We have just managed to create a snowman, it was touch and go towards the end as the snowfall had stopped but the last remnants of snow on the roofs of cars helped us to finish it off. Freddie is now proudly sat at the front of the house with his Torquay Utd scarf and hat keeping him warm. Sledging will have to wait, risk of injury( Northampton 2002), lack of snow and lack of light mean that for now the Hargreaves bobsleigh team are out of action.
The Main event;
All dressed in white, a few last minute highlights to the hair and oh throw in a spray tan as well. Yes Chris Todd was ready for the big day!!. After lots of handshakes and kisses the guests finally assembled and along with the Groom waited for the bride to arrive.........she didn't, she came to her senses just in time and unfortunately everyone was asked to leave!!!!!.
I'm joking of course, the music started and Gemma, looking beautiful, walked into the room. She was crying, at first we thought it was because the first person she saw in the room was Mark Ellis, but no they were tears of joy as she made her way towards the Groom - who stayed strong... just!.
The vows were taken, "Do you Chris Todd promise to love and cherish Gemma ? Do you promise to release your credit card and accept it's a no when the lads ask you to go to the local for a drink?".........."I do".
"Do you Gemma accept that Chris will now slacken up around the house and forget your anniversary ?".....I do.
"Then you are now Man and Wife, let the games begin".
Soon all the guests were sat down, ready to tuck into the sumptuous meal. The seating plan at our table had been slightly adjusted - I swapped the names around so that Elliot Benyon and his lovely, long suffering( but sane )girlfriend Kylie were not on our table. The fact that our children were present meant that Elliot may have scared our daughter Harriet too much!. Saying that the subtle swap meant that Tyronne and Muzzi were sat at our table experiencing at first hand the madness of our three children, one being the infamous beast! sorry about that lads!.
As well as Nicky Wroe and his ( again) lovely girlfriend Natalie we had the pleasure of an old mate's company. Matt 'If anyone signs in my position there going down' Hockley and his lovely ( yes there's a theme here) girlfriend Vicky made up the table. It was great to catch up with 'Hockers'. We had a good laugh chatting about football and it was interesting to hear Vicky - also a footy player, and also a midfielder - explain that she was the better player !!!!!. Let me know how the one on ones are going 'Hocks'!.
So the speeches started, eight in total, starting with Chris " It's been an emotional day, even the cake is in tears". Toddy had begun!!. The Bride's father Brian and the Groom's father Steve then had a 'speech off', both doing a top job of welcoming in new family member's. The Todd brothers gave theirs, short and sweet but very funny all the same, then it was time for the best man and compare Barry. He had a longer delivery than our local postman but to be fair it had been an hour after the speeches began so his audience wanted blood. Barry did well though, after all with Toddy the material you can use about him is endless!.
Finally 'Bamper' Todd closed proceedings with a brilliant Poem. Great stuff.
The meal and subsequent banter really was tremendous. The sight of a very hot Kevin Nicholson wiping out a waitress due to his over heating gave everyone a good laugh. The fact that his jacket ended up swimming in gravy was an added bonus! again sorry mate.
Once the meal was done it was time to catch up with old mates ( well I'd been with most of the lads in the morning but you know what I mean ). Kenny Veysey was still trying to tell me a story today, Damo's 'setting up the scene for the joke was that long that Kenny grew a beard waiting. There was a great cameo played at night by Pete Morgan who came over straight from the crucible ( Jimmy White..68 !). The buffet was nice and came in handy later on as Elliot did some apple bobbing in the fruit salad bowl!. A bit of dancing and Karaoke and the day was done well maybe not for a couple of people!!.
Must mention a pair of white shoes on show, whoever wore them was either brave or mad.....thanks yes I would say I was brave!!!.
To Chris and Gemma
CH
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