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That us GN's have missed out again!

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Kateykrunch Thu 21-Sept-17 09:35:10

Well, they are doing another 'Celebrities type tv programme' where they go off to Italy. Now, I dont begrudge the current mob doing the Celebrities in Camper Vans, but, I am annoyed us lot have missed out again on a trip to Italy. Why were we not asked to go, we would be an interesting bunch and oh so entertaining. I get fed up when some of the 'Stars' say, ooooo, I've always wanted to go there, didn't they ever make enough money to pay for a trip themselves? I do suppose, once we GN's have done our first trip, we will be the 'Celeb's', so I had better watch what I say. (I wouldn't even mind a spell in the 'Big Brother GN House').

gillybob Fri 22-Sept-17 16:29:32

I've just got off the phone from TENA who say they will be more than happy to sponsor our expedition on the condition that we mention their name at every opportunity during filming and we all have a packet in full visibility sitting on top of our handbags.

I was thinking maybe a catchy ditty might be in order on the lines of ....

Tena sponsors the gransnet trips
Always on hand to catch the drips

Could anyone put that to music please?

Daisydoo2 Fri 22-Sept-17 16:51:43

Perfect CherryHatrick, everyone's a winner.

Greyduster Fri 22-Sept-17 17:08:37

gilly ??

lemongrove Fri 22-Sept-17 17:25:41

I could offer my services as a human alarm clock, very important to get down to breakfast in time.
Am also good at gentle reminders ( sometimes more forceful ones) on the lines of 'have you got, a clean hanky,your money, your packet of Tena Lady ' etc.
Am very enthusiastic, which may be handy when GNers are flagging a bit on this trip.
The cons are, I like plans to be cut and dried, so no surprises please, I need constant cups of tea, may be coach sick if we travel too far, and don't like having to listen to any long and boring anecdotes ( so may have to beat you about the head with my handbag if you witter on.)?
I like a drink or two?? and singing old Irish songs, may I still join you?

pinkpeony Fri 22-Sept-17 18:10:06

I would love to come too, I have never been to Prague and am in need of a good girly holiday with a load of other interesting people.

Good points: always have a supply of painkillers, earplugs and hankies
happy go lucky and smiley (bit deaf so its a good look so people think I'm listening intently
don't want to be the Boss so no threat to Katey or Auntie Flo

Bad points : like a drink (no sorry that's a good point)
laugh loudly when something is funny
like singing but can't.

Please please can I come?

Greyduster Fri 22-Sept-17 18:25:03

I'm sorry Chapesses, I can't go! A friend has invited me to run away and join the Foreign Legion with her - she fancies the hat! Not sure about all that sand, but hey!

mancgirl Fri 22-Sept-17 18:30:37

Please can I come? Hope I'm not too late to join the trip of a lifetime. Love a dance, music and a cocktail, so maybe I could join the entertainment team to organise the evening frivolities. Not as a leader you understand, I know my place. Can speak a bit of Spanish if that helps in Prague?!!

Nelliemoser Fri 22-Sept-17 19:11:29

Gillybob grin

Nelliemoser Fri 22-Sept-17 19:17:46

Grandma2213 I am cloud appreciation person as are many others. Keep him interested. My DGSs is a bit young yet.

lemongrove Fri 22-Sept-17 19:21:51

confused

gillybob Fri 22-Sept-17 19:24:31

It's okay lemongrove no need to be so confused if you chase back through the thread all will become perfectly clear easier to understand .

lemongrove Fri 22-Sept-17 19:26:31

Life is too short Gillybob ?

gillybob Fri 22-Sept-17 20:01:17

Yes ... I get that lemongrove it is indeed .

Speaking of which, Mastermind beckons grin

Lilylilo Sat 23-Sept-17 08:43:15

I so agree...i won't watch those programmes anymore....just a gang of celebs having lovely, free holidays which they can well afford!
Altho i do love Joanna Lumley's trips.
And Prunella Scales on her canals jaunts.

Auntieflo Sat 23-Sept-17 09:22:04

Greyduster, did you ask permission from bossybootsKateykrunch, about defecting onto another trip? And what's more, your short arms, deep pockets will be no good in the desert. You'll fill up with sand and sink yourself. grin

gillybob Sat 23-Sept-17 09:24:48

I wouldn't call joining the foreign legion "another trip" confused

Sounds a bit drastic to me (fancy hat or no fancy hat) and I wonder who or what Greyduster is running away from?

DanniRae Sat 23-Sept-17 09:31:45

Do we have a date yet?................OOOH I can't wait...............I've packed my case with cold weather/wet weather/hot weather/any old weather stuff! Actually can't lift it at the moment so will have to repack I think. Maybe 1 pair of wellies is enough or I could travel in 1 pair, same with the duffle coats.............Lots to think about!! grin

Kateykrunch Sat 23-Sept-17 11:19:32

RIGHT, to clarify....you will not be needing any wellies or duffle coats! These items are on the BANNED LIST with the goats and chickens! THIS IS A LUXURY TRIP. Greyduster, I don't know what to say, I have not received a 'I dont want to come' letter from you. There is no need to smuggle booze, room service is at your command. I am currently detailing roles....Auntieflo = 2nd in Command (if anything unfortunate happens to me, please investigate Auntieflo). Gillybob = Tech Support (she knows how to cross thro text). Lemongrove = timekeeping. Mancgirl = Frivolities. PinkPeony = Medic. Thanks to Gillybob for Tena supplies, these will be provided in the Goody Bags (total outlay for Goody Bags is currently £1000.00 per person - Tena, Gucci, Prada, Haribo, Walkers, Pandora). More Roles will be dished out as I see fit over the coming hours. BTW - Auntieflo, have you counted everyone up yet?

DanniRae Sat 23-Sept-17 12:01:11

Oh I want a role - PLEASE! Can I have a whistle to attract everyone's attention when we are out and about. I am taking an umbrella so I can hold it aloft to lead people (I have been there before don't forget). Just give me a role - I want to wear a badge and be important helpful!!

Greyduster Sat 23-Sept-17 12:57:06

and I wonder who or what Greyduster is running away from?. Life, the universe and everything, gilly. Auntieflo ?.

Greyduster Sat 23-Sept-17 13:03:56

Katey I will submit my request to dessert immediately, in triplicate, signed by the newly appointed 2i/c. I am joining the Foreign Legion to forget! What am I trying to forget? ? Blowed if I can remember now! Good luck, Ladies, remember me in your cups prayers! ?And thoughhhh, I goooo, to fight a foreign foe, I knowwww etc etc????

lemongrove Sat 23-Sept-17 14:53:33

My request to dessert is for rhubarb crumble and cream.?

lemongrove Sat 23-Sept-17 14:54:59

What a shame Greyduster and nobody told you that the Legion was disbanded years ago, did you already pack??

Greyduster Sat 23-Sept-17 15:14:19

B****r!! ?. My friend did so fancy that hat!

gillybob Sat 23-Sept-17 15:43:36

Notice there's no Voltarol in the goody bags ! You keeping those 100 extra large tubes for your personal use then KateyKrunch ?