Harrodian Vets

Harrodian Vets

Brilliant blue sky, sparkling frost and shoes looking rather dapper too!
Shirt crisp and pressed though Tie still stained from years a past.
“See you later Darling.....no not too late!”
Taxi...trains with a brisk walk too....Rocks Lane destination two by two.

Faces old and many anew, a pint of Ruddles?.....yes please Chap..Oh ok make it two!
Same old Club....same old feeling....something special something with meaning.
Hustle and bustle as more ale spills....stories of Tries, Teenage tantrums and business deals
Chairman buzzing, Angus puffing, Zoe not far off screaming & crying!

Seated and greeted with blessings all skewed,
Clifton guests feeling it’s all a little rude!
Scrumptious hot food and laughter awash as Barry recites tales of truth and woe.
Time for piping crumble and another visit to the loo queue,
Barnes RFC, crickey how we love you!

Red wine with brie devoured hastily as Kick Off already has things looking feisty.
Grasping coats, scarves and bottles of Chateauneuf the Barnow Army now onward march.
1s impress and play what we dream....though it’s all so different from ‘our’ glorious days!
Chatter and cheer from the touchline brims as Green & Gold go on to win.

Freezing brass monkeys rushing all the way back
Jugs of ale where Hot Chocolate would do, thank goodness Zoe cooked curry too!
Banter and laughter gives way to song as some Veterans gingerly go find their way home
Only six but feels like midnight as another Harrodian day fades away
Bless this Club in whatever way for everything rugby has brought our way.