Bear blog

My wonderful weekend included bikes, Londoners, barbequeing in the rain, Ajax, vinegar beer and a delicious plate of Suc Don Cok.

 

Alby and Pee took me on a mega bike ride up to Darren's on Saturday. It involved a serious amount of pedalling and an even more serious amount of bitching at Alby's idea of a 'pootling pace'. Pah. There were three hills. The first one nearly killed me, the second one finished me off. The third one I only managed to get up by singing the Rocky theme very loudly. And even then it took me a while. I'm a dab hand at gears n'that now though. I even used the ones on the right. I have also confirmed for myself that I don't like downhills. They're too fast. I like going at a pace where I can put my feet down and not have them taken off at the ankle.

 

For some reason, we decided that it'd be a good idea to barbeque on Saturday evening, despite knowing in advance that it was going to rain. It did. But we managed to wolf a few sausages before retreating indoors for beer and sleepiness. (Which reminds me that I've still got half a bottle of San Miguel in the fridge. Ooh.) Also, Alby told me the sickest joke in the world. It was very good but I'm not sure whether my mum liked it. For some reason she didn't reply to my text.

 

On Sunday we got visited by a couple of dirty Londoners. Me and Pete met up with everyone in the Swan, but not before going mental at the cooker with half a bottle of Ajax. It was terribly satisfying in a way that Cillit Bang really isn't. I think I've discovered brand loyalty.

 

The pub involved drinking Varschteiner shandy (very yummy) and classical tart sediment (appalling in every way) as well as enjoying the simple pleasures that hog lumps bring.

 

Then it was off to the nice Thai place again where the waiter was rather harried and rubbish and the prawns were soily. Apparently. But the prawn crackers were warm which has never happened to me before, and the company was good.

 

I think if your holidays are going to end, they should end with a weekend like mine.