OK…so the pubs are shut and my blog has virtually gone to sleep so what can I write about? I know, what about a book that is as true to life as you could imagine about a edge of town centre boozer commonly known as an ‘old man’s pub.’ It’s the sort of pub that… Continue reading Book Review: The Sadness Of The King George
660 Pints Of Bass
I’ve just had a mate from Hereford posting me a picture of him sitting with a pint and a ‘substantial meal!’ Of course, he also sent me the caveat that he won’t need a meal soon as life reverts back to a bit of normal in at least one county in the UK in the… Continue reading 660 Pints Of Bass
The Alternative Derby Mile
Nov 2, 2017 Time for a trip into the LAF vaults and digging out the third part of the ‘alternative Derby Mile…’ A much vaunted trek from the Markeaton island in the West End region of Derby into the city centre via a host of pubs.. I recently posted about a top stroll around the… Continue reading The Alternative Derby Mile
Mr. Jolly (Colliers) Lives Next Door
“Look, just because my second name is Jolly doesn’t mean I have to be jolly all the f*****g time!” If you know then you know; I reckon Ade Edmonson and Rik Mayall’s funniest episode of anything ever is… the classic Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door from 1988. (picture courtesy of Amazon) Part of “The Comic… Continue reading Mr. Jolly (Colliers) Lives Next Door