Day Out

Welcome to Carlisle Infirmary

Tony Jones relates a fairly tragic tale...

From the offset, things didn't look too good for the Aberconwy Reds' trip to Carlisle, due to a puncture before even leaving Llandudno. However, seeing as our hotel was pre-booked, hopes were high for a wild night out in the local Cumbrian watering holes. The English (or is it Scottish) town seemed a strange place at first, with the local ale seemingly unpalatable, and the women not too agreeable to the eye (and ear); however, as the night progressed, the beer tasted better with every pint, and the ladies almost attractive.

Declining all offers from the opposite sex, a vindaloo and early night (one-ish) was the option taken. All settled down for the night on the fifth-floor room (a converted loft) and a good night's sleep was ahead. Two hours late all hell broke out when Eddy (I'm not going to buy a season ticket, but I'll take my lad, who has got one, to every game) Roberts fell down the very dodgy (and totally against all building regulations - according to Eddy) steps, sticking his little finger inside the toilet- roll holder and cracking his head on the side of the toilet at the same time, much to the delight of Tony Jones sleeping alongside him (separate beds). 

Morning arrived, and we looked forward to a hearty breakfast along with an early visit to the pub. But plans were sidetracked when an hour was spent filling in the accident book at reception, another hour was spent walking to the hospital, and three hours were spent waiting in the casualty department of Carlisle Infirmary, while Eddy had his finger rearranged, due to it being dislocated in two places (there was nothing they could do for his head!). This caused him great pain, much to the delight of pals Tony and Gareth.

Spirits lifted during our 2-1 away win (Eddy forgot about his finger until he clapped!). It was then homeward bound at breakneck speed (in thick fog) due to the fact that Councillor Gareth (I'll go to any meeting you want, as long as I get free beer and food) Owen was driving and had a mayor's function to attend.

Anyone wishing to go to games with the Aberconwy Reds at home or abroad (England and beyond) feel free to contact Gareth Owen 01492 871715/07984 413030.