New Year will be brought in at Sheffield, Bradford lies en route, Curry at the Sheesh Mahal (6 St. Thomas’ Road, BD1 2RW, Bradford) was a matter of course.
Getting out of Glasgow was not simple with the Police redirecting traffic away from one flood towards another. Lesson, one cannot go under Railway Lines, one has to go over them. Marg noticed there was nothing coming Northbound on the M74, then we spotted the traffic high on a relief route. The overhead gantry informed us the motorway was closed Southbound too. It wasn’t but we did pass the cause of the problem, a camber with all of the floodwater on the Northbound side, two floating cars.
The number of 50mph stretches on the M6 and M62 also slowed us to the point of frustration. Five hours from Glasgow to Bradford, it must be winter.
Arriving at the Sheesh Mahal, Omar, with bandaged hand, and Taj were there to greet us. 
The Man from Bradford then thought about informing us that he wished to join us. Too late, our Poppadoms, Modest Salad and Dips were on the table, we were dining.
Marg announced Lamb Chops as a Main Course. I directed her to the Lamb Chops Tikka Balti (£9.50). This way she should have the Best of Both Worlds, Tikka Chops and a Minimal Masala. Hector has been trying to enjoy a Quality Achari for some time. Achari is not on the Menu here. Lamb Balti, on-the-bone (£9.50), was the Hector order, with a Topping of Methi. Our Waiter informed me that this would be Dry Methi. Not a problem, – That’s the way I like it, Baby….
Chapattis would accompany both Dishes, three each, included in the price. This is The Bradford Way, the Antithesis of Aberdeen.
From the first dip of the Chapatti Hector knew he was in Bradford. There is nothing like the Flavour that the Chefs of this City create. A Tad Under-seasoned would be the only criticism, but with The Bradford Curry Taste in the face there could be no complaint. This is Wonderful Curry. With almost every piece of meat on-the-bone, this Dish was not wolfed down, great care, protect the gnashers, especially as The Dentist of Hector now reads these pages.
Omar was trying to escape but kept being asked for something by other Diners. He told us of his accident with black ice. He’s happier at work than sitting around the house despite his handicap.
Marg had Six Chops in her Lamb Chops Tikka Balti. She missed the burnt bits, these may have been smothered by the Masala. As with Hector’s Balti, the Masala was as Thick as Masala can be. Two Baltis, demolished.
The Bill
£19.00. 2 x £9.50 = £19.00. Simples, Bradford.
The Aftermath
The Rickmeister, Geoff, David, Craig and Yvonne joined Marg and Hector at Jacob’s.
As a tribute to Lemmy, Hector was wearing his Motörhead-Deutschland t-shirt. Quite a few Chaps acknowledged this both in the Pub on on a certain Social Medium. Meanwhile we were treated to Silver Machine, Overkill, and the best of them all – Killed by Death.