There's little time for recreation in this sometimes harsh environment, and though local residents may come across as pragmatic and single-minded, you'll find them in a more relaxed mood at the end of a hard day's work, enjoying a pint of beer and game of dominoes at the local pub.
There isn't much time for recreation in the area because of the harsh environment.
The local residents have plenty of time for recreational activities like dominoes and getting drunk at the pub.