I suspect I will be instantly eviscerated if I suggest such an outing, MR, but I might try the old brother-in-law needs a pint routine and slip over.

jOhn, where are you when I need you? I have just paid £20 to nestle my poor aching head in the bosom of my fragrant girl dentist, as she held me tight as I moaned and wriggled until the stubborn molar was ejaculated. And to think I could have swapped that for a general round your gaff, with complimentary drinkies, and saved £18.

Yes, it was braw session last night. Good to see Jo installed in mine host's chair, and some feeling of permanence creeping back in.