It is more than 4 decades since I arrived at Bible College. I was two weeks late. It was a Monday afternoon when I was shown into room one. It was a luxury free, spartan space with 7 beds. I was told that the 2nd bed on the right was mine. The 3rd bed on the right had a dishevelled pile of blankets on it. Suddenly a grizzled face appeared from under the blankets. I recognised my friend Allan who I had known since we were 17. "Why have you come here Ian?" he asked, "They are all mad here." I soon found my place in the asylum!
Strong friendships were formed in those days that have stood the test of time. Many are people that I do not see regularly, but they have always been and will always be loyal and trustworthy friends.
It has been good to spend some time with Allan this week cycling in the Cotswolds. We have talked and laughed. We have put the world and the church to rights and commiserated with one another over the loss of youth and the aches and pains of the 60 something cyclist! It's been great. So here to friendship...
Strong friendships were formed in those days that have stood the test of time. Many are people that I do not see regularly, but they have always been and will always be loyal and trustworthy friends.
It has been good to spend some time with Allan this week cycling in the Cotswolds. We have talked and laughed. We have put the world and the church to rights and commiserated with one another over the loss of youth and the aches and pains of the 60 something cyclist! It's been great. So here to friendship...
Checked the photos too - sounds like something out of Last of The Summer Wine. Who was Compo?
ReplyDeleteActually Rog I was Cleggy, Allan was Foggy so we were short of a Compo. How about joining us next time!? (That would be fun!)
ReplyDeleteWow! That would have been something to see! Ian looks like from this picture that my Dad needs to do a bit more cycling to keep up with your physique!
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