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I'm in a jolly good mood today, chaps.
Mainly because I just had my lunch (a cheese and pickle toastie, and a white wine spritzer, since you ask) in a pub in Cambridgeshire. Which is conveniently located within walking distance of Clerkenwell Towers.
Confused? That's because I went to Ye Olde Mitre Tavern which, despite being located in the heart of the City, is officially part of Cambridgeshire (something to do with it being on on land belonging to the Bishops of Ely). It's small, lovely and almost impossible to find. It was also blissfully quiet and cool - probably due to the aforementioned inaccessibility - which on this stifling day was a real relief.
London is so brilliant. Love it, love it, love it.
I'm also in a good mood because of the fantastic summer rain that started coming down on me as I walked back to the office. Some (rather lovely-looking) workmen offered me shelter from the downpour; I said I was enjoying the rain too much.
And I'm wearing a new dress that looks pretty damn fine, even if I do say so myself (perhaps this was the reason the workmen offered me the shelter of their building site? Nice work, new dress!)
And I go to Cyprus in a week's time to do a play. Yes, you heard me. Cyprus. Feel free to hate me.
Yup, I think it's safe to say that I am in a thoroughly good mood.

4.7.06 15:01

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sammy / Website (4.7.06 15:08)
sounds spiffing!
where's the new dress from? and where's this pub?

Yags (4.7.06 15:15)
Dress is from the sales in Warehouse.
Pub is on Ely Place, off Charterhouse Street.

doctortripswitch / Website (4.7.06 15:19)
I work on Clerkenwell Green. Sort of. And I got wet coming back from lunch.

Mad, MAD coincidences. I'm writing to the Fortean Times about it.

CB / Website (4.7.06 15:23)
Hope all goes well in Cyprus! Have a great time...you jammy so-and-so.

Yags (4.7.06 15:24)
Ooh, just round the corner. Is the London Oasis giant-glowing-flower thing near you? Have been meaning to schlep over and have a gander at it.

doctortripswitch / Website (4.7.06 15:41)
Very near. It watches me, quietly, as I walk to and from the office.

Katja / Website (4.7.06 15:45)
Cyprus! How fab! Consider yourself officially hated. I shall be doing Lorca in sunny Hackney - doesn't really have the same ring to it, but at least it's work. Wot play you doing?

Yags (4.7.06 15:47)
Is it a bit like a metal Triffid? I think that might scare me a little if it was.

Yags (4.7.06 15:49)
It's Aeschylus' 'The Persians' - we're doing the International Festival of Ancient Greek Theatre (translation: prancing about in amphitheatres wearing robes and silly hats). Can't wait.

Still, Lorca's damn good. And Hackney is pretty sunny at the moment...

Katja / Website (4.7.06 16:19)
Hurrah for prancing about in amphitheatres in robes and silly hats! It's the main reason for wanting to be an actor, surely...

Yags (4.7.06 16:20)
That, and the stage kissing. You've got to love any job that means you get to kiss strange men.

Apart from prostitution, obviously.

doctortripswitch / Website (4.7.06 16:35)
Hmm. I did wonder about the faint rattling sound.

pog (4.7.06 16:52)
I forgive you.
And how was the wedding. What, what?

Yags (4.7.06 16:59)
Doc, make sure you steer clear of it should you suddenly go blind after watching lights in the sky. You can never be too careful.

Pog - your forgiveness is much appreciated. And the wedding was delightful, in a thoroughly boozy Irish way.

Snag / Website (5.7.06 11:57)
I love the Mitre. In fact, I think it may even be my absolute all time favourite pub.

You know, if I had to say, gun-to-head etc.

And the rest sounds rather lovely too. How come I never met you at any blinks, eh? Damn shame that.

Yags (5.7.06 12:23)
Do people regularly put guns to your head, Snags? East Dulwich has certainly got rougher since I moved north of the river. I was clearly a civilizing influence.

And blinks always seem to fall on nights when I am otherwise engaged (being a social butterfly and general gadabout). I shall endeavour to make it to the next one, if you will.

Snag / Website (5.7.06 13:10)
To be honest, my only ever having gone to two blinks may be a large, if not the largest, factor in our never having met.