So the pubs have re-opened albeit outside only, so I have started to eat and drink at the golf club on the terrace which is all very pleasant. We have a new front of house manager and a new chef and some of the existing staff have moved into new roles. They all look smart in their new uniforms.
The menu is quite a bit different but with some old favourites still retained. It is for a trial period at the moment and may well be adjusted when the clubhouse fully opens in May. In the meantime, it is good to have somewhere safe to visit and meet people, enjoy the banter and get some exercise.
The safety aspect was brought home to roost last night, as SWMBO (aka FLOW) and I went to the local pub for a decent pint of Tribute and an excuse to get out. Unfortunately a group of young lads had a bit too much to drink and started to be disrespectful of the older generation who were trying to get back into the 'pub for a pint' mode.
There was a minor scuffle and the landlady come over to escort them off the premises. Six or seven older regulars gave her back-up and all had been sorted out by the time the police arrived.
Drink was at the heart of it and because it was table service and we were asked to order via the app, the staff could not see how drunk they were getting. For some reason they also had 2 pint glasses available which meant it was easy to drink more quicker. Hopefully it was first night nerves and things should quieten down going forward.
There was also a bit of a reality check this week as it was number one son's 42nd birthday, spent in his new home over the Swiss border in France as he links up with a new beau. Does make me feel a bit old though!!!
