No 26
2008
Incredibly well attended rally which was a surpirse after
last years big one (see badge!). I would even say there were more there this
year.
Weather on the Thursday and Friday was absolute CRAP with many a dome tent flattened - even my Force 10 leaked!! Shame about this but spirits didn't seem to be dampened too much.
Saturday cleared up for the silly games etc and the carnival in Lerwick at night.The games were good but lacking Bayview who buggered off to Orkney. If you want a laugh go to You Tube and do a search for "Bayview Yodelling"!
Bands were a mix of good and not so good but friday nights Pogues cover band were very good and got the leaky marquee buzzing! Sonny's Shetland Real Ale went down well also - even Steve Henry's 'Try a bit from every tap' mixture!
Well that's 26 done now so it's all go for 50 in 2032!
Translation for non-Shetland folk: A small measure of Spirits
you think? 2008 the one after the big one
Some of the committee with a polis wummin and blow in the box machine
Bayview topping up for the boot party -
the custard followed Mussels, creamed rice and a tin of sweetcorn!
"Oh No"! The mussels, rice, sweetcorn and custard are coming back
up
The remains of Colin Pate's tent following Thursday and Fridays weather!
The amazing outfit! Car engine was in the back driving the two rear wheels
Nigel (Niggly) and Angela
One of the old codgers having a senior moment!!!
The amazing gyroscope type thingy!
Wonder if it will be rigged up with drink supply for next year?
The two teams tackling the 'Shiters Machine Mk2'
The loving couple in the front of the bus back!
They just got engaged that night! Wonder if we will ever have a wedding at the Dim?
Shortly after this we were all gassed by Steve Henry's bottom
The three Piets or Peits or Peters from Belgium and Steve Henry - guess
which ones spoke the best english?????
Weather on the Thursday and Friday was absolute CRAP with many a dome tent flattened - even my Force 10 leaked!! Shame about this but spirits didn't seem to be dampened too much.
Saturday cleared up for the silly games etc and the carnival in Lerwick at night.The games were good but lacking Bayview who buggered off to Orkney. If you want a laugh go to You Tube and do a search for "Bayview Yodelling"!
Bands were a mix of good and not so good but friday nights Pogues cover band were very good and got the leaky marquee buzzing! Sonny's Shetland Real Ale went down well also - even Steve Henry's 'Try a bit from every tap' mixture!
Well that's 26 done now so it's all go for 50 in 2032!
Translation for non-Shetland folk: A small measure of Spirits
you think? 2008 the one after the big one
Some of the committee with a polis wummin and blow in the box machine
Bayview topping up for the boot party - the custard followed Mussels, creamed rice and a tin of sweetcorn!
"Oh No"! The mussels, rice, sweetcorn and custard are coming back
up
The remains of Colin Pate's tent following Thursday and Fridays weather!
The amazing outfit! Car engine was in the back driving the two rear wheels
Nigel (Niggly) and Angela
One of the old codgers having a senior moment!!!
The amazing gyroscope type thingy! Wonder if it will be rigged up with drink supply for next year?
The two teams tackling the 'Shiters Machine Mk2'
The loving couple in the front of the bus back!They just got engaged that night! Wonder if we will ever have a wedding at the Dim?
Shortly after this we were all gassed by Steve Henry's bottom
The three Piets or Peits or Peters from Belgium and Steve Henry - guess
which ones spoke the best english?????