13 Jan 09, 6.45pm
And out in The Shires, the firing fraternity are also preparing themselves for the year ahead. There are head-torches to be found, de-batteried, re-charged and re-batteried, nips to be sharpened and polished (shiny nips are a matter of pride for many firers), overalls to be laundered and pressed (gotta get rid of that pink), thermals to be washed and aired (some for the first time), boots to be de-clogged and re-laced, belts to be extended by one notch (again), stop watches to be stopped (and, in some cases, re-started), SatNavs to be re-tuned to Planet Earth, brew kits to be re-stocked, anemometers to be . . . er . . . checked, and underwear to be strengthened for the rigours and stresses of hand firing.
There's a lot to do. But by the time your read this we'll be ready for the 2009 season. Bring it on !
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Talking of anemometers Dick, trust you to put the wind up our intrepid firers!
I have been asked to point out that the firing 'fraternity' includes some sisters (and some damn good ones too !)
Sorry ladies, I was seduced by the alliteration. Perhaps 'Firers Fellowship' would be more acceptable ?
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