Last night I meet a few of my favorite girlfriends at the local pub for a few glasses of wine. It was a most wonderful evening. For the past three days we have had glorious warm weather, sunshine and blue skies—not always the norm in Scotland. Growing up in Texas I took for granted little rain and warm weather on a daily basis. In fact, by September I was praying for cool, crisp days.
As you can imagine, we were not the only ones at the pub looking for an outdoor table. I had to circle like a hawk waiting for people to leave. But it was well worth the wait to sit outside, sip cold white wine and catch up with friends.
I must admit that I quite like the pub culture that exists here in the UK. It’s an integral part of the British culture—a place where you can bring the dog, go alone to read the paper, gather to meet with neighbours and gossip with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Cheers!
All photos from flickr
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Hmmm, thank you for allowing me to travel vicariously through you to the British Isles!!
My do, Bentley and I would love to have some grub at a pub and gossip with you. Sounds surreal.
I love that picture of the green and orange umbrellas. Cheers!
That’s what I miss so much… walking down to our local and having a few beers…
Meg I thought about you when I posted this morning!
Claudia, Patrica and Irene,
I wish you could all meet me at the pub for a drink!!
Wonderful pictures. I love that, er, whaat do you call it, glass holder thing? It’s so original and pretty!
Beautiful pics.. I’m traveling to the U.K. in a couple of weeks and looking forward to visiting a pub!
Hi Ronda!
I didn’t realize you were in the UK! How wonderful to see a classic British pub! I grew up in the south west – went to University in Bristol!
Great post! Took me back to warm days in pub gardens! heaven! And oh how i miss those roast Sunday lunches!
Oh, it’s just so lovely!! And those pint glass holders, what a crack up and good idea too. Have a great weekend!
P.S. Sorry I haven’t stopped by in awhile, I’ve sort of been MIA, but I’m back
~Kate
I agree we love the PUB culture, always visit one or two or three *smile* with the hole family when we are in England.
I like your blog. I will come back
have a nice day.
Thanks for sharing! I miss the UK so very much!