You give the Americans an inch (of map) and they ask for a mile. You’ve had long enough; here’s the answer to yesterday’s “Guess the Pub Crosses the Pond“. If you’d analysed that bit of river really closely you could have deduced you were in Michigan, but the giveaway was this ‘lil fella; Yes, it’s… Continue reading FFS IT’S FOUNDERS !
Month: February 2021
GRENOSIDE AND THE HUMPHREY “INCIDENT”
In 1998 my old schoolmate Sean and I drove to Hillsborough to see 4th Division Cambridge United grab a memorable first leg League Cup victory at 1st Division Wednesday; Des Walker, Pressman, Di Canio et al. A memorable night, topped by a pre-match pint in a new Guide tick in the Cow & Calf in… Continue reading GRENOSIDE AND THE HUMPHREY “INCIDENT”
GUESS THE PUB CROSSES THE POND
Ah, but which pond ? “The Pond” by Lowry ? Well, no, that’s Stockport. This should give it away; Only a Yank would eat bread like that, surely ? I’m a bit tired of you lot using “Reverse Image” technology to identify these pubs, so the map extracts get tougher now. This pub is in… Continue reading GUESS THE PUB CROSSES THE POND
CALL THAT A ROADMAP ?
I’ll leave the analysis of the Prime Minister’s Road Map to the experts, it sounded as depressing as we all expected. AND the Covid cases actually went up from last week. My Pollyanna status is under threat. At least barbers can return on 12 April; perhaps they can cut hair outside in the pub “wine… Continue reading CALL THAT A ROADMAP ?
LITTLE SHEFFIELD
Last Friday (though it feels like an eternity ago) you left me at the top of a giant mountain off Abbeydale Road, staring down at the crumbling Picture House. I got down safely, clearly, otherwise you wouldn’t have Guess the Pub to entertain and torment you. On the Saturday I took James back, like in… Continue reading LITTLE SHEFFIELD
THE BEER 52’s – GIVE ME BACK MY CAN
Mrs RM said I should show you her our house. BEFORE AFTER One of those boxes of vinyl has obliterated New Zealand off the wall map. Serves them right, cocky sods. Here’s the office where Mrs RM plans my trips to Homebase, Dunelm, B & Q, Wickes etc. etc. Yeah, like I care either. The… Continue reading THE BEER 52’s – GIVE ME BACK MY CAN
GUESS THE PUB GOES ON HOLIDAY
Nice easy one for you this morning. Surely EVERYONE know ******** in ********* ? Actually, I’ve never been here, so it must have opened after my last visit in 2016 when I overdosed on whisky (of a sort). It’s not in the CAMRA Beer Guide to this place anyway, and possibly wouldn’t get in the… Continue reading GUESS THE PUB GOES ON HOLIDAY
HEELEY : THE ARTISAN VIEW
Just like our blessed future release from Lockdown, my exploration of Sheffield’s never-ending suburbs must be cautious and taken in short doses. Having passed Heeley’s Antiques Quarter half a dozen times this year, today I took Mrs RM to view the culture and crumbling edifices of London Road/Artisan View, one of the better names for… Continue reading HEELEY : THE ARTISAN VIEW
WHEN EVEN THE TRIP TO THE DENTIST IS A TREAT
I’m determined to keep this blog a positive, politic-free safe space for the Pollyannas amongst us. But I fear that Monday may test my patience; Aaaagh.., as they say in Sheffield, which has its own take on The Scream. Anyway, I’ll leave the Covid commentary to Mudgie, the Tand and Kentish Paul, and tell you… Continue reading WHEN EVEN THE TRIP TO THE DENTIST IS A TREAT
GUESS THE PUB GOES WEST…
….life is peaceful there, in the open air etc etc. Mudgie know the lyrics. Plenty of open air round our mystery pub. which isn’t actually accessible by one of the town’s famous train lines, though the mobility scooter might still be running. One clue for the town, one for the suburb. I know Russ loves… Continue reading GUESS THE PUB GOES WEST…
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