Hastings Battleaxe overdoes it at Rules

Last week Battleaxe and Philosopher went to lunch at Rules. Did I eat too much? Yes. Did I drink too much? Yes. Did I regret it? Yes. Is this a sign of getting older? Sigh,…

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Hastings Battleaxe looks back at Retro Bizarre

A historical post! This time back in 2003, 20 years ago this month, I was realising my long-held dream – to have my own vintage clothes shop. The shop, Retro Bizarre, was in St Mary’s…

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A day out to the Donmar, and another to Wisley

Sorry for the long postless gap  – we are on the countdown to holiday and there is so much to do… so am concentrating on just two days out. Last Saturday we met some old…

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A visit to Bath and another to the Brede Giants

Last weekend we went down to Bristol to visit Philosopher’s daughter Anna and her partner Gareth. Had an excellent time, including a really good day out in Bath. Then, Monday was yet another bank holiday…

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A random walk with Hastings Battleaxe

Was January the longest month ever? It certainly seemed like it. Battleaxe waited for February in anticipation, but it feels like it is just more of the same… Battleaxe has been out and about, and…

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