After a spot of writer's block, Gadget has decided that the time is right to re-energise the blog and review what has been happening this season so far....
The party season started early this year. It's probably fair to say that it really never ended at the end of 2007. At the end of February a goodly number of the crew gathered together to welcome Black Purl into her 4th decade of life on the planet, and make sure that she had a good look at what life is like on the far side of the hill ! This was a fantastic event at which much merriment was made and friendships renewed.
Parties of this nature are always welcome, and are a source of gossip, entertainment and amusement. However the news of the night had to be the rumour that Windy and Chardonnay were now an item. Quite a suprise really, if not to the happy couple themselves, then certainly to Gadget and Splash who thought they had first digs on Chardonnay's affections.
Rest easy, dear reader, because this was the product of a misunderstanding (probably caused by one or two glasses of the hard stuff too). But in the tradition of all things dear within this crew, these celebrations heralded the start of another fun packed year.
The early Easter turned out to be a bit of a disappointment boating wise. Winds and low temperatures meant that the planned excursions to the south of the system didn't happen. However it is worth commenting on Rick's boat handling skills during a squall at Ratcliffe Wharf. Whilst admiring the renovation work on an approaching cruiser, Ricky took his eye off the ball for several seconds, and that was all that it took. In a move remeniscent of Torville and Dean, his boat pirouetted as though he was sailing on ice, ricocheting off a nearby jetty. In the process one of his fenders was torn assunder, and a little voice came over the intercom "Listen guys.... I'm going to be a few moments .... erm... I've had a bit of a collision and I need to go back and pick up part of my boat ...." (For those insurance reps reading this, Ricky sails a 26ft Seamaster with a red soft top and mahogany timbers on its side !).
The next major event for the crew was the BBQ party held at the Pole Dancer's estate. Again the weather played an important part in the day, but not to be daunted, Spanner showed off a massive erection which pleased the crowds and impressed his neighbours. Large enough to service the needs of several of the attending ladies, this splendid marquee ensured that everyone was kept dry and warm during the celebrations that followed. Even Gadget was well provided for as he was presented with a splendid cake by Mrs Death (AKA 'She who has yet to be named') to celebrate his 37th birthday.
(note from Chardonnay - "In his dreams - his waist is bigger than that, I should know, I have to iron his shirts over a wok ! Unless he has found a gadget to turn back time, Gadget is now in his 45th year).
In the hours that followed, the crew imbibed themselves on the Pole Dancer's wares, Winnie in particular had a smashing time, before she and the Dormouse retired for a mid-session snooze, rejoining the party in time to watch Gadget blow out his candles.
And that's how things stood as the year started. Plans were laid for an end-of-May cruise and Eeyore strted mugging everyone for the end of season do. Back to normality really.
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