Thank-you all for your many e-mails asking where I was – much appreciated.

I just popped in to give SadButMadLad his wages, and empty the pool table cash box….can’t see the fascination in pool myself, but you all seem to enjoy the chance to smash those Balls into each other.
I shall be back on duty in the morning for the Valentine’s Day Special, and there are a hundred other conversations bubbling away in my head, no doubt they will come tumbling out too.
The sun was shinning in Penreliffe, and it did me the world of good to get out of the political gloom for a few days and have a natter with all the other landladies.
See you in the morning then, Ta-ra!

Caedmon’s
Cat February 14, 2011 at 08:35

Happy Hallmark Day!

Châtelaine February 13, 2011 at 21:04

I once [only] had one [my generation is not very much into commercial
stuff] and I did NOT realise it was a Valentine … until someone at my table
whispered that it was February 14 He
was and is the owner of one of my favourite restaurants at the Côte d’Azur and
I just thought it was a nice gesture to a good client. He’s still a good
friend.

Eleanor February 13, 2011 at 19:31

I think I am probably the only person in Christendom who’s never had a
Valentine. This is my only distinction in a long and boring life.

Michael February 13, 2011 at 18:45

Think I’m sorted for valentine’s day. Just need to make sure there’s ink in
the printer…

http://www.code-d.com/tesco-cards/tesco-value-be-my-valentine.pdf

Olivers Army
February 13, 2011 at 17:02

Glad you’re sounding so cheerful Anna. It’s grey, horrible and raining here
in Gloucestershire so you’re in the right place.

Sister Eva
Longoria February 13, 2011 at 16:43

Noooo! Tell that man to leave those poor raccoons alone! Or I’ll get my
gun, and it’s a lot bigger than his…..!

Pericles February 13, 2011 at 16:32

How relieved I am not to have the problem with St. Valentine’s Day. 
Funny how it seems to affect the married ;  I thought it was all
about secret admiration.

ΠΞ

Anna
Raccoon February 13, 2011 at
16:35

Forget mine and you’ll have more problems than you ever dreamt of, she
said darkly………

Catherine in
Athens February 13, 2011 at 19:31

Having been married twenty years, we are calling a truce and ignoring the
whole commercial farce. We don’t need to spend money to prove our love.

Richard B February
13, 2011 at 16:22

I am carded and champagned up, with some roses to be purchased at some
point before the morrow. You can tell I have done this before. You can also
tell that, once, I forgot. Never again.

Furor Teutonicus
February 13, 2011 at 16:07

Valentines day!!!

Oh SHIT. DON’T tell my Wife. I mentioned it, but think I got away with
it.