Spring Awakening
To: Sarah-Jane Chlamydia Rossington-Smythe
Subject: Suggestions
My dear Clammy,
Our success cupboard is, without doubt, somewhat sparsely stocked. However, with a stretch, there are some meetings which could be regarded in a somewhat positive light.
If nothing else, the following did not result in the expiry of any of our members:
- The trip to Hastings, 1974
- The trip to Hastings, 1989
- The talk by Brian Sewell on pre-Raphaelites in Carry on Films. (I only count this as a success since none of our members were casualties, although I confess I haven’t seen him around much since.)
- The Competitive Bakeathon, 2009.
- The Cross-Channel powered hang-gliding race, 2013.
I do try, however, not to dwell too much on our Hastings visits. Whilst 1989 was a particularly good outing, the events the following year were quite damaging for all concerned – and by that I am not just including our members, but also the council staff, emergency services and, of course, the pier itself. (The mayor’s cover story of “storm damage” was a master-stroke, but I note that the structure’s future is still in doubt.)
Were I a less up-beat person those circumstances could easily flatten my bravado. However I take much pleasure in wresting light from the jaws of darkness – not to mention, very shortly, the hostess trolley from the jaws of Ms Linden.
Yours,
Batty.