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Original poster

to be in the pub on my own with a pint, a cake and a book?

93 replies

Workyticket · 07/05/2023 18:13

Dh and 2ds' are at the match. We're going to a family house party near the ground after so I came into town shopping.

Forgot it was Sunday and that the shops shut early - and to be fair, I'm shit at shopping and got bored quickly

I bought a book and am on my 2nd pint (but 1st cake)

Text a pal and she thinks I'm weird and should have gone to a coffee shop instead of the pub!

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NuffSaidSam · 07/05/2023 19:05

It's pint and crisps or tea and cake so you're a little bit unreasonable on that front, but otherwise sounds like an absolutely ideal way to spend Sunday afternoon.

Lannielou · 07/05/2023 19:06

Sounds bloody awesome

BansheeofInisherin · 07/05/2023 19:10

why is it weird?

Firstmonthfree · 07/05/2023 19:12

Go for it. I regularly go to the pub just me and my dog. At least I get sensible conversation with him

Lcb123 · 07/05/2023 19:16

Sounds perfect. Enjoy

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 07/05/2023 19:16

Beer with cake is odd, but otherwise it sounds brilliant.

GoodChat · 07/05/2023 19:16

Fudge cake and cider is completely different to a Victoria sponge and a pint. I think that sounds like bliss OP.

GoodChat · 07/05/2023 19:17

GoodChat · 07/05/2023 19:16

Fudge cake and cider is completely different to a Victoria sponge and a pint. I think that sounds like bliss OP.

I meant to say Victoria sponge and lager Grin

Nattertatter03 · 07/05/2023 19:18

Sounds amazing, for me I’d have picked a large rose, bag of nuts and a book….. I’d pick it over a coffee shop any day!

StaySpicy · 07/05/2023 19:20

Pubs are usually so much cosier than coffee shops, anyway.

Sounds blissful, OP! (I'd have had scampi fries crisps with a real ale but each to their own!)

deplorabelle · 07/05/2023 19:21

Love the username. Are you in the north east?

Cake and beer is fine in my book. Crisps also good but sometimes the beer suits cake better

Allwelcone · 07/05/2023 19:22

Beer /cider and cake could be a new thing? Sounds nice - quite quaint
Was your friend disapproving about you being in a pub on your tod?

Veryverycalmnow · 07/05/2023 19:23

I do this- it's a treat xx

XBealtaine · 07/05/2023 19:23

Sounds good! Enjoy.

Findyourneutralspace · 07/05/2023 19:23

Unreasonable? No, you’re living the dream!!

Jusmakingit · 07/05/2023 19:26

Why I was sat in the pub eating cake and drinking beer 😞 have one for me

Jusmakingit · 07/05/2023 19:26

Wish **

Clarabellasingsthisbit · 07/05/2023 19:29

I've been doing that ever since the distant days when I had to wait for DD to come out of music rehearsals and it was too far to go home in between. I still go-I'm a carer now for DH and it's a nice break.It's in a university part of town and no-one cares two hoots;I'm certainly not the only one.

pizzaHeart · 07/05/2023 19:31

Ahsoka2001 · 07/05/2023 19:03

YABU for eating cake with a pint

Agree with this ^

Newnamenewname109870 · 07/05/2023 19:32

Workyticket · 07/05/2023 18:13

Dh and 2ds' are at the match. We're going to a family house party near the ground after so I came into town shopping.

Forgot it was Sunday and that the shops shut early - and to be fair, I'm shit at shopping and got bored quickly

I bought a book and am on my 2nd pint (but 1st cake)

Text a pal and she thinks I'm weird and should have gone to a coffee shop instead of the pub!

I think you have it made 😎

SummerDawn2000 · 07/05/2023 19:35

Sounds perfect. It’s good to be alone sometimes :) What book did you buy if you don’t mind me prying ?

hettiethehare · 07/05/2023 19:39

I’d happily have a slice of something like tea cake with a pint. I’m perfectly happy to find a pub and have a pint and bother my book if I have an hour to spare - in fact I do it on a weekly basis whilst DD is at an activity we walk home from, and it is a highlight of my week!

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Workyticket · 07/05/2023 23:29

deplorabelle · 07/05/2023 19:21

Love the username. Are you in the north east?

Cake and beer is fine in my book. Crisps also good but sometimes the beer suits cake better

I am - I'm a Mackem!

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Workyticket · 07/05/2023 23:32

SummerDawn2000 · 07/05/2023 19:35

Sounds perfect. It’s good to be alone sometimes :) What book did you buy if you don’t mind me prying ?

A Marian Keyes one. Not sure of the name - it was in the WHSmiths chart so recent!? It's in my bag and I've had many more drinks (with friends , not all on my own!)

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Workyticket · 07/05/2023 23:33

Allwelcone · 07/05/2023 19:22

Beer /cider and cake could be a new thing? Sounds nice - quite quaint
Was your friend disapproving about you being in a pub on your tod?

Yeah - we're over 40 so should be in coffee shops not pubs on our own apparently!

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