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The Grand Shield 8 May 2004 - Blackpool |
Steve looks really impressed with Mark's comment that a gentleman is someone who knows how to play the trombone...................................but doesn't!

Please no comments about roses and thorns.

That's right Steve you play 2nd trombone. Alison's minders look anxiously around in the background.

Amazingly, this photograph wasn't gate crashed by Iain and Alison. For once they are the subjects!
But why does Iain only have a half and Alison a pint?

Martin tries to maintain his concentration on the table whilst Mel
and Stewart try persuade him to visit the bar.

Only just made it this time Alison!

Only man I know with lemonade in a hip flask!

Steve looks remarkably happy - if only he knew how he would look 16 hours later!

The thumbs up are not a reflection of the results - just the completion of a photograph
without the appearance of Alison or Iain.

Craig looks anxiously on as Deano demonstrates the correct technique
for the top man to use!

And so to the calmness of the post contest meal. Have you ever seen anyone
drink quite so much tonic water?

Stewart, Jo and Kathy smile entrancingly at the camera, hoping no-one will
notice that they enjoyed the meal so much the pattern on the plate has vanished!

If you can't sit up straight at the table you have already had enough
lemonade to drink. Nice one Iain you got in this picture without looking rushed!
Pictures by Kathy Newiss.