On Mon, 30 Apr 2001 at 21:39:28, you wrote:
(ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
>Norman Dunbar wrote:
>
>snip
>>
>> I can beat your �5.00 for a QL as I won a QL in a raffle at a QUANTA show in
>> Newcastle many years ago. I bought a single ticket for 50p.
>I remember that occasion well Norman, I won a "Hermes" courtesy of Tony,
>its still in use in my backup straight QL.
> I think this was the meeting that was held up on the first morning as
>hotel staff searched the grounds for a set of teeth lost by a member af
>a wedding party the day before.
(8-)# I remember 25 years ago in North Harrow hoovering my lawn
looking for a lost contact lens. They were _very_ expensive in those
days and worth the effort. It gave my next door neighbour much
amusement.
I didn't find it (8-(#
... and the traders (and others) stayed in a very nice campus style
hotel (the building sponsored by the local 'development agency' - that
wasn't the name) I recall.
A very nice visit.
Oh yes, and I think that was the trip we stayed at Stuart H's place in
York on the way. The following morning, the three guests went by car
to Newcastle, and Stuart went by bike/train.
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