Burns Night 2002
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The Downside |
Being short one portion of vegetarian food was the only flaw that I can recall. | |
The Upside |
Held this year in a stunning new venue, The Bell Book and Candle at Ludgate Hill, gave a feast for the eyes as soon as one walked in. The décor was gothic and baroque before The Firm added their touch. I barely noticed some pieces that I'd seen before at other Firm events, as they often blended with the native ornamentation. The event was all but sold out, the guests in anything from full Highland to full fetish rig (with a touch of tartan) providing another feast for the eyes. The haggis was piped around the floor prior to being addressed at high table, then the main course served. Dessert was circulated and the meal finished off with a wee dram.
After the meal people were ushered upstairs for a game of Fantasy Forfeits, whilst the tables were cleared and the downstairs converted to a less hospitable area. The crowd returned for S&M to begin in earnest. | |
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Fabulous: the food, the setting and the crowd all contributed to a perfect evening, which even a shamefully ignorant Sassenach like myself could enjoy. | |
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I hope this venue will be used again for the next Burns Night, or other Firm event - either bodes well. | |