Our Ceilidh at the Chef’s Manor; March 17, 2007

(Submitted by Al Thomas)
Even though we encountered a very wet evening, 30 members found their way to our gracious hosts: Terry and Sharon Pond. Doug and Nancy from the Saint John area even commented that instead of driving out of the fog they drove into it as they approached Fredericton!

We had only been there a short while, when Terry received a call from Dave Strang. Since the party atmosphere had already begun we understood that Dave was stuck at the bottom of the driveway. Several of us ventured down to offer assistance. As it turned out Dave was not stuck at all! He was lending a hand to an Ontario vehicle that had slid off the driveway leading to Terry’s house. The license plate read “K9 Care” and my first thought was a weary traveler looking for Terry’s Bed and Breakfast had slid off the road. After the rescue we found out this person was Kelvin Perry, our newest member.

As I was drying off I overheard the phone again. It was one of our members who unexpectedly would not be able to attend. I remember the conversation ending with the suggestion that the caller could still send his food item by taxi. ;-)

Terry and Sharon made room in their spacious kitchen to set up a fabulous potluck buffet. I do not believe that we even had one duplicate item.

After all the food and good conversation came the judging of the most “green items” worn by each member. Faith Sharpe had reached a perfect 10 (green items that is) when I simply had to step outside for air. She definitely won the contest, however I think everyone had stopped counting.

Initially I committed to writing a few paragraphs. Therefore I think I will end with the following little rhyme:

For some, the highlight of the evening was Faith’s green thong,
For others it was the fiddler fiddling a song.

Yet another admired the kettle boiling from red to blue,
And finally for one soul it was simply eating more Irish stew.

On behalf of everyone I want to thank Terry and Sharon for their generous hospitality at their beautiful Bed and Breakfast. This event will not be forgotten.

Click on the photo for pictures courtesy of Jim and Ellie.

Kelvin, Bob, and our wonderful hosts Terry and Sharon.