Many thanks to Rick & Laurie, and Ruthie (who drove more than five hours each way) we had an excellent gathering and dinner with many of MaxaMINIs family including of course the lovely Mart; in total there were about 25 people, cozily packed into Rick & Lauries home, and filling much of Walpole with MINIs! The company was fabulous, and dinner was excellent with a choice of Bouillabaise (which smelled great but I did not try it) or Chicken Curry (which smelled and tasted great)!
Ed Smith may no longer be with us, but his presence lives on in his power to bring people together and create happiness.