Then a trip to Cramond, memorising the tide timetable before visiting Cramond Island, else the Coastguard would have to do a rescue, and would scowl mightily at the silly tourist.

Before you come over to Weston-super-Mare, Charon, may I advise you check the tide times. W-S-M can be terribly disappointing when the tide is out… actually, Weston-super-Mud is usually disappointing anyway!

snaps a chopstick and pokes lawminx: ’see? that is your ‘wisdom’”

and simon jones not selected as too welsh. at least he can bat.

Ahhh, I can just see it now: the debonair Charon combing the streets of Blackpool, Ramsgate, Skegness, Rhyl and Weston-super-Mare in an increasingly desperate search for a half-decent Rioja. I’m admiring your dedication already, Charon!

In all seriousness, though, I’m looking forward to seeing what you find out.

As for the tips thing, it’s so easy to take for granted the waiting staff yet sometime they work so damn hard - for our enjoyment. And they do get paid so badly. I object to the idea of service charges as part of the bill in any case but if I’m leaving a tip I always try to leave it as cash. At least that way there’s a chance of it reaching the waiting staff.