Mister Wibble

are we there yet?..



old. goat.

Published: 9:02 AM GMT, Thursday, 14 February 2008

Soho.

Much that I love the place, it's fizzing atmosphere, the frisson of naughtiness and hedonism, the general brouhaha and hubbub rumbling in the narrow alleyways; It is time to seek out more gentle, soothing environs. I shall never more descend the steps of the Friendly Society, or squeeze nervously into Comptons et al.

 

I do not possess  the energy, stamina, enthusiasm, or volition to spend my Saturday evening dodging pilled-up, coked-up, breezered-up young rakes and sirens who are indeed "loving it". The night bus home via the Old Kent Road now fills me with dread; the hordes of the south London git-ocracy have made it impossible, and thirty-five english pounds for a cab is better spent on a new bird-guide, or scrumptious Sunday lunch with my beloved at The Honor Oak.

 

It's not that I resent the young people enjoying themselves; why shouldn't they spoil the pristine sepulcres of their bodies with kebab, repetitive beats, kiddy vodka, and badly made disco biscuits?

 

"Go on, have it" I say; but preferably not in my vicinity, or indeed while I'm settling down to the Antiques Roadshow and a chocolate Hobnob.

Comments (5) . Tagged: rant social . Category: social beings out there ranting

Comments (5)

Aah Wend. You'll be wearing purple and reeking of Lavendar before you know it ;-)

left by mr wibble . Monday, 31 March 2008 5:09 PM

ohhh.....am feeling slightly uncomfortable that at the age of 27 (and probably since the age of 22) I can relate to this entire post, whats wrong with me?! Hmmm.....'Grumpy Young Women' doesn't quite have the same ring to it does it?....clearly 'avin it' I aint....ohh must go, Gardener's World has started....;o)

left by Wend . Sunday, 30 March 2008 6:29 PM

Ahhh I'm getting there myself! Hordes of yound people off their heads just makes me uneasy these days. Personally it all changed when I had kids though. Must be a 'got something to be responsible for' thing. Nowadays though I much prefer a good movie and a meal or something.

left by Fluffy . Saturday, 29 March 2008 10:52 AM

Ahh S - I see you're logged on as me! I'll have to delete the cookie on your laptop!

You dirty stop out. Hope you got home in one piece ;-)

left by mr wibble . Saturday, 16 February 2008 12:46 PM

Oh you old git you!! Actually, I know what you mean, I ventured out to Soho last night and hoped to be back for Horlicks at 10.00! Oooohhh so many fashion victims....... Maybe this is just called old age!

left by mr wibble . Saturday, 16 February 2008 11:06 AM
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