"- Tell me now, Stephen said, poking the boy's shoulder with the book, what is a pier.
- A pier, sir, Armstrong said. A thing out in the waves. A kind of bridge. Kingstown pier, sir....
- Kingstown pier, Stephen said. Yes, a disappointed bridge."
[James Joyce, Ulysses]
And if a pier is a disappointed bridge, a bridge to nowhere, then Samford has a very substantial and handsome pier. Here are some walkers captured in the act of summiting the structure:
And here they are on the other side, i.e. (obviously) Nowhere:
It was a lovely Spring afternoon for a leisurely stroll around the Samford circuit, and the walkers completed it after returning over the bridge to Somewhere. The runners added a loop along Gibbons Road and a section of the South Pine, unintentionally startling a poor female Sunday stroller who hadn't heard their panting and thudding approach.
Potluck, as usual, provided an amazingly tasty and substantial feast, and we did full justice to it. Thanks to all for their contributions!
It was Cash Converta's birthday, and Redbreast had provided a delicious and very pretty cake for the occasion.
Of course a birthday down, down was in order as well:
Now, for those who may have missed it, here's a historic shot of a young Mile High opening a door. It gives real meaning to the term "Queen's Scout" - and doesn't he look smart?
Finally - here is Lil's recipe for her easy peanut cookies:
2 cups crunchy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
chocolate chips or pieces to taste
Mix all ingredients. Allow to stand (or refrigerate for 10 mins) until mixture stiffens enough to handle. Form into balls (approx. 1 Tsp) and place in tray on baking paper. Bake (180 degrees) until done (approx. 10 mins). WARNING: May contain traces of nuts....
Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 18th September, 4 pm
Where: Kermit and Lil's Keperra kip
Hares: Kermit and Lil. Expect some delicious Chinese chow!
Please bring a chair. And please park on the road outside of their rather confined Close....
(If you need directions to this run/walk, please email us.)
On, on!
