I just put feelers out in nearby Queens Pub (no cracks from Oaklet or you'll be fatwahed and Tangoed) for possible venue for if Sloop is lost. However, Gee (the landlord) is away sick visiting in the Ca(bugger how many rs?) West Indies and will not return till Fri. week. Mons. seems to be their only slack night. Lounge is long with bare end - lovely. Don't want to leave Sloop if poss after all Gill has been through, and pizzas are good. Problem: how to put Gee on hold whilst persisting with Sloop? Or ditch Sloop? Or run two sessions like box an cocks?
    Anyway Sloop next Tues. unless word to contrary from Bolk in Corner.