Chip shop conversations

The last time I ate fish and chips sitting on a bench I was in Blandford Forum, Dorset. I fell into conversation with a couple of soldiers training in the Royal Signals.

This evening I ate cod and chips on a bench once again, this time in Stoney Stanton. Three young men by the names of Adam, Will and Alex came and joined me.

I promised I'd give them a mention on my blog so thanks guys, for your interest in my walk and for what you told me about Stoney Stanton.

I like the way that chip shop benches can easily become truly civil spaces, where even a couple of generations can be spanned under an aroma of salt and vinegar.