Cruising Beachbum: Dick and Dorothy Club Outings.

Nelly Dunn and Nifty Nora

took a break from their prize winning Jam Making to prepare and serve a sumptuous dinner for their special guests Freda Gilder and Rosie Glow.

Freda and Rosie would like to take the opportunity to say a BIG thank you for a delightful evening.

A special mention should be made to Housekeeper 'Nik' who assisted Nifty and Nelly in 'meet and greet' as well as in the pre-dinner drinks and dinner service. (His silverware was outstanding).

Man of the House 'Pon', made a handsome addition to the table, as he dutifully took his place at Nelly's side and worked his way through 'unfamiliar' fare.

Prize-winning Jam, admired by the VIP judge

Nifty and Nelly's attention to detail, along with their vast shopping experience, meant that only the best ingredients would be used and days of planning meant the desert of

Trifle d' Engletaire would be their grand finale.

Nifty and Nelly discussing the finer points of their dinner party

Following a dinner party of such magnitude, using only the best china and crystal, it came as no surprise to see Nifty's 'hands on' willingness to ensure the 'family jewels' remained in tact, in readiness for their next gastronomic extravaganza.

....and always with a smile!
Once again, Thank you for a lovely evening.

the beach bum

Equal thanks

should also be given, on behalf of all the members of the Dick and Dorothy Club to Gypsy Rose for a tremendous day out at the beach. An army of assistants ensured the cleaning and preparations were up to the usual high standards.

Cleaning operatives, sponsored by the

National Oral Hygiene Organisation.

Grateful members with hands on hips and legs akimbo
show off their matching hats.

A day at the beach wouldn't be complete
without beach games.

Waiting for lunch to be served, Alice & Beryl
were happy to discuss head-gear.

All the better people were there for this special day out. Beryl Baanbound, renowned for her domesticity took a little time adjusting to the outdoor life but soon began to settle and at one stage was on the edge of removing her frock.
Maise Wood was her usual effervescent self and with her bright yellow hat and high kicks, would have been totally at home in a re-make of South Pacific.
Alice Rock stole the show in her picture hat, with a large enough brim to shade herself and the immediate company. She settled well with her ever attentive man (between casting his rod) ensuring she had a regular supply of 'tinnies'.
Freda Gilder, a self confessed workaholic, transferred her English Lessons from the seclusion of her blacked out car, (with reclining seats) to nearby rocks ( a not unfamiliar terrain). She even took one of her pupils underwater, for an unforgettable experience.
Rosie Glow, though making a slow start by 'upping' her caffeine count, soon fell off the wagon and into a deep hole, it would appear by the ensuing results, filled with LEO beer. She made a hopeless attempt at sobriety, confirmed by a constant 'whistle' in her speech and more obviously, by continually falling over.
Gypsy Rose's usual phobia was to come to light again, when, after serving her gastronomic feast to the guests, tried to confirm her own theory of 'rapid evaporation' by attempting to consume any liquid within reach.
The Thai 'soldiers' present, who, like on similar 'mixed' events, showed their usual fortitude and courage and tried their best, with their usual subtlety, to guide their 'charges' through the day.
Helga Hopper remained placid throughout and despite 'sinking' quite a quantity of beer, kept her cast-iron constitution in tact, coming into her own, when, along with the Thai 'soldiers', assisted the 'less able' to evacuate the island.
Gert Biggun remained a 'rock' as ever and took everything in her stride. Like flying an aircraft, she reached a dizzy altitude and remained there throughout our stay.

Thank you once again to Gypsy Rose and all your 'soldiers' for an exciting and ultimately very adventurous day.

AND FINALLY