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Time to open up Nungate Towers once more for the meeting of the AB Mad Over Fifties Club.
Thanks to Queenofmean for keeping things going last week when I was having techinical problems, these are still ongoing and it's largely thanks to Igor (ancient family retainer) that I can be with you tonight. Sadly Igor can't be here as he has suffered a broken leg when he tripped over his chains when he was polishing the cobwebs in the dungeons. He may be out for a few weeks, and as his minion Frank is still away at minion training school, Plant the undergardener has stepped in to try and fill in for Igor (no mean feat!) Many regular members will no doubt be aware of Plant, he has assisted Igor many times and though generally to be found out around the grounds, he has been on hand to assist in the Gentlemen's Ablutions on meeting nights. He has many skills not least his ability to make things "disappear", cloaks, coats, boots, bodies anything at all, he can also be relied upon to return them to their owners as and when (or if) required.
Now to tonight's meeting. The Tailcock tonight will be the "Grizzly Bear-tini"
a new take on the classic martini! Our hot plate special tonight is a tasty cottage pie and lots of lovely veggies! On the pudding trolley we have a nice selection of ice cream sundaes, and of course in the bery best tradition of the Mad Over Fifties, volly vonts and canopies! Up in the gallery, the minstrels are warming up, getting their madrigals and toccattas prepared. Meanwhile back in the ballroom the Tone Deafs are warming up for tonight's trip back to the '60's! Up in the North Tower the hot tub is bubbling away, the mini bar has been refilled, the bungee is full of bounce (just be mindful where you aim, there are piranhas in the moat). As the evenings grow darker and cooler, I'd like to remind members that the library is open to all members, you will find a fine selection of leather bound tomes and all the latest periodicals including Cow Punchers monthly and the Wheeltappers Gazette, the games room is well stocked with all sorts of games for members amusement. For those in need of a quiet moment the snug is always there, a roaring fire, comfy sofas and a few trays of nibbles - drinks can be found in the cabinet in the corner)
For tonight's rofl I offer:
Slightly used strip light (from the garage)
Pile of colouring books (all coloured in)
Pack of yeast (use by July 2012)
1 bad tempered cat (see avatar ...... kidding, I am keeping her!) she's been naughty!
a warm welcome awaits all who dare enter these portals
carriages at midnight
Thanks to Queenofmean for keeping things going last week when I was having techinical problems, these are still ongoing and it's largely thanks to Igor (ancient family retainer) that I can be with you tonight. Sadly Igor can't be here as he has suffered a broken leg when he tripped over his chains when he was polishing the cobwebs in the dungeons. He may be out for a few weeks, and as his minion Frank is still away at minion training school, Plant the undergardener has stepped in to try and fill in for Igor (no mean feat!) Many regular members will no doubt be aware of Plant, he has assisted Igor many times and though generally to be found out around the grounds, he has been on hand to assist in the Gentlemen's Ablutions on meeting nights. He has many skills not least his ability to make things "disappear", cloaks, coats, boots, bodies anything at all, he can also be relied upon to return them to their owners as and when (or if) required.
Now to tonight's meeting. The Tailcock tonight will be the "Grizzly Bear-tini"
a new take on the classic martini! Our hot plate special tonight is a tasty cottage pie and lots of lovely veggies! On the pudding trolley we have a nice selection of ice cream sundaes, and of course in the bery best tradition of the Mad Over Fifties, volly vonts and canopies! Up in the gallery, the minstrels are warming up, getting their madrigals and toccattas prepared. Meanwhile back in the ballroom the Tone Deafs are warming up for tonight's trip back to the '60's! Up in the North Tower the hot tub is bubbling away, the mini bar has been refilled, the bungee is full of bounce (just be mindful where you aim, there are piranhas in the moat). As the evenings grow darker and cooler, I'd like to remind members that the library is open to all members, you will find a fine selection of leather bound tomes and all the latest periodicals including Cow Punchers monthly and the Wheeltappers Gazette, the games room is well stocked with all sorts of games for members amusement. For those in need of a quiet moment the snug is always there, a roaring fire, comfy sofas and a few trays of nibbles - drinks can be found in the cabinet in the corner)
For tonight's rofl I offer:
Slightly used strip light (from the garage)
Pile of colouring books (all coloured in)
Pack of yeast (use by July 2012)
1 bad tempered cat (see avatar ...... kidding, I am keeping her!) she's been naughty!
a warm welcome awaits all who dare enter these portals
carriages at midnight
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Falling asleep here - a day on the water to watch the "Little America's Cup" for a class of boat known as C Class.....very lightweight catamarans, 28 feet long, only weigh about 150kg and two crew - and Sugar hot in the water, going up onto hydrofoils and amazing acceleration - can attain about 45 mph across water.
The French were leading coming in today, the weather very marginal with 25mph gusting 35 (nearly what I played golf in when in North Berwick). The day dissolved into a complete farce and indicative of the confusion that still pervades the world of sailing. Rather than the whole fleet (8 international teams) going out, they decided to pitch a match between the top two, French versus the Swiss, four matches of three laps around a short triangular course of about 3 miles.
The Swiss were on the water, the French back in their tent. It takes about an hour to put the rig up.....The match umpire calls the start in 15 minutes, leaving the French high and dry for the 1st match. Off go the Swiss and on the second windward leg, they have a pitch-roll (one of the worse) and over they go, 5 rigs damaged in the sail. They limp 1.5 more laps and out come the French, all guns blazing, and, at one point, we wondered if they could catch them. They didn't, the French resigning.
Plenty of discussion, the Swiss wanting to replace their rig, if not the boat. We didn't even get the 2nd race as the Umpire announces that he would switch the racing to a fleet one - many of the teams having started their packing....
We headed into Mylor for a coffee and bacon bap - and then as no team could be on the water before 2pm and ready for a start, some weird condition that they couldn't race after a 2pm start, the whole thing was cancelled. And, if the French raised a protest, the Swiss would be disqualified as they had assistance in righting the boat.
All a bloody farce, chaos and if they think that they can hold an America's Cup here, well.............the public on the water (like us) and the beach well cheated.
However, we did get a glimpse of what these tubs can do, even if it wasn't head to head. Plenty of fresh air and no puking, despite the considerable swell.
The French were leading coming in today, the weather very marginal with 25mph gusting 35 (nearly what I played golf in when in North Berwick). The day dissolved into a complete farce and indicative of the confusion that still pervades the world of sailing. Rather than the whole fleet (8 international teams) going out, they decided to pitch a match between the top two, French versus the Swiss, four matches of three laps around a short triangular course of about 3 miles.
The Swiss were on the water, the French back in their tent. It takes about an hour to put the rig up.....The match umpire calls the start in 15 minutes, leaving the French high and dry for the 1st match. Off go the Swiss and on the second windward leg, they have a pitch-roll (one of the worse) and over they go, 5 rigs damaged in the sail. They limp 1.5 more laps and out come the French, all guns blazing, and, at one point, we wondered if they could catch them. They didn't, the French resigning.
Plenty of discussion, the Swiss wanting to replace their rig, if not the boat. We didn't even get the 2nd race as the Umpire announces that he would switch the racing to a fleet one - many of the teams having started their packing....
We headed into Mylor for a coffee and bacon bap - and then as no team could be on the water before 2pm and ready for a start, some weird condition that they couldn't race after a 2pm start, the whole thing was cancelled. And, if the French raised a protest, the Swiss would be disqualified as they had assistance in righting the boat.
All a bloody farce, chaos and if they think that they can hold an America's Cup here, well.............the public on the water (like us) and the beach well cheated.
However, we did get a glimpse of what these tubs can do, even if it wasn't head to head. Plenty of fresh air and no puking, despite the considerable swell.
Evening all. Oh, I see we've got loads of AB Celebrities in here tonight
(Curtsies with great difficulty as the back's playing up - nothin that chocolate won't put right)
My roffle prizes look a bit shabby now:
1 washed Asti bottle, ideal for putting 1 gladioli in
1 bag of assorted nuts and bolts
1 grill pan handle reinforced with red insulatin tape -very fetching
And 2,752 Hama beads, just spilt over the settee by my grandson, bless 'im
(Curtsies with great difficulty as the back's playing up - nothin that chocolate won't put right)
My roffle prizes look a bit shabby now:
1 washed Asti bottle, ideal for putting 1 gladioli in
1 bag of assorted nuts and bolts
1 grill pan handle reinforced with red insulatin tape -very fetching
And 2,752 Hama beads, just spilt over the settee by my grandson, bless 'im
underwater golf? sounds like a plan............
I'm kinda glad Mr N injured his shoulder and couldn't play golf any more - I have my doubts as to whether he could play in the first place, he always blamed his five iron! Even when I bought him a new one it was always the five iron that let him down..... golf? waste of a good walk as far as I'm concerned, but at least he taught me to appreciate it
I'm kinda glad Mr N injured his shoulder and couldn't play golf any more - I have my doubts as to whether he could play in the first place, he always blamed his five iron! Even when I bought him a new one it was always the five iron that let him down..... golf? waste of a good walk as far as I'm concerned, but at least he taught me to appreciate it
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