Category Archives: Ladies Lounge

Store in a Cool Dry Place

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Story by Emmjay How many times do we read the exhortation “Store in a cool, dry place” ? Not a hot dry place. Not a cool wet place. Not a hot wet place. Not in an effing freezing (and therefore … Continue reading →

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Defining Moments

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

by Madeleine Love    Madeleine considers some defining moments I’m a member of a book group.  We get nine books a year to read and discuss together.  The books are always supplied with study notes containing questions at the end … Continue reading →

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Maddy Aways the Pave

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

By Madeliene The last of the salvage happened on Sunday.  Except for a broken piece of charcoal the memories bound up in the rubble are headed for landfill. It was a house.  Then it was a flameball.  Then it exploded.  … Continue reading →

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Ladies’ Lounge Renovations Finally Completed

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

Modelled on the Famous Spongobongo Ladies Lounge Merv announced today the completion (finally) of the renovations for the Pig’s Arms Ladies Lounge.  He was quoted as saying “I’m looking to create a comfortable and safe – even ‘homey’ environment for … Continue reading →

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Glenda says Goodbye to Farrah Fawcett Majors.

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

By Madeleine After closing, Glenda stood inside her quiet Pigs Legs Waxing and Beauty Salon staring at the poster of Farrah Fawcett Majors on the wall.  Her girls had left, and the closing night shone through the uncurtained windows giving an eerie glow to … Continue reading →

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Ditching Typhoid Mary for Five Days at the Fat Farm

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

Story and Photograph By Susan Merrell I live with a modern, male version of Typhoid Mary. What’s more, it’s not only one disease that’s his problem – bugs are attracted to him like moths to a flame.  For instance, how … Continue reading →

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What Not To Wear (for men)

Posted on January 23, 2010 by

By Helvi Oosterman When popping into Pigs Arms for my daily pink drink, I have been alarmed by the gear you blokes wear at this watering hole. Room for improvement?  Yes, yes… First of all you should know that the … Continue reading →

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Pig’s Arms Bumper Christmas Edition – Another Child’s Christmas in Wales.

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

By Susan Merrell “Watermelons always remind me of Christmas,” said the young waiter at the café-cum-greengrocers where I was enjoying a coffee. He’s right.  Watermelons, mangoes, chilled seafood and chardonnay are all the summery pleasures that have evoked Christmas for … Continue reading →

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Mika Hakkinen and Matchsticks…

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

By Helvi Oosterman Feminism is not our major concerns these days; women’s liberation is something that smells of grannies; did you really burn your bras in them olden days asks many a confident granddaughter whilst giving a fleeting glance to … Continue reading →

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Lust and love strains

Posted on December 17, 2009 by

The walks up the San Cristobel hills, both in Santiago and Valparaiso was worth it, not just the view, but also for the smooching and kissing couples. The dominant religion is of course the catholic religion with the elders impressing … Continue reading →

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