'I do enjoy the very localised geographical discussed on here... This is the Coronation Hall you're talking about, Kingstonian? I sometimes sit in there to write and it's amazing how busy it is at about 10am...'

Yes the Corrie. Spoons do a decent breakfast trade. Not everybody is drinking alcohol. I prefer a cafe breakfast as I don't like hash browns, but in the absence of a cafe spoons is Ok for a bacon buttie or eggs Benedict.

There used to be a chap with a laptop that always sat near the electrical sockets and just drank coffee all the time. You don't see that so much now.

Today they had removed all the furniture in front of the bar. I was told the staff were having a party around 4pm. I asked if they were closing early and was told no they just wanted a clear space to stop things kicking off. I have never seen trouble in there at any time. The crowd does change over the course of the day and at weekends though. He also told me the King's Tun had lost its music licence. That Spoons used to roll the carpet up at weekends for dancing but it is too big to be well managed with the number of staff Spoons employ.

If you are planning to be in there again let me know and we can meet up.

Colin/Kingston1an - Definitely, Kingstonian. FlatSixC (that is now your new username, right?) would hopefully join, too.

Yes, let’s fix something up in the New Year, I’ll send an email.

As I get older I enjoy breakfast out more and more.

I usually eat/drink things that are too much of a faff to make at home.

It also means I start my day earlier and as a consequence are far more productive.

It does have to be expensive either. A local cafe will do.

Breakfast is also a lot cheaper in many upscale restaurants than lunch and yet you can still enjoy the same quality service.

In Clapham Spoons prior to football. The Corrie manager now works there. Today I spotted the great Corrie barmaid Iris. She told me the manager took her with him. She said the Corrie has more locals Clapham has a more transient customer base.

Decent ales and just waiting on a small pizza. People moan about food and drink inside the ground but I cannot see why you would bother with poor food and drink if you are only inside for a couple of hours. If necessary bring a snack with you.

Toilets much improved in new ground though. I use them.

Kingston1an- you must be euphoric with the way Brentford are playing, Bournemouth shouldn’t trouble you too much tonight. It was nice to see Saints win at Everton, although 2RS may not be so happy!

Should read ‘trajectory ‘ not projectory , must have been the beers and excitement, haha

Robbie- I’m sure the Irons will be ok, sincerely hope your medical treatment goes well, take care,

Enjoyed a selection of some of weakest beers I have ever seen in a pub yesterday. A friend's birthday gathering in The Albion Kingston -a Big Smoke brewery pub. Ten cask ales on. I had a nice pint of mild at 2.5 %. They also had a steam beer at 2.7% and another ale at 3.2%.Good do.We had reserved most tables in front of the bar. Some of the oldest rockers in town.

Evening before was The Masons Arms Teddington a proper old pub. We lost a straggler on the way home who went the wrong way around the Kingston loop rail line

Pop up ads showing me Cataby Abner shoes. They look just like Wallabees but with unnecessary tabs at the side and a fancy back. Under £60.

Now need a card for 10% pensioner discount in Iceland
Waitrose is worse. You need a smartphone for discounts. In the old days you just got paper coupons.

Arsenal V Brentford. Then walk/bus to meet an old pal in Crouch End. More middle class there. Nice Edwardian shop fronts, posh cinema, upmarket estate agents but they have lost their local butcher. Wetherspoons left years ago. The remaining pubs are rather bland.

Made our way to Muswell Hill. More of the same and nice views of the centre of town. They do have a Spoons though. Arrived back after midnight but decided against a swift one on the Corrie.

Arsenal now have a drummer.

'Arsenal now have a drummer'

HaHa

At the London stadium a fight broke out on the concourse between two rival supporters. I swear watching on was a 'tourist' in a half and half scarf. He must have been hedging his bets on the outcome. HaHa

Kingston1an - Are you ' Kingston Bee' on the GPG ?