Wish I Was Flying

Ok, this promised to be a great night .. and we weren’t disappointed!

The motion is: This Table believes Viking rape and pillage was good for British Society.

1218An extremely well attended meeting with a 99% turn out from Southgate members, plus guests meaning that there were in excess of 22 at the meeting – the buzz was fantastic.

Usual Table business was handled quickly, and then on to the debate …

The Danes opened the debate with a spirited if not somewhat misguided presentation, which was quickly cut asunder by Chairman Steve.

1221Their 2nd speaker was eloquent, although we all found it very hard to take him seriously in that outfit .. but still, brave and fearless .. if not somewhat like Brumhilda! .. again their arguments were thwarted, this time by Gary who made an excellent effort at dismantling their arguments with whit and humour … and just plain insults when all else failed

Finally came their Chairman who made an impassioned case, and whilst Rob Reid made an excellent case for the defence, the judges scoring began to waver. Who was actually going to win the debate.

In the end, and after a rather protracted statement and verdict by the appointed adjudicator the decision was (not that anyone actually cared by the time Martin had finished – he actually took longer than all 6 speakers to deliver his verdict) Martin declared a tie!

The matter was then put to the other honoraries upon appeal, and after further discussion it was agreed that with the handicap of having to debate in English the Danes should in fact gain those valuable extra points which made them the winners.1209

So our congratulations to The Danish 111 Table (who’s name I can’t quite spell) and also good luck to Peter who is standing for National IRO in Denmark next year at their AGM – our best wishes for the election!