4 Mar 1984 - Paul Brake & Lindsay Adams Boot – Flanagan’s Reserve
We had the annual crew reunion the night before, which didn’t wrap up until 3 am. We then met at the den at 9 am for the boot. I suggested a menu and then Gumby (David Stevenson) & I purchased the food.
We left around 12 noon after a discussion with GL Vince Wragg re the treasurer’s books. Picked up some alfoil on the way.
We arrived at Flanagan’s reserve at 3:15 after meeting at Rathdowney. There is a new camping area there with toilets, BBQs and tables.
Paul Rose supervised the food preparation. We forgot to put the meat on till 4:30. I prepared the boot certificates and they were finished around 7:00 pm. By that time I was out of ribbon, dots and patience. Then the rain started.
We had nibbles at 6:00 pm (mainly leftovers)
7:15 soup
7:45 main course (meat was “rare”)
Lots of wine
10:00 dessert
The torch failed whilst we were collecting water.
10:45 Presentations and photos
Singing.
Fred fell asleep, then Bob.
Ken, Paul Rose, Carsten and Fred left around 11:30 pm
I went to sleep, and then the others around 1:00 am.
Lindsay and Chris left 7:00 am the next morning.
We cleaned up. Breakfast was by JD – very red rissoles.
We left around 1 pm, with Bob & Gumby heading to the coast, and I dropped Luke home on the way.
Alan Brake.
