The Men's Lunch group expanded to at least fifteen on the 6 th of February in defiance of some pretty crumby weather. Jonathan Chapman drove all the way from Woolwich with his dad, PC John Chapman, and PC, Dr. Ed Gibson graced us with his presence for the first time in quite a spell. My task is to remind Ed if I see him at the "Y" next Wednesday morning that "Today is lunch day."

Two of the guys at lunch are over 90 years of age; Dr. Ed and Gardiner Rapelye. It makes us young guys in our 80s feel inadequate.

Much of the discussion around the square table was about the intricacies of toboggan racing. I came away with the feeling that it is not quite up to horseracing but it is complicated stuff. There is always room for more men at the table.

Mention was made last week of a send off "Fun Raiser" for the Sail Bagettes, the official BHYC Tobogganeers. There was indeed a party for these stalwart ladies hosted by Howie and Dee Wright. They did not come attired in their spandex uniforms but they all looked pretty nonetheless. This was especially true when they posed with their new monogrammed scarves. I can picture them now as they descend the toboggan run at breakneck speeds with their scarves flapping in the slipstream, Snoopy style.

This 18 th annual toboggan event at the Camden Snow Bowl has taken on gigantic proportions, hosting 400 teams from around the country. It all took place last weekend, February 8-10.

Natalie and I will be traveling in the opposite direction before the final results are in, but Coach Howie will inform the Register and hopefully they will be included below. Good Luck Gail, Jane, Pauline and Suzy.