Today's ramble started in Newhaven where Laf, Matt, and Sandyballs all met up with Froggy at the station. The latter had decided to walk all the way from his home to Newhaven, and arrived all sweaty and in a terrible strop
about something or other about which even he was not sure.
Laf took everyone to the Sidings,
the new, trendy Newhaven cafeteria and bistro which unfortunately turned out to be closed. Bummer! so we then rolled out Plan B and went to the Newhaven Coffee House
at the top of Newhaven High Street (which was open). Here we lounged around for a while watching Matt as he spilled tea all over the table.
Thereafter we did the rambling bit through NHN and towards the river in the direction
of Piddinghoe but not that far. The route meandered through some bushy, semi rural parts which were quite pleasant and mostly public free. The weather was mild and cloudy.
Shortly after we pitched up at one of Laf's favourite pubs of yesteryear, The Jolly Boatman.
This turned out to be ideal for everyone - there was no draught beer, we had to drink bottled stuff.
SB wanted Guinness but the Guinness was off,
and after a visit to the toilet there was no paper to wipe your hands. BUT in mitigation it was a very friendly pub and atmosphere goes a long way to creating a fun time.
Titch had rung Laf to say he was awaiting our pleasure down the road at The Ark
so we went that way in the hope that the Bish might treat us all. Not likely, but with time not being on our side we hurried off to the Luna Rossa
for lunch.
Rosario was pleased to see Laf
who spends a considerable amount of time , (and money!) in this place. The food and drink were excellent and the service was very good.
NERDS don't often go to restaurants because they're usually too classy for us but this one managed to put up with our engaging presence.
Afterwards we made a trip to The Ark for a pint of Harveys
and because it was on the way home for all of us. Froggy decided not to walk back this time but to get the bus, and Laf nonched back up the road to Lavender Lodge.
Next ramble is the Christmas one which may be to The Laughing Fish - we'll have to see......
Love to you All.
Lafayette.
