Attention Ottawa Rotters

[RHClarke]

Well, Wild Bill put on a good show tonight - pictures will be posted later...

The Ottawa Rotters outdid themselves this time - two, count them, two young ladies succumbed to Bill's charm.

Unfortunately, a few of the stalwarts were unable to attend this auspicious occasion.

Bob Carriere had painted himself into a corner – literally!

Mike Calnan was busy stacking CMPs into the barn – his challenge is to figure out how to fit 20 trucks, guns and trailers into a barn designed for 10.

Bill filled us in on the collecting woes in Eastern Canada (for you westerners, that means the Maritimes and Newfoundland).

Clive updated us on Service Publications newest offerings (visit the website http://www.servicepub.com/ for a complete list of great books) .

Alex provided an update on George Blackburn’s condition – it seems George is faring quite well.

I had the pleasure of providing excuses for the no-shows, and to update the chaps on my latest acquisition, a F-15 chassis and cab (not having seen it yet, I can’t give to many details…) -graciously picked up on my behalf by the hearty souls of the S&P Museum (http://calnan.com/swords/index.html).

Our winsome serving lasses provided us with a lot of pauses in the conversation while charging our glasses with Ireland’s best brew.

The best line of the night – one of the gals told Alex that he needed a new mug….It just gets better and better at Gracies!

When I last saw the rest of the Rotters, they were still appreciating the view(s). I’m guessing the meeting will adjourn sometime tonight…Alex or Clive can report on the goings on thereafter.