A grand time was had by all! Many displays of human kite flying; I think Sue reached a record height of 6 1/2 inches off the ground. Sue had developed the most awful toothache, but despite this she was able to get everything shipshape.
John, Chris and me had a an instructive afternoon learning how to erect other peeps awnings, not a torn tent in sight. For me and Sue our highlight was helping Paul and Emma with their awning. Near gale force winds, rain, pitch-black and none of us had a clue! Thankfully it was still there in the morning and Paul was able to find out how it should have been done!
Saturday the rain had set-in but we Southerners were not deterred. We all set out on the short walk to Pevensey across the fields to get lunch at a local pub. Got Sue some pain killers before finding pub.
When we stragglers got there we were told that there was no more room at the Inn so searched for a Barn and luckily came across a quaint tavern called the Smugglers. Popped in, restaurant full of revelers at a private function but told we could eat if we could find a table. Eventually got one, ordered grub and then watched as the landlord went out of his way to make sure that the next set of customers were given the red carpet treatment; they even got their food first. I have to say that the grub was very good indeed as was the Bishops Finger ale that I supped.
Walked back to camp site via the main road, damp and knackered, had a kip.
Sue was having a bad time with her tooth and we decided to make for home first thing and she took some pain killers and went to bed. Later on in the evening I joined the peeps in the marquee for a few beers, etc and me and Crazy invented a nice new drink which he will tell you about in due course. It was marvelous to meet the Southern Softies in the flesh, so to speak! The snowman competition was a close draw between Crazy G's ice pyramid of Strongbow cans and Lee's sculpted Triumph Trident which slowly sagged into the shape of a Hondamahsuki.
Sunday morning Sue's face had swollen to an astonishing degree so broke camp, chucked everything in the Bong and sped off to Hospital. Got a prescription for a massive dose of penicillin and pleased to say Sue is looking and feeling better today.
So, an interesting weekend all round. Sorry we had to leave so quickly and did not get to say goodbye to everyone but we look forward to seeing you all again at some of the forthcoming meets.
Oh, by the way, did I mention,
It Was Effing Cold!
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