Happy Michaelmas!

A very Happy St Michael's Day to one and all.

Michaelmas is traditionally the last day of harvest, so why not enjoy a pint of what the Saxons called "liquid bread" - yes, ye olde tankard of beer.

It is more important than ever before, in this age of 'shopping malls,' MTV (c)rap music, as well as Hannukah/Divali etc. ad nauseum, that we remember our heritage and history.

There was a time - the age of Merrie England - when everyone raised a glass on a Saint's feast day (holy day or holiday) and if we paid more care to such things rather than the need to earn more money, pay more bills, own bigger houses etc. etc. then we might be 'Merrie' once again.

So grab yourself a beer and whilst at it a pork pie too (any excuse eh?).

Happy Michaelmas!