We checked out of the hotel today as we were staying with friends this night, so more fun ensued as we tried to get three of us plus three suitcases into the Aston (tiny back seats and because it is a convertible, tiny boot too!). Somehow we managed, and set off for Weybridge.
Time for a few more photos first though ...
Nice trip to Weybridge. Without incriminating myself in writing, it is incredible how, in theory, the Aston Martin DB9 accelerates from 100 to 125 just as quickly as it does from 0 to 60. Absolutely incredible. I just wish I'd tried it! ;) ...
Ali & Alan live beside the river in Weybridge ...
so the afternoon was spent taking a trip up the river to the pub for lunch in their lovely new boat ...
However, it was about now that the first seeds were planted for the evenings events ...
And once in the pub, the slippery slope continued ...
We got back from the pub about 3 o'clock, then we had to drop Colin #2 off at Weybridge station as he was heading back to York.
Back at Ali & Alan's, we prepared for a night out at another Michelin star restaurant (this time two stars!) in Newbury.
We were absolutely convinced that there was no chance of fitting four adults in the car, but after a few wines (not whines), the girls managed to somehow fit in the back - I still don't know how they did it! So after an hour in what must have been agony for the back-seat passengers, we arrived at the Vineyard in Stockcross for another very nice meal.
This time the tasting menu was only 8 courses, and I'm please to report that I managed them all. Apparently the chef had changed in the last two weeks, and although they are still allowed to remain a 2-star restuarant, I don't think the food was quite up to the standard of Friday's meal, although it was still delicious. This was the first 2-star restaurant I have tried and I wanted to see if I could tell the difference between a 1-star and a 2-star. Unfortunately I don't think this was a valid comparison, which means I'm going to have to try another 2 or 3-star at some point. Shame ...
Anyway, back to the story ... It should be known that Ali has a thresshold when it comes to wine. She is fine up to that thresshold, but beyond it she turns extremely quickly into a gibbering wreck (sorry Ali, but you know it's true! :). We nearly made it to the end of the meal, but not quite. All the preparation from earlier in the day kicked in and she tipped over the edge. For Ali's sake, I'll spare you the details in the restaurant, but we then moved into the lounge for coffee and petit fours. I know she's going to kill me, but I can't resist sharing with you the fact that Ali preferred to stick the petit fours to her face than to eat them ...
Sorry Ali, but it had to be done. So funny! Finally, heading home, Ali decided that her legs just wouldn't fit in the back anymore, so she spent the journey back to Weybridge with her legs over Alan's shoulders in the front seat!
We finally got home, and somehow managed to extract the girls from the back of the car. Just time for a quick nightcap ...
How nice it is to be the reformed drinker - you wouldn't catch me behaving like that! ;)
Last installment tomorrow if I get time ...
Cheers
C
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2 comments:
Hey Col, it all sounds absolutely fabulous...jealous! Not really into cars but that does look rather dishy (to say the least). Really enjoyed the pickies too...keep putting pickies up. Like the look of Ali - fun, and nice nose job. Anyway, keep cruising, it's all good. Luv KTx
I don't know what all the fuss is about - surely you know that us southerners all drive Astons or Bentleys and never dine anywhere that doesn't have at least 2 michelin stars;-)
Andy T (Geordie missionary located just off the A331 between Frimley and Farnham)
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