There was an article in the paper the other week about "The sensible drinking movement." It mentioned the fact that it is becoming more and more fashionable for young people to moderate their alcohol intake.
Fair enough, but not in my day. There was a time when we were in the boozer nearly every night, and usually some afternoons, enjoying ourselves. There was only 3 TV channels , no internet, mobile phones. There was 3pm pub closing which used to curtail our sessions somewhat ! We had a great time - then we all got married.
Anyhow, on the subject of having a few and having a great day out, in the early 70's 5 of us had a trip through to Durham. After a lunchtime session starting in the Colpitts and ending up in the Shakespeare, we were ejected from the latter after 3pm closing so we decided to carry on up the hill to Durham Cathedral.
Someone had the bright idea to climb up the tower ( inside !) It was a warm day as we admired the view of the County Durham countryside and the jail. Now the roof of the tower was sloping so we all lay down in the sun. The drink took over and soon we were asleep.
We awoke with a start and decided to head back down the stairs ; after all the pubs would reopen at 6pm. Reaching the bottom, the large wooden door leading into the cathedral was locked. We were incarcerated in the tower !!
Banging on the door, we were eventually rescued by the verger who said " you were up there a long time !" ; suspiciously sniffing our breath.
True Story - happy days.
