I don’t what criteria the Cabinet will be using to decide when to start to re-open pubs and less important things, but I guess my lack of blog material won’t be high on the list. But, with only local walks available, all I’ll have to offer you for now are ghost signs, 19th century burial… Continue reading REMEMBERING WHEN WE DID “DRYANUARY” PROPERLY
CORN-BASED SNACK SHOPS REPLACE PUBS IN FIR VALE
Today I was despatched by Mrs RM to the recycling centre in Shirecliffe with a ton of cardboard from the month’s B & Q, Wickes and John Lewis deliveries. It’s an essential journey; the waste attracts rats. I stopped to admire Timber Top the only pub for miles around (well, it felt like it). Oh,… Continue reading CORN-BASED SNACK SHOPS REPLACE PUBS IN FIR VALE
BLADES v SPURS FROM THE CHOLERA MEMORIAL
Sunday seemed a good day to explore the Cholera Grounds. James joined me, forcing Mrs RM to stay at home with the Pastry Sours and the painting. Following the map above will give you a varied 2 hour walk with fun for all the family, except of course you’re only allowed to walk with one… Continue reading BLADES v SPURS FROM THE CHOLERA MEMORIAL
GENTRIFICATION ON HOLD. TEMPORARILY
“Is there any more beer ?” asked Mrs RM just now. I looked. The only one of those she’d find palatable is in the Dulux tin. Oh well, more for me. Enough of beer. How am I passing the time while Mrs RM paints the living room ? Walking, the blog, and Mumsnet, mostly. Honestly,… Continue reading GENTRIFICATION ON HOLD. TEMPORARILY
SMELLS LIKE ARMPIT
Mrs RM is very keen for you to know the house is looking better than it did a week ago; By the time the pubs open, it might be habitable, which is ironic as I shall be out at the pub, shan’t I ? She’s particularly pleased with her work on the fireplace; In case… Continue reading SMELLS LIKE ARMPIT
WHAT I MISS ABOUT CAMBRIDGE
US Dave just asked what I missed about Cambridgeshire, and of course the answer is NOTHING. But I miss Mum and Dad (not that I’d be able to see them anyway at the moment, even over the fence). And I’m dying to get back when pubs are open again, so I can stare through this… Continue reading WHAT I MISS ABOUT CAMBRIDGE
RARE AND RACY
You left me half-way through yesterday’s walk through Sheffield’s University Quarter, attempting to find things to brighten your day while Mrs RM messed around stripping wallpaper. Outside Weston Park you get a colourful near cover for the Children’s Hospital, and a rare University owned Beer Guide pub that seems to have lost the Thornbridge links… Continue reading RARE AND RACY
DOWN AT THE PARK
At 3pm yesterday, when Mrs RM had her back turned, I sneaked out into the snow like a naughty child. “Don’t fall over and be a burden on the NHS !” she shouted. Some of us wear appropriate footwear and have natural padding. I DIDN’T fall over, but I did take it slow up and… Continue reading DOWN AT THE PARK
CHOCOLATE, CHIPS AND GRAVY – BLACKPOOL JANE’S BEST BITS
The inspiration for starting this blog came from Pub Curmudgeon (I’ll do a best of Mudgie soon); the blogs I’ve stolen from are Life After Football (the joy of boozers), BRAPA (pub observation), Pubmeister (bad puns) and Blackpool Jane, who peppers her posts with everyday items like overpriced train tickets to Ipswich, weird flavoured chocolate… Continue reading CHOCOLATE, CHIPS AND GRAVY – BLACKPOOL JANE’S BEST BITS
AND I’LL NEVER LOVE ENGLAND MORE THAN WHEN COVERED IN SNOW
We didn’t get much snow in Waterbeach, the driest place in England, and it was a shock to wake up yesterday and see urchins sliding down the hill opposite our house. “They’ll catch Covid !” screamed Wonderful Walkley Facebook Group. “Get a life” replied Wonderful Walkley Facebook Group. “Don’t leave the house” said Mrs RM.… Continue reading AND I’LL NEVER LOVE ENGLAND MORE THAN WHEN COVERED IN SNOW
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