There's more to life than enjoying a quiet beverage in the sunshine. For starters, there's enjoying a quiet beverage under the stars, or enjoying a beverage in a quiet bar with no windows rendering the state of weather or quantity of daylight indeterminate.

The StripyDog Mixological South Seas Odyssey was sadly postponed last year due to ill health and the long-promised drinks list has failed to materialise with the exception of the reliable Rum Lola recipe. Your continued patience is requested.

There are worse things in life than playing poker, but why would I write anything about that when I could leave it to the professionals. As opposed of course, to The Professionals, a duo of a slightly different ilk though both pairs have been Ford Capri drivers.