UMRA BBQ 2000

THE UMRA BBQ2K - HOW WE SAW IT!

Mike, the author of this page was somewhat engaged burning . . . er,cooking the Gloucestershire Old Spot pork burgers and spare ribs etc. to capture the whole occasion on electronic emulsion; fortunately, Chris was able to click her camera shutter on some of the pictures featured here.

On this page, you will find a number of thumbnails with descriptions, clicking on the text of any thumbnail should open up a new page with an enlarged version for your delictation - please use your 'back' button to return to this page to continue your search for blackmail err, I mean, enlightening photos of the glorious 20th. of May, 2000. The average size of the full detail photos is about 40K each.

 Billy Smart didn't have these skills!

It's up - and no rain yet!

Gazebos 'R' Us have triumphed again!

 

Please supply your own names for this one.

L to R, Mary G. Mary K, Robin Somes, Kathy G, Eve, Glynn G.

You may care to add names to this motley crew for yourselves!

Trying out the gazebo for size ...

Chris D, Nick M, Stephen T, John G, Jen H, Iain A and Fenny.

Kirsten P, Pauline Y, Nick L, AJW, Jen, Tony G, Helen J, Penny M, Jeremy F, Robin Stevens, Rosie M, Vicky B, Chris D.

 

Jen H, Hazel M, David M, Mary K, Carey B, Kirsten P, Kate L, Brittski, Niles, Jane V, Tony G.

 

The belaurelled Holder of the Golden Bog Brush spaketh to her entranced audience, Carey B and John G were to receive the full blast, er ... benefit of her wonderful utterances.

 

Yes, oh Holder of the Golden Bog Brush, we are listening ...

 

She's still going on ...

 

Call that applause ... you lousy lot!

 

What do you think of the 'Ode'? To judge for yourself, here is a transcript ...

Too numerous to name (Well, that's my excuse)

 

Mary G, Rob "I'm only a student" L, George M, Penny M, Chankel and Jenny B.

 

Another bunch of UMRATS.

 

Chankel auctions the 'Soil Steriliser'.

 

Robin Somes hopes that the sale of the Picture will be an 'Owling' success.

 

Purple Potter, Jonathan T, Robin Somes, Penny M, Mary G, Round Tuit and Chankel.

 

"I calculate this abacus is worth for more than five pounds!"

 

"Look on the bright side - one armadillo fills a plate!"

Doug F, John G, Al M and the jeans of Jonathan T.

 

Jonathan T, Kimbo, Purple Potter, Robin Somes (hiding), Penny M, Mary G and  Chankel.

 

Lookout Hellen!

 

"I want a better offer than that or I'll put my spotted hanky on a stick over my shoulder and go!"

 

"These are the only glasses I allow near this stuff."

 

"Now, our next lot is X-Rated - Shula's Story, shall we start the bidding at 2000 Guineas?"


"I'm not here and gone tomorrow - No,... I've a train to catch in arf an hour!"


Who's the bigger UMRA Mug?

 

'Available in UMRA Green only m'dear'

 

Rob L, John G, Penny M, TNMF, Mary K, Anonymouse Girl Guide, Pauline Y and Chankle.


Just finished a Benedict Burger . . .
 

Chris D on drinks.

 

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The Sweatshirt outlives 'The Cat & Fiddle'.

 

Rob L must be a credit to his mum in the kitchen!


Penny M models the UMRA mug whilst SODAM tries to think up an ode or three.


"Sorry Mary, this spotted hanky is not for sale!"
 

 

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