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DEAR SPOOK (first, a wee note from Spook on life in Wanaka) Afler my DKs Pass ride I went back home and sat in the garden had lunch and read a book.I then dicided to go to the cinema and see the new Quentin Tarantino movie - Inglorious Bestards, I think that is how it is spelt!! I went to the Bullock Bar for a pint then the Paradiso where I met Steve and Shannon so we all sat on a sofa next to Hound.He is very dissapointed not to have Finn in the team next season,He reakoned Finn could go far on the pitch ,He said 75% of that team had played together since the under 7s and for someone to turn up who had never played before and walk straight in to the team was pretty special!!! He did mention something about an award for Finn but then the film started and that was that.He sat there and scooped a bottle of wine by himself!! and I doubt very much he was sober when he arrived.The film was excellent with the usual twists that you never saw coming.Cally has to get her wrist x-rayed again on Monday but they think it is broken,she is raging as she is banned from the Rib-Stick as she is very good on it.

Spook, I am really tired as I had an hours sleep last night, but the event was a great success, despite the night time hours of reain and wind. The cyclists continued on regardless and there was such a display of grit and derermination. The atmosphere at the prize giving was one of warmth and appreciation and all podium winners glowedwed with pride, whether they were the only ones in thier category or had competed against many. The Istanbul team, who had travelled especially, loved their experience as the hospitality and sportsmanship of everyone they encountered made their trip well worth while. It was an event that made me proud to be part of No Fuss and Lochaber and it was great to meet so many people who love what No Fuss does - ambience being the biggest part of it.
I am having a lovely evening with Emmy and also Neil from our Art School days. He was at our going away do, so it is very fitting to meet him again so early on my return.
I am going to post part of your e-mail today, to reassure all that you are still enjoying Wanaka on all our behalfs. Do be sure, that all will be happy to see you back at No Fuss and that Russell will arrange the Kingussie Hospitality Christmas Outing around your return.
Too sleepy to say more for now, but a really great demonstration of what is good about this place.
xx