On Monday Martin asked us
When we were feeling squiffy
To write a little poem
About Joanne reaching 50

With just two days to write it
It needs to be quite short
Coz after two or three more beers
We can’t tell starboard from port

Martin and Jo met in Ramsgate
At least that’s what we think
Did he propose? Did she propose?
Or was it fuelled by drink?

Their early days at South Dock
Was a wibbly wobbly phase
Then moving on to Limehouse
CA parties just a haze

In latter years she’s joined the gym
With the aim of getting fitter
While Martin’s often to be found
In the Grapes drinking pints of bitter

More recently with Magnum
Their life has changed again
Winning races and gaining cups
A flotilla feels quite tame

With fitness now so clear to see
A life jacket is debatable
She has a home grown life vest
Two very nice inflatables!

She’s always there to help or listen
When one of her friends is low
She finds the words to help them through
In ways that we all know

So now she’s got to 50
With very few wrinkles to show
Let’s raise a glass to our dear friend
Happy Birthday Jo!!

24^th June 2009