Hi Guy’s,
I thought you might like to hear of a very well meaning act by the wife of one of our forum members……. A small gift came my way, perhaps quite insignificant to some, totally unexpected on my part but extremely thoughtful and received with heartfelt thanks.
You may recall that at some stage I took the boat and gave a talk to members of the Norwich MES. The result of the evening was that I was asked to do the same at the Halesworth MES. Destined for last October this was, due to various reasons, postponed until early this month.
I was well received with a good turn out of members including a couple of wives and began as before by showing an image of and describing receiving that Model Boat Magazine in 1972 in which WaW was originally featured. I commented that when writing the article for ME that I had sent that original copy to Diane at ME to scan the drawings but that unfortunately this had coincided with Diane becoming unwell and that under the circumstances the magazine would probably not be returned. I gave no more thought to it and moved on
Yesterday I had a visit from forum member 'Andy B' and his wife Miranda whom I have only met once before at Forncett but who had been present at the talk. She handed me a plain brown envelope with a grin and accompanied it with a “You might like this'’ comment. Oh Really???
Inside ? Well imagine my total and extremely pleasant surprise when I pulled out a very good condition copy of that February 1972 issue of Model Boat magazine. She had noted what I had said, gone home, sat down at the computer, found one and ordered it completely unprompted.
Small gift? well yes you may think so, Old magazine? well yes too but in my book a truly thoughtful and well meant gesture that brought a huge smile to my face
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Quite taken back by this unexpected kindness I thought it deserved to be shared with you too. My sincere thanks Miranda - so immensely appreciated.
Regards - Tug
Incidentally, on the same evening I received a gift from a Halesworth member of the complete set of drawings and info, plus the one casting required for the Hodgson 9 Cylinder radial but that as they say is another matter
You could say a good evening all round