On a complete spur of the moment, the Englishman and I decided to go on a pub crawl last night. He'd been going on and on about the fact that I'd not finished The Knowledge (this self-imposed task involves visiting every pub in the area) and thought last night was good as any to finally achieve my … [Read more...]
Savile Rogue
I know Christmas is over and due to the VAT hike and recession and all, everyone's on a tight budget (me included), but I have to share something with you.Especially if you live with a football fanatic - or two - or three - like I do.You know how usually football scarves are made out of nasty … [Read more...]
Lost in Hampstead and a bit of Rope
Yes, it's possible to get lost on your way to a place you've frequently visited. All it takes is a dark evening and a closed road. And a little bit of stubbornness on behalf of a male driver. A husband, obviously. We did eventually find our way to our destination through the winding, hilly lanes of … [Read more...]
Football and the elusive book deal
I'd forgotten how much I enjoy seeing Spurs play at White Hart Lane. My husband, who's been a die hard Tottenham supporter since childhood, has a season ticket at the Lane and goes to as many home games he can. It took me a couple of years to buck up the courage to go, because I hated the first … [Read more...]
