Its out with the old and in with the older - a return to wooden beams, oak panelling under 2ft of varnish, straw on the floor, horse brasses and metal tankards. Basically, weapons to hand and a easy clean surface afterwards.
The snug at the rear has been lit with a bulb akin to to the output of a sickly glow worm to give it that familiar 'furtive' feel for the regulars. Newcomers are advised to stay out of the dark corners for their own safety.
But of course, the Rounded Keeper isn't complete without someone to poke the fire and dispense wisdom by the glass. It's cost a fortune to kill the class action harrasment case to stop her walking out, so this year if can you keep your hands in plain sight at all times and welcome back Gretchen.
So check your wildcards at the door, touch the framed copy of the commandments for good luck on the way in and lets get them in....
