[F] Norwich Meet Report.
Maurice Barnes
This is the first time I've done this, so please be patient.
"Through rain and wind,
through hail and sleet.
We made it to the Norwich Meet."
On Saturday, a group gathered in the foyer of the Norwich Theatre
Royal. Cautiously observed by those oblivious to their intention, to
watch the production of Guards! Guards! starring Paul Darrow.
Those present included:
Darren (org.)
Maurice (myself)
Loriba
Gid
Suzi
Selina
Emma
Carol (with posse)
Martin
Ben
Plus another couple (so sorry, didn't get introduced).
Various members of the group gathered in the press bar (is this some
sort of polite crush bar?) and imbibed whatever liquid they thought
they could retain until the interval. Loriba then "took charge" and
led us all in a crocodile to our seats which we found had been
installed before the invention of lower limbs.
The performance began and so as not to give anything away for those
who have yet to see it I wil mention nothing more execpt to urge those
who are in two minds as to see it then to do so (and to switch off
their bleepers, 'phones, psions and whatever else).
Post performance there was numerous shuffling of cars as people
vacated short satay car parks and we then trooped through Norwich to
find a suitable place to eat and drink. Pizza Hut was packed and so
we ventured forth into one of the many local pubs (can't remember it's
name). Pints of 6X were consumed, the chocolate that dare not speak
it's name was tasteted. Carol (?) passed round some interesting books
on courtship and mating (though I didn't get to see that one) and
pictures of previous meets were perused.
We then moved on to Pizza One Pankake Too! and managed to get seating
for thirteen:
Waitress: "Table for two?"
(Everyone else piles in)
Loriba: "Nooo. Thirteen"
After a half hour wait in the bar next door and several conversations,
one of which I'm sure was about really tasteless music we finally
managed to get fed.
After a good meal and a beer (for those old enough) the meet
bifurcated to Carol's and Loriba's.
And after watching the Princess Bride (is that for real or what?) and
most of the crowd falling asleep after the Universe song in The
Meaning of Life the meet was called to a halt due to exhaustion at
around 1.00am.
Please feel free to add to this, I know I've missed loads out but
thats because I'm not feeling particularly imaginative or witty at the
moment but just wanted to post SOMETHING.
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Darren
Maurice Barnes <*bar...@globalnet.co.uk> wrote in message
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>This is the first time I've done this, so please be patient.
>
>"Through rain and wind,
>through hail and sleet.
>We made it to the Norwich Meet."
>
>On Saturday, a group gathered in the foyer of the Norwich Theatre
>Royal. Cautiously observed by those oblivious to their intention, to
>watch the production of Guards! Guards! starring Paul Darrow.
<rest snipped>
Thank you for that Maurice, I would have got something similar though
not as eloquent published soon (probably) if you hadn't.
One other thing, I would like to thank Lottie for her help with
organising the meet, it would probably not have gone anywhere near as
smoothly without that assistance.
Thank you everyone, who came, for coming
yours ubiquitously
Darren
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anonymous.
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Carol
Maurice Barnes wrote:
> This is the first time I've done this, so please be patient.
No need, it was very eloquently written, thank you for making the
effort.
> Those present included:
> Carol (with posse)
The posse this time was Tap, Jim, Dale & Vicci plus cuddly toys (Tigger
and Hamley)
> The performance began and so as not to give anything away for those
> who have yet to see it I wil mention nothing more execpt to urge those
> who are in two minds as to see it then to do so (and to switch off
> their bleepers, 'phones, psions and whatever else).
I thoroughly enjoyed it, as did the kids. I want an Errol!
> Pizza Hut was packed and so we ventured forth into one of the many
> local pubs (can't remember it's name).
The Hogshead IIRC
> Pints of 6X were consumed, the chocolate that dare not speak
> it's name was tasted.
That was never chocolate
> We then moved on to Pizza One Pankake Too! and managed to get seating
> for thirteen:
>
> Waitress: "Table for two?"
> (Everyone else piles in)
> Loriba: "Nooo. Thirteen"
>
> After a half hour wait in the bar next door and several conversations,
> one of which I'm sure was about really tasteless music we finally
> managed to get fed.
But no-one tried the Monty Python Pizza, which was undoubtably something
completely different - curry sauce, bananananana and sugar....
> After a good meal and a beer (for those old enough) the meet
> bifurcated to Carol's and Loriba's.
(the Ipswich section)
Upon reaching Ipswich, the kids went to sleep (with Vicci complaining
that she'd eaten too much pizza and felt sick) and I got to stay home in
case she actually was sick, the rest of the ensemble availed themselves
of the facilities of the local hostelry (the Fat Cat) - in particular
the wide selection of real ales.
The rest of the weekend passed with plenty of chocolate, easter egg
hunting, air hockey, crocodile bonking, crazy golf, and even some folk
music in another fine pub (Gid's singing was a roaring success!). and
okay, maybe, just maybe there was a spot or two or beer in there too.
I wish I could remember some of the weekend's quotes.....
Carol
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