I used to walk past Mr. TCA "#3" Redman in the Blue Hall very timidly, as he was, after all, the eldest member (in terms of membership numbers) and was, in my mind, a sort of living legend, to be revered and treated with respect. One meet, I found myself bogged down in the aisle right in front of him, due to carriages, and cropdusters. I tried to avert my gaze, but he smiled at me!!! He actually smiled at me!!! I returned the smile, and stammered some greeting. He was very approachable, and we got into a casual conversation about nothing in particular. I said, gesturing around the huge hall "Well, look what you've done!" and he just chuckled and said "Yes, I suppose you're right...I DID do this, didn't I?" It was the high point of 50 or so meets for me.
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