Foxes M.C.C.
For Fox Sake rally.
September 12th 13th 14th
1997.
Once again this was to be held by the River
Trent, on the grounds adjacent to Catton Hall. This is an
excellent site, being flat and out of the way. I managed to
finish work early on Friday and loaded the mobile dog
kennel. The barbecue that my folks won on last weeks raffle
was thrown in for good measure.
The 22 mile trip to the site went as all trips
should. No mishaps and no morons in cars. Now that
makes a change. By 8 o clock the site was filling up
nicely, with a club from Belgium as our neighbours. By 11 o
clock I was filling up nicely with beer and curry. Someone
remarked that the wind was a little strong. After beer and
curry I was inclined to agree with them.
Saturday saw most of our club heading into
Burton-on-Trent to buy some dead things to cremate on the new
"Club Barbie" Burton is pleasant enough town with
some rather good ex-army shops. I even managed to buy a
couple of pairs of strides large enough to fit. We
popped into a local pub on the way back and tried what must be
the strangest pint of Mild I have ever drunk. It tasted of
burnt caramel. That is one acquired taste I dont
intend to acquire.
Upon returning to the site, the dinner cremation
machine was set up and in no time the smell of burning dinner
filled the air. By the time we had all fed, the silly games
were under way. The Foxes M.C.C. always seem to have
original and entertaining silly games. This year was no
exception. The sight of dustbin headed Daleks walking
around the field certainly turned a few heads. If that
wasnt enough, two "doctors" resplendent in white
gowns and masks were charging through a slalom course pushing
terrified "patients" in two wheelchairs. Could
this be the result of cuts in the N.H.S.? A couple of
games involving bikes, beer, and eggs followed. All good
clean fun, as they say. The Belgians seemed to be involving
themselves in just about every game possible, including the silly
games held later in the marquee.
One thing I did notice whilst looking around
the field was the noticeable absence of cars.
Full marks to the Foxes. I do not
like to see cars at a BIKE rally.
If you have to come by car, at least have
the decency to keep it off the field and out of sight.
Thats my opinion and youre welcome to it.
The awards were given out later in the
marquee. The one award that impressed me was a trophy
consisting off all ten For Fox sake rally badges mounted on a
round plaque. These were presented to the half a dozen
people who had attended all ten of the Foxes rallies. I
wish I hadnt missed the 2nd 3rd and 4th. There was a
lot of care and thought put into these awards. Nice one
lads.
The rest of Saturday night passed with a
mixture of music, food and beer.
The food was provided by the "Grub
Bus" which seemed to be doing an excellent job.
Sunday morning and the weather was still
kind to us. A few hangovers seemed to be lurking around but
a greasy breakfast soon put paid to those.
Theres never any hassle or attitude at
the Foxes rally. Perhaps thats why our club seems to
do it every year. When alls said and done, this was
an enjoyable weekend.
No doubt Ill be back. ( that would make a great line in a film )
Cheers.
^..^
Lone Wolf.