Saturday 16 January 2010

A Medley of Memories

Batting practice for ten minutes each morning during the summer term on the bootroom lawn.

Playing rugger and cricket before a late lunch.

Swims at Dancing Ledge - also in the morning.

Frequently being called a "silly arse" by Geoffrey.

Athletics being classed as a "game for girls" and not for Spyway boys.

Being made to walk back to school fom Forres after being beaten at rugger.

The dreaded Datecard and Tables Test at the end of term.

Being made to sit in the dining room all afternoon until I had finished up the congealed white fat from the beef at lunch.

Taking the odd chocolate bar from Eric's store of school sweets.

Consuming, like most boys, the entire week's ration of two sweets a day on the Sunday afternoon walk.

On Fridays, the wonderful fish pie flavoured with garlic (from the Drove).

Being repeatedly reminded that to be a Spyway boy: "It's what you do that matters, not whether you get caught".


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