Quiz Night

The Portsoy Rowing Club hosted a Quiz night fundraiser. Located at the Salmon Bothy built in 1834 near the harbor. There was a boat load of raffle prizes, (‘boat load’…get it?)

Small Town life has advantages when it comes to this type of event. Almost everyone can walk to the location and home again. This is good as it was BYOB and bring your own snacks.

Our team of 6 brought enough to share…

I really wanted to go, but was a tad nervous. I wasn’t sure my knowledge would contribute much. Turns out, our team was a good fit with everyone contributing at different times.

I did not know how many cities there are in Scotland. (8)

My Loving Spouse was quite good at Geography.

When a question came up about Premier League soccer winning teams, I asked, if I could phone a friend (Number 2 Son). Ah…no, alas phones were not allowed.

Luckily for my team, there were a smattering of American questions. I fantasized that I was the American secret weapon. (Obviously, I could name all 4 times zones in the US) and recognize the Mexican flag.

Our team was not overly serious as we were having too much fun, still we did fairly well coming in 4th place.

500 pounds was raised for the Rowing Club due to the generosity of everyone’s raffle donations.

Can you say,

“Winner, winner, chicken dinner?”

We gathered up our winnings and started the walk home. It was a beautiful night, so we stopped often to enjoy the walk or we were well loaded down and needed a wee break every once in awhile.

We ran into a cheery well inebriated group walking down to the pub. One gal said, “Whoa! Look at that basket.”

‘Oh, we’ve been to a Quiz night’.

She grabbed my arm affectionately and said, “Well done you! You won! Good job”

‘Yes, I won the raffles’.

“Oh, I thought you won the quiz. I take it back.”

Then she happily wobbled her way to the pub.

A fun night in our town…and we are blessed.