We are having a lazy day today. I have booked a table for Sunday lunch at The Vernon Arms – we won a three-course Sunday lunch for two in the local Open Studios draw this year. It’s actually a little embarrassing, because we won the prize in last year’s draw as well. Having said that, it’s not embarrassing enough to prevent us from accepting it!
Before we go over to the pub, my wife and I go to our allotment and spend an hour weeding, returning home with freshly harvested carrots (some very misshapen ones!), courgettes (before they have time to become marrows), beetroot and spinach.
We enjoy a leisurely lunch in the pub, along with several pints of Abbott Ale, and remain there long after we have finished our meals, listening to some mellow blues from Stone Pony, a local duo who are playing in the bar this afternoon.
We return home somewhat the worse for wear, and have an early night.