A blog about writing, creativity, and the occasional bit of nonsense.https://thegreasyspoon.uk/en-gbhttps://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-6th-april-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-6th-april-2026/Easter Monday, Bob and Joe are in the caff, with Joe not feeling great....Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:55:51 GMTApril2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-5th-april-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-5th-april-2026/Easter Sunday, so the caff is not open, so the fellas resort to a phone call...Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:39:01 GMTApril2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-4th-april-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-4th-april-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the latest news from the world of football...Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:39:01 GMTApril2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-3rd-april-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-3rd-april-2026/Bob and Joe discuss why the correct word is 'batch' not 'cob' or 'roll'...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:39:01 GMTApril2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-2nd-april-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-2nd-april-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the Artemis II launch, well Joe does, Bob's not so keen...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:39:01 GMTApril2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-1st-april-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-1st-april-2026/Bob and Joe debate whether they should help Penny out since the caff is busy...Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:39:01 GMTApril2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-31st-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-31st-march-2026/Joe and Bob discuss the doctors' strike and the energy crisis...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-30th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-30th-march-2026/Bob and Joe have a new table. Which might be a good thing. They discuss the weather and Popeye...Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-29th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-29th-march-2026/The cafe doesn't open on Sundays, so Joe called Bob on his new iPhone...Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-28th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-28th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss mowing the lawn and are joined by Brenda, the lady who works at the cafe...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-27th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-27th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the weather, politics, Coventry Market and screen time for little 'uns...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-26th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-26th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss world news, sport and Coventry news...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-23rd-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-23rd-march-2026/Bob and Joe discussing Chuck Norris, whether the milk is off and flashes in the pan...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-20th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-20th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss President Trump and the Japanese PM and choose a different sandwich...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-19th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-19th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the weather, fly-tipping and choose cold drinks because it's warmThu, 19 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-17th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-17th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss St Patricks Day, The Meningitis outbreak and talking poshTue, 17 Mar 2026 18:39:01 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-16th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-16th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the Six Nations, politics, and trips to BlackpoolMon, 16 Mar 2026 18:26:10 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-14th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-14th-march-2026/Bob and Joe plan a way to beat the queue and discuss Bob's piles...Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:26:10 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-13th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-13th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the weather and different ways of describing when it's raining..."Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:26:10 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-12th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-12th-march-2026/Joe and Bob discuss weddings, Cyprus, army service and flatulence...Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:26:10 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-10th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-10th-march-2026/Joe and Bob discuss the Iran war, hospital appointments and the Sky BluesTue, 10 Mar 2026 18:54:39 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-8th-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-8th-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the Six nations, politics and whether or not to have a cakeSun, 08 Mar 2026 18:26:10 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-3rd-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-3rd-march-2026/Joe and bob discuss the proper way to make coffee, vegan cakes and TV licencesTue, 03 Mar 2026 18:27:10 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-2nd-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-2nd-march-2026/Bob and Joe discuss the football, the weather, parking and the price of a brewMon, 02 Mar 2026 18:26:10 GMTMarch2026https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-1st-march-2026/https://thegreasyspoon.uk/blog/the-greasy-spoon-1st-march-2026/Meet Bob and Joe. Two grumpy old men from Coventry, putting the world to rights...Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:15:40 GMTMarch2026