[Gpdd] SILLY: Duke's party

[family.duffy at virgin.net]

Hello slave! Orinoco here, in sunny Australia. I thought I'd let you know that all the piggies from the UK arrived here safely. Duke is a grand chap and everyone is in party mood. It's going to be a great trip. The journey, however, was not without incident. All the other Squeakers went through passport control with no problem, but I was stopped and hauled over for interview. My passport states (of course) that I am a guinea pig, but because of my ample size they were not convinced, and thought I was a small capybara! Cheek. Unlike some of my fellow Squeakers, who are a little pear-shaped and broad in the beam, I am not at all overweight. I am perfectly in proportion. It's just that the proportions are generous. Anyway, once I'd been let on to the plane, there was further indignation when I couldn't get the lap belt done up. I think we'll upgrade to 1st class for the return journey in order to get more space. I have to admit that it WAS me that ate some of the nibbles. It was comfort eating after the stressful start to the journey. Sorry everyone. I will replace it. I hear someone has recognized my literary skills! Yes, it was me who used to help Peter Gurney write his View From The Pen. I have been telling everyone about my time with Peter. It was a privilege to be with him and he would be very pleased to know that we are meeting up with so many friends on the important occasion of Duke's birthday.Speak to you soon.Orinoco, on behalf of The Surrey Squeakers