T-Time

From the official Yorkshire Tea (the best tea known to mankind LOL) Social Media team. Made me smile.

Moving On

... And from Lane End, we've headed into High Wycombe, a town that used to be a hub of British furniture making dontchaknow. Except we're not here for tables and chairs, or indeed the renowned theatre, The Swan, but drinks may be involved at some point...

Location, Location

Two drinks venues in one fine, summer afternoon. Whatever next LOL?

Cheers

Cranberry Gin. What's not to like LOL?

Sisters

Trip this evening to sunny Basingstoke to see the excellent trio, The Puppini Sisters as part of their 20th anniversary tour. Drinks first, of course LOL.

I Will Drink To That

I've not really mentioned Doctor Who here in a long time. I still love the show and believe the format and premise is probably one of the best on television. 

It's just that over the past few years it has- in my opinion- lost its way and under the recent stewardship of returned showrunner Russell T Davies more so. Where we once had solid and creative story lines, character growth and nuance, we now have flimsy and ill conceived plots, recycled ideas and overt Leftist messaging. 

To help ease the pain for anyone (still) watching* either in the UK, via the BBC or Internationally on Disney+ and as the current season draws to a close, may I present my very own Doctor Who Drinking Game!

These are based on clichés and observations from this first season of the Disney era.

Take one shot of your favourite tipple, every time:

1. The Doctor mentions he is an orphan or homeless.

2. Ruby Sunday somehow makes it snow.

3. A supporting black character either sucks their teeth, says "wagwan" or "tank you."

4. The Church and Christianity in general is criticised but other religions are not mentioned.

5. The hero refers to someone as "honey" or "babes."

6. The Tardis is seen actually arriving or departing (either is quite rare, have a double shot).

7. Someone sings or dances without any good reason.

8. Historical figures are race swapped without explanation.

9. The Doctor blunders into a literal man-trap, rendering him impotent for a portion of the story.

10. The British or English are criticised for perceived historic injustices.

11. The Inclusive Messaging in an episode is so heavy handed it appears to have been inserted by a school child.

12. The Doctor cries.

13. The forth wall is broken by a character either winking to camera or by directly addressing the audience.

14. The Doctor changes his outfit and/or hair.

15. The episode plot does not adhere to its own internal logic.

16. The Doctor shouts or runs around without warning or reason, as if he were aged three.

17. The villain or foe of the week is played with so much "ham" it puts the local butcher to shame.

If you're not legless by the end of the episode, what's wrong with you? LOL.

* The viewing figures for new Season 1 have been atrocious and in fact shows with far higher ratings have been cancelled before.

Drink Up!

If you're drinking rum before 10 AM it doesn't automatically mean you're an alcoholic. It may however mean you are a pirate LOL.

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Coffee?

 LOL!

Cuppa?

 

Glowing Embers

Thought it high time I tried a beer from this relatively new local brewery. 

Siren Craft Brew are based in Finchampstead, in fact in the very building I once worked in. Completely different business mind you: Children's electrical toys and beer don't naturally go together. 

With an alcohol content of 4.7%, this is described as a red IPA (Indian Pale Ale) with speciality malts, this tastes pretty good. I have three more 440ml cans to go. Just to be sure I really like it LOL.

Caribbean

Having just completed the HBO Max series Our Flag Means Death, the fictionalised story of Stede Bonnet and Edward Teach- otherwise known as the Gentleman Pirate and Blackbeard respectively- a drop of rum seems quite apt. Don't mind if I do LOL.

Happy Days!

I'll just leave this here...

Canned Heat

In case anyone didn't realise it got a bit warm here yesterday, I made an interesting discovery today. It seems this pack of cans didn't want to be drinks cans anymore LOL.

...Left In The Bottle

Not a bad saying LOL. Anyway tonight is officially declared (for no obvious reason) Port Night LOL.

Slow

Used to be I'd spend the time picking my own sloes and making this delicious, delightful drink myself. This lovely bottle I picked up tonight from Aldi. Sadly no festive Penguins to be found LOL.

Christmas Is Stocked

Some will be aware of feelings with regard the premature sale of festive goods. To be clear I don't believe the shops should be stocking Christmas items before we've had the joys of Halloween and Guy Fawkes. Besides if you were to take a look at the expiry dates on some of these foods, you'll note they won't last more than a couple of weeks, let alone to the end of the year!

So British!

What could be more British than a cup of tea? How about a cuppa that has a hint of biscuit flavour? I kid not. Those lovely people at Yorkshire Tea claim to have cracked it.

Kind of excited to try these out.

Halloumi

Tonight's home cook: Halloumi and sweet potato curry with lentils, chunky carrot and a whole heap of other stuff LOL. Pictured is this evenings helping, there's plenty more for the freezer, along with a gin and tonic with the previously mentioned pre-prepared lemon slices.

Tastes Like Cyprus

Local supermarket Morrisons is doing a great deal on Cypriot Lager, Keo. How could I refuse? 

Reminds me of happy times, with the RAF display team the Red Arrows performing each morning over the sea outside the hotel.

Sliced

Ever fancied a slice of lemon with a nice cool drink but never have a fresh lemon to hand? 

Here's the perfect solution: slice one or a few lemons, place on a flat tray in your freezer overnight or until frozen. Then simply bag up and store in a nifty gap in the freezer. 

Next time you fancy a cool and zesty drink, just reach for a frozen slice or two. Simples, as those annoying meerkats tell us in those adverts for a certain price comparison website LOL.