mackem

Went north trekking over the weekend,just over 25 km on really rough trail my lady last walked as a student,reached the trail head after 30 minutes on a rough road,came round a bend and saw a juvenile golden eagle being mobbed by three ravens then hiked up into the hills with some great views.

28 degrees and glorious sunshine over the weekend,the further north the more vibrant the colours.

I did actually think “Trying to impress at a funeral???” (Must be a Newcastle thing?).

I don’t think anyone ever chose footwear for a funeral “to make an impression”.

It wasn’t for anyone else except me,they matched the suit I had (I owned the suit) but I rarely wear suits and would probably never have worn the shoes again.

No,no better than that mate,product of my environment,trace memories linger,sorry I failed to live up to your expectations Juk.

No sadly not,I am in Quebec at this current time,if I was in London I would have had a ticket,his voice is throaty gravel,perfect for country,reminiscent of pickup trucks and dusty roads.

True story,few years ago i went to a funeral,I bought a really good pair of shoes especially for the occasion with the intention of returning them after the cremation,put tape over the soles so as not to mark them when walking in the cemetery grounds,peeled the tape off afterwards,gave the shoes a wipe over,voila,refunded cash.

Truckstop food in a culinary desert mel,send me a hamper from Fortnum and masons ASAP (please).

No sir,reduced to diners and foodcourt food nowadays,such is life on the road.

Black truffle shavings on those artisan chips would jazz them up a tad.

Fear not good chap,my treat,I feel you would be a most entertaining dinner companion.

There's a lady to the right of that alcoholic beverage giving you the evil eye.

@mitre book a table old chap,earliest possible date for January 2026,we shall dine like kings.

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