Category Archives: Pubs

York

I’m now home after an excellent day in York with old gentlemen. 

Some of us didn’t fare very well. But some did. 

No, the bloke on the left wasn’t with us. 

Only two of the five of us managed a nightcap in town; pretty shocking I think. But that’s how it is when you hang out with old men. 

Oh, I meant a second nightcap; the tipi didn’t really count. 

Gone

Our washing machine passed away over the Christmas break. It’s been replaced, with disposal via the now reliable, hassle free method. We left it outside the house, along with an old radiator, and it disappeared within 24 hours. 

The record still rests with a dishwasher, which vanished in under two hours. 

Another departure is the landlord from our local. He seems to have sold the business. We’d know more, but we didn’t visit this afternoon to say goodbye. Apparently, the pub is now closed for a short time. 

Tipi

We’re now in the Hadrian’s Tipi in town. 

We may be considering how we could fit such a construction in our garden. 

A New Year’s Day walk

Many years ago, and only for a few years, I started to get into the habit of taking a walk on New Year’s Day. While it was a good habit to have, it was short lived.

A walk was planned for today and, though it almost didn’t happen, I thought I should make an effort. And it’s been an enjoyable walk so far; so far, replicating my walk of a couple of weeks ago. I don’t intend this walk lasting quite as long as that last one, but it was good to see that the Schooner is open. Well, it’s important to have frequent rests during a long walk. 

My walk may also take me across the Tyne, where I may rest at the Tyne Bar or, possibly, the Free Trade Inn. 


Piccadilly Tap II

A return visit was made to the Piccadilly Tap last night. 

The place exudes coolness, but also happens to have an impressive range of beers. 

My second in command didn’t quite get this though. Well, not immediately.