Matt Dinnery

10:26:35 AM: Not far now, as soon as I arrive, I’ll try and find the closest Wetherspoon free house for breakfast!

10:48:42 AM: I’m in The George, having a traditional breakfast and cup of tea…

10:56:05 AM: http://twitpic.com/1fyox4 – Well decorated…

10:56:06 AM: http://twitpic.com/1fyox5 – Why thank-you!

11:27:27 AM: Just been to The Milan Bar.

11:29:05 AM: http://twitpic.com/1fyuij – 2 of 4 in Croydon

11:38:12 AM: Almost got a pint of Spring Frenzy… …but it water coming through the tap!

11:48:04 AM: http://twitpic.com/1fyxmq – Pretty much in South Croydon now.

11:48:05 AM: http://twitpic.com/1fyxmv – Number 1.

12:12:13 PM: http://twitpic.com/1fz1vs – West Croydon

12:20:04 PM: As usual, Greene King haven’t let me down…

12:33:37 PM: Now for some transport hopping: tram, train, jubilee line and metropolitan line! Destination: Harrow.

1:51:09 PM: Close to the tube station, so on the move to Northwood Hills already!a

1:53:15 PM: http://twitpic.com/1fzm57 – The Moon on the Hill, in Harrow.

2:41:24 PM: No festival ales that I haven’t tried here…

2:43:41 PM: Doesn’t a one-under just bigger up everyone’s plans? X x

3:00:32 PM: http://twitpic.com/1g01mc – Rickmansworth

4:04:12 PM: http://twitpic.com/1g0hia – Bit of a trek, but I’m here!

4:04:14 PM: http://twitpic.com/1g0hik – 7, 34, 10 – from left.

4:10:59 PM: 5 tried in The Moon Under Water, but just 1 in Colombia Press.

4:11:40 PM: http://twitpic.com/1g0jaz – Still in Watford.

5:01:20 PM: @wambamthankymam How were you overcharged? Never happened to me yet!

5:01:24 PM: http://twitpic.com/1g0vqh – Hatch End now.

5:36:33 PM: On the way to Kenton now…

5:59:27 PM: http://twitpic.com/1g1a56 – This is Kenton, not Harrow!

6:01:39 PM: 3 ales on the “festival”: Ruddles, Old Empire, Exmoor Gold. Erm, no?

6:48:20 PM: Plan: quick visit to The Metropolitan Bar, then on to Kings Cross.

7:27:47 PM: Now on the train. It goes York, Darlington, Durham then Newcastle.

7:56:22 PM: This should be a quick journey home. All good!

9:18:30 AM: 5 minutes more in bed, and I would have missed this bus! Nothing like cutting it fine by accidentally sleeping in…

10:05:14 AM: Now on the bus to Ringwood.

11:09:19 AM: Waiting for the X3 in Ringwood. With a sandwich…

11:33:22 AM: On the X3 towards Bournemouth. It’s running late…

12:09:03 PM: is waiting for a bus in Boscombe. This isn’t quite going to plan…

12:27:33 PM: On the 26. Almost where I want to be…

12:47:26 PM: http://twitpic.com/1fawsr – Near Bournemouth, but don’t ask me where!

12:50:19 PM: Just finishing up in The Parkstone and Heatherlands, and then onwards to Boscombe.

1:07:00 PM: 4a to Bournemouth now, then I’ll change.

1:17:18 PM: Very good connection. M2 to Boscombe now…

2:44:18 PM: http://twitpic.com/1fb8se – Just off the bus station…

2:44:20 PM: http://twitpic.com/1fb8sk – From left: 24, 37.

2:47:47 PM: will stay for the Steak Club, and then make tracks towards Southampton.

3:20:44 PM: http://twitpic.com/1fbgpu – Anybody think that I might be hungry?

3:53:50 PM: On the X3 to Salisbury.

5:25:00 PM: http://twitpic.com/1fc81b – Yes, it took me a while to find it!

5:50:27 PM: I’m now on the X7 to Southampton.

7:40:07 PM: Not 1 of the 10 pumps in The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis had a sparkler on…

7:41:08 PM: I’m just about to get the 80 to Locks Heath and end my day of travelling.

9:28:12 AM: I’ve been on this Southern service since 0852, and I’m currently about half-an-hour away from Clapham Junction.

9:29:27 AM: This morning’s plans begin with breakfast and some festival ale in The Asparagus, Battersea.

9:34:41 AM: Then, I’ll catch a train to Brentford Station, and meet up with @ChrisX555 for a pint or two!

9:35:15 AM: After that, who knows where I’ll go…?

10:39:42 AM: I’m now on Falcon Road in Battersea. Food is ordered, now just to wait!

10:40:07 AM: http://twitpic.com/1ej9jo – It’s blue!

10:40:08 AM: http://twitpic.com/1ej9jz – Good selection here!

10:48:05 AM: http://twitpic.com/1ejb7d – Good morning!

11:17:59 AM: Just made it onto the train to Brentford!

12:09:41 PM: On the bus to Brentford, where I can meet @ChrisX555.

2:10:12 PM: http://twitpic.com/1ekm10 – Now in Ealing, but without Mr Motley…

3:32:16 PM: Doing The Metropolitan Line it seems. Now in J J Moons, Ruislip Manor.

3:59:33 PM: Uxbridge will be done next, but let’s see how many more! X x

4:04:11 PM: http://twitpic.com/1elhly – Ickenham.

11:09:20 PM: All the way home – last trains, and the rest. And I have to break in to my Gran’s house…!

9:12:50 AM: Another long day on the buses today. Already motoring on the 72 to Southampton…

9:51:42 AM: Now on the 35 to Ringwood.

10:55:17 AM: Waiting for a connecting bus in Ringwood.

12:25:38 PM: I’m I’m The Night Jar, Ferndown. Sorry, #TwitPic is being a pain. Ales are 12 and 50.

12:34:43 PM: “They’re all festival ales.” Erm, no, they’re not – Concorde, Ruby Mild, Champflower Ale… Not in my festival guide!

1:30:18 PM: On the 37 to Poole. Traffic is a nightmare – I should be drinking again by now…

2:29:55 PM: http://twitpic.com/1eajs1 – It took ages to get here on the bus…

2:29:58 PM: http://twitpic.com/1eajsf – Numbers 3 and 22, from left.

4:55:04 PM: Total f-up on the buses. Now in The Moon on the Square, Bournemouth, having a half of Burton Runnerx

7:15:46 PM: http://twitpic.com/1echoa – In The Standing Order, Southampton. I like this idea….

10:45:13 PM: Home again, now for about 5 hours sleep, and then doing it all again in London!

7:02:09 AM: I’m walking down to get the bus. It’s a crisp, cool, spring morning in Blyth.

7:15:15 AM: I’m on the X6 to Newcastle. Ah, the advantages of having an all day concessionary travel pass…

7:55:47 AM: I’m in Newcastle. Now going to head to The Union Rooms…

8:15:43 AM: First annoying fact of the day is that they don’t serve alcohol until 10am! And there’s 9 of them to try in this pub…

8:44:19 AM: It didn’t take long to eat a Large Traditional Breakfast… http://twitpic.com/1dsqa7

8:57:57 AM: A short walk up to The Keel Row for opening…

9:00:46 AM: Or not!!! They haven’t got any festival ales on…

9:11:40 AM: From left: 38, 40, 44. http://twitpic.com/1dstmb

9:21:00 AM: From left: 27, 48, 49. http://twitpic.com/1dsutq

9:39:31 AM: Numbers 21 and 26… http://twitpic.com/1dsxci

10:00:44 AM: All guesses welcomed, as not even the cellar staff can tell me… http://twitpic.com/1dt074

10:02:22 AM: However, the Hedgerows is alright!

10:28:18 AM: On the train to Banbury!

10:54:00 AM: Calling at Darlington.

11:04:46 AM: Yes, I almost did miss this train because I got involved in a debate over whether something was Ruddles or not…

11:47:25 AM: Calling at Doncaster. Still more than 2 hours away from Banbury!

12:50:15 PM: @Oxonparamedic If @Louise1132 thinks I’m meeting you just to settle that Twitter argument, she can think again!

12:53:48 PM: I’ve just left Derby. Not far to go now…

1:26:36 PM: And now into Birmingham!

1:59:25 PM: Next stop – Banbury…

2:33:34 PM: I can see the irony here… http://twitpic.com/1duecq

2:47:15 PM: The festival is definitely underway here! http://twitpic.com/1duhf9

2:51:00 PM: I’ve just had amazing service from The Fleur-de-Lis. Mark D, you are a real credit to @JDWtweet!

2:51:46 PM: Oh dear, for those trying to GPS me – I appear to be an hour behind… Should hopefully pick up soon!

2:52:24 PM: So, now I just wait for either @Oxonparamedic or @Louise1132 to tweet/text me! Or else go to The Exchange!

3:22:40 PM: @luciejones1 LUCIE!!! AARGH!!!

3:23:40 PM: Wel, that was a lovely Afternoon Deal, though I do note the bread & butter has been cut to one slice…

3:25:06 PM: Ale number 33, the Zule Blonde, is alright. Prefer the Gentle Jane in here out of the three on offer!

3:25:43 PM: Still no word from either @Louise1132 or @Oxonparamedic – come on guys, one of you text me, please!?

3:51:06 PM: The other one in Banbury. How many ales will I manage here? http://twitpic.com/1duuj7

4:00:16 PM: The answer? No new ones. Though 4 of the non-festival ales have a festival clip on them! 2 badges are in the wrong place, too…

4:36:29 PM: Andy, Louise, and maybe even Sophie on their way to meet me! But will they get here before I have to get my train?

4:52:52 PM: That lukewarm dish is not fit to be served to customers, @jdwtweet! http://twitpic.com/1dv7f9

5:16:31 PM: Just pulled the duty manager for the quality of that meal – he was VERY apologetic!

5:18:11 PM: I’ve got to leave here in less than 30 minutes. Come on @Louise1132 & @Oxonparamedic…

5:24:32 PM: I heard @marinasdiamonds being played in here. That makes me happy!

5:33:57 PM: Walking down to Banbury station now. Still no sign of Lou or Andy!

5:58:58 PM: @Louise1132 Missed you both…

7:46:19 PM: Now on the South West Trains service to Swanwick!