PSTOIC annual dinner - 16th January 2016
Olivier did a great job organising this year's event again, a Doodle poll helped us all choose the date, and Wildwood at Gloucester Road was chosen again as the venue, who it seems are quite email saavy with regards booking alterations. This year saw another new entrant, Jon Denham. The usual pre-meal sharpener started at around 6:30pm at the Hereford Arms, followed by the short walk to the restaurant nearly opposite. This year Wildwood managed to arrange a single long table for us all to sit at.This year's theme was bring something illegal (at some point in history, or in some other part of the world). Items included Alan's upside down stamp, Olivier's encryption software, Matt's blindfold, Doug brought some antique items. Jon entered himself as being illegal everywhere but the UK. There was also a tungsten candle bulb, and a fake STOIC badge. After a short discussion, the following was agreed:
- 1st place
Matt's blindfold - It is illegal to drive in Alabama blindfolded - 2nd place
Rob's Kinder Eggs - The US has had a ban on candies with embedded toys since 1938 - 3rd place
Matt's Wagon Wheels - Due to the use of suspect E numbers
Matt's Marmite - banned in Canada and Denmark for containing illegal additives
Andy presented Matt with a hand made metallic repoussé STOIC 2016 medal. Carl's STOIC medal was awarded to Rob for second place.
Apologies for absence:
- Andy Bennett - A friend has asked me to do some last minute helping for a theatre show they're doing on the Saturday and Sunday.
- Bryan Crotaz - I won't be able to make it this year as I'm working oop North over the weekend. Darn.
Next year's theme....
Bring something "freaky"Click to enlarge the photos
