Yesterday afternoon was our end of year U3a Gardening group meeting. Called a 'Celebration of a Successful Garden Club year' and took the form of a Bring and Share meal.
Yesterday was no exception.. and that odd man turned up again. We've noticed him at other events too. He doesn't come to regular monthly meetings, only when there's the food ones! Summer time he drank the wine that some members brought. Yesterday he sat near us. We had taken flasks of tea to drink along with the food and he asked me if the 'girls' made the tea and coffee as in other groups?? I asked him what 'girls' and he played deaf! Anyway he helped himself to a plate full of food several times. And as the members who brought along wine were sitting away from us, he got himself a glass of water.
He hardly spoke, fortunately some one came sand sat near to me so I was spared him sitting next to me. When we were giving out the Secret Santa presents, he took one even though he hadn't brought one? So I suppose one of the leaders went without. He left when we started to clear up, so strange.
But we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, lovely food and lots of laughter. And it was a good gardening club year.
The group has been asked to give help and ideas for the Eastern Prom, garden strips. Redone, when the whole area has been re-built to reinforce the sea wall. The firm that did it has had total failure, as the plants chosen and trees, all died in the salt air. So an interesting project to plan next year.
That's the lovely thing about gardening, there's always next year!
Chrisxx
Perhaps you should have replied, 'our group is different, the boys make the tea and coffee.'
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DeleteI totally get that man. He has his own way of engaging, or not engaging, with other people. I place limitations on myself while out and about. I choose who I want to be friends with. Body language often hides the person inside.
ReplyDeleteOdd man for sure. Suppose he was a loner and wanted some "free" company.
ReplyDeleteYour collage with the pink tulips is lovely. I'm jealous, lol.
I wonder what that man’s story is.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the garden group is a nice way to socialize!
I would say he'd been impoverished in some way, mentally, emotionally and is acting out a sense of need when the situation he was in no longer exists.
DeleteI like the pretty collage too, gorgeous!
Well, that's an interesting turn of events. I wonder how he knows when food will be served.
ReplyDeleteOdd yes but perhaps he was on his own and saw the chance of a free meal? Who knows anyone's circumstances, he must have had his reasons
ReplyDeleteI like your collage! That odd man must be hungry to be so bold as to come and help himself.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting man - perhaps he is impoverished and goes round to various meetings for food? It's so hard to know these days.
ReplyDeleteGetting together with friends is a lovely way to spend a few hours.
We all have a story. Wonder what his is!
ReplyDeleteI like your flower collage.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It sounds like you had a very pleasant time. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a strange man. But perhaps it is a rare opportunity for him to be with people?
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a garden club here but it is long gone. There are several good ones in the state, but the members are all older, and I wonder if the groups will survive.
The project does sound interesting! I will be interested in seeing what your group comes up with.