We decided to pop into the Rovers Return on Church Street in Douglas after work last night. I thought it might be a bit of a laff…might see some Coronation Street types, you know. But what a disappointment.  The tiny, dark bar was full of old men smoking and staring; staring and smoking. Yuck!  And the barman didn’t put a lemon in my G&T.  I ask you…how much can a lemon cost?  The loos were way upstairs and hard to find. Then once I got in, there was no TP!After one swifty, we got the heck out of there and headed straight to The Outback.  I won’t be returning to the Rovers Return.

I love soaps.  Corrie and East Enders are always must-see-TV…but a pub opera?  That’s a new one on me!

So I can’t wait till next Friday (7 July) when the BBC Philharmonic is staging not one, but three mini pub operas at The Haven, in Port Erin. With titles like Stags, Hens and Inflatable Sheep, Waitress Service–Pay at the Bar, and First Love, Last Orders...you know it’s going to be a fun night out! Each show is about 15 minutes long and it all starts at 8.30. I’m getting there early to get a good seat!

I love soaps.  Corrie and East Enders are always must-see-TV…but a pub opera?  That’s a new one on me!

So I can’t wait till next Friday (7 July) when the BBC Philharmonic is staging not one, but three mini pub operas at The Haven, in Port Erin. With titles like Stags, Hens and Inflatable Sheep, Waitress Service–Pay at the Bar, and First Love, Last Orders...you know it’s going to be a fun night out! Each show is about 15 minutes long and it all starts at 8.30. I’m getting there early to get a good seat!

And see what’s on the slab!  Ohhhhhhhh!  The antici—————pation!  Yes it’s true! Islanders can see The Rocky Horror Picture Show every Sunday from 23 July to 20 August at the Gaiety Theatre.  (Tickets start at £18.50)

There are prizes for the best costumes at each performance so get your French Maid cap and stock up on fishnets!  “LET’S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!”

And see what’s on the slab!  Ohhhhhhhh!  The antici—————pation!  Yes it’s true! Islanders can see The Rocky Horror Picture Show every Sunday from 23 July to 20 August at the Gaiety Theatre.  (Tickets start at £18.50)

There are prizes for the best costumes at each performance so get your French Maid cap and stock up on fishnets!  “LET’S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!”

Yesterday we went down to the Queen's Promenade to watch the first round of the Honda Formula 4-Stroke Series races in Douglas Bay. It was sooooooooooooo exciting watching those speed machines streak over the waves! And after, all the boats were on display on so we could get up close and personal.  Now the bloke says he wants to buy one. I think he needs to work some overtime, if that's ever gonna happen. 

You might wonder why I'm sitting here at my blog instead of taking part in the annual Clerical Medical Parish Walk?  Wellllllllllllllllllllll there are soooooooooo many reasons. But I guess the main one is that walking 85 miles in 24 hours takes a LOT of effort. And, I was going to do it, really I was.  But, I accidently slept in till noon and was supposed to be at the National Sports Centre before nine am. So I just wouldn't have time, you know?  Anyway, more than 1,000 more energetic people are taking part this year so I'm sure no one missed me.

I hope everyone enjoyed the annual Isle of Man Walking Festival and I promise I'll do it for sure next year (if I remember to get up)!

For some reason, the Isle of Man is going to be subjected to Daniel Bedingfield's only concert in the Britain this year. 

I know he's had lots of hits…but I soooooooooooo don't get it. He makes me want to take a nap. 

Anyway the show is 25 August at the Villa Marina. Tickets are £30 and go on sale on Saturday morning.  Yawn!  I could drop off just writing about it.  

Hey, even the most ardent bloggers take a holiday every once in a while. I'm off for a few days.   See you!

Crikey…walking into the Outback Bar in Barrack Street in Douglas is just like walking into a pub in Alice Springs! We were looking for a fun night out and ended up at this sports bar. There are tons of different beers.  Not just from Oz but from all over. Everyone was watching football on the big screens and the place had a really great atmosphere. I was sooooooooooo happy to see Victoria Bitter, my fave Aussie libation. The DJ was pretty good, but I hear they have live bands on a Thursday night.  I'm gonna go back for sure.