18th November 2022. Another GBG23 tick, a Kentish single calmly collected like Chris Tavaré compiling a patient 18* while all around him go mad with the marker pen/bat. Back to Dymchurch, which had let me down the week before (not their fault). But before Hidden Treasure, we sneaked a visit to Alpaca Annies, where Mrs… Continue reading DYMCHURCH DELIVERS THE DOOM BAR (AND THE ALPACA SOCKS)
Tag: East Sussex
MERMAID STREET
17th November 2022. Back on the Sussex coast, Mrs RM finally took a break from IT to spend an afternoon had a spare afternoon in Rye. It really is a gem of a place, but how good are the pubs that aren’t called “Ypres Castle” or “Waterworks“, I wondered. But not for long. Mrs RM… Continue reading MERMAID STREET
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
WHEN IN LEWES…
Last Saturday saw a concerted attack on the south coast, now safe a week after the CAMRA folk left Eastbourne having agreed that Life Members were leeches/freeloaders or something. Good work, as well as the Tand’s excellent campaign to require price lists in pubs. I’m sure some members will have taken the train to Lewes,… Continue reading WHEN IN LEWES…
1200 POSTCARDS
Some blogs about pubs seem written by sober folk who never actually set foot in nasty pubs. This post comes to you from the 20:11 Leeds – Sheffield train after 4 pints in 2 hours. I’m not proud, just pissed. I resume my blog on Wednesday night in Hastings, as I head through the majestic… Continue reading 1200 POSTCARDS
GOTHIC HASTINGS
Back in Hastings, I had two (2) more micropubs to look forward to. Two (2) more chances of opening time hell I took the scenic route to the Jolly Fisherman, dropping by the 1200 Postcards for signs of life, but a 5pm start it was. Google Maps said it would take 17 minutes if I… Continue reading GOTHIC HASTINGS
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