I have been truely humbled by the number of genuine friends who for whatever reasons, have not been able to make this year's event.
The most notable absence is of course, Pastyman. He was the possibly the best "spirit of the event". He turned up each year and made the event what it was.
He quietly helped with the washing up without asking for any credit. His boys, Syco and Flipfly were a huge credit to him and even beyond in young Rossi.
I am of course disappointed that various others have not been able to attend for various reasons:
Syco: thumped his chef so hard that he broke his thumb
Bumpmuncher: In hospital with PE.
Eliminator: knocked off his airhead in the line of duty.
Nick CT and several others:having to earn a living
Gentlemen, we salute you and we will raise a glass on Saturday night to "Absent friends"
The most notable absence is of course, Pastyman. He was the possibly the best "spirit of the event". He turned up each year and made the event what it was.
He quietly helped with the washing up without asking for any credit. His boys, Syco and Flipfly were a huge credit to him and even beyond in young Rossi.
I am of course disappointed that various others have not been able to attend for various reasons:
Syco: thumped his chef so hard that he broke his thumb
Bumpmuncher: In hospital with PE.
Eliminator: knocked off his airhead in the line of duty.
Nick CT and several others:having to earn a living
Gentlemen, we salute you and we will raise a glass on Saturday night to "Absent friends"