GN Annual Christmas Ball....all welcome

That’s fine Grandmabatty it does tend to get lost at times
( alphabet thing) which is all part of the charm ( as are your 7 veils)?

The last time I remarked on Lord Lemongrove's alligator shoes, he said " they're my feet " and that I need to go to Spec-savers, so I'll say nothing this time.

Jars of brandy infused mincemeat....I shall need some help with the pastry as cook has just gone off in a huff when she realised how many people are attending the ball.?

That’s what caused the punch up Ellan?

Killer heels.....mine will rival Nicola Sturgeons ??

I shall be lying on the chaise long, languid in my ladies lounge suit.

That’s if Ian Blackford doesn’t catch me crossing the border.

Or the chaise longue, even. Stop it, autocorrect!

Lorgnettes.....we don’t get them out often enough?

May I ask if my two pooches can come they do not like to be left home alone. I will put on their best red Christmas bows and promise they will behave, they love a good Christmas Ball and I am quite partial myself bringing some champagne.

Are we at N? If so I will bring the naughty step as it is certain to be needed.

Less work for Santa if we're all naughty, Parsley

Naff napkins from me.

This all sounds too festive for the mutinous mood I'm in. Think I'll stay and eat worms.

Q - I will bring my questioning mind and my queenly demeanour

... and some quiz questions (there’s bound to be a quiz)

... and some fish quenelles for the buffet table

... sorry lemongrove, we may not be at Q yet, I read Parsley and jumped in ...

Oh dear, sorry I missed the alphabet thing too.

Olives, stuffed

A plucked partridge and a plum pudding.

Pickles,plum duff and a bottle of port!

Queenly regalia and quarter staff for knocking the heads of any quislings who may try to sneak in.

Rishi might need a break from all his Exchequering!

Silky stockings, suspender belt and my gold lame mini skirt. Plus crimson boob tube of course and purple 6 inch heels.

I will also bring a Christmas cake with a hint of sardine.

Will you send your carriage for me lemon?

Tea, Earl Grey, loose leaf, of course. I will need a nice cuppa and a sit down at some point.

Undergarments will be worn, for a change, probably thick woollen no nonsense ones.

Valises.. if you wish to stay the night ( the Manor has plenty of rooms with four poster beds....bring your own duvets.)

AGA carriages at 3 am, or stay, up to you.I believe you were found in the butlers pantry last year, curled up with the under footman ( or under the butler, can’t quite remember.)