I am pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the event known henceforth as Arkela's
Annual Outing.
Contrary to current (temporary) bylaws, a planning meeting had previously taken place under the direction of our esteemed leader:
Who said that she did not mind, on this occasion, sharing the limelight with some of her fellow offenders:
However this was accepted as being acceptable since nobody can remember what was said.
The convoys duly met at the prearranged RDVs or is that RVZs - Oh - where they were supposed to meet, and followed Arkela on a spirited potter over the moor to Carr Bridge and to Lunch at Aviemore. This was then followed by an even more spirited potter led by Mr Arkela via Nethybridge, Grantown and Knockandoo back to Forres, where tea and - is it bits or pieces?? - errr - cake was consumed and a giggle had by all.
Arkela's neighbours having been told they'd better get used to it, they willingly surrendered their parking spaces on a temporary basis to accommodate the assembled throng:
As the party were about to depart, a shocking discovery was made - ANOTHER planning meeting was being secretly held, but your agent was not able to get proof of the identity of the perpetrators at this time.
To round off the afternoon, the Webster Wand of Excellence was awarded to Janet and John's new (04) Mk whatever it is, as being the most fantabulous delicimous scrumpasmic MX5 ever seen on this planet, or any other for that matter.
Thanks for coming, chaps. I had a great day, hope you did too, and THE SUN SHONE!!!! (well, some of the time.)
See ya later.