Hi there, just a short note to thank everybody who attended The
Shining Cliff weekend. I think I can take the liberty to say everybody
seemed to enjoy themselves immensely, the weather was good, the company
was good, and the food and drink exceptional. The Hallowe'en theme was a
great success and the costumes especially the masks were very
impressive.
The Saturday Morning started as it should with an
excellent breakfast organised and cooked by Rick and Helen (see Ricks
new book 'How to transport 40 eggs down a dark bomb cratered path
without breakage').
With the breakfasts digesting well we embarked on
the 6 or 7 mile walk to the ' Hollybush' at Makenay encouraged by the
splendid Autumn colours of the woods surrounding us, and the prospect of
over seventeen real ales on sale.
Saturday evening after arriving
back at the Hostel individuals treated themselves to a 'power shower' (
I think not). As Jo got her wonderful chilli on the go to cater for the
masses the resident GHOULS were changing into their costumes creating
the impression of a canteen at some Hammer Horror Movie set.
Later,
with Ghoulish bellies well full the natural backdrop of the woods
complete with neighbouring cave provided a great atmosphere for a group
photo session. (some very impressive photo's).If any film company or
writer comes up with the title Frankenstein, Dracula,Igor,and the red
caped crusader with the severed arm meet the Hound Dog, just remember We
have the rites!
Photo shoot over we retired to the common room to take the chill
from our spines and sample more beer, wines, and SPIRITS. Whoever
brought the CD with the 20 or so Hallowe'en tracks well done absolutely
brill. After listening to the usual traditional spooky tales Campbell
alias COUNT DRACULA decided to have a romp through the woods ending up
at the local pub to the amusement of the locals no doubt where they kept
him provided with 'STAKES' and BLOODY MARY'S! (sorry).
Thanks
to everybody for making it what it was especially Jo for providing the
Chilli, and Rick and Helen for the Breakfasts and Rick again for helping
me with the walks.
Pete N
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