Putting on the Ritz. (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

So yesterday it was my darling wifes birthday.(God bless her)Her sister and her husband took us for tea at the Ritz.This was great fun,wonderful place with great atmosphere and service.Felt like Hercule Poirot would walk in at any moement!.The only thing i didn't like was the elderley attendant in the mens toilet.Now call me old fashioned but at 43yrs of age i don't really need any help in relieving myself, so i don't really feel a tip is appropriate!! However this old guy took me by the elbow and led me to the tip Jar.He was very lucky because old guy or not if any bloke grabbed me by the elbow in any other toilet he would more than likely get a smack in the mouth!!!!

Now where was i? Oh yes,on leaving the Ritz we strolled up Picadilly to our car park.We walked round a corner and there it was!.Tradition of London.Wonderful little shop hidden away there,selling loads of different soldiers.But in the window there was a great display of King and Country.Despite the pouring rain and the fact i was in a suit it took my three companions to drag me away from the window.

I always thought in London the only place for toy soldiers was the Guards museum shop,but if any of you are ever near Green park its well worth checking out tradition.

Here endeth the lesson.

And the Ritz scones were to die for

Rob

 

[aujj65]

Rob.

Glad you had a great day out. Tradition has been in that shop for many, many years, (they returned there after a few years up the road).
I have been there many times, both for Tradition castings and more lately for the K&C. Only last week I managed to add another Scots Grey to my collection.

If you had turned right out of the Ritz (and not left to Tradition) you would have been a few minutes walk from The Armoury of St.James's, which is a another established shop. www.armoury.co.uk They have a great selection of figures, but no K&C.

Did you try the crumpet at the Ritz, highly recommended.

Regards

Jeff

 

[Eazy]

Yeah I hear Rob like a nice bit of crumpet

LOL i feel like i've been transported back to the days of Benny Hill.

Actually I was in London yesterday on a course. Didn't make it to Tea at the Ritz though. However my route back to Euston station took me past The London Toy Soldiers Show venue at Russell's Square. I half expected to see Rob camping outside waiting for June to come.

 

[aujj65]

LOL

Having re-read your post Rob, I don't think that the Attendant is there to help in that way...... well I hope not

You got dragged away from the window! I hope you went screaming and kicking as any self respecting K&C fan would

Jeff

 

[Rob]

Morning Jeff & James.

Its a wonderful shop isn't it.They had a great scene of some of the new stuff in the window.That m/bike set 'Halt' is a must have.

I didn't get round to trying the crumpet (she was too busy at reception! )but seriously i was so full up with lovely sandwhiches and cakes they nearly had to wheel me out through the kitchens!.Will check out The Armoury of St James next time,i have seen it once before but i confess it looked a bit intimidating and expensive for me!.They looked like they had some wonderful figures in there though.

I like to be early for the show James,last time i was held up on the motorway and didn't get in until 8.15am,Bob and Tony were getting worried!!

Rob

 

[Rob]

LOL

Having re-read your post Rob, I don't think that the Attendant is there to help in that way...... well I hope not

You got dragged away from the window! I hope you went screaming and kicking as any self respecting K&C fan would

Jeff

Jeff you have to worry what s up when somone grabs your elbow in the Mens room!!

And yes mate i fought to the last but there was three of them and they were all getting wet!

Rob

 

[Eazy]

Jeff you have to worry what s up when somone grabs your elbow in the Mens room!!

And yes mate i fought to the last but there was three of them and they were all getting wet!

Rob

Rob mate if anyone reads your last post without reading anything above they are really going to worry about you.

 

[aujj65]

Rob mate if anyone reads your last post without reading anything above they are really going to worry about you.

LOL LOL

Jeff

 

[Rob]

I just fell off my chair laughing,thank you James!

Rob

 

[Rob]

Thank you guys,once again a simple chat has sent me off with a smile on my face.This forum is a cool place to be

Rob

 

[Eazy]

I think this thread will go down as a classic!

 

[Rob]

I should have pushed the old geezer over and ran off with the tip Jar-it was loaded!! (i wouldn't really)

Rob

 

[aujj65]

I think this thread will go down as a classic!

I'm still laughing!!!!

Jeff

 

[Rob]

The things i go through for a scone and a Hot Chocolate!

Rob

 

[Rob]

Seriously though,that Tradition shop is worth checking out if any of you guys are in the area.

Rob

 

[aujj65]

Seriously though,that Tradition shop is worth checking out if any of you guys are in the area.

Rob

Morning Rob.

Have recovered from yesterdays banter How are you?

When are you next in London? I spend a couple of days a week up there at the moment, we should meet up and 'Do' the soldier shops.

Jeff

 

[Rob]

Morning Jeff,i'm fine mate how about you?.Yes i've recoverd from yesterday,after reading James post i thought i might have a heart attack i laughed so much!.Would be great to meet up and do the soldier shops,although i may not be in London for a few weeks yet.But when i am i'll drop you a line mate.Are you going to the June show Jeff?.

Rob

 

[aujj65]

Hope to. I missed the March show due to work so I will make sure that I go to the June one.

I know you will be there, but what choices to make.

Jeff

 

[Rob]

Would be good to meet up if you do go.I know what you mean;

Hummels,M12's,AK,Sgt Ewarts....its enough to drive a collector insane !

Rob

 

[Tony Neville]

Jeff Rob

Its me 'Seth Tony'..........(using my jedi mind tricks like OBI WAN)......'You will be at the London show....you will feel relaxed about your purchases.....wives you dont need wives they just nag......... Let me show you the new Naps we have'

Tony

PS i have got to say i think that the brits are the funniest guys on here! no offence my brothers......have to agree i was chuckling for hours after reading this post