Sir Henry Pottinger must be turning in his grave
This afternoon dear readers it behoves me & I do this with leaden heart, to bring you devastating news on two counts. Firstly, we have touched upon the Captain’s Bar at the Mandarin Oriental before but as you can see from the photo below, taken last night, there is now something missing...
...yes, it gone all namby pamby no smoking. Secondly, & even more concerning is that I actually had to explain to the barman how to build a pink gin. Can you believe that? Forget Hannibal ad portas, he has already kicked them in & laid waste to Rome
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Gah. No smoking in the pub, and no knowledge of how to make a proper pink gin?
We are doomed.
Looks like our house will be the only place left in the world where you can light up AND have a pink gin to your own taste. Feel free to drop by, sometime (hint, hint).
Posted by: Kim du Toit | September 6, 2009 2:35 PM
In spite of the horror and the terrific setback, I can attest to the fact that this gentleman was able to soldier on in typical fine English tradition..
Posted by: pdwalker | September 6, 2009 3:21 PM
Is nothing sacred?
Posted by: mexicano | September 6, 2009 7:34 PM
1997-2009 It took 'em 12 years.
.....The Captains and the Kings depart.....
Posted by: Bomber Harris | September 8, 2009 3:25 PM