Eeee, when I were a lad, my idea of a Saturday teatime treat was a Frey Bentos steak & kidney pie in front of the telly while my dad, glued to the Grandstand footy results, ticked off the score draws on his pools coupon. As the years went by there came an awareness of other pies and, wonder of wonders, some weren’t even tinned! Who’d have thought, eh?
These days, with a somewhat more sophisticated palate, I know what constitutes a prize winning pie and, to my mind, that accolade goes to Pat at the Pig & Abbot, whose delicious steak & kidney, served up with sumptuous gravy and tangy red cabbage, is the one to beat.
So it was good news to hear that Maurice had planned Thursday’s ride to start and finish at Pat’s pub. Blessed with unseasonably warm weather, he led the way out of Abington Piggots and, via The Mordens and Potton, on to Waresley where we pulled in at the garden centre for light refreshment, mindful not to overdo the cake lest we spoil our appetite for lunch.
Back on the bikes, we made short work of the return leg, via Hadley St George and Shingay, to the Pig & Abbot and the prospect of some fine pie. Sipping our pints, the conversation was lively and wide-ranging, everything from ailments to the rugby world cup, not to mention Jeremy’s unusual spreadsheet obsession.
For the record the turnout was: Andrew, Brian, Chris, Deborah, Jenni, Jeremy, Maurice, Paul, Ric, Rod, Roger and Simon – and back at the pub we were delighted to see Howard, Ken and Ann join us for lunch.
Our thanks go to Maurice and Andrew for planning another excellent outing – and to Pat for the stonkingly good pies.
Brian
The Windmill Cycle Club 