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Message-ID: <airaud$4ba$1@library.lspace.org> From: "elfin" <elfin@blueyonder.co.uk> Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett Subject: [F] EEK Meet - the unofficial minority report Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:31:23 +0100 As the esteemed member of the meet has yet to put finger to keyboard here is the unofficial report: The day started wet, the heavens did open that morning and continued into the afternoon. The pedallo'ists amongst us met at a/the station in Delft and despite the rain wandered off toward the pedalloes. Reinier, making a side trip to pick up mums and offsprings. Although the rain was easing as we got there, it was decided to give the pedalloes a miss, mainly because of the offer of a mop and bucket to try and dry them 'on our time'. So in time honoured tradition a detour was arranged via a drinking/eating establishment while we considered alternatives. Although the rain had virtually stopped we had decided on the alternative of a canal boat trip around the beautiful city of Delft. Though Leo took delight in quietly pedanting the tour guide :-) After this was over we met up with Kai and Patricia, not forgetting esmi and Jennifer, along with a slightly harassed Reinier. We then walked the streets of Delft back, well it was near the railway station, to the Reptile museum. This seemed rather apt for a bunch of afpers. Many snakes were seen to be asleep, though movement was spotted in one or two. Upstairs provided a collection of active tortoises much to Kai's amusement. Leo discovered that Kai likes going up and down stairs, as he was walked around the museum several times. Patrick and Eelco, late arrivals, joined us as we were ready to depart and we headed slowly in the direction of a Beer Keller(??). A quiet pub on the banks of the canal, where much alcohol was imbibed and a good time had by all. Reinier once again delighting the masses with his balloon animals, and Boris juggling (or attempting to from what I saw!). We then moved onto the Cafe (insert correct name here) for the evening meal. I think I speak for all attendees in saying that the meal was well received, and well worth the price. Kimberley having joined us by this point spent some time entertaining Patricia, while Patrick displayed his *magic* for Kai (who also enjoyed being entertained by Rolf during the meal). It was here that we had the quote of the day - 'blame it on the Belgian' - and this from the waiter!! Following Kimberley's totting up of the bill, though we won't mention *why* Kimberley was chosen to act as treasurer, and trying to ensure we had all paid correctly, we moved onto another 'pub' (yet another name will go here). Once everyone, bar Reinier who was taking an exhausted Jennifer and Patricia home, Kai began entertaining the locals by wildly playing with a balloon ostrich, prepared earlier by Reinier, and generally enjoying himself and at the same time wearing esmi and myself out! Many drinks were ordered and drunk, with Kai especially liking the Chocomel which he had acquired a taste for. Kimberley officially welcomed us to a Netherlands meet with a gift of turtle earrings and necklace. Attendees: Reinier elfin Uwe Milde Rolf Milde Jeroen Labrat Maarten Flexor Leo Boris Bret Jennifer Patricia esmi Kai Patrick Eelco Kimberley No doubt another attendee can flesh out some of the things I missed. esmi, Kai and myself would like to give a big thank you to all that attended, you all made us feel very welcome and we all enjoyed ourselves, though that goes triply for Kai. Special mention should go to Reinier, Jennifer and Patricia for putting up with us while we were in Delft. Though thanks also to Leo, Kimberley and Jos for escorting us at times during our stay. elfin :-)
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