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WE WISH YOU A BRAPA CHRISTMAS

WE WISH YOU A BRAPA CHRISTMAS

December 23, 2018December 23, 2018 18 Comments

Only two days to the 25th, when I was really hoping to have caught up on the blog so I could start my extended highlights package, which this year will include a special award for the best pashmina (or male scarf, I’m no sexist). First up, here’s my thoughts on the most recent BRAPA burst… Continue reading WE WISH YOU A BRAPA CHRISTMAS

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WEST FEN PEARLS

WEST FEN PEARLS

March 1, 2018March 4, 2018 19 Comments

Well, I’m up-to-date now, so if this snow doesn’t clear up soon I’m going to have to start making things up. Not that you’d know. I do have a few posts in reserve though, starting with a third (count them) walk from Ely station to Little Downham in a month. I’d missed GBG regular the… Continue reading WEST FEN PEARLS

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LITTLE DOWNHAM AND THAT NBSS 2 PROBLEM

LITTLE DOWNHAM AND THAT NBSS 2 PROBLEM

February 12, 2018February 14, 2018 20 Comments

Some really great writing about pubs on the blog recently.  Mudgie (here) explored the falsehood that one buzzy new micro can be compensation for losing a handful of proper locals, while BRAPA (here) is drinking 30 pints on the Isle of Man and no doubt flies home to a hero’s welcome from Public Health England.… Continue reading LITTLE DOWNHAM AND THAT NBSS 2 PROBLEM

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A PINTLESS POTTER ROUND PYMOOR

February 5, 2018 22 Comments

  The burst of posts recently may lead you to believe there’s no such thing as a dry day in the retiredmartin house, but don’t be fooled.  Three dry days a week minimum, and no drinking bottles at home stronger than Tactical Nuclear Penguin. So here’s a walk in the Sunday sun through the dullest… Continue reading A PINTLESS POTTER ROUND PYMOOR

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