Going the extra mile
When details of the annual
dinner arrived on our doorstep in Norfolk, it was a foregone conclusion
that Bob and myself would attend. We duly sent our menu choice and
cheque back and arranged our accommodation for the weekend.
We actually decided to travel down on Thursday as we had
people to see and places to go. Our local radio informed us that
there had been a major accident on the All, so out came the map book
and plan B came into operation. As we started our journey
which took us 25 miles out of our way, we were quite astounded at the
beautiful colours of the autumn and although the weather threw
it’s worst at us the reds and browns shone through.
Saturday and we arrived at the sailing club to a wonderful welcome
and the sight of the club so beautifully decorated, which again
surprised us. Dianne had done a wonderful job and her organisation and
attention to detail are worthy of a medal, well, at least a vote of
thanks.
After catching up with friends we took our places at
the tables. Two people were missing from our table and after much
concern Charles managed to contact Graham, who eventually arrived to
cheering crowds
We enjoyed a wonderful three course meal finishing
with coffee and mints. Amongst various toasts to boggit but not
leggit, ladies and gents, capsizing, and all that goes with sailing. We
purchased raffle tickets, the prizes looked delightful all wrapped up
in blue on the bar waiting to be won. Sitting with friends, catching up
on news and enjoying lots of chit chat, it was truly a memorable
evening, It was indeed worth going that extra mile from Norfolk.
Janet and Bob
