On Wednesday I took James out for a walk on the heath. None of my readers live in London (they are, indeed, blessed), or they would assume I meant Hampstead. This is Therfield Heath in Royston. I’ve marked the Pig & Abbot, scene of an incident with BRAPA that he kindly omitted from his blog… Continue reading SPOONS RATING IN ROYSTON
A RESERVATION IN KNARESBOROUGH
So, no half in Gunnerside, but I’m claiming a tick as it’s closed with no date for reopening, and with a change of landlord at least. But I made another crucial incursion into North Yorkshire by making a booking for Table 3 at Six Poor Folk in Knaresborough. I’d had to pull over at… Continue reading A RESERVATION IN KNARESBOROUGH
BUTTER TUBS-THUMPING
First off, eagle-eyed readers (probably Joe the Cocker) may have noticed the embryonic Blog Map on the front of this blog. Many thanks to IT wizz James for the excellent web design work, Over the next few weeks I’ll link my blog posts to locations on the maap so you can navigate the map and… Continue reading BUTTER TUBS-THUMPING
HARDRAW FORCE
On the Tuesday morning I was woke at 6 (am !) by the sound of baa-ing (?) with a stream of sheep being brought to market ahead of conversion to Lamb Dopiaza. My campervan allows for Pre-Covid standards of ablutions, just enough to get changed and out of the car park before it was overrun… Continue reading HARDRAW FORCE
HAWES WEARS THE CROWN
After completing my two Hawes GBG ticks I had a break before a pre-emptive pint in the Crown. One consequence of the Covid compliance measures pubs have put in is that I no longer feel able to pop in for a quick half. No, once you’ve had the 20 minute lecture, entered your contact details… Continue reading HAWES WEARS THE CROWN
LANDLORD
Last night’s post from a car park in Seaham wasn’t TOO bad, so I’ll press on with Pub No.2 from Hawes. There are 4 main activities for folk visiting Hawes; Checking in to your B & B Buying new walking boots and waterproofs Buying Wensleydale from the cheese factory run by Wallace & Gromit Visiting… Continue reading LANDLORD
LORD HAWES HAWES
Just had 5 pints and a curry in Seaham. Don’t expect miracles. Let’s start this Hawes thing. My spreadsheet insists I’ve been to Hawes before. Grief, it’s the home of Wallace and Gromit, craft cheese makers extraordinaire. 2 new Guide pubs, and a chance to assess whether folk are rushing back to pubs. They were,… Continue reading LORD HAWES HAWES
CAMPERVANNING
Reader “US” Dave asked for a tour of the campervan that I’m relying on to take me to the next level of GBG ticking. Mrs RM insisted I show off her new toy. This is the replacement for the motorhome that had served us well for 3 years but was proving increasingly difficult to navigate… Continue reading CAMPERVANNING
OBSERVING THE RULES IN KELLINGTON
These first two weeks of Pubs Return have been a challenge in rule observance. While Mrs RM is programmed to do the exact opposite of what she’s told to, my problem is incompetence. Here’s my Top 3 RetiredMartin failures to follow instructions; 1987, Corfu – Failure to observe instruction to only start the “Impromptu Greek… Continue reading OBSERVING THE RULES IN KELLINGTON
SOBER IN SELBY
The ticking has really re-started this last week. A few in Hampshireto take me within a couple of completion (both micros with wobbly open hours), and now a raid on North Yorkshire. On a Monday ! Look at that little bit of floating Yorkshire in the bottom left. That’s Greater Selby, the bit I… Continue reading SOBER IN SELBY
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