Barbie on the beach

What a gorgeous day yesterday!
Philippa had stayed over on Saturday, so we went for one of my favourite walks, then took an early lunch at a pub. After a light rest ‘to digest and to let the wine wear off’ we were cuddling up on the sofa when one of Philippa’s mates called up to invite us out to a barbecue. Next thing you know, we’re on the beach playing badminton, with two acoustic guitars and some firewood and enough beer and food to last til Christmas. It was hard to count with everyone moving, but there must have been about thirty people. All very nice people, too. Apparently they do this quite often. The fixtures secretary of Philippa’s badminton league is also a cash-and-carry supervisor, so she picks up loads of cheap treats from the warehouse and the word goes out to assemble and mingle. No drugs, nothing silly, just a fun time amongst friends enjoying the weather and eating your fill. Everyone chucks a few quid in to cover the costs, and everyone helps clear up at the end. Amazing.

RC 18-4-11