“HAVE YOU PAID?” was the clarion call of the May meeting!
This meeting was held the Horse and Groom, Charlton where Kes, the manager, came to our rescue after we were let down by the Ragged Cot. We were unsure how many members would attend an event at lunchtime on a Bank Holiday weekend, it turned out to be one of our biggest events to date with nineteen Aston Martins in the car park and over forty-five members and partners present. We welcomed Jon Langley and Tricia who we have not seen for a while and who contributed to the line-up of Vantage F1 Editions.
Although not as warm as the past few days the sun shone sufficiently for us to enjoy a buffet lunch sitting outside. The level of “mingling” was very apparent, and the time passed quickly.
Due to the fact that we were all spread out, I was not able to do my regular “state of Area 22” talk (some say thank goodness). Apart from the upcoming Calendar events there were to be two topics: remember to pay, which everyone did, thank you and the fact that Nicky and I will be meeting with the clothes supplier shortly to finalise the supply of Area 22 badged shirts etc.
So, a very successful Saturday afternoon. Thank you, Mike, for arranging it and Kes, at the pub, for digging us out of a hole. Also, as usual, thanks to Nick Vee for his excellent photographs.