W1B-007 Friends' letters-0.txt
21 February

Bonjour

Aoife! I will begin with an apology merited by the fact that I have totally failed to keep in contact. As you may know (or not know) letter writing is a pet hate of mine. I detest it with a vengeance but as Leah is leaving for Belgium this Thursday, I thought I 'd better put pen to paper and get scribbling.

From what I can gather you 're having rather a good time without indulging in the pleasure of reading my letters! If this is the case you 're having a better time than us poor, bored and frustrated creatures back home. We have once again slid into the usual Friday night routine of Bunatee - Snack Bar - Food - Home which is excusing my limited French, boring the shit out of me. I am toying with the idea of leaving aside this Friday night ritual and reverting to Saturday night at the Egg with the devil incarnate and his merry band of faithful followers a.k.a. the Waterpolo crowd! Yes, I fear it is time to break the harness of habit in the search for bigger, better and more 'constructive' times.

On the subject of waterpolo, Queen's held the Intervarsity competition last weekend and, conveniently enough, won both the mens and womens competition due in part, at least, to a lucky draw! But anyway, griping aside it was a great weekend which finished in the Greenan Lodge (now known as 'Hotel Balmoral' - delusions of grandeur obviously) on Saturday night. Bob was up from Dublin although any time I saw him he had his face stuck to a beer can. Bill's x-bird - Caoimhe made a surprise appearance and was in good form. Luke, with the rest of the Trinity team were present and did, in no uncertain terms make their presence felt by breaking a bed - 30 man/woman trampoling championships. The hotel kitchens were raided by D.I.T. which resulted in about £ 200 worth of food going amiss only to turn up in the shape of pavlovas and smoked salmon the next morning as they attempted to make a quick exit. All things considered it was a most enjoyable night although much to my disappointment I failed to tackle! My efforts were spurned - I crashed and burned!
So, what else I hear you cry? Well Dermot and Allie are still doing the Siamese twins act - they started ballroom dancing last week! Dermot has got a new car - well its not exactly new - its 8 years old - but goes!
Jane and Ronnie are, to my knowledge organising a surprise party for SJ this weekend - something to look forward to although it means a night surrounded by lawyers. But, I 'm quite sure everyone will get thoroughly plastered and enjoy themselves.

We went out last Saturday for Emma's birthday. Emma, being Emma, however forgot to book dinner at Legends. On arriving, she told the waitress that dinner had been booked and that there had to be a mistake. We were given a table, the wine was opened and 5 minutes later we had to get up and leave - a tad embarrassing but funny all the same!

Oh yes! Ken and I went to Boston for 4 days 3 weeks ago. We drank a lot, felt sick a lot and generally enjoyed ourselves. Kenneth didn't tackle Lisa as planned but settled for one of her (in my opinion) better looking friends! The girl was gurning at the airport as he left and had only met him the day before - obviously psychologically unbalanced!

Well, I think thats about it. Not bad for a start! Now that I know its not as bad I 'll write again - when I get a reply!

In the meantime take care and enjoy yourself (as if you need me to tell you that!)

All the hairy chest! Love Walter x
