Shrek Squadron BBQ 2015

[Trubshaw]

Fourth Annual Shrek Squadron BBQ

It was that time of year again. All police leave cancelled for 48 hours, air traffic control on high alert and special forces on standby......yes it was the Shrek Squadron BBQ weekend held at Swamp Central.

 

 

Mr & Mrs Ogre opened the Swamp to all members for the yearly dose of superb Hereford Hospitality culminating in the BBQ on Saturday afternoon.

TinTin and Mr&Mrs Catz arrived early in the week, Thursday saw Myself (Trubs), Symie and Ste touch base, Friday saw Wardy, Nebs, Balrog and Mr & Mrs Dragon land and Saturday saw Hawk, Pugwash, BigNewy,Fretless and BeeKay getting clearance.

Friday saw us head to RIAT at RAF Fairford for the airshow. Highlights included the Mig 29, Airbus A400M Atlas, Osprey, the WW2 anniversary flight consisting of 6 Spitfires, 6 Hurricaines, a "Spanish" BF-109 (Merlin engine) and a Blenheim and of course the Red Arrows. Ogre was so impressed with the F15 that Symie and Nebs bought him one! This we are sure will take pride of place....in his loo!

 

 

On the Saturday Ogre lit the fires early afternoon, but squadron orders were that no food was to be served until Fretless arrived...his train was inevitably delayed and finally, at 3pm, we bore witness to his smiling sartorial face. BUT STILL WE COULD NOT EAT!!

 

 

Orge had two orders of business. First was to unveil the platform for the McSymie Meerkat at swamp central and secondly the naming ceremony for -=Shrek=-NoShow (formally known as Ste, who we see as infrequently as Hawks take-offs in the 109;-). Both treated with merriment and applause before scoff finally arrived! Another year of quality catering including BBQ chicken, salads and fish with Mrs Dragon's fruit salad to finish.

 

 

Wardy set up his Occulus Rift on his laptop and after a little bit of configuring we were in the Elite Dangerous universe and clearly impressed by the potential of the technology.

 

Symie hosted the Shrek Squadron Awards as Ant and Dec were double booked platting their naval fluff! The awards were bigger than ever. Symie's goodie bag seemed bottomless. Notable awards were given for services to the Squadron over the year including Best Mission Editor to Nebs, Funniest Moment to Trubs, Drama Queen of the Year to Wardy.....as always.... and Best Use of a Gimp Gag to Fretless. This was followed by the Squadron Official photos. Balrog's famous curry made an appearance for supper and the noise died down as we savored the spicy mix.

Many stories from the years online flying ensued with many drinks were consumed and the light began to fade. Then PugWash mixed his submariner cocktail consisting of lots of rum topped up with ginger beer! ..in pint glasses!!! (How did he manage to drink 7 of them??)

 

 

Having consumed this beverage I seem to remember a reasoned intellectual debate about tail numbers and the whereabouts of SHREK 93. In the small hours PugWash set up his radio control flight simulation and I recollect demonstrating some fine motor skills (Ding Dang Do ...ooopsie daisy and ave a word with yourself) before being guided back towards the hotel (well it was dark and I am very old). Ogre and TinTin were left to finish the evening with Wardy and NoShow.

 

Sunday morning saw 'Breakfast at Tiffanies' or Sainsbury’s as they call it in Hereford with the usual debrief and Balrog being the star saving a woman from choking with his skills.

It was great to see the effort many members of the squadron had made to be together for the annual BBQ. Company, conversation and hospitality were top drawer and a splendid time was had by all. However, as Wardy said, "we'll need another weekend to get over it"! Drama drama drama :-)

Edited July 28, 2015 by Trubshaw

[BIGNEWY]

Great write up again Trubshaw, and as always an amazing time with some good people, average pilots, super food and drink :P

 

thanks for buying my wife flowers, they are still in bloom :)

[Groove]

Awesome!

 

Thanks for sharing.

[MTFDarkEagle]

As usual, great writeup and it was absolutely brilliant!!!!

 

And still I'm VERY proud of the McSymie Project!! :D

[Symie]

Excellent as always Trubs, and a fantastic time with the squaddies in the hospitality of Mr and Mrs Ogre. The weekend could not have went better. Thanks again guys and gals :thumbup:

 

Oh and Tintin, putting a screw into a plank of wood is a very impressive start to your engineering road of discovery :doh: :P

[MTFDarkEagle]

Excellent as always Trubs, and a fantastic time with the squaddies in the hospitality of Mr and Mrs Ogre. The weekend could not have went better. Thanks again guys and gals :thumbup:

 

Oh and Tintin, putting a screw into a plank of wood is a very impressive start to your engineering road of discovery :doh: :P

Hey hey heeey!!! Hang on there!! It's not as simple as "putting a screw into a plank of wood"!! It's even passed a wood router maaaan! And can you imagine the concept sketch sessions I had with the Ogre!?!?

 

 

:lol::lol::music_whistling::thumbup:

[O_Smiladon]

Awesome guy's would be good to be apart in something like that. Well done

[Ells228]

Excellent guys!!!

[Lusik]

It's a pity I couldn't join you. I've had busy time here but maybe next year.

[Trubshaw]

[WildBillKelsoe]

Lovely, just lovely team spirit (and spirits too