Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Magic Roundabout.

One of the joys of living in Ewen is that occasionally we have to venture into nearby Swindon for vehicle servicing etc.. Swindon would not be my first choice of towns to visit, in fact, many would argue that it is a good place to avoid!

This was driven home to me recently when we stumbled onto "the magic roundabout", one of only two similar layouts in the UK. I can understand why they have not persevered with building any more! We were lucky in that we could get off at the first exit. I would be totally at a loss if I had to go from one side to t'other!

Sunday, April 1, 2012

A Taste of Home

Stopped off at a little wine shop in Nailsworth recently on the way home from golf and much to my delight discovered that one of his best sellers is Main Divide!

He tried to give me the speal, but I told him I don't need any introduction as it was my "house red" at Braemar Lodge. Unsurprisingly I bought a few bottles for myself and also a few for the boss's cellar. Had a bottle last night and immediately regained the taste of my bar at Braemar. Love it!



I wonder if I can get it on the menu at the Peninsula?