I've had the most awful day and this has cheered me a little, so thanks for that. I live relatively near to Ledbury, so might have to seek it out this year!
This was swell, madam. In general I like the spectator role bc it makes for a more convenient way to head for the hills, or forest, or wherever else the haven might be. My inner cav is likely to knock my inner roundhead off his humble donkey onto his pompous ass, but my inner roundhead has a few steadying words for the intoxicated cav.
Oh Margaret! What a joyous read! I would always be the one on the sidelines serving the refreshments any day of the week. I've always had a secret penchant for this sort of caper. I can't think of a more enjoyable day than dressing up, then having a good old debate in a pub. Thankyou for sharing your adventures.
A lovely surprise to see a familiar placename featured in your newsletter. It's local to us (we are in rich battle reenactment land, near Evesham, Tewkesbury and Ledbury). My mum taught at Tewkesbury comprehensive school. In the 1990s, she had a class she referred to affectionately as 'the hooligans'. She won them over when they asked which Rose she supporeted, Miss, and must have answered right.
I'd like to say I'm an alphabet soup doler, but if i'm being honest, more often than not, I'm a Mushy Middle spectator. But I'm looking to you cauldron stirrers to convert me to your ways.
All hail ye olde mushy middle! A place well insulated from the harsh and dangerous screams of the self-righteous Roundheads and the condescending sniffs of the pompous Cavaliers. Beg, borrow and steal from each while owing neither allegiance nor affection to either.
Definitely a ladler of dodgy alphabet soup. I like the cauldron connotation. Conjures up pictures of people, especially women stirring things up😀
I've had the most awful day and this has cheered me a little, so thanks for that. I live relatively near to Ledbury, so might have to seek it out this year!
Once again, enjoyed this immensely but hardly a surprise, I know who is writing this, I think.
That’s not alphabet soup; it’s a Michelin-starred alphabet consommé. Thank you. 🙏
This was swell, madam. In general I like the spectator role bc it makes for a more convenient way to head for the hills, or forest, or wherever else the haven might be. My inner cav is likely to knock my inner roundhead off his humble donkey onto his pompous ass, but my inner roundhead has a few steadying words for the intoxicated cav.
Oh Margaret! What a joyous read! I would always be the one on the sidelines serving the refreshments any day of the week. I've always had a secret penchant for this sort of caper. I can't think of a more enjoyable day than dressing up, then having a good old debate in a pub. Thankyou for sharing your adventures.
A lovely surprise to see a familiar placename featured in your newsletter. It's local to us (we are in rich battle reenactment land, near Evesham, Tewkesbury and Ledbury). My mum taught at Tewkesbury comprehensive school. In the 1990s, she had a class she referred to affectionately as 'the hooligans'. She won them over when they asked which Rose she supporeted, Miss, and must have answered right.
So tasty with the perfect amount of oregano (wish my mushy South Africans get educated to change the ANC alphabet 🤗)
I'd like to say I'm an alphabet soup doler, but if i'm being honest, more often than not, I'm a Mushy Middle spectator. But I'm looking to you cauldron stirrers to convert me to your ways.
I’m pretty sure I’m a Mushy Middler with a lean towards the soup cauldron. Another delightful read! Thank you for brightening my morning.
Given the neckline, gotta be Cavalier
Terrifically amusing and thoughtful as usual. I'm a left-wing Cavalier. Oh, oh.
Darn entertaining. I love your writing, Ms Atwood.
All hail ye olde mushy middle! A place well insulated from the harsh and dangerous screams of the self-righteous Roundheads and the condescending sniffs of the pompous Cavaliers. Beg, borrow and steal from each while owing neither allegiance nor affection to either.
Wasn't there (as usual) a religious component to this battle?
Best political commentary in a long time.