Yesterday evening was unexpectedly pleasant, and after having a bit of a rough couple of weeks, in one way or the other, Mr Grump suggested we take the 5 minute walk down to the local pub, and take Roxy with us. She always loves an extra walk loves it when we sit outside at the pub as people quite often make a fuss of her.
We met up with Miss Hap who was with her friend at the park; she stayed long enough to cadge some money for some sweets, before deciding that the park was much more fun than sitting with us old gits and going back off to play.
As the back garden of the pub was packed, we sat at one of the two tables out the front which was like a little sun trap. There are a number of shops there as well as the vet’s surgery where Roxy goes to get her jabs when needed. (She is the only dog I know that loves the vets and tires to drag us in there every time we walk past).
Sure enough, when Mr Grump went in to get our drinks a little girl came over and made a huge fuss of Roxy which she loved. Mr Grump came out with the drinks and a couple of packets of my favourite steak crisps which Roxy is rather partial to as well.
As you can see by the photo, Roxy loves a drop of beer and Mr Grump let her have some of the froth from his, although I am sure she would have drunk the lot if he had let her! Luckily they both managed to walk home ok!
I miss English pubs. I don’t drink (medical problems), but the food was always good, and the people made me feel at home. American bars are too large, and people are more interested in getting drunk than anything else.
For a point of reference, I was in Kegworth for about 6 months, spent the time at the Red Lion.
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I don’t drink either, but it was just nice to sit out in the sunshine for a while, and be somewhere different. We have some lovely country pubs that do gorgeous food which is great in the summer as you can normally take the dog!
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Yeah, the dog thing was nice as well. Made it seem homey.
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Yes, you are right, It is a shame that American bars are so different and there is not the ambiance we have in our pubs š
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A lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon!! š
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Yes it was nice just chilling out watching the world go by.
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Love a bit of people watching!!
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Wow we could never do that here it sounds so nice and homey.
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Yes it is nice that it is so close, and we can take Roxy with us š
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Sounds like a perfect afternoon! I wish we had a pub within walking distance! What are steak crisps?
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I think you call crisps ‘chips’ .They are steak flavoured ones which are very tasty! š
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So glad you didn’t get a DUI…Dog Under the Influence…great story! š
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Ha Ha! Very clever, yes she managed to avoid the law! š
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Hahahaha! As long as she’s not driving š
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Ha Ha Exactly. She didn’t seem to have a hangover either the next day! š
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My godparents used to have a dog that loved beer to the point she would knock your bottle over to get at it if you didn’t keep an eye on her.
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Naughty! Roxy does like to try and get to his beer when Mr Grump has it,
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is that mr. grump in the picture? Nice to see him!
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Yes that is him š
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Too cute… Looks like a lovely afternoon for a girl to get some attention…
Hope you got some too!
Xx
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Oh, I am used to being 2nd fiddle to the dog! She is so much prettier š
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Sounds like a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Roxy is adorable! š
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Thanks Tonya, Yes she is lovely and knows exactly how to get around Mr Grump to get what she wants! š
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Rosy isn’t tall enough to weave when she walks!
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Bless her, no, you wouldn’t notice!
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Oh, good to see Mr. Grump, too!
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Yes, he is less Grumpy with a pint in his hand! š
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Aren’t we all!
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Ha! š
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Awe we used to have a Cavalier called Casandra! That was my ex choice, but I called her Cassie
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They are so beautiful and good natured.
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