Grahame

in a hot tub, aparently https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-28/freinds-star-matthew-perry-dead-at-56 https://www.tmz.com/2023/10/28/friends-star-matthew-perry-dead-dies-drowning/ https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/matthew-perry-tributes-death-1235772014/ https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/matthew-perry-friends-star-dead-obit-1234865185/ "In 2019, he was put in a two-week coma when his colon exploded due to opiate abuse" https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/oct/29/matthew-perry-death-friends-actor

https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/23931825/google-search-local-seo-thai-food-near-me-maps

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/24/apple-promises-scary-fast-mac-announcement-the-night-of-october-30

Happy Birthday, Marc! (blame starlink's lag)

Happy Birthday, Dusty! https://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/purple-orchard-pisco-sour-35043

Meanwhile ... https://petapixel.com/2023/10/16/photographer-finds-1400-lens-for-7-at-thrift-store/

In flight further research

Last Fish & Chips this trip.

Met up with a bunch of old friends from Brighton. They had experienced the previously and left satisfied. We had Pork Belly Strips, Apple Sauce, Mustard Mash, Veggies and Gravy Bacon, Brie and Cranberry, And a bowl of chips. @ https://cockpub.co.uk/

Spot the Bacon.

Consolidation in UK Vinyl distribution means Utopia may be dystopia? https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/06/indie-companies-worry-as-major-labels-intervene-in-vinyl-and-cd-distribution

Fish and chips, (with mushy peas) (And colorful salad) In a Pub!

Yes. Well ... If I picked a side, how would I justify that "further research is required" ?

When your hometown is the "Birthplace of Radio" ("Wireless"), And a local jam maker is by royal appointment, You know what that calls for. Bonus American historical connection

Uncharacteristic Blue skies in the Victorian splendor that is Leeds, so time to share a bacon, and sausage sarnie. It hit the spot!

Proper Tea (two kinds) Sharing a sandwich And a Fat Rascal At Betty's https://www.bettys.co.uk/cafe-tea-rooms/our-locations/bettys-york Bonus Fat Rascal Pr0n

Chinese, in a (somewhat) old building.

Afternoon pit stop

Breakfast is served

Thai Small plates. Outstanding Crispy Pork Belly! https://www.facebook.com/tahtienyork

A British bacon bap in a barn! Did I mention there were cakes? https://www.bawdonlodgefarm.co.uk/

Done!

Chicken curry, on an AGA!

More traditional English dishes, in the home of the Royal Navy (salmon soba) (shirodashi ramen)