Tag Archives: England

Eggs: pickled and otherwise

Posted on September 23, 2015 by agogo22

I noticed a big jar of pickled eggs on the shelf in The Castle Hotel pub, and wondered if people actually eat them with a pint. Apparently, they do. They are traditional pub food. I thought about asking for one, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

England’s Christmas Markets

Posted on September 22, 2015 by agogo22

We have been to three Christmas markets here in England.  My first experience was the market in Manchester, England.  This was the market that got me hooked and caused me to drag my family to one every year.  More than … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fish and chips. Oh yes.

Posted on September 20, 2015 by agogo22

Fridays are fish and chip nights at Stainforth Manor, which makes me incandescently happy. We get them from a little shop around the corner called Wokabout, which also does excellent Chinese food. It’s the most delicious fish and chips ever; … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Still From A Dream

Posted on September 20, 2015 by agogo22

This strange, old photograph is like a still from a dream. When you wake suddenly, disoriented, filled with strange, disjointed images that dissipate within moments. https://cityjackdaw.wordpress.com/2015/09/20/still-from-a-dream/

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unusual Hobbies #1: Manchester Sinkhole Spotting!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by agogo22

New sinkhole appears just METRES from giant Mancunian Way crater http://t.co/EUfJ8MEIpQ pic.twitter.com/pEniwR5Wzf — Manchester News MEN (@MENnewsdesk) September 2, 2015 Glorious Manchester has become something of a sinkhole haven over the last month. As we reported, with deft ridicule, in … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment