soho 29 July 2008
I’m sitting in the Soho gaff listening to the happy sounds of people drinking al fresco. Surely that’s what the summer is for, particularly if you are fond of a jar at all (and I am, as you all know). I love this part of London and get the best of it as I live on one of the quieter streets yet get all the buzz of the place. BUT I hear there is a plan afoot to stop drinking on the streets. I can’t see the harm in it I must say, the drinking out of doors. Also people are quite law-abiding here and when it’s time to shut up shop/pub they do and the customers go home – all at a decent hour, on my street at least. Leave it alone is what I say. We get few enough days and nights when the weather is good enough to remain outdoors. Don’ t nanny us. Crikey, that’s made me thirsty…
