Despite the statement (usually attributed to Churchill) that the traditions of the navy are nothing but “rum, sodomy, and the lash”, there are a few other traditions that still survive to this day. One that amuses me is the tradition of having specific toasts at the dinner ritual. The first toast is always to the reigning monarch, and the next… Read more →
Day: November 28, 2005
Understanding the club.
OK, first things first: if it’s on a bun, it’s not a club. If it’s in a wrap, it’s not a club. If it has an entire chicken breast, in a single piece, in it, it is not a club. If it doesn’t have three (not two, not four, five is right out) pieces of toast, it’s not a club.… Read more →
