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SRGC Shows and Events => Events => Topic started by: ian mcenery on November 23, 2009, 12:45:03 PM
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Those of you within striking distance of the Midlands might be interested in the above one day conference on Saturday 30 January 2010. The Birmingham AGS has organised the following programme with an array of well known and very accomplished speakers including our very own BD. Details are as follows and by the way this is just a few hundred yards from Junction 7 of the M6:
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Sounds excellent, Ian ... probably see you there! :D
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Very interesting.
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Considering another "hop" ;D ;)
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Considering another "hop" ;D ;)
Luc
Needs to be a Giant Leap :)
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Anyone passing East Midlands airport or Birmingham?
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Considering another "hop" ;D ;)
Luc
Needs to be a Giant Leap :)
We're practising Art .... ;D ;D
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Considering another "hop" ;D ;)
Luc
Needs to be a Giant Leap :)
We're practising Art .... ;D ;D
Luc perhaps a hop, skip and a jump. Could be an Olympic record ::) 8)
Sounds excellent, Ian ... probably see you there! :D
Be good to see you all there
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I'll help that poor Belgian fellow to get across the Channel.
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Luc
Welcome to the Forum. Can we expect more postings? Is your career as a lurker finally over? :) ;) :)
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Luc
Welcome to the Forum. Can we expect more postings? Is your career as a lurker finally over? :) ;) :)
I will keep pushing him Art ! ;D ;D
Welcome to the Forum Mr former lurker ! ;D ;D
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Hello Luc 2!
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Welcome, Luc the Second!!
So very nice to "meet" you at last..... I'm thinking that with all our marvelous Belgian members, you might need to hire a whole Ferry to bring you over wouldn't that be fun? 8)
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Welcome, Luc the Second!!
So very nice to "meet" you at last..... I'm thinking that with all our marvelous Belgian members, you might need to hire a whole Ferry to bring you over wouldn't that be fun? 8)
Now there's an idea Maggi - and then, we could fill up the whole ferry with John Innes compost on the way home !!! :o ;D ;)
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Maggi, thank you for the warm welcome.
As you have guessed someone very familiar is responsible for my "outing".
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Now there's an idea Maggi - and then, we could fill up the whole ferry with John Innes compost on the way home !!! :o ;D ;)
Now I understand why they have so many lakes in the U.K. !
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Welkom LucS nice to have you with us. You will be able to help us keep that other fellow in order :P ;D
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I'll help that poor Belgian fellow to get across the Channel.
Welcome Luc are you the one with the rowing boat ? ;D
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He is Ian !
He does the rowing as well - I take care of navigation... 8) ;)
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Welkom LucS nice to have you with us. You will be able to help us keep that other fellow in order :P ;D
David,
You've really hurt my feelings now... I do my best.... Itry to behave... I even drive on the left when in Britain.. :-\ :P ;)
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;D ;D ;D
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Those of you within striking distance of the Midlands might be interested in the above one day conference on Saturday 30 January 2010. The Birmingham AGS has organised the following programme with an array of well known and very accomplished speakers including our very own BD. Details are as follows and by the way this is just a few hundred yards from Junction 7 of the M6:
Just to let you all know that there are still a few places left. It promises to be a great day so why not join us
The speakers and programme are shown in the following jpegs please click to enlarge.
If you wish to book please send cheque etc to Mrs Kate Page. You will find details on the second jpeg
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Jim Archibald is unable to attend the World of Bulbs day for personal reasons.
A poor substitute (Jim was one of the big attractions for me) will be giving a talk on Crocus. For those who think they may have seen this talk before I can promise a reworked version with many new images including some contributions from forum members.
In the programme shown earlier the 1100 slot will now be:
Tony Goode - 'A Crocus for all Seasons'
Looking forward to seeing some of you there :)
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Jim Archibald is unable to attend the World of Bulbs day for personal reasons.
A poor substitute (Jim was one of the big attractions for me) will be giving a talk on Crocus. For those who think they may have seen this talk before I can promise a reworked version with many new images including some contributions from forum members.
In the programme shown earlier the 1100 slot will now be:
Tony Goode - 'A Crocus for all Seasons'
Looking forward to seeing some of you there :)
This is very good news Tony. And, of course, we also have The Great BD giving a talk on the day.
I look forward to it and hope some of you will join us.
Full (amended) details may be found on the Birmingham Group Site
http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/event/ (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/event/)
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Counting the days !! :D :D :D
Hope the weather gets a bit friendlier by then... it's a long drive ... :-\
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Jim Archibald is unable to attend the World of Bulbs day for personal reasons.
A poor substitute (Jim was one of the big attractions for me) will be giving a talk on Crocus. For those who think they may have seen this talk before I can promise a reworked version with many new images including some contributions from forum members.
In the programme shown earlier the 1100 slot will now be:
Tony Goode - 'A Crocus for all Seasons'
Looking forward to seeing some of you there :)
Poor substitute indeed tut tut. Its great to hear that you will be standing in Tony. 8) With the BD also performing it almost feels like a forum day out
See some of you there
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book soon........
I think those of you who are still debating whether or not to attend this event should, in the words of my neighbour's little girl, "get a wiggle on" ...in other words, make your bookings sooner rather than later.... or you may miss out.... and what a great shame that would be. :'(
The cost for the day is so reasonable that it's bruising my parsimonius heart not to be able to take the Birmingham AGS Group up on their deal! :o
I think there may also be an outside chance to see the Chief Croconut (Tony Goode) in his new Forum fleecy.... how can you resist? ::)
Edit: Diane has given a nice link to the full details, but for those of you who already know you want to go... here is a booking form ready to save and print.... just fill it in and post it!
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book soon........
I think those of you who are still debating whether or not to attend this event should, in the words of my neighbour's little girl, "get a wiggle on" ...in other words, make your bookings sooner rather than later.... or you may miss out.... and what a great shame that would be. :'(
And ... to follow up Maggi's tempting, click here for more details, including the full programme and a downloadable booking form. See some of you there!
http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/event/ (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/event/)
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book soon........
I think there may also be an outside chance to see the Chief Croconut (Tony Goode) in his new Forum fleecy.... how can you resist? ::)
I'll try not to spill any food down it between now and then ;D
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Posted my form this morning - looking forward to meeting you all there :). As I am not an early morning person I am thinking of going down on Friday so that I can call in at Felley Priory on the way for a few snowdrop purchases. As they only open in the mornings, can anyone suggest a garden/nursery in the area that will be open on Friday afternoon?
Also, does anyone know which plant stalls are likely to be attending?
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Posted my form this morning - looking forward to meeting you all there :). As I am not an early morning person I am thinking of going down on Friday so that I can call in at Felley Priory on the way for a few snowdrop purchases. As they only open in the mornings, can anyone suggest a garden/nursery in the area that will be open on Friday afternoon?
Also, does anyone know which plant stalls are likely to be attending?
Vivien, Tony Dickerson from Westonbirt and Kevin Hughes will have stalls, there will also be members' plant stall and a bookstall from Pershore HQ.
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Thanks to all concerned in putting on this day and to the exceptional speakers.
The Chesterfield group did get home thanks to a nice young man from the AA!
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I attended the meeting with LucG.
A marvellous day with fantastic speakers en more fantastic pictures.
Something to repeat in the near future !
A special thank you to Diane for the exceptional evening.
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I attended the meeting with LucG.
A marvellous day with fantastic speakers en more fantastic pictures.
Something to repeat in the near future !
A special thank you to Diane for the exceptional evening.
Thanks to you Luc S and also Luc G for making such a journey to attend, and thanks for your company (and of course, the "Belgian gifts" - Maggi, I believe yours are on the way ;D ;D)
And thanks to everyone else who attended and made it such a fantastic day. Glad you got sorted with the AA, Anne and the Chesterfield contingency got home safely.
Ian and I have just had a super morning at Ashwood behind the scenes, and have just dispatched Ian off in taxi to the airport.
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LucS beat me to it, but may I add a small word of thanks to all involved in organising this wonderful event : it was SUPER !
The speakers were formidable - the company was friendly, hospitable and heartwarming !
Great to meet a lot of Forumists at the same time !
We definitely will be back ! 8)
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Great to hear that you alll had a grand day out at this event.
What a shame that the Chesterfield Gang had transport problems...... just as well for the AA, it seems ::) And here was I thinking that it might be the Ferry travellers who might encounter difficulties!
Ian just rang from the airport to say he's off for a read of the papers before his flight home.
More snow here during the day but planes coming and going so that's looking okay right now.... but it might change! :-X
He said he enjoyed yesterday very much indeed and today he's had a great visit to Ashwood's and to see John Massey, with Diane. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole shebang, it seems. So kind of Diane to take such good care of him and to go to such lengths to make his vist extra special.... I'm as grateful to her as the BD is! :-*
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It was a great day the speakers were all on top form I was sorry when it all came to an end. 8) 8) :o
Great to meet you all and .............. I am sure someone has the group photo of forumists
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Sounds like I missed a really good day! Glad it went well.
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It really was an excellent day and the organisation was first class. It was clear a lot of work had been put in to make it a success. It was good to meet fellow forumists,some for the first time and make face to face contact. Lots of new ideas to try and get the bulbs growing better.
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Yes - an excellent day out. Great to meet so many old friends and a few new ones too :)
The warmth of the welcome from locals and visitors ensured that I thoroughly enjoyed presenting my party piece. The family were busy with friends in nearby Coventry but were delighted to hear that I had managed to include all the girls (and even the cat) in the talk.
The BD was in dynamic form weaving many of the Bulb Log topics into a very informative closing lecture.
Looking forward to seeing the group photo ..... sorry Maggi I had shed the forum fleecy, it was just toooooo warm :-*
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managed to include all the girls (and even the cat) in the talk.
I thought the cat was a boy?
Too warm for the Forum fleecy? Shocking state of affairs.... ;)
....obviously those nice people in the Birmingham AGS Group were looking after you all VERY well indeed!
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Yes the cat is a boy - never meant to impune him so!
With over 100 in the hall we made our own heat in spite of the perishing cold outside.
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I was getting a bit worried about the BD getting home when the snow was falling freely all around.... glad to say he has arrived here all in one piece! About an hour's delay but not bad given the weather here!
Belgian treats arrived with him.....deep joy!!
Many thanks to the Channel Hoppers! :-*
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I was getting a bit worried about the BD getting home when the snow was falling freely all around.... glad to say he has arrived here all in one piece! About an hour's delay but not bad given the weather here!
Belgian treats arrived with him.....deep joy!!
Many thanks to the Channel Hoppers! :-*
Good news Maggi - I was getting worried the treats might have been damaged in a rough flight... :P
Enjoy !!
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We ARE enjoying, Luc... thank you so much.... these Leonidas treats are better than any Belgian chips or beer, no matter how good those may be!! 8) 8)
I've been given this photo.... though the BD says there were more Forumists there.... some must be shy!
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Back row, from left.... Luc G, Ron Beeston,Ian Young, Tony Willis,Diane Clement, Luc S, .....is this Vivien Roeder? .... front row.... on their knees.... Tony Goode and Ian McEnery
Look at the naughty look on Diane's face... what's she up to? :D
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Look at the naughty look on Diane's face... what's she up to? :D
I think it was someone BEHIND me that was up to something naughty :o :o :o
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Look at the naughty look on Diane's face... what's she up to? :D
I think it was someone BEHIND me that was up to something naughty :o :o :o
Well you can be sure it was not me!!
Diane can you PM me with the make/model of the projector your group used on Saturday. I have been asked to advise local Plant Heritage on a purchase and my knowledge is out of date! Your projector seemed right up-to- date ... and excellent!
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Looks like a lot of fun was had and the event was a great meeting of Forumists - makes us 'foreigners' wish we were closer to enjoy AGS and SRGC talks and learn from the experts 8)
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Look at the naughty look on Diane's face... what's she up to? :D
I think it was someone BEHIND me that was up to something naughty :o :o :o
I agree Diane, Luc S looks quite suspicious .. :P ;D
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Had my hands behind my back !
Must be something in the air.
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Well, that only leaves Tony Willis and he used to be a bank manager ... and they are always good at fiddles! :D
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Look at the naughty look on Diane's face... what's she up to? :D
I think it was someone BEHIND me that was up to something naughty :o :o :o
I felt this was a matter which deserved some more investigation.....Let's examine the clues....
Diane is looking to her right with an expression that I thought at first to be shifty but which I now recognise as shocked and she has her right hand behind her.... ....the BD is behind her on her right.... but the BD's hands are in plain sight..
.....Luc S (behind Diane to her left) is looking to the right as well (and yes, LucG, he does look quite suspicious)... .. but his eyeline seems higher than Diane.....is he looking at Tony W. perhaps; he's tall?
but no, Luc S' gaze seems to go past Tony.... which brings us back to the BD..... but his hands were both visible, he couldn't be up to mischief, surely? Let's look closer.... ah yes, look at his body language: bolt upright stance, fixed expression, eyes front.......
......we have all the evidence we need : the BD has undoubtedly just pinched Diane's bottom! :o
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That's a rotten slur on the character of such a fine upstanding individual. I think the incident may have involved two fingers but taken place a lot higher up :o
Of course Diane would have known nothing about it ... except from the eyes of the photographer. I am sure she will be able to photoshop the missing details onto the pic later on.
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With a bunch of reprobates such as those surrounding the fair Mrs Clement, who knows what other mischief may have been going on.....and I would hate to condemn an innocent man..... I had considered phoning Lesley Willis to see what she may have seen of these incidents, or taking advice from Bob Wallis, who took the photo but I took more instant direct action...... I cornered the BD and tickled him till he confessed.......wee hooligan that he is!
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He is a quick mover .... all I saw were the bunny ears to spoil a good photo! Innoncence is not always bliss though .... and did he really buy you a garden shredder for your birthday? ;D
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He 's always been fast on his feet!
Yes, perfectly true about the shredder; he came home from Chelsea one year and said he'd found the perfect gift for me.....and in August (a smidgeon early for my actual birthday but in good time for the hedge cutting) my shiny red shredder arrived.
The BD, bless him, has always felt that I should want for nothing ( at least in the work department) and to that end he bought me..... ( when we had lawns in the garden) a very nice petrol-driven mower.................
...........................I have my own electric cement mixer, so as not to strain myself mixing cement or potting compost....................
........ a cordless hedge trimmer because he feels the big electric one is too heavy for me.... yes, I'm well equipped.
.......the leaf blower/ vacuum isn't mine.... my Mother bought the first one of those for Ian and it has remained "his" ever since.
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He 's always been fast on his feet!
Yes, perfectly true about the shredder; he came home from Chelsea one year and said he'd found the perfect gift for me.....and in August (a smidgeon early for my actual birthday but in good time for the hedge cutting) my shiny red shredder arrived.
The BD, bless him, has always felt that I should want for nothing ( at least in the work department) and to that end he bought me..... ( when we had lawns in the garden) a very nice petrol-driven mower.................
...........................I have my own electric cement mixer, so as not to strain myself mixing cement or potting compost....................
........ a cordless hedge trimmer because he feels the big electric one is too heavy for me.... yes, I'm well equipped.
.......the leaf blower/ vacuum isn't mine.... my Mother bought the first one of those for Ian and it has remained "his" ever since.
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The BD, bless him, has always felt that I should want for nothing ( at least in the work department) and to that end he bought me..... ( when we had lawns in the garden) a very nice petrol-driven mower.................
...........................I have my own electric cement mixer, so as not to strain myself mixing cement or potting compost....................
Yes - we saw the cement mixer on Saturday too ..... he is sooooo generous :D
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The BD, bless him, has always felt that I should want for nothing ( at least in the work department) and to that end he bought me..... ( when we had lawns in the garden) a very nice petrol-driven mower.................
...........................I have my own electric cement mixer, so as not to strain myself mixing cement or potting compost....................
Yes - we saw the cement mixer on Saturday too ..... he is sooooo generous :D
I know! Mind you, the cement mixer was second -hand ::)
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.... yes, I'm well equipped.
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Yes Maggi Ian said something about that to
As to Diane's expression. Is the solution to this riddle more simple because what I would like to know is why it is that we cannot see Diane's hand?? ::) ::)
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What an awful picture of me. Could you not have used one where I had made an attempt to smile? As Mrs W says they are always awful so shut up.
It was a very good day but I certainly did not round it of with any mischief.
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I can confirm that we were all very well behaved.
After Tony and Ian had made so many references to the Forum and its members in their lectures we were very careful not to let them know what we are really like give a good impression :)
It was a very enjoyable and informative day. Well done to the speakers and organizers.
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Nice picture. I was most impressed by, and jealous of, Ian McEnery's kneeling posture, but did he manage to get up again un-aided? ;D
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Nice picture. I was most impressed by, and jealous of, Ian McEnery's kneeling posture, but did he manage to get up again un-aided? ;D
I think he's still there ....
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.... yes, I'm well equipped.
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Oh, crikey... he didn't tell you he has to cut the hedge behind the glasshouses himself because when I last did it my ample rear went through the glass :-[ ???
I'll kill 'im.... :(
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What an awful picture of me. Could you not have used one where I had made an attempt to smile? As Mrs W says they are always awful so shut up.
Quite so, tony.... we thought that WAS you smiling......
what WAS Diane doing with that hand....... :o
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I don't want to jump to conclusions Maggi, but have a closer look at that expression on Dianes face, yes, there's a certain amount of naughtyness... but.... I also see an irrefutable degree of delight !!! :o :o :-[
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.... yes, I'm well equipped.
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Oh, crikey... he didn't tell you he has to cut the hedge behind the glasshouses himself because when I last did it my ample rear went through the glass :-[ ???
I'll kill 'im.... :(
No he didn't tell us Maggi but thanks for telling us ...Mums the word eh ;)
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Nice picture. I was most impressed by, and jealous of, Ian McEnery's kneeling posture, but did he manage to get up again un-aided? ;D
I think he's still there ....
;D cheeky watsit
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Here's a smiley photo... lots of red eye, though....