Lil's Bar 2

Not sure seanmc we never leave the bar! Everything you need is here....think about it..Sheds or BEER....

Right Lil, I'll lock the door, and leave that Gin alone......it will only depress you

Sheds or beer? I'm more of a whiskey man myself, preferably a nice single malt. I think I'll take your advice Pete and hang out here for a while. What time does it open?

Open? it never really shuts! I'll leave a bottle of malt out for you (leave the money in an envelope behind the bar if I'm not about) Cheers

SeanMc from hereon, you're leisure-life will never be the same. Pete and gramps have been hoping for a new drinking buddy to join them. They're outnumbered by a whole host of female regulars. I bet you'll settle in very nicely. Words of warning...the games room is a den of iniquity...step in at your peril!

... so I cautiously open the door under the flickering, spitting neon sign: 'Lil's Bar -come in - you might be welcome.'
What do I see?
Who do I see?
Shall I back out again, in fear and trepidation, or can I risk moving across the floor?

And don't go down the cellar with Phoenix! If you do you'll never be the same again!

Ok, back from house hunting. And the sun's low in the sky and approaching the yard arm. How about a hot toddy? The games room? I'll avoid it soop especially if Phoenix is around. I didn't get to pay for the malt as daman said the drinks were on him.

Where did you look?

Wellesbourne x2, Newbold on Stour. Going a bit further south tomorrow to Chipping Camden.

Well, excuuuuuuuse me! How very dare you! Casting nasturtiums on my good name!

You could at least let the new customers make up their own minds.

Welcome, chaps, leave your coats and any preconceived ideas of reality on the hooks next to the door.

Oh dear, have I blotted my copy book already? Can I get you something to sooth your ruffled feathers phoenix ?

phoenix

You can indeed Sean , I'll have a pint of champagne in a straight glass.

And hold the cherry.

No brandy or Cointreau in it?

No, jeni just as it is. And make sure it's not Lanson.

Have those as chasers, phoenix - you'll need them when you've sampled Lil's idea of champagne...

I like a girl who can hold her liquor. Moët et Chandon ok?

That label looks like gramps' handiwork to me - look, it's crooked and doesn't quite cover the Aldi Asti sticker...

Hells bells! Just remembered I promised to pick the grandson up from school. Keep my seat warm Phoenix

Daman welcome to Lil's...the lads are a goodly bunch. The first few drinks are usually on Pete. He'll pop an IOU into the dishonesty box [bolted to the pump.]

Moet perfectly acceptable! I'll put a cat on your chair, they make wonderful seat warmers, but do remember to move it before assuming the position.

Now that SeanMc has popped out , who's going to hold phoenix's cherry?

Daman, not sure if it's your sort of thing or not, but how would you feel about creating a quiet(ish) corner, perhaps near the fire, for doing crosswords?

The goings on in the games room are a bit energetic, after all, one has to walk up to the dartboard to retrieve the darts after they have been thrown, and playing pool often involves walking around the table.

Exercising of the mind might make a pleasant change.