Around the Club 13-11-2012

 “Flew to Paris for Dinner”

 – Guess who? At lunch, Robert Ball (amongst others) was welcomed back from his recent travels.  The Shadow understands that these travels included the UK, HK and “flying to Paris to have dinner with this bloke”.  Clearly we are in the era of cheap flights, or wonderful wealth, or supremely loyal friendships, or all of these.  Cheers!

Golders Green not Gretna Green

The Rotary custom of make-up visits to other clubs is alive and well.  The Shadow understands that Ian Pohl (in the UK to relish a newly arrived second grandchild) took time out from cuddling tiny babies to do a make-up at the Rotary Club of Golders Green (in London) – not to be confused with Gretna Green (just over the border in Scotland).

Fishy Fisherman Fishes at . . . . . Supermarket!

Together with some friends, he planned their annual fishing trip.  Lots of red wine.  Usually a fish or two gets caught; and sometimes actually eaten.  But, but, but, this year, The Shadow understands, they couldn’t find a suitable boat to hire.  So, no trip, no wine, money saved, buying fish at the local supermarket.  Yes, one of our members was one of this group.  Yes, he was at lunch this week, whereas he was supposed to be a ‘gone fishing’ apology.  Of whom do I write?  Ah, but my lips are sealed!

Yes, we will miss Richard Groom

He is the fount of (almost) all knowledge about lots of stuff, including Rotary, and cricket.  As Richard Groom moves his allegiance to Rotary Club Glenferrie (do they do a bulk deal on husband and wife combinations?), The Shadow will miss his tall lanky frame, his dry wit, and uncompromisingly high standards.

Budapest to Amsterdam – Kevin & Jane Rose do the classic cruise.

None of us can miss the advertisements for Rhine River cruises.  They make it sound like a fabulous way to see Europe, meet people, and have a holiday.  Kevin Rose was so bubbling over with what a good time he and Jane had just had that The Shadow wonders whether he is about to appear in a television advertisement spruiking whichever company offers to pay him the most!