You left us in Boot, at the foot of the Hardknott Pass in Eskdale. The toy trains come here, the Ladies who lunch come here, the 4x4s run you over here. It’s one of the top Lakes honeypot villages. We went to explore Boot. It took 15 seconds, one for each resident. FIFTEEN permanent souls… Continue reading “DON’T TOUCH THE BAR !”
Tag: Covid
ALL MASKED UP IN ETAL
Masks, eh ? Whatever. It’s just a mask. Next up is my first pub where I had to wear a mask on entering a pub. The rather fetching Black Bull in Etal. Or Etal with Ford as the poshos prefer it. Just south of Coldstream, and those funny Scots with their sensible leader, lies Etal… Continue reading ALL MASKED UP IN ETAL
THE JOY OF SIX (INDOORS)
More North Herts hops, as I take a leisurely walk from Letchworth station to Baldock while James attempts to complete the “55 roundabouts in 90 minutes” challenge. If he fails a 3rd driving test (I took 5) back here in October he’ll have to retake it on the slopes of Sheffield in winter. No pressure.… Continue reading THE JOY OF SIX (INDOORS)
NO STANDING AT THE BAR
Devon was a test of the pub ticker’s art. Hours spent on Facebook, Bing Maps and National Rail, confirming opening hours, the existence of bridges over rivers, and the local line from Exeter to Barnstaple. If you’re prepared to walk uphill in 30 degrees you can reach some of the more remote GBG pubs from… Continue reading NO STANDING AT THE BAR
BRINGING THE LONDON PLAGUE TO EX39
Bideford Town FC looked gorgeous as I arrived back at my campervan. One last pint ? Steer clear of Spoons, till the last night at least. Lacey’s Ale & Cider House sounds like a Beer Guide place, doesn’t it ? It even doesn’t sell Doom Bar, which is always popular. “Pint of Old Appledore please”… Continue reading BRINGING THE LONDON PLAGUE TO EX39
EASTNEY OF EDEN
Portsmouth never disappoints. Unless it’s their fans disappointed by their yo-yo team again in the play-offs. Few towns, bar Burnley and Wimbledon, are as defined by their football club as Pompey. If we last till 2050 historians will stare at the final League 1 (Div 3) tables for weeks, wondering “WTF ?” For GBG… Continue reading EASTNEY OF EDEN
A TOUGH DECISION. AN EASY DECISION
A short note on the virus, sparing you any theories/philosophy/fears/consolations. I’ve stopped visiting pubs for the time being. It was hell walking past this one just now. I’ll be exercising social distancing, being responsible, limiting the risk of infection to Old Boys and Gals. The decision might have been taken out of my hands soon,… Continue reading A TOUGH DECISION. AN EASY DECISION
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