WTF???

The time just flew by, but by not getting any sleep I squeezed as much in as I could.

Got to Brum about 2:45 and met Aliando at the station. We then went to the hotel on foot and managed to get lost

We ended up leaving it to those that know and got a cab. Class move as we were going in the wrong direction, but was only 1/2 mile from the hotel.

Met up with Paul & Pene, Pocket Lady & Mr V (introducing me as GaF…daft git), Libi, Laidbackbloke, archaeus, staffy, Tulenos .

After booking into the hotel we made our way to Barry’s club where the poker was to take place.

We were met by Big Andy who welcomed us and had even arranged an STT to get the feel of the place. Very nice place, comfortable with some very friendly people.

After a few beers and a couple of games we then made our way back Brum to meet up with the others in O’Neils hoping to see the big game on the TV. Met up with KOTP, Jeffers and Gripper soon followed by Frisky and MCFC and I think, Kevshat with AK1979. I can’t remember what time we left there but the next thing I’m in an 80’s bar till about 1.30.

Alliando has a very strange way with sheep!

On leaving there, the next stop was the Casino til about 5.30. Back at the hotel we found there was no fryup going, just bran flakes and toast. Me, Gripper, Jeffers, KOTP and Staffy found a café in a market where we had a full breakfast. Back at the hotel I watched a bit of telly , had a shower and got ready for a days racing in Worcester.

On the train we had a whole carriage to ourselves until Paul cleared one end with which I can only describe as the fart to end all farts. Light refreshment was provided by ColU_fc and very nice it was too.

Didn’t pick one winner all day. In fact they were a bit thin on the ground for most of us. Apart from trying to place a bet at another meeting only to be a fraction late and the miserable old git behind the jump not taking the bet and the bloody thing won at 10/1.

Then we went back to Barry’s for the poker and some food. Played quite well until Dan beat my JJ with A4, hitting an A on the river. Glad he used my chips to go on and win it.

Ended up staying there til 5 in the morning and even got a cooked breakfast!

It was, as usual, a fantastic couple of days. Great fun and excellent company.