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It must be said that this was a fantastic weekend. Although
attendance from Saddleworth Rotaract was very small (that is that I
was the only one attending) I was made quite at home by all the
other clubs.
The Friday night was fantastic, everyone dressed up in Medieval
costume with only a few exceptions. Certain costumes have to get a
mention here. Ian Madeley and his son Nathan in matching Joker's
outfit's were a site to be seen, especially when you add a cigar to
the picture. Mike Hendry had an interesting costume, the best codpiece
award he won was fairly deserved, though what happened to it later I
don't want to know.
Saturday morning saw the emergence of many hungover looking people
turning up for silly games. Drinking started early, with the bar being
swamped as soon as it opened. Games played included a quiz, writing a
play in various styles (Sleeping beauty in a carry-on style was fun to
perform), killing a dragon (blindfolded), and rescuing a damsel in
distress. For those who don't understand any of this, I recommend that
you come along next year and find out what it's all about.
For me, Saturday afternoon carried on in the traditional style of
drinking in the bar. This was accompanied by a game of some sort (I
can't remember the name) which was a good laugh.. Other afternoon
past-times included walks round the lake, feeding ducks, swimming,
and various other activities.
Saturday night soon came, and with it the usual joy of putting on
a dinner suit that fitted me when I weighed slightly less. The night
proceeded with a great meal, lots more beer, and much merriment.
Thinking that no one new that it was his birthday, our district Chairman
Paul Holt thought he was safe, but in the true spirit of Rotaract this
had been found out and birthday cake shaped like a pair of breasts soon
appeared. The partying continued until the early hours to the sounds of
a great jazz band that had been hired for the event, and after this
finished many stayed even later in the hotel bar.
Sunday morning mainly consisted of a walk round the craft fair at
the hotel, and a few more drinks for those who were not driving.
Everyone else slowly recovered from the night before and soon made
there way home.
All in all it was a fantastic weekend which I strongly recommend
for next year.
Al.
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