Petes Pix 2022

Richard Beasley, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Richard Beasley, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire was our  Probus guest speaker today, telling us about  The Role of The Lord Lieutenancy. The office of  Lord-Lieutenant  dates from the mid 1500s, and  Lord-Lieutenants are appointed by the sovereign as their representative, and as such should be treated at functions as if they are the monarch. Richard Beasley did not insist on formality and, instead of his uniform, he wore his badge of office (which he called his 'bling')  on a ribbon around his neck. He is an engaging chap who gave us an enthralling talk, including insights to what goes on behind the scenes at Royal visits.  We were honoured that he visited us. (L>R) Probus President Mike Foers, V L L Richard Beasley, Chairman John Hart .

To American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo NY, topped and tailed by stays in Tampa and Naples, FL. Champagne Canard-Duchene 'Cuvee Leonie' Brut NV and almonds with BA flying to Tampa Dinner at Bahama Breeze restaurant, next to Holiday Inn at Rocky Point Island, Tampa   Flying Southwest Airlines into Buffalo. On left is Canada, right is USA, at bottom is Lake Erie. In middle is Grand Island. The two rivers merge at top of picture to plunge over Niagara Falls. Buffalo is on the banks of Lake Erie, 15 miles from Niagara Falls. It’s the home of ‘ Buffalo Wings ’ and the sliced beef filled kimmelweck roll ‘Beef on Weck’. Buffalo Wings at AWS Conference buffet The original Buffalo Wings were served in 1964 at the Anchor Bar on Main Street, deep fried and coated in Frank ’ s RedHot Sauce.   The conference venue was the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Buffalo Convention Centre . Morton ’ s The Steakhouse was at the gotel and first night I had their tender Filet Mignon with L