Ready to be Flung

 

Fred Partington accepts the thanks of the elders, before The Event. It's been the tradition since 1462. The outgoing mayor of Tadcaster would be loaded into the ceremonial trebuchet, and flung into the Flinders Lake. The usually 

A lot would depend upon when in the year the elections would be held. Winter meant plenty water to aim for and land in, but the threat of Hypothermia.  Summer meant warmer water, but lower water level.

Good Luck Fred.

Bonus - The Abandoned Secret Cinema of the Sinai Desert