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“Yetagain at Yetaboon”
The
‘Far East Old Farts Grand Durbar of 2003’ was hosted by Gerry PECK and his
wife Margaret at their home, ‘Yetaboon’, in
Kingston, coincidentally and appropriately on the occasion of the Queen’s
Birthday weekend. Our sincere gratitude is extended to them for the warmth
and generosity of their welcome and hospitality, the fine food and copious
drink. The usual attendance of ‘The Gang of Four’ comprising Gerry Gregus PECK (Arborfield 53B) and Margaret, Roy Dusty
ASHMAN (Arborfield October 42), Reg Rugsucker HARPER (Arborfield 51A) and Vera, George
Pacemaker MILLIE (Arborfield 49B) and Marion, was boosted by the
attendance of three new members:
the latter being
two of Chepstow’s finest. Our enthusiasm and zest for life, and the
undisguised enjoyment of each other’s company, more than compensated for our
lack of numbers. As is usual on such occasions – and we don’t limit them to
merely an annual event but doggedly hold many rehearsals in an effort to one
day ‘get it right’ – the tales of yore and the accompanying laughter flowed
freely like vintage wine. Our thoughts on this occasion were particularly
with Gordon BONNER (Arborfield 49B) and Muriel, wishing they had been in our
company; perhaps next year will see their welcome return ‘Down Under’. George MILLIE The following
photographs contributed by Gerry & Margaret PECK
Gerry PECK, George MILLIE, Terry STRATTON, Alan FLOYD, Roy ASHMAN, George OATES, Reg HARPER
Dianne STRATTON,
Cecilia OATES, Vera HARPER, Marion MILLIE, Margaret PECK
The following photographs
contributed by Reg & Vera HARPER
Gerry PECK, George MILLIE, Terry STRATTON, Alan FLOYD, Roy ASHMAN, George OATES, Reg HARPER The Gang of Four ‘Gerry and The Pacemaker’
“Wearing a shirt like that I know you can take a joke!”
“Was it something I said?” |
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“Hullo sailor!” Dusty in party mode |
“I always knew
there was something funny about that bloke” Reg in pensive mood |
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Published: June 2003 |
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