A Growing Passion

Although difficult to imagine, Gobby believed she had come up with an idea to inject even more excitement into the lives of the Regulars.

She was delighted to find that this loyal trusty band never let anyone down and almost overwhelmed by the intensity of excitement and anticipation with which the 'Giant Pumpkin Growing Competition' was received.

She was albeit slightly perturbed by Ol' Blue eyes' response when asked if he was 'in' of,

"Not on the horses but I've had 4 numbers on the lottery."

In an attempt to reach into Ol' Blue eyes' world Gobby pointed out the competitive nature of such a competition and the possibility of running a book, plus as a retired member of the Regulars, he would surely have the advantage of far more pumpkin tending time but he would not be swayed declaring,

"I can't imagine anything more boring."

To which the Regulars did feel the need to point out he woudn't necessarily be expected to watch the pumpkin for the whole of the growing season and could, on occasions, leave it unattended.