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Rome 2004

  

A memorable trip to Rome brought much of the Tonsley loyalty together to witness Woolfy and Henri wed. Shouts go out to the Staff's crew, the Tonsley locals, Time Teamers and Totty representatives who all showed up and provided much entertainment.

Lasting memories, seen from this angle, will include a chaotic night in an outstanding back street Pizzeria. A booking for 30 diners with 70 actually turning up! Two speeches from Anton and Joe somehow managed to place Woolfy on a pedestal a rank above James Bond.

The night pushed on in Campo di Fiori where Taily met the love of his life (see photographic evidence below), Giles demonstrated his fluency in Gibberish to rid the crew of in-your-face rose-sellers, Johnny Southall brought them all back again by actually buying a bunch from one such seller and Anton saw the sun come up before finding his hotel room.

A moment of genius saw Pedro sitting cross-legged on a traffic cop's platform in the middle of Rome's busiest traffic intersection, much to the amusement of the hundreds passing by but less so to the traffic cop on the pavement who went straight for his whistle! The photo joins the hall of fame in Peter's Friends.

Many will remember the morning with Taily Tours, perhaps not for historic interest or even the considerably extended route to lunch but probably the new pins on the Tonsley Totty map that Rome's stunning monuments provided sending the TT army ever closer to a three figure population! If you haven't visited for a while, you'll find at least 20 new troopers here!

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Simon Woolf is 007.1
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The wedding itself was a beautiful, simple service in a church dating back to 400AD (just 6 and a half years after Woolfy was born). Mark reportedly took Woolfy's heart rate a couple of minutes before the bride entered the church... a staggering 326 - well done that man! The Robertis went on to provide a palatial celebration for 180 guests. A quiet nod to the Woolfman for arranging that the three dining rooms be painted in the three Tonsley colours.

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The night rolled on into Campo di Fiori once more. The swarm of rose-sellers descended once again and Giles adopted a new tact in leading one in false promise on a 10 minute walk to the cashpoint, only to pocket the cash, turn round and thank him for his company before finally seeing him off with another tirade of Gibberish (and purchasing an hour later from one of his colleagues)! Such appalling behaviour was to continue when he joined Floody for a bath in the middle of the square (see photo below).

Another late one for everyone as the clock struck 3 and the assembled party in mourning suits were the last crowd partying in Rome's busiest square as the market stalls were setting up for the morning…


Tonsley friends gathered the night before the big day

We retired with a pint of water, two nurofen, and happy memories. To the new Mr & Mrs Woolf, thank you!

You can tell your story or just join the general banter on the Noticeboard.
AF

And just in from Camillo, Henri's brother:

An e-mail from the new Mrs Woolf´s brother!

Dear Tonsley Events, thank you for illuminating me. I entered your colourful website expecting to see a few photos of the smiling bride and, lo and behold, I discover the full range of my new brother-in-law´s pasttimes, including dressing up as Father Christmas in April.

No matter, the vows have been sworn, he seems a nice chap and his friends are a lot of fun (loved the photo of Peter sitting in the middle of Piazza Venezia). The on-duty policeman must have lost his Christmans bonus for letting an Englishman lower the tone of the square quite so enthusiastically.

Mr and Mrs Woolf know where to find me next time a Tonsley member is visiting Mexico! Please do get in touch.

Camillo Roberti

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Saturday
St Peter's, Vatican CityThe Sistine Chapel - "No photos please"One of numerous Vatican cryptsPedro and Floody
Palma ham and mozarella sandwichesPedro (AKA Shitty) get's shat on by a pigeonInside the PantheonOutside the PantheonRob and Claire Bear
Yet another stunning 2000 year old monumentThe ForumPedro, Chingu, Niki, Rob, Claire and TailyChingu, Floody, Niki, Rob, Claire and Taily
Taily, Pedro, Niki, Chingu, Rob and ClaireHenri's houseA moment of greatness - Pedro on Rome's busiest traffic intersect! - see Peter's Friends in the Random section.Welcome to Taily Tours!
Tails and the Woolfman - very scaryWoolfy, Bee, Joe, Rich and Claire BearFloody, Chingu, Pedro, Rich, Sally and ClaireMeaksy and the Moxies!
Niki, Bee, Taily, Rob, Woolfy, Prem and MarkJP, Barl, Uncle Albert, Eddie I, Claire, and GilesManuelThe Meaks and the Bowers
PreggersPure gorgonzolaJP, Barl, Uncle Albert, Eddie I, Robin, Jacko, Woolfy, Claire, Giles and JoeRob tells Henri Woolfy's having second thoughts
The crowd love Anton's speech......even Bridge having heard it 37 times already this weekBest menWoolfy: "I'm so grateful you've let me marry into your family, Floody"
The banner!The groom's posse - the night before the big day.PR man, JoeThe Tonsley Crew: Floody, Woolfy, Joe and Rob
Pete, as we know him best2amClaire Bear, Robyn and SimmoWoolfy, Bell and JanetteWoolfy: "If only I'd met you before I asked Henri"
Taily's catchSimon and RosJowSimmoGiles and SimmoNo wonder he made it through 'til 5am!
Sunday
Taily's snakeA long lunchGooooahBee and SallyThe big day...
Giovanni and his daughter180 guests"Joe was 'ere 2004"The naughty corner - spot the wally at the back
Mr & Mrs Simon WoolfThe Italian Job... English and Italians mingleAutographsThe Lord Chief Justice John WoolfThe Bride
Proud fathersMr and Mrs SpencerThe reception...There he is again!
Rob, Ed, MT, Floody, Barl and the good doctorUshersDaphne, Ros, John and MarkYou marry him Henri and you marry us all!
AhhhMaureen and RobboTable 1... kiddies cornerTop tableMeaksy
Peter... and friends"So I said to Henrietta: 'go and find yourself a rich, handsome young man'"......"and then she met this twat... what can I do?"Caption Competition VI?!
Dinner with the SpencersGiles picks his victims"Come fly with me"Joe hits himselfSalwyn, Chingu, CB and Joe
LapdancersTickle on the tongueJoe impersonates TailyEddie I, Jacko, Jase and JerryJeff and Paul
Descending the staircase lined with wedding guestsWhere are you two sneaking off to?!NiceFor goodness sake man, get up!
And onto that bar again: the Staffs crewBee, Joe,  Sally, Rob, Niki, Floody, Claire, Mark, Prem, Ros, John, Ailish, Chingu, Rich and GilesThe Moxy MassiveJoe, Salwyn and Rob
Floody's Bee (and Joe)Johnny gets bored of the shopping chatMTGreyboy!
Probably something very rudeCharmerThe new Mrs SpencerPutting the world to rights
Joe finds his left handPeanutsBathtime: Floody and Giles......unkowingly watched by the Policia
Ros and ClaireGiels seeks his reward from a rose seller"Peepo"Giles takes his pickEd
The Statue of LibertyBuckingham Palace4am: Giles finds another fountain......and someone already in it!
Monday
If onlyEr, the Colluseum"Bye bye willy!"Joe considers the next Tonsley party venuePretty
JP's houseJP's roofFloody - the first man to enter the Vatican in shortsLooks like Joe sold the tickets for this do