Saturday, 1 March 2008

Like the Roman, I see rivers of beer...

...and vomit, thanks to Dr. Robbles. The little man has already made his mark on our hotel's linen. Returning home after an incredibly long and involved session at our favourite Roman haunts, he promptly peppered his bed, the floor and even the walls of his room. Poor old James, who is billeted with the good Doctor, was fast asleep at the time, but awoke to scenes of regurgitated mayhem.

It's all about Robbles, really. As usual he's been the centre of attention. Last night when he first arrived in the Football Pub, barman Luca declared that "it's Robbles - the world has ended", before starting a group chant of his name. Later on, in Brasserie 4:20, he was introduced to his Italian counterpart, Robbo. The two similarly-monikered chaps (pictured together) may be separated by nationality, but they share a common ethos, and before long were swigging from the same hipflask of rum.

We're now lingering in the hotel, killing time until we can reasonably get back on the smash n' grab. Robbles is full as a gun, having ordered twice as much food as everyone else at lunch, before gorging himself on ice cream. Ammunition for later, perhaps? Watch out, James.

Robbles is no stranger to emetic incidents: on a recent trip to Japan he was sick in his own suitcase on the first night of a two week holiday.

8 comments:

Ron Combo said...

I think the Good Doctor needs an Underberg.

Alan said...

Robbles needs his own Hazmat symbol.

The Lads said...

We don't know what an Underberg is and we don't know what a Hazmat is!

Anonymous said...

Hmm. Vomiting British tourists. Nice surprise for the maid. No wonder our reputation abroad is at an all time low.

Anonymous said...

I think invading other countries is more to blame for that, not lads with upset stomachs

Anonymous said...

two questions if i may

what is that on your head stonch?

why is the bloke with the grey jumper so miserable?

Jughead Jon said...

Hello anon

I am the bloke with the grey jumper.
I was miserable because Stonch was wearing a haunting tea cosy for our entire trip to Italy.

Stonch said...

Your snoring didn't do me any favours, tea cosy or not.

Never trust people who think beer subdivides into "lager", "bitter" and "Guinness". Never trust people who say they like chain bars because "they always know what they're getting". Never trust people who list "socialising" as an interest on their CV. Never trust people who can't give a straightforward answer when you ask them where they're from. Never trust people who invite you on skiing trips when you have never expressed any interest in the sport (or indeed their company). Never trust blokes who try and ban the c-word from conversation because their bird doesn't like it (just say it more). Never trust people who "don't like to lose control". Finally and most importantly, never, ever trust people who don't drink beer, unless they have a very good excuse - and for the avoidance of doubt, being an uptight, miserable sod is not a very good excuse.