Having not posted for some while it feels fitting that I should be sitting in a British Legion on Remembrance Sunday. Well, not literally sitting in one as I’m back at Beermat Towers now but, I managed to visit not one but two Legions in less than 24 hours. Heady stuff I know and for… Continue reading Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting
Tag: Derby
Ten Lords A Leaping
After my recent jaunts to Leicestershire and Staffordshire it’s back to the home of soon to be relegated Derby, when the EFL deduct a further 20 points from them just for having a D in their name. So, to alleviate the gloom, here are six fun facts about 679 – The Thomas Leaper DE1 3GL.… Continue reading Ten Lords A Leaping
Nothing Wooden About This Pub Lark
It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve moved house for the second time in about 18 months, started back to work and managed to see Birmingham City rise to eighth in the Championship and sign Troy Deeney for good measure. Moving house, as Martin will testify, is about as enjoyable as watching F1… Continue reading Nothing Wooden About This Pub Lark
California Uber Alles
From Shirley to Horsefair and now on to California, I know how to treat the readership of this blog to glamorous locations. However, before Dick, Dave and Russ get too excited about a move across the pond, I am referring to the California region of Derby. What do you mean, you haven’t heard of it? … Continue reading California Uber Alles