Packing

Twice a year, for several years, we have gone away to a youth hostel or bunk-house with a score or so of friends; a mixed bunch of adults and teenagers. We're spending this coming weekend in Leominster. I'm a little nervous about how well we will all get on, this time. Last time ended in acrimony. Big J drank too much and played his music too loud and too late, annoying and upsetting the petulant Little J. The latter swore never to return but after lots of negotiating and placating, he has just about changed his mind. But has Big J changed his ways? Will he get pissed again & get stroppy? Will the weekend be a wash-out? Will we have any friends left afterwards? And can we stop the teenagers from drinking too much? Finding out will be fun.

It's time for me to pre-cook the curry and pack the case of wine. And, of course, the waterproofs. It's been raining madly the last couple of days.