Fireworks Party - Exeter Branch Saturday 8 November 2008.

How welcoming it was to arrive at the warm and cosy home of our hosts - ‘the Tucker family’ and we were all amazed and grateful that the torrential rain, which many of us had travelled through, stopped just in time for the bonfire to be lit. It was surprising too, that the fire seemed to burn so well despite the weather conditions, but we were later told by Graham that the timber had been covered (perhaps for several months!) to keep it dry. Nearly forty of us ventured outside to the paddock to be warmed by the glow of the fire and to witness the lighting of what seemed like hundreds of fireworks that streaked off into the clear night sky. It really was a spectacle, made even more enjoyable by the backdrop, a star studded black sky. Being a relatively recent city dweller, I also enjoyed seeing nature’s own night-time show again.

Back indoors, Lesley had already cooked ample quantities of scrumptious food, chicken pieces, sausages, beans and roast potatoes, along with a huge bowl of punch, which was also delightful. The atmosphere was both very relaxing and convivial, with everyone enjoying the opportunity to talk to friends, some of whom they hadn’t perhaps seen for some time.

Thanks must go to all those who travelled far in the dreadful weather to be there, also to those who ate loads of carrots the night before, in order to see what they were doing in lighting the fireworks safely, the photographer(s) who contributed and of course our hosts, who once again provided the lovely venue, food, drink and atmosphere.

Ken Vingoe.

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