Sorry I forgot to include the pics from Lesley & Rob Sheddens last week. Make sure you check out the Ginger Fluff
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President Ben's First Course
Arriving at the Torquay Lions Village was unplanned, but that’s what Bruce and Erika, Gail and Karen managed to do.
Despite plenty of spots to choose from, they parked their cars side-by-side and traipsed along the familiar driveway. At the meeting centre, they turned right instead of left, as was the habit of past Monday nights, and navigated their way past darkened units – the blind leading the blind.
Unit 4 stood out like a beacon, a welcome light outside, windows lit golden from inside. Maggie greeted the four at the front door, admitting them into the cosy warmth of John’s comfortable unit. Delicious food aromas wafted from the kitchen, Christmas music from the stereo in the back room.
Drinks were poured, nibbles served, conversation flowed easily. As the group completed a tour of John’s lovely new abode, the doorbell rang, heralding the arrival of President Ben on the first step of his Fireside Chats Progressive Dinner.
After enjoying a glass of wine, some antipasto and a lively chat with the group, President Ben departed for the next course – one down, three to go.
Maggie then served up a scrumptious roast dinner, with a tasty mushroom risotto for the vegetarian, which everyone tucked into around the Christmas-themed table.
Conversation moved easily through various topics: Rotary obviously, but also theatre, music, how Bruce and Erika met, family and many others. One of the big surprises was discovering some common links between us, proving once again the six degrees of separation theory.
When Maggie brought out dessert, Tiramisu, we all agreed President Ben should have put us last instead of first on his schedule. It was yum! Then, after coffee and tea, it was time to draw the evening to a close with the clock showing a time well after 10pm.
After the group said their farewells, Bruce and Erika, Gail and Karen walked out of the Torquay Lions Village the same way they walked in – together – but with full bellies and happy hearts. A good night was had by all. Thank you, John and Maggie, for your hospitality.
Cheers
Gail Chrisfield
Gail Chrisfield
Lesley and Rob Sheddens
Charmain and Vernon D'Souza's
A couple of photos from the Fireside Chat we hosted last night. It was a great night. Everyone enjoyed the occasion. Instead of a Christmas in July theme we had a "curry night ". Comforting food on a cold, wet winters night. Charmaine
Mary & Neil Henderson's
Tonight we started with duck pate on toast accompanied with double brie cheese. Main course was Steak Au Poivre. (Prepared in butter, green peppercorns and flambed with brandy.) Dessert was bananas cooked in brown sugar and topped off with a rum flambe. Not exactly Xmas in July but hopefully our guests were satisfied.
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