Strange Goings-On
Driving up from Sussex, mind full of anticipation, even salivating .... what will the "Pancakes R Us" ladies be providing tonight? Based on previous offerings, it would likely be delicious!
As I turned into the gates at the club, I was immediately stopped by a security guard in a hi-vis jacket. As he approached, behind him I could see a whole mass of film crew vehicles, trailers, even a Dining bus. "Surely not" I thought .... " they can't be here to film the GCCC shenanigans!".
"Are you with the yacht club?" he asked. I concurred. "OK sir, please proceed". He knew about it! The mystery deepened ... which TV star would they be sending along to interview the assembled glitterati?
As I entered the clubroom, all was revealed.
The bar was open, drinks were being served, pancakes were being delivered at the counter to order, and people were chatting away, whilst in the corner a lifejacket was being stuffed by two grown men. "So where is the film crew?" I asked. Debbie quietly said they were filming “something” in Ripley, and Papercourt was a convenient place for all their vehicles at night.
But there was a prolific supply of Pancakes, served with 4 or 5 different fillings for each of savoury and sweet types. Delicious! I think I managed 4, just to show willing, you understand!
Then there came a call ..... " Where is the current "Tosser of the Year?". Time for people to try their pancake tossing skills. Of course there were rules ... 10 seconds, had to turn 180°, disqualification if the pancake went on the floor. After about 10 or 12 participants tried their skills, James Hetherington usurped the current champion to be become " Tosser of the Year 2023". Well done! He duly won his prize - all the pancakes that had been on the floor.
Everybody enjoyed the evening, but a small point, where were all the other club members who weren't there .... look at what you missed!! Drinks, eats, fun and laughter.
The Commodore ended with grateful words to the "Pancakes R Us" ladies. We all ended with full tummies!
So we didn't see any film or TV stars, we still have no idea what their subject was going to be. As I said, strange goings-on!! But it was still a fun night.
