by Keith Evans
After a recent talk in Lookout in which, as usual, I mentioned that Dutch engineers had been commissioned to build the quays in Falmouth & Flushing in the early 1600s, a young Dutch couple approached me. She was gorgeous: petite, short blonde hair, blue eyes & a dazzling smile. But I digress, sorry about that. Now, where was I? Oh yes, "Why Dutch engineers?" she asked. "Well," I said, "Dutch engineers have always been expert at building quays and dykes. Our silly environmentalists surrender land to the sea. Yours are much more sensible & have always reclaimed land." She beamed & held her hands away from her head suggesting a big head.
The Antique's Roadshow is coming to the museum & they've been asking for volunteers to help. I did consider applying but on second thoughts I'd probably be mistaken for one of the exhibits. I can see the entry in the catalogue now: 'An unusual specimen of Celtic-ware. Shows signs of wear & has seen better days. Slightly cracked but not quite ready for the scrap-heap.' I don't think I'll take the risk!
