Our seniors group is called XYZ. There have been varied explanations of the acronym, but probably the best is “eXtra Youthful Zest”. At least I like that one the best!!
For the last four years we have tried to hold our final year end BBQ outside. This year looked the most promising. We had not had rain for some time, and the drought appeared to be entrenched. Not that we wanted the drought! We were more than willing to have rain.
And rain it did. The day before our BBQ. Then the meeting morning appeared with sunshine. The temperature was cool. A decision had to be made.
First, most of those who are part of this group do not “do mud”, although most of them have been through the mud over the years. Second, sitting out in the cold is not the most pleasant activity we anticipate. Third . . . OK, two reasons was probably enough.
30 of us gathered in our auditorium and we enjoyed hot dogs and salads and doughnuts and ice cream cones. We didn’t put tablecloths on the tables. We used paper plates. We sang a few favourite songs. We lived the indoor-outdoor experience with friends.
What an enjoyable finish to a good year!