travelodge in the country. This was my first trip to Maidstone for 3 years, which is a long time… Continue reading MAD ABOUT MAIDSTONE
FAVERSHAM, FORMBY & FREEWHEELING
On to the Freewheel, conveniently built just 20 minutes walk away and on the return journey to Faversham. Graveney, probably listed as Goodnestone next year, is home to some tremendous oast houses, a pub and not much else. I’ve seen more attractive exteriors. But inside it’s all happening. Bicycle repair shop, chintzy café, and… Continue reading FAVERSHAM, FORMBY & FREEWHEELING
BYE BYE MALTA, HELLO MALT
One thing I learned quickly about blogging is never to look a gift horse in the face. Bye bye Malta. pic.twitter.com/K8fgq25Ipp — Martin Taylor (@NHS_Martin) February 15, 2018 And Hello Malt. BBB awaits you in England. — Matthew Lawrenson (@seethelizards) February 15, 2018 When the man responsible for keeping Preston’s Spoons in business gives you… Continue reading BYE BYE MALTA, HELLO MALT
A SLIEMA WANDERER
Duncan will know all about the strange allure of foreign football team names from your youth. Jeunesse D’esche, Nancy, Grasshopper, Shepshed Charterhouse… I’d always wanted to visit the home of Sliema Wanderers, the biggest team in Malta back in the ’70s, and now home to most of the island’s “beer scene” according to local expert… Continue reading A SLIEMA WANDERER
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