Man, what a day! Seriously, Cowplain is wild sometimes. I woke up thinking it’d be just another boring Tuesday. Nope! Not even close.
So, I’m rollin’ outta bed, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Sweet, let’s grab a cuppa.” I hit up the local café on London Road. Best brekkie in town, no joke. I order my usual – bacon sarnie and a latte. But guess what? They’re outta bacon! Like, how do you run outta bacon? It’s breakfast! I was fuming.
Anyway, I settle for a sausage sarnie. Not the same, but whatever. I’m munching away, and this old bloke at the next table starts chatting me up. He’s rambling about the weather and how it’s been “proper dodgy” lately. I’m nodding along, but inside I’m like, “Dude, I just wanna eat.”
After brekkie, I decide to stroll down to the park. Cowplain’s got this lovely little green space, you know? The kids were out playing footie, and I’m thinking, “Ah, to be young again.” But then, outta nowhere, this kid kicks the ball right at me! I barely dodge it. I’m like, “Oi! Watch it, mate!” The kid just laughs. Kids these days, right?
So, I’m walking along the path by the park, and I spot this cute dog. It’s a little Staffy, wagging its tail like crazy. I’m a sucker for dogs, so I go over to pet it. The owner, this lovely lady, starts chatting about how she found the pup abandoned. My heart melts. I’m like, “You’re a hero!”
Then, I head over to the shops on the corner of the High Street. I need some snacks for later. I pop into the Co-op, and it’s packed. I’m standing in line, and this guy in front of me is taking ages. Like, come on, mate! I’m losing my patience. Finally, he pays, and I’m up next. I grab some crisps and a fizzy drink.
As I’m leaving, I bump into my mate, Dave. He’s always got some crazy story. Today, he tells me he saw a fox in his garden. A fox! In Cowplain! I’m like, “You sure it wasn’t just a cat?” But he swears it was a fox. I can’t even.
We decide to hit the pub later. The Queen’s Head is our spot. Classic place. We grab a pint, and the vibe is chill. But then, this group of lads comes in, and they’re loud. Like, really loud. I’m trying to enjoy my drink, but they’re shouting about football. I’m not even into footie, but I can’t escape it.
Suddenly, one of them spills his drink all over the table. It’s chaos! I’m laughing, but also annoyed. I mean, come on! Clean up your mess! But then, they start buying rounds for everyone. I’m like, “Alright, I’ll take it!” Free drinks? Yes, please!
The night rolls on, and I’m feeling good. We’re all chatting, laughing, and I forget about the annoying stuff from earlier. Cowplain’s got this weird charm, you know? It’s small, but it’s got heart.
As I’m walking home, I can’t help but think about the day. It was a rollercoaster. From bacon drama to fox sightings to free pints. I love this place, even when it drives me mad. Cowplain, you’re a gem. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!