Great Aunt Maggie had a bit of a dilemma having come over from Canada for Wimbledon only to get tickets on the day of the party. Family won out in the end.
Our friend John decided to cycle from Kent (well to Paddington and then from Swansea) and arrived soaked to the skin from the constant near torrential rain. I hope it was worth it...
Good attendance from the Dynamos and Aces who generally will do anything for a free drink.
The evening kicked off with a Hog Roast supplied by Andrew Rees and was followed by music from Elephants Gerald from Tenby. Andrew did confirm that it had been a happy pig but Kim and I stuck to our vegetarian principles. Those who did partake sang its praises from months.We had been piling up wood for a bonfire for several months, however, the constant drizzle made it difficult to light. In the end it was a 16 year old with a box of matches that did the trick.
The 80 or so friends and family kindly brought a 'few' bottles to supplement the kegs of Brains SA and Templeton Wilderbeast. We are only now finishing the last few bottles and cans off.
Some decided to camp, others slept in the boot of their car....
By contrast the next day was scorching and we enjoyed a few games of cricket with the family once the pressies had been opened. Once everyone had gone it was just a matter of tidying up!
There are photos of the weekend on Picasa
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