this is the time of the year that the Ladies break out their prettiest dresses and many of the men change into long trousers after removing the moths. One thing is for certain, this has to be the meeting of the year for really stunning women and 'Sexy' men. Yes I know I fall into that category and have the pension to prove it.
The venue was The Town in Town, back again on the schedule after a side trip at Xmas to The Asia Pacific. I suppose a change is as good as a rest. The queue at the door formed early and in the event the doors were opened early to beat the crush. The tables soon started to fill up and with all the tickets sold early it was surprising to see that there was still space for more to be seated, and all were able to move freely.
Settling into our seats we were serenaded by the music of 4 in 1 ( Or Four in One), and the drinks arrived quickly. It was pleasant to stroll around and mingle with old friends, that is until that fateful call was made,by The President, Dennis Willet , 'Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome and The Buffet is ready', then all stand aside or get trampled in the stampede. Can't these Thai Ladies eat, I swear my Wife is a champion eater and she doesn't put on an ounce.
The Buffet was very nicely laid out around the pool, and all looked absolutely cracking, the people queued calmly and the first few departed to eat. It was a beautiful night, for 10 minutes or so, then the heavens opened and the scene changed drastically. It poured down, some tried to fill their plates up and got soaking wet, while the staff tried frantically to move everything inside. It was difficult for a time. Finally the soaking wet staff managed to set up in the Lobby, and fairly normal service was resumed.
Meanwhile back in the central hall that shrinking violet Mike Gerrard had been persuaded to give us all a song, or two or three etc. Mike is a first class artist who earned his living on the entertainment circuit in England. He is a comedian/singer and provides a good show. On this night he went through his 'Lady in a Jacket' routine, then to his 'Men doing the Hoola Dance' or such. I think our American Members were a little bemused, but the remainder had a good time. Mike Gerrard is now the Social Member of P.S.C., and Mike will arrange all future functions. This was Doug Powell's last and the two worked together. In fact the night was swinging.
One of the main parts of the night was the 'lucky Draw' and many fine prizes were on offer. The draw is done on the ticket number and you have to be there to win your prize. The top Lucky draw was the Gold chain and as luck would have it the last prize to be drawn was for the chain and was won by one lucky Lady.
Prize presentation over the dancing began and people started to drift away, but on this night with the rain still falling outside many did not drift away as quickly as expected and Mike reports that all the beer was drunk and only three bottles of spirits remained. It appears all had a good night and look forward to the Xmas Party.
From all The Executive Committee, T.T.F.N. and see you at Xmas.