Rob in the Hood: That was the week that was
Talking of the 'older generation', the CO and I were privileged to be invited to Bruce and Patricia Hulley's joint birthday lunch at the Margate Retirement Village last week.
Greetings, mes amis! “It’s May, it’s May, the lusty month of May!” So sang a young Julie Andrews as Guinevere in ‘Camelot’ more than half a century ago.
That was way back when. Not sure about the ‘lusty’ bit these days: that’s for the younger generation, but, we still have our own ‘Camelot’ here on the coast, so let’s be grateful for small mercies.
On with the show.
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Talking of the ‘older generation’, the CO and I were privileged to be invited to Bruce and Patricia Hulley’s joint birthday lunch at the Margate Retirement Village last week.
The occasion was the Hulley’s 40th x 2 birthdays (not saying who is the elder).
Held at the Village’s bowling club, the venue was beautifully decorated, thanks to Mary Morley; the occasion organised by the Juliet and Ian Tomlinson and family, from Hillcrest, who sneaked into town to surprise the Hulleys.
They were delightfully surprised and overwhelmed as they made their grand entrance.
Pat was a special needs teacher in the former Rhodesia, daughter Juliet is currently teaching in Hillcrest; whilst husband Ian is a sports coach.
Their off-springs Kimmie, Claire, Keegan and Kai are chips off the old block, so to speak.
Bruce was a Sandhurst-trained army officer and gentleman, being commissioned as Commanding Officer, 3 Brigade, in the former Rhodesian Light Infantry.
Bruce confesses that he has a bit of a problem getting into his dress uniform these days.
The Hulleys and ourselves have been Lions quiz night buddies for a number of years, with a fair degree of success, calling ourselves the City Slickers.
Between us we made a formidable team, although the Hulleys could not remember the half-time scores of every FA Cup Final between 1923 and 1953.
The Hulleys Are Back
Scottish-born Pat came out to Africa as a child, accompanying her parents in the late 1940’s.
Educated at Chaplin High School, Gwelo, Pat dedicated her teaching career to special needs for problematic children.
Pat still continues with her Writers’ Guild/Forum, and when she has a spare moment, a debating society.
Again, many thanks for a great lunch. The CO and I are looking forward to the Hulley’s ‘comeback’ at the Lions Quiz, after too long an absence, due mainly to Covid-19.
Light shines on Moondeckers
The recent Moondeckers soiree on April 27 was a great success.
Word got around that the full moon would be making a special effort and appear in all its glory.
The Moonshiners at the Ramsgate Conservancy were not disappointed.
Old faces, new faces, all agreed that this Moondeckers was one of the best-ever evenings, and just like old times once more.
Locals, and out-of-town visitors are all ‘more than welcome’, so watch this space for details for the next meeting, earmarked for Wednesday, May 26 at 5.30pm.
See you, Rob.
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