Dave is never short of attitude but occasionally it hits you between the temples like a triple espresso. This photo captures such a moment - reminiscent of the infamous Blue Steel (Zoolander), the coiffe, pursed lips and assymetric, narrowed eyes conspire to disdain where no man has disdained before.
It was supposedly a solemn occasion - the last time I will see Dave before he returns to SA for a few months. Solemnity was scarce, though, and inversely proportional to the amount of Jack Daniels consumed.
The merriment threatened to overtake more practical concerns exemplified by the three hours it took to mash some potatoes. We did however manage to prepare and enjoy four courses including a lemon garlic prawns (eaten with sticky fingers) and one of Dave's pear desserts (the kind that requires an entire plantation of cinnamon to produce).
Kimpton, where our dinner took place, is one of those postcard-pretty English villages, replete with rolling green hills, the occasional copse and a healthy population of horses, chickens, dogs and Mercedes driving retirees.
Sunday, 28 January 2007
Blue Steel
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Having risen from the near-dead and the over-cinnamonned, I am very sad to go! You have made London a very different place, and if ever I find myself in London and you don't live here anymore, it will be a much greyer, sadder place for it. Thank you a million times for the best experiences (and incredible shames) we've caused/had/perpetrated/ committed.
As much as I don't do the whole high-school "best friend" thing, i have no doubt that you are the kind of person that would not only be bailing me out of jail, but would be sitting in the cell with me going "boy that was fun!".
Now then! I leave London in your hands - take care of it till I get back later this year!
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Sigh
That bone structure. Those eyes. I think I am falling in love!
Well, well, well aren't we just too snazzy andd articulate for words. Not only did you get to be the pretty sibling now you are proving the most eloquent too.
Damn it all to hell
Your sister
Thanks for the promo, dave. I'll keep London warm while you frolic in Cape Town.
Hey Nicky! Doubt you'll remeber me, but I met you back in Pta 100 Million years ago when I hung around with 2 crazy guys both called Dave ;)
Who you be calling crazy?
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