April (still !) 2024. Sheffield. One of the great lines, from one of the great songs, from one of the great bands; “And as her kissing got worseoh, her paintings improvedbut what does that prove?It proves nothing“ Well, as my GBG ticking gets worse, so my pubbing improves, and back in Sheffield I decided I… Continue reading BACK TO BLAKE
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That quick Sunday evening pint in the Blake Hotel
July 2023. Sheffield. The sun is back in Sheffield, just in times for Tramlines its annual celebration of middle-aged, middle-class nostalgia. Friday’s headliners are the bloke out of the Verve, Bloc Party, and MYQ Kaplan, who I’m convinced ran accountancy training in the ’80s. And the beer comes from Brew Dog. Oh dear. Tremendous fringe,… Continue reading That quick Sunday evening pint in the Blake Hotel
COBS, BAPS, BREAD ROLLS etc etc
3rd February 2023. Mrs RM was still hungry after her Sheffield Bao Bun, so we popped in the Wellington for a beer. Oh no, the strong one. Now, the Welly is probably the least likely place in Sheffield for a gourmet tea, but the new menu seemed pretty much perfect. Can that really be a… Continue reading COBS, BAPS, BREAD ROLLS etc etc
What were YOU doing on the hottest day EVER (EVER)
I’m curating this blog using photos taken the best part of three (3) months ago, and wondering what on earth to tell you. But as it’s a diary, you ought to know that on the hottest day in UK history I was in a pub. Not by choice, oh no. Look at this message exchange… Continue reading What were YOU doing on the hottest day EVER (EVER)
ROSCOE
“The village used to be all one really needsNow it’s filled with hundreds and hundreds of chemicalsThat mostly surround you, you wish to fleeBut it’s not like you, so listen to me, listen to me” “Roscoe” – Midlake Happy Sunday 14th, or “retiredmartin vaccination day” as it will shortly be known. Before I set off… Continue reading ROSCOE
A PEEP INTO NEEPSEND
“Banning Christmas would be inhuman” says the Prime Minister today, proving himself out of touch with a nation only bothered about how I’M getting a pint on my birthday (22 December). If anyone wants to interview me in a pub for an imaginary job on the 22nd to exploit the “Business Usage” loophole I’m happy… Continue reading A PEEP INTO NEEPSEND
SHEFFIELD – A PEEP INTO NEEPSEND
James is safely settled into his new digs for Year 2 at Sheffield Uni, his toaster checked by his Mum and found to be fully functional. Microwaves can wait till Year 3. I think you’re supposed to leave your children to their own devices when they’re at Uni. But, hey, this is Sheffield, where… Continue reading SHEFFIELD – A PEEP INTO NEEPSEND
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