Just come back from a works trip to St Andrews. I don't expect much from messes; just a bed slightly narrower than my shoulders, central heating that only works in summer, a shower that doesn't get hot or fast enough, a few unnecessarily leather chairs in ante-rooms and an overused bar to help you ignore it all.
But a PAYD breakfast really was an unwelcome surprise. Having a portion of OJ measured out then served to me, butter and jam being optional extras with a slice of toast and the whole ar$e of 'core menu' items where I'm sure some poor to$$er has to count out the number of beans that are served should you ever be bothered to order them.
Dinner the night before away from the mess (downtown from a chippy) was much better. But I suppose that's the point .....
