When Foxy came dressed as a fairy
With his legs so lumpy and hairy
His obvious delight at wearing his tights
Made the whole thing a little bit scary!
Christines' Christmas Cake
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Now that we are enveloped in snow, snow and more snow on the way - we must reflect on how lucky we were to have such a mild window to enjoy our Christmas lunch at the Foresters on December 11th. It was very fortunate that we had such a good turnout and that most people who had booked for the previous week were able to attend. A few folks could not make it but then there were others who could now come, so it balanced out in the end and Karl & Linda did us proud serving a lovely meal to 44 of us.
The day started with much hilarity when our esteemed Captain decided to show us his feminine side by donning a tutu! whether this really went with his thick yellow tights and walking boots is another matter - he was also wearing makeup which had been applied by the elf (aka Ingrid)!
Ian arranged play in two teams, mostly triples as with such a high turnout we were using the terrain to its capacity. The first game always ends in much laughter if not a fair bit of danger as we had to play with our opposite hand. Some members claim to be ambidextrous so they had an advantage! This round went to the Santas as did the next two making them the overall winners of some chocolate santas, the runners up, the Reindeers, were not forgotten!
After the first game we went into the pub for coffee and a slice of Christine Kateley's excellent Christmas cake, beautifully decorated as always, play then resumed and we had a regular game followed by one in which we had to throw the boule standing on one leg. Some of us who do Yoga fould this a lot easier than others! Although Ian had said that we could have a supporter! Again much hilarity.
We finally went into lunch at 1.30 and started on the crackers and poppers before enjoying our meal - it was then time for a visit from Santa and, as usual, a weird and wonderful array of presents was distributed amongst us. I'm sure some members go to a great deal of trouble to find just the right thing and it all adds to the ambience of the day.
As I write this, I am wondering just when we will all be able to play again! The weather has been something else and I am wondering just how my Christmas guests are going to fare in getting here - no doubt many of you will be in the same boat.
I will take this opportunity on behalf of all the members and the committee of Amities Boule Club to wish all who read this a very happy Christmas and a Guid new year!
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