An evening of fun and festivities

Long day in the sun, followed by an evening of socialising may be fine with nothing else to do,  but when we still have  a week of traveling to do,  not so good.

When the big group returned from their ride out yesterday, everyone gathered, despite a wee bit of rain, outside to drink and blether.   
We were all changed into our Tartan, be it kilts or trews and the team Polo shirt,  very smart indeed.  Posed for may "Kodak moments" and then did out Irn Bru line

up, 
Once the Commonwealth Games get under way this might make more sense.

A superb selection of nibbles arrived, however, as they say, if you are not fast you are last, so by the time our squad reached the trays there was little left,  however as we were going for dinner it did not matter.

The evening meal was preceded by speeches, interrupted by speeches and presentations and followed by more speeches !!!   
We were able to present the Italian IPA President with and engraved Quaich and whisky and received a Pennant.

At this point, I chose to leave and head for bed,  however Iain, our accordionist was about to play into the wee sma hours to entertain the assembled body, so I seem to have missed out again.

But,  now about to have breakfast before heading off again on the Steed of Steel, which turned out to be the oldest bike here at the Rally.