Ian Dupont, Chairman—OMA
I've come to the conclusion: it is not a good idea to sit and think about dates!
The Diamond Jubilee of St. Michael's School makes me realise that it is 44 years since I left the hallowed walls. Fortunately, I think the school must have had some magic dust dropped on it at some stage because, although the body and mind inevitably don't feel quite so nimble (especially when I am trying to remember names) I don't feel the age I have regrettably reached. I find this an extraordinary phenomenon. For example, I listen to people chatting, reminiscing and moving about and I feel genuinely sorry for their increasing decrepitude, only to learn that they are some years younger than me!!
Now, I know this has nothing to do with what I am suppose to be writing but I do hope that you too have been lightly dusted recently and will join all us young ones on 28/29 October in Hunstanton to enjoy the repartee of a past era.
It is some years since I drove across Germany on sparsely cared Autobahns for mile after interminable mile at very high speed and I am sure it is not the same now, certainly as far as the traffic levels are concerned.
However, I must commend a certain John Wort, who attended St. Michael's School after my time, for doing just that and joining us all for the 2005 OMA Reunion. (Although I hesitate to think what speeds he may have achieved along the way!).
So, for those of you who have considerably less mileage to navigate, I do hope that you will join us. (There, I have said it again, and I promised I would not nag).
Anyway, Wally is waiting to send 'The Mitre' to press so I will close wishing you all health, wealth (uck!) and a lovely summer.
Best Wishes
Ian Dupont
Chairman
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