One of the “bonuses” of the caravan in Rye is we get to visit the in-laws, about 30 miles up the A21 near Tonbridge/Royal Tunbridge Wells. 11th November 2022. The most challenging aspect of visits to the Spencers used to be actually getting out of the house, as the key to the locked door was… Continue reading “mind your head”. Too late, Man of Kent.
Month: December 2022
THE MERITS OF REVISITING A RYE MICRO PUB
Spending a week or two down in Rye presents some challenges for the GBG completist. There’s a couple of dozen new Guide entries easily accessible by train, exciting places like Broadstairs and Hove. But I don’t want to do those too soon, so I’m also revisiting a few places I wasn’t sure about first tick… Continue reading THE MERITS OF REVISITING A RYE MICRO PUB
THE STAR IN THE EAST (OF SUSSEX)
“What skills or lessons have you learned recently?” asks Word Press this morning, as an unwanted prompt for a blogger with writer’s block. The only lesson you need ever learn is “Don’t take the A57 in the snow“. The other lesson is, of course, NEVER believe a micropub’s opening times. The Hidden Treasure in Dymchurch… Continue reading THE STAR IN THE EAST (OF SUSSEX)
IN THE HORSE & GROOM, CONTEMPLATING THAT SOPHOMORE GBG COMPETION
This post is a prime example of the difficulties of the Sophomore* GBG completion. In the year you first complete, your maniacal focus is entirely on getting counties ticked off. There’s no time (or bladder) for sentimental revisits, pre-emptive micros or pints of Prosecco. But once you’re a completist, your rail journey to tick that… Continue reading IN THE HORSE & GROOM, CONTEMPLATING THAT SOPHOMORE GBG COMPETION
THE REJUVENATION OF ST. LEONARDS
Before I start, a reminder to make a note of the most magical day of the year. NO! not Ed Balls Day, my birthday, once again on 22nd December. Last year it was a Scottish cracker as I singlehandedly cheered St Mirren to a point against Celtic and finally ticked the Kilmarnock Spoons. Where will… Continue reading THE REJUVENATION OF ST. LEONARDS
A SCUMMY HEAD ON THE BEER NEAR BODIAM CASTLE
“What cities do you want to visit ?” asks Word Press, as I start this post. Thanks for asking. Berne, since you ask. Easily pleased. 7th November 2022. Mrs RM has got a local letting agency (1066 holidays) to manage our caravan when we’re not using it, and we popped down to Rye Harbour to… Continue reading A SCUMMY HEAD ON THE BEER NEAR BODIAM CASTLE
BACK IN MANCHESTER; BEER, CURRY AND V.A.R.
Today’s Word Press post idea – “Tell us one thing you hope never say about you“. Tricky one. How about “He’s that bloke who thought he’d completed the Beer Guide but missed one out, never knew there were TWO (2) pubs called the Globe in Marylebone“. 5th November 2022. The obligatory map. Yes, back in… Continue reading BACK IN MANCHESTER; BEER, CURRY AND V.A.R.
Top 10 Schnitzel & Kölsch Pubs – Brauhaus Päffgen
Right, I found my mouse, I may have (temporarily) fixed the boiler, I need to catch up on the posts. Here’s the last one from Cologne. 4th November 2022. “A European Must Visit” said Ron Pattinson in his Guide to Cologne, which sounds like a recommendation to me. Dave loved it too, and so did… Continue reading Top 10 Schnitzel & Kölsch Pubs – Brauhaus Päffgen
COLOGNE SHOPPING SPECIAL
I’ve left my mouse at home so blogging is a sod. Treat this as a “contractual obligation” post for my Patronised readers who expect a post and artisanal beer and food matching recommendation daily. 4th November 2022. Well, that’s tough, as this is a post about Cologne shopping centre as a follow-on to Pauline’s comment… Continue reading COLOGNE SHOPPING SPECIAL
LOMMI’S
4th November 2022. On our last morning in Cologne we left the bags at TRYP and walked over the Hohenzollernbrücke to the east bank. I think we got our money’s worth from this budget Wyndham hotel outside the station, but I took a fistful of sweets to make sure. Mrs RM did some energetic walking… Continue reading LOMMI’S
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