Well,... as MOST regulars on the forum are aware, Alan ... I really did my damndest - along with considerable support from Scott - to ARRANGE such an (ill-fated as it turned out!) event for the first weekend in October past. Ever mindful of the fact that, by far the majority of members living in the UK reside in England, I thought it only right and proper that a "get-together" should take place in as "central" a location as possible - the English Midlands - and, more specifically, in Britain's "second city" namely, Birmingham - even though it could scarcely be called the bonniest part of the country in terms of scenic beauty. Sadly, of course,
in the end, I was faced with little alternative but to take the decision to cancel, on account of the general lack of enthusiasm.
Needless to say, it would've entailed *travelling a considerable distance for the likes of ME. And - if I'm being completely honest with myself - I cannot truthfully say, "hand on heart", that Myrna was altogether keen on *that particular prospect. But she'd have come just the same - for MY sake - because she was aware, more than anyone, of the amount of effort I'd exerted in the vain hope of making it happen!
So ... I salute Steve & Emma for arranging tomorrow's meet-up and hope everyone who's able to attend - including your goodself - have a GREAT pre-Christmas celebration.I'd dearly have loved to've been able to be there too ... but at this time of year the weather is invariably unpredictable.
