Meet in the Old Contemptibles around 5.30pm
7.30pm - wherever Phillard takes us
Following the Villa's disappointing draw against Blackburn, Dave, Simbers and Chap head off to town to join Phil & Tone in the OC's. The Timmy Taylor's was spot on and we settled down to consume a few ales. We were joined by Alan and later by Nige and Louise to complete the ensemble at the OC's. After plenty of ale in the OC's it was time to move on.
Next port of call was the Yardbird (formally the Grapevine) which has re-opened as a Jazz club. Again they had TT's on (not quite to the OC's standard, but not bad) and the chaps settled in for a few more of these plus other assorted drinkipoos. We were also joined by Trevor and one of his ex-girlfriends. General discussion took place in between the alcohol consumption before the live music started. (Rog was also docked a couple of cigars for his none-attendance!!). Alan departed around 9.30, followed shortly after by Simbers who was bolloxed after been up from 5.00am and flying back from a skiing trip!!. Tone lasted a bit longer before departing home.
Nige and Louise made a break for some 'rock' therapy at the bar in Paradise Place, leaving the remaining chaps to listen for a while to the live jazz band - a seven piece outfit (I think) who struggled to fit on the stage., but weren't to bad. Later, Chap, Phil & Dave headed of to join up with Nige & Louise.
Chap departed around midnight as the Kebab shop came calling leaving the others to rock the night away!.
Piccies here