Brighton - Fao Jj

[boxtops]

JJ, I was in Brighton yesterday with my sister, we paid a flying overnight visit for shopping. So vibrant - we had a wonderful time. The weather was superb!

[joggerjayne]

Oh, hey boxy, glad you enjoyed it.

Hope you didn't spend too much time in Churchill Square.

It was a lovely day. I was at the game against Middlesbrough. Not so lovely. We lost 2-0.

Did you find a pub for lunch?

[boxtops]

We didn't spend any time at all in Churchill Square! We were on a mission to buy particular things for particular events - the North Laines proved spectacularly successful for that. We didn't lunch, we'd had a huge inclusive breakfast at our hotel, so made do with that until teatime.

Much has changed since I lived there, but much is still so lovely, and the people are fab. We both commented that we'd never encountered overall such friendly and interesting shop staff during our various purchases. It was a great trip.

[joggerjayne]

Oh, boxy, I'm so glad you didn't go to Churchill Square, coz its quite ghastly. It's just a sterile shopping centre, full of out-of-towners.

(as an ABer, you're not an out-of-towner, obviously, LOL)

I wonder if you went as far into North Laine as Kensington Gardens? (the really narrow bit). If you did, you have to stop at The White Rabbit for a vodka. It's a local bylaw. If you get caught walking down Kensington Gardens, and you don't call in The White Rabbit, you can get fined.

[Psybbo]

How was Revenge on Friday/Saturday, did you say hello to my son, jj

[joggerjayne]

Was your son there, Psy?

We had a fab time. And it's about one minute away from the casino, so last night was a bit of a late one.

[Psybbo]

Yep, he loves Brighton and had a great weekend meeting up with old friends from the Royal Free

[joggerjayne]

Oh, that's jolly, Psy.

Brighton is loveable.

[Psybbo]

Do you visit Mark Stacey's antique shop?

[joggerjayne]

Has he told you about the "box bar" at Revenge?

It's really fab.

[joggerjayne]

TBH Psy, I'm really not fond of antiques.

However, there's a pub right near the shop called the Saint James, where we often drop in for a Tuaca shot when we're in Kemp Town (equals most days, lol) and, if you're into rum, they have the most amazing selection of rums.

I sort of associate antiques with ornaments, and I have a deep loathing of ornaments.

[Psybbo]

When I ask him that tomorrow he'll be so impressed that his mom is up to speed, thanks, jj

[Psybbo]

Agreed jj, not interested in the shop, just the character, he is so funny. Ornaments - dust collecters

[joggerjayne]

Me, and my pals, and Psy's son ... in here somewhere, lol

(please work!)

[joggerjayne]

yay

[DaisyNonna]

Ten miles from Brighton, not been for 20 years.

[joggerjayne]

The Saint James is one of those sanctuary pubs.

Half way up the hill, in Kemp Town, on a rainy afternoon, you can fall in there, and it's all stripped floors and big wooden tables, a shot of Tuaca, a vodka and, at this time of year, hot spiced cider, and you can hide away from the world, and watch the rain running down the windows.

I love it.

[joggerjayne]

Daisy, shame on you.

[Psybbo]

I've send the link to him ,he'll love it xx

[DaisyNonna]

Why?

[joggerjayne]

Not sure, Daisy.

I just can't imagine not wanting to be in Brighton.