Well the Old Bowls Codger is relaxing in his beloved electric chair in the pensioner bungalow after having spent a lovely afternoon with four of his never to be forgotten work colleagues at the Hickorys Smoke House in Rhos on Sea. We marked the day as a very early Christmas get together as it was the only day that Sheffield Vic had free on her busy calender. So to bring Christmas ever closer we marked the day by wearing the most garish novelty Christmas jumpers that Primark and Matalan had to offer. Secret Santa presents were also the order of the day. Well at the appointed hour we met at Hickorys. There was a bit of cloak and danger work whilst everyone secretly deposited their Secret Santa presents into Santas sack before we sat down behind our private alcove table with our own Sky telly. But with Liverpool heading for another defeat to the Warnocks no hopers, the Ceebees channel suddenly became more appealing to the Codger. So there we were the Ynys Mon Benefits Class of 2008 - in age order ( I think ?? ) - the Old Bowls Codger, Big Man Andrew, Pringle Jen, Sheffield Vic and Dwyran Young Farmer Beth. The Codger handed out pre lunch gifts of Favour Boxes and the most cuttie pie self illuminating rubber Teddy Bears. The Big Man also passed out a little gift, a Chilli Sticky Lolly ( Ill save mine Big Man for Nurse Debra ). The nosh was top notch with rack of ribs a plenty, with everyone looking for a doggy bag to take the leftovers home. So after the lovely food served by very helpful waitresses, it was time for Secret Santa to arrive. Mind you the Big Man aka Lord Litchfield had by now become snap happy posting pictures by the minute on his Facebook page. Pringle Jen was somewhat dumbstruck by her paper folded hedgehog in that she couldnt figure out what it did. Think it was meant to be a table ornament Jen. Young Farmer Bethan had as a centre point a Jaffa Orange ( cant say much more really !!!! ). Sheffield Vic got a 70 piece jig saw of a panoramic New York and a plastic Ferrari ( think the Big Man kept to his £ 5 spend limit there and got a penny change ). The Codger got a book of interesting facts you may not have known. A quick browse later raised this pearler for you women out there. Did you know that the skin on a womans breast ages faster than any other skin on her body ( will check Nurse Debra over later ). The Big Man had a nifty set of Father Christmas furry red and white briefs and matching cap, which has promised to wear at the office Secret Santa hand out on the 17th December. Hold you to that one Big Man. Well after nearly three hours of feasting, drinking,laughing, photo shoots ( especially The Big Man with his new Ventriloquist Assistant - Rocking Rodney the Singing Reindeer ), it was time to pay the bill and bid our farewells. So the Codger would like to thank Andrew, Jen, Vic and Beth for making me feel so much part of the gang and giving me a lovely afternoon of friendship. You have all in your own way given me so many good memories over the years especially under the Autonomy of Evie the Great ( well great maybe a bit debatable ) in the Council and its much appreciated that Ive not been forgotten after my retirement. Must finally mention one of the gang who couldnt make it today. Dawni. Hope theres good news on your grandad. Well heres to the next time everyone.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:07:41 +0000
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