Many years ago, when I was a LOT younger I used to hang out in a pub called the Royal Oak, in Tilehurst, Reading. Not exactly centre of the universe, but when I look like this, it's probably better that I'm not out on the streets!

Here's some of my fellow patrons of the Oak from back then, some of them still look the same, some have less hair, and I can't even remember the names of some of them, D'oh!

More patrons of the Oak, Mullets in early development, laid back attitudes fully developed for some!

And yet still more patrons of the Oak!

Here's Mike and Ross, obviously absolutely knackered after all the partying going on at the Oak!, or could it be the simulating conversion to be had at Butler and Andy's batchelor pad!

A rare photo this, of the Royal Oak's resident band "Fatal", pity they were never allowed to play there!

On to early student days, why am I dressed like this? Them Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a lot to pay for! Check out them slippers!

Here's Loz, one of the many students I shared accomodation with, as you can see he's horrified at the those ninja turtle slippers of mine!