Post GFC Revival: The Ball and Chain - May 2019

Larkey ranging far and wide on introduction of Alan Haig.
Around the table: Kennedy, Bowen, Haig, Larkey, Cunningham, Kozlow, Marcus Taylor, Gerald Ellis, Max Reed, Stephen Porter, Jim Paltos, Miles Flanagan, Rob Fay, Nick Saunders, and with camera Phil Kimber

Much hand wringing. Cunningham and Kozlow look on adoringly.

Larkey commented the next day that he "walked home". That would seem to imply that he had difficulty putting one foot in front of the other

Rob Fay, held close on either side by Jim Paltos, Dickie McCure, and Nick Saunders.  

Interrogation by the back of the heads of Haig, Bowen and Kennedy

Fay waxes on, generously

In recognition of Fay's introduction, Nick spills the beans on Saunders and Ward, and their multinational efforts in engineering. Who knew they built trucks and devices for drilling in mines in Peru?

Jim Paltos made the trip especially from Melbourne for this GFC Luncheon, and was in no way disappointed. He commented, afterwards, in the little bar, that he has been attending the Ball and Chain for over 25 years, and very much enjoys the convivial atmosphere, the porterhouse steak, and the big fat red wine

 John F Kennedy III selects something reasonable from the menu, whilst Pete Bowen contemplates his forthcoming caravanning tour of the east coast of Australia. He leaves on Friday, with wife Kate, intending a 4 month journey up and down the coast. He explains that his caravan has a wireless external electric motor driven device for manouvering the beast into tough parking spots

 Guest Alan Haig: his daughter is a successful author. He has helped DPIPWE to be the safe and trusted government agency that it is, but is now released from the purgatory of daily work existence, and plans to enjoy GFC lunches, unrestrained by government policy
 Saunders reminded us that Hobart is a small town, but does some great things, and recalled with affection the good company at table, and long history of association with most of those at lunch
 Larkey; one of the original founders of the GFC Lunch, and host of the annual summer BBQ at his Sandy Bay residence, poolside.
 Tony Kozlow: roams far and wide continuing his pursuit of whales etc. His measured and considered information on environment adds significant value to the deliberations of the GFC Group, given their (generally) unsophisticated views on such topics
 On the other hand, Dickie McCure is a regular correspondent with the Mercury editor. Watch for his views, expressed with deep artistic licence, teasing and manipulating the reader
 Jim ascertained that the pinot was to his liking, the pale ale quenched his thirst and the shiraz aided his digestion. What prevented him from being able to speak other than Swahili, remains a mystery
 Engineer consultant chairman and lawyer digest the menu
 Steve Porter debates the forthcoming likely election results, and how many more candidates will be found in photographs with their hands up boys or girls dresses. Jim has the deep problem of dealing with the Andrews Government in Victoria, and finds that young boy illiterate, thoughtless and stupid. But hey, that's politics
Max Reed and Miles Flanagan, a couple of experienced sailors, blinded by the light in the upstairs dining room at the Ball and Chain


The general impression seems to be very favourably inclined to the B & C, and that yesterday's luncheon was 'one of the best'. With pre lunch drinks, entre, steak salad and chips, wine and venue, there were no complaints. As to the company......

Cheers
Phil K

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  1. Unknown30 April 2019 at 21:58

    Phil, very enjoyable; venue, fare but, most importantly, the company. JK

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