December 2023. Waterbeach. A pattern is now emerging; mid week spent in Waterbeach, a day either side in Tunbridge Wells, back home to Sheffield at the weekend. At least Mrs RM is now with me in Cambridge, and she joined our Thursday quiz team at the Sun as we sought vengeance for a corrupt defeat… Continue reading A LOCAL HERO
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QUIZ NIGHT IN THE SUN – THE MYSTERY OF “BAGELSTEVE”
November 2023. Waterbeach. Evenings in Waterbeach revolve around tea at 5pm and then The Chase. In fairness, tea is often from one of the village’s award-winning takeaways, and The Chase is the best TV quiz show since Deal Or No Deal, which was a game of great strategy skill under Edmonds. Typically I get more… Continue reading QUIZ NIGHT IN THE SUN – THE MYSTERY OF “BAGELSTEVE”
QUIZ NIGHT AT THE TIGER TAVERN
August 2023. Royal Tunbridge Wells. It was approaching 8.30pm on a Tuesday in Tunbridge Wells and a combination of Imperial Stouts and Danish cherry wine had left Mrs RM less convinced on the merits of a walk along the A26 back to Southborough and the bosom of the in-laws. Being all heart (I even let… Continue reading QUIZ NIGHT AT THE TIGER TAVERN
MY FIRST ROTHAUS, MRS RM’S LAST DUCHESS DE BOURGOGNE
Esteemed lifestyle blogger Mrs RM has been enjoying the beery pleasures of Brighton. Like many of us, her output has dipped a little since the Maidenhead incident at the Honeypot. When I arrived back from Southwick, she was ready with a tea suggestion all her own, though frankly it was exactly the one I’d have… Continue reading MY FIRST ROTHAUS, MRS RM’S LAST DUCHESS DE BOURGOGNE
A PUNK-FUELLED PUB QUIZ IN THE SUN
Worryingly, I’ve become a bit addicted to my local. First, the Sun introduced Punk IPA. But while we drank the evil keg, it was noticeable that everyone else was on the cask; 10 pints in a row in the lounge. Then, last week, this; Look what just tipped up in my local !Cancel all plans.… Continue reading A PUNK-FUELLED PUB QUIZ IN THE SUN
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