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It's been pretty nippy here in Bourne End over the last few days, but I did notice that yesterday the snow had turned to rain.
This 3 degree rise in temperature, thanks to 'Global Warming', meant that some of the ice on the River began to break up and thus we were able to continue the age old tradition of 'Toast the Brass Monkey'.
This involves a quick dunk in the River up to a critical part of the anatomy accompanied by several rounds of 'Here we come a Wassailing'.
This of course is finished off with several tots of a nice malt whiskey.
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This year the celebrations were however cut short by the arrival of the local River Police who promptly arrested one of the team for breaking not only the ice but the latest set of eu Elf 'n Safety regulations in connection with River Bathing.
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Some people really are 'kill-joys' always pouring 'cold water' on any bit of traditional celebrations.
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Ooooooo..that water was cold!
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Ooh Bernard, which on is you? :D
ReplyDeleteBrr!!!Brave chaps, trust the constabulary to spoil and old tradition.Shame!
ReplyDeleteMe? Would I go out in the cold for a swim in December?
ReplyDeleteSorry ladies, I'm teasing you again.
What brave souls they were. Here we only swim in the water if it is over 20 degrees C!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Well, it certainly put a twinkle in my eye, ho ho ho :D
ReplyDeleteHi Helsie, Thanks for dropping in. It must seem strange sitting there in the sun looking at all this snow here. I have an organ grinding friend in Australia who keeps me up to date. He lives in Bombala NSW. and is now probably out in the warmth playing his organ. Those chaps were actually attempting to swim in Hyde Park and not here in Bourne End.
ReplyDeleteWell Kath, I must try to please everyone. I can't keep on posting up 'girlie pics' for husbands without considering the ladies!
Rather them than me!!
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