Aitch's 2009 UK adventure

[8mileshigh]

Just a few more photos............

Aitch shortly after we arrived in Teignmouth

Outside the New Quay Pub.......for Tony Carey's gig on Friday night

Just a slight problem getting into the hotel, which had locked its front door!!!

[8mileshigh]

and more.............

I thought Aitch had pulled!?!?!?!

[8mileshigh]

And more............

Saturday was spent drinking copious amounts of booze at Tony Carey's house..........a splendid time was guaranteed for all.....

Sunday morning we took a drive to Dawlish

Then it was back to The Ship in Teignmouth for a late breakfast..........

[johnallg]

I am thoroughly enjoying this thread! Looks like a truly wonderful time. Keep us up on whats happening. Aitch, you are one lucky guy!

[8mileshigher]

I am thoroughly enjoying this thread!

+1 on that

[cjj]

Me too, and getting a bit jealous of you guys drinking all that great beer in all those fun places.

Well, I'm going to go have another beer right here at home... let's see, an IPA? Or maybe a Hefeweizen. Yeah, that's the ticket, a nice, cold, Schneider's...

[ozover50]

Another history lesson yesterday. We went to Rochester to check out some bits and pieces. I'm afraid the pics aren't too good...... the grey, wet English weather that I was expecting had arrived.

Of course the expedition started with the obligatory lunch at an old (of course) pub. The Leather Bottle in Cobham was built in 1629 and was regularly visited by Charles Dickens. Lovely old place and a great meal!!

The Leather Bottle

Next was Rochester Castle - a fine example of Norman architecture, commenced in 1080, would you believe??

Rochester Castle

[ozover50]

Next was Rochester Cathedral..... founded in 604 with the current structure commenced in 1080:

Rochester Cathedral

It's quite a strange feeling wandering around old churches..... there are many inscribed stones in the floor and you can't help feeling like you're walking on top of somebody.

We then wandered down the historic High Street and saw some lovely old architecture, including a few wonky buildings. This one is doing its best to meet the one next door!

What the????

Then off to Upnor Castle for a quick peek and a refreshing pint in the Kings Arms before picking up a bass for Pete Levett. Upnor itself is very quaint and again has some lovely architecture:

Cool!!!

Last night we went to a music quiz night with a couple of Graham's mates. I managed to assist in a very small way and kept up the team's performance record..... always finishing third!!

The Guinness was only two and a half quid a pint.... made the evening an even better one!!

Graham has finally trusted me with one of his guitars..... a Jetglo 1997SPC, so this morning I had my first play of any substance during the trip!! Played some AC/DC and Beatles stuff through the Vox headphone amp. Talk about two ends of the spectrum!! I was pretty rusty, too......

It looks like we'll be popping back into London this afternoon. Might find a pub that's televising the cricket and relax with a pint or two. Tonight we're off to a twilight race meeting.... hope I don't lose my shirt!!

[scotty]

Tonight we're off to a twilight race meeting.... hope I don't lose my shirt!!

Id be more concerned for your pants.........

[scotty]

...............and after your call i hear that the big H is winning! nice one.Splish splash i was taking a bath...............

[winston]

Lovely old place and a great meal!!

Followed by another barley sandwich...............

[ozover50]

Great night at the races!!

I had two wins and three places out of seven races..... came out ahead on the night.

Graham had no wins and no places......... not even a sniff!!!

Guess it's my shout at the pub tomorrow............

[jps]

Graham had no wins and no places......... not even a sniff!!!

Guess it's my shout at the pub tomorrow............

Maybe, Graham knew exactly what he was doing!

[leftyguitars]

Maybe, Graham knew exactly what he was doing!

I think you are on to something there Jeff, well you've heard of the saying 'Use a sprat to catch a mackerel' haven't you?

[ozover50]

I think "use a prat to catch a free lunch" might be closer to the mark, Pete.