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Date: | Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:34:38 EST |
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I am pleased to report that my son Charlie survived the experience of
dashing into the sea dressed as a bee, complete with a Bees for Development logo.
It was a very grey and foggy morning and the unfortunates in the continent
were probably cut off again. The only colour was from Charlie and the other
idiots who included a number that started out blue, being annointed with woad
or similar; there was a whale with 8 legs; a complete wedding party including
cake; and of course Santa.
Charlie took some trouble over his garb, copying the wing shape from
Snodgrass, but unfortunately he got the veins wrong, and, to be frank, he was
tarsally and abdominally challenged. His eyes and antennae looked good though.
The air temperature had fortunately risen to about 5C and the sea was warmer
still. Nevertheless he was very chilled when he emerged after 10 mintutes or
so and I gave him a large sponful of honey to help fight off the hypothermia.
Many thanks to anybody who chose to donate on line to Bees for Development
and apologies that this is being posted to two lists; I crave the indulgence of
the moderators.
Chris
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