Episode VI: Returning Officer is a Jedi

OK, we've done the other two Special Editions, so it seemed only right
and proper that we should complete the trilogy.  Alternatively, you
could argue that we're just a bunch of boring social misfits with
no imagination or individuality.

Yeah, that sounds about right...


So, back to the early evening session, after the slight cock-up last
time with transport home.  But also a good excuse to have a swift
drink afterwards.

The film, well, it was fairly decent.  The new bits in Jabba's palace
were well done (Boba Fett, Mr Smoothie :-), but we weren't quite so
sure about the new ending - would the entire population of Imperial
City really be dancing in the streets at the news of the Emperors death?
And couldn't Lucas have added just one scene where an Ewok gets toasted
by Imperial troops?

Leaving the cinema and heading up to the pub, with our brains still
in movie mode, there was some surprise when we heard a Star Destroyer
rumble past.  Even more surprisingly, it looked for all the world like
a slightly clapped out Ford Granada...

So, to the pub (and I can now officially reveal that it's called the
Queens Arms, although Queens Bits has more of a ring to it), where the 
evening really began.  And this time, I'm not sworn to secrecy :-)

Unfortunately, I am relying entirely on my memory here, since no notes
of any kind were taken.  Furthermore, much of the fun and laughter was
derived from events that can't really be described adequately - at least
not by me.  However, expect a glut of Yoda jokes at the next Gathering!

Aw hell, I've run out of ideas here, and I'm not tired/drunk enough to
make stuff up that'll sound convincing, so I guess it's time to end
for the evening.


With the films out of the way, we can get back to some sort of normality 
regarding Gatherings.  Unless something really really important happens
to alter the plans, the next "Gathering - The Real Thing" will be taking
place on May 13th, back at the Tap & Spile.  And since the chance of that
really really important thing happening is about as high as my chance
of winning the lottery (which, given that I don't buy any tickets, is
pretty minimal), I doubt (unfortunately) there'll be any need to alter
the plans.  Sigh...


Chris

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