[RHClarke]

Friday night in Ottawa was memorable...this last meeting ended with the earth moving - literally. A 4.5 quake was felt eminating from the Thurso area of Quebec. It hit Ottawa at about 8:39 PM. The quake started with a low rumble followed by a sustained peak that lasted about 10 seconds or so. I thought that we had a plane crash on our hands (living under the go-round approach to the airport). Good news all round - no CMPs were damaged in this quake. Reports from Hammond indicate no damage - lots of Tabarnaks and shit-le-merdes, but all is OK.

Some of the local Rotters met at Gracies again to discuss important world events - driver manuals, upcoming Service Publications books and the goings on in the hobby. Alex, Clive and myself filled out the regular member roster. Brian Francis joined us to see if he could tolerate us...after a few Guinesses, he fit right in. Bob Carriere had domestic chores to perform, so he couldn't meet up with us. Too bad he missed out on some fine waitressing. Our server last evening was the captivating Melissa...Bobbie or Clive will post the incrimating evidence later. Clive decided to take the photo this time to prevent a repeat of internet marriage proposals and obsessed female fan email.

Wild Willy and Jim Mackie were in town, but Bill had to catch a flight back to God's country, and Jim had family functions to attend to. Clive and Brian made sure that their beer got suitably quaffed.

The meeting ended with the usual casual leers at the ale purveyors and agreement that we had to come back for another meeting soon. Brian has now been sucked into the unstoppable vortex of military vehicle restoration. Next step - set him up with his own CMP...