Lil's Bar 3

Ana I think that Pete may be going for the "enigmatic" approach, you know, the sort of Clint Eastwood, man with no name type of thing?

(Maurice does that sometimes when it's raining, sort of stands in the open doorway, hitching up a metaphorical poncho before venturing out into the unknown. Or in his case, Balleroy Close.)

Lil...more soda in phoenix's scotch this time

Humph!

Sod it, I'll get my own.

Well, I suppose I may as well be away to my bed, seeing as there's no one around. I just go and CTM, and then brush my teeth. Might leave my glasses on for that bit, in light of what happened earlier.

'Night all!

Where have all the regulars gone?
Long time seeing them.
Where have all the regulars gone?
Away from Lil's Bar!
Where have all the regulars gone?
Long time no seeing them,
Will they return again? – We wait to see!

tune to, "Where have all the Flowers gone" ?

Hello gramps lovely to see you, sorry I'm late. Ana and I were only discussing that very thing yesterday! As you can see we were here yesterday, but there very few in I don't think Lil even bothered to light the fire, she thought it was barely worth rubbing two boy scouts together to get it going, for so few punters.

And goodness knows what happened to Matron! Just as well she didn't turn up really - this place looks extremely unhygienic!
(That bucket of tripe etc.'s been there for months....)

Yes, Ana, but that still doesn't explain where everyone has gone! We haven't even got enough for a mixed doubles dart match.

Well, our numbers have been diminishing over the weeks! I think Lil's ambience must have gone off. All good things must come to an end! [sniffle emoticon]

But where will we go now??????

I saw a Pool Hall along the road. The door was open and it looked quite jolly. Don't play myself but if this place has gone bunkrupt (or whatever) it might suit you lot of wastrels free spirits. Not that the spirits are free, I don't think they are business for philanthropic reasons.

phoenix and ana ....I've lit a belting fire...drinks are on the bar...and Lils gone to the brewery for more 'wishful'...lets just chill

....chestnuts are roasting nicely....

I thought I could smell something.

Good evening all! Cor it's cold out there tonight! I said It's cold out there tonight !
Cor, wot's that ; horrible smell !
That's a lovely big fire you got going Pete, but keep it under control mate.!
Here, that horrible smells getting worse, were's it coming from?

;ELP! Me flippin;beard's afire!! DO Sunfink QUICK!

NO, don't run away! Put me beard, out quick!!

Evening Gramps lovely to see you here, but I don't think Pete has been seen since Tuesday, not sure why.

It would seem as if quite a few of us regulars have disappeared, don't know why, and I'm feeling a bit sad about it.

Cheer up phoenix
I'll put another log on the fire....dont you go near it gramps we dont want anymore accidents with your beard!!! Is it too early to put up the tree Lil ? I've a good idea what to put on the top of it this year.......

Well,well, well, look what just blew into town, how y'doin, stranger?

Lil, perhaps you'd better put some fresh smokes out, not sure yet if this here Clint Eastwood impersonator goes for cheroots or cigars.

Gramps don't sit there in front of the old pianner like you was struck dumb or summin, get tinkling, old timer, and we aint talking about your prostate problem!

pint of wishful lil Scotch n soda for the saloon gal

Yeah, Lil, and not that gut rot you keep for them as is passing through.

..three fingers of red-eye.... phoenix ?

am just passing half a larger for me thanks .

Just a half? ...we only have pint-pots...sure you don't want two halves..

yes 2 will do fine x