This year saw the Spoons Clan invade the peaceful village of Burton Bradstock, near Bridport, Dorset.
They came from near and far, some by bicycle and some by motor car. Once on site, they soon displayed their might erections (TENTS) to the public. One of these tents was never seen in these parts. Most tents have a ground sheet within the tent to walk on. This example had the groundsheet outside, covering it, as if to hide it from the world. This may be the sign of the group head quarters as a scull and cross spoons flag was soon to be seen flying above. This behaviour has not been explained.
An another unexplained phenomenon was the sacrificial disposal of green wellington boots observed within the camp. Also there leader Mr Vic Spoons was seen to walk in a bazaar fashion when returning from a local public house asking passers by " Do you know where I live ". This is another example of why he is 'The Chosen One'.
The first three days of the invasion saw a mass of spoons in an area, but after a spot of rain many abandoned the group to return to their nice cosy homes.
For the second year running the heavens threw all kind of weather at them: Sunshine, Gales, Thunder and lightning and lots of wet stuff. But in true spoon style, their erections stood up too much of a bashing.
The annual competition for the coveted "Spoons " Trophy was an interesting one. The daily winners where as follows:
Date |
Spoon |
Commended Spoon |
| Saturday 29th May | Ronnie spoon | "Oops, I think I have left my passport at home". Said Ronnie. Can we still go to France for the day??" |
| Sunday 30th May | Katie spoon | " Granddad, My bottom asked me for a sausage roll" |
| Monday 31st May | Neil spoon | "Why does this shopper bike inner tube not fit in my mountain bike wheel?" |
| Tuesday 1st June | Sylvia/ Vic | "Vic, have you seen my trainers?" Sylvia asks. "No, Darling" said Vic " But you can borrow mine, if you like", " you silly Billy, Vic darling " replied Sylvia " Those are my trainers you have on!" |
| Wednesday 2nd June | Claire spoon | "Please excuse me everyone, but I am just popping into the restaurant kitchen for a pee!" |
| Thursday 3rd June | Sylvia spoon | "Can you hear that rare bird with the strange whistling type song?" No said Nick "but I can see a child with a whistle"! |
| Friday 4th June | Claire spoon | When playing around of cards, Claire asked " when do we know when we have completed a round of cards ". " When it gets back to where it started, silly". |
The "Grand Spoon Of Spoons for 1999" is Claire Spoon, Who is obviously going to try and beat Alex Ferguson Treble, now that she has the double under belt.
I feel, I should convey the concerns expressed regarding the reduced quality of spoon commended activities in recent years, this may be owing to individuals getting too old and sensible. So please try harder next time everyone.
It was a good turn out again this year, with only three apologies. These came from: -
John and Lorna - as John had to do his gardening ( what was that I said about getting old and sensible). This deserves a spoon in itself.
Mike and Tracy - It's along way to come to get blown around and rained on, when they can sun it up at home in Oz.
And
Susi, The Spoon Dog 1983 - 1998 who sadly passed away, last November, to the happy Dog walking ground in the sky. She will be missed. We hope there are as many crabs and things as she can eat, chocolate mud pools to jump into and cats to chase.
The attendance list: -
Neil & Claire
Nick & Ronnie
Andy & Sue
Vic, Sylvia & Katie
Sue & Patrick
Claire
Petra
Richard & Emma
Kevin & Gill
Terry & Julia
Sarah, Lucy & Lynn
Lucia
Claire & Julian
Grand total of 25
See you all soon Neil.