a word about the title

I ought to mention something about the title. It's not actually mine - it's nicked off a good friend called Alex. Now he's not a big talker most of the time, but you can be sure that when he does say something, it's going to be a pearler.

We were walking back from Sankey's Soap in Manchester, and we were discussing... kids TV themes, I think. We were all trying to outdo each other with more obscure challenges, and he was astounding. Rhubarb and Custard, Button Moon - he was even the only one able to remember the entire Telebugs theme tune. I couldn't believe how he could remember all this stuff, but he dismissed me with a simple:

"My mind is a skip of information."

Biscuit.

Now, I should really have asked his permission to use it. But to do that, I would have had to tell him that I had a blog. And then he would have wanted to read it. Which means that I would have to make this readable. Not very likely, I think you'll agree.

So, if you happen across this, sorry Alex. But good title, eh?

Why it's always best to stay in

'Well, it's exactly why I don't go out - well, I do, but I like smaller groups because you can keep a handle on things, and you don't end up thinking, "How did I end up coming on this model's tits and then killing her?" If you stay in watching Antiques Roadshow, that kind of shit doesn't happen.'

Martin Freeman in the Observer. Obviously has an excellent handle on things.

bar ideas - Claridges!

From LBL:

"Harriet should try the bar at Claridges. Yes, it's expensive, but
the waiters are the best in London, the free bar snacks are to
die for and it must be the classiest bar in London. Oh, and the
drinks are pretty good too...
- Highbury Gal
..
For a truly roasting first date there is a bar on Great
Titchfield Street called Firevault. Don't be put off by the upper
floor (a classy shop for fireplaces) - head down the stairs and
towards the back. There is a peaceful, very cool den of tables,
intimate lighting and fabulous service. Would recommend it for a
different/classy date.
- Penelope Pitstop
..
Waterstones Piccadilly top-floor bar. Great views, decent
cocktails (if a little pricey), makes you look impressively
literate/London-knowledgeable that you know of this hidden bar,
and is genuinely a nice place to go. Can be a bit smokey, and
occasionally crowded, but is a good place to meet up.
- Scott
..
Another fab date place is Vertigo 42. Up on the top floor of
Tower 42 (old Nat West tower) in the City, this place simply
oozes class. Panoramic views of London, wonderful cocktails and
sophisticated snacks - what more could you ask for? Reservations
are a must, and being at the top of an office block there is
tight security. More of a pre-dinner drink spot, could have
dinner at Rhodes Twenty Four afterwards.
Level 42, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1HQ
http://www.vertigo42.co.uk
- Paula"