The Argy back to basics.

Er anyone seem my frilly knickers ?

I’ve got a pot of black coffee in for anyone who needs sobering up. What a fantastic night for soop’s birthday.
I’m off to cuddle Norbert……
.anyone for a pastie? ?

Just coffee for me please Doodle I’m ready for it now
Think I’ll just kick off my shoes and settle down here in the corner of the bar tonight

Sleep well ?

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That was a good party last night. I don't remember much after my 6th poteen but think we were doing the can can at some point and searching for doodle's knickers. Did she find them before doing those high kicks?

Phew exhausted today. I had a quick clean round the kitchen this morning and apart from muse tartan knickers there is not trace we’ve been there. Good evening I think.
Yes my frillies were intact for the high kick after I got them back from the llamas. Norbert it a little angel. You wouldn’t think Alarma was his mum. A little dip in our heated pool I think and then a nice poteen cocktail to wind down. ?

Just dropped off some pasty crumbs for Norbert. Had a quick sweep behind the juke box in soop's kitchen whilst looking for my tartan undergarment. Spotted them sticking out from behind it.

Excellent night everyone.

Just tip toeing back into the Argy for a late nightcap, looks like it’s been a quiet day today after yesterday’s celebrations
Baby Norbert is snoring gently and is snuggled up with his comfort blanket

Between you and I I’ve heard that there’s more celebrations planned later this week, I think gf is having a belated birthday bash so we’ll need to get her over for a night at the Argy …. Trouble is she’s not keen on planes so we’ll have to get her across the channel in the Argy submarine or something .. The Captain is on standby

Sir Tom is definitely off limits according to grandmabatty so I’ll ring round and see if we can get another artiste lined up …

The Admiral has volunteered to bring gf over in his yacht "the Leaky Lou". He is renowned for sinking ships so she may be better off swimming ?. I will ask around at the docks for a suitable sea worthy vessel.

Are we are on speaking terms with Rich Reggie these days?
He could take us to Grandmafrench instead. A meet up on the beach, nice birthday picnic and drinkies, bit of sun, closest many of us will get to the Med this year!
We could always flash our Covid passports if spotted.

Oooh I love that idea ixion I could do with a holiday
Do you think it would be safe to leave May Hem in charge of the Argy for a few days?

ixion I think the last we heard of Reggie was that he was spending time at her majesty’s pleasure ! New plan is needed.
Not sure Bertie and his pedal boat is a good idea either ….look what happened last time. ?
Brilliant idea of a trip to France for a belated birthday bash for grandmafrench. Will you tell her we’re coming brook?
Perhaps we can steal rent ( ixion ?) a boat from the docks for a couple of days. With the Admiral in charge (!) we should make it there and back.
No way are we leaving May Hem in charge. There might not be an Argy to come back to. Two options as far as I can see. One we ask leomon if she’ll do I for the night but she might want to come with us to France. Or we ask Mighty Maggie to keep control of both the llamas, May Hem and the bar. There will be no shenanigans if she’s in charge .

The coastguard owes us a few favours (nudge, nudge, wink, wink).
I'll have a word in his shell-like.

Don't underestimate the might of Brunhilde. Our Lurpak Lil can pack a hefty punch.

Are the Tower Two still incarcerated?
Missing the odd Raven visit.

Yes I think so.
brook do you know when grandmafrech would like us to visit? I thought I would get Fronc to knock up some delicacies for us to take with us.
AGA are there any snails in the cellar?

Don’t know yet Doodle I think we need our detective agency skills again ..
But think we should get ourselves ready and on standby as we might need to make a quick getaway at short notice
I’ll pop the baguettes in the oven - go well with the snails I reckon

Good idea brook I will keep watch in the kitchen in case there is any news. Failing that I suggest we just tell her we’re coming ?

Well, I thought Colin and the Coastguards would come up trumps with a vessel to get us to la belle France and GF.
You'll be relieved to know that I sent this one back pdq.
Didn't think Grans would appreciate all that legwork up the masts, what with dodgy balance, hips, knees...
He has promised me an improvement on tomorrow's incoming tide.
Will let you know.

Oh my goodness - Alarma overheard us talking about sailing across the channel and just look what she’s done with Norbert!
I’m going to paddle out right now and rescue him, if I’m not back by midnight send out the Argy helicopter to winch me up ..

Oh brook thank you for rescuing Norbert. Poor little thing.
We will form a human chain to bring you back in.
ixion I think you excelled yourself this time, however, I think you’re right. Something a little less flamboyant would be more suitable.

Hey Doodle, keep a hold of that boat. We could put Norbert in it and, with a tender behind , tow him over to see GF.

What better birthday treat?

I can't believe what an irresponsible mother Alarma is. Glad you noticed him out at sea brook.
Fronc is making some fancy French dishes to take over but says he needs to come as to put on the finishing touches. I have gathered loads of snails from the Argy garden so he is busy with them.

Poor Norbert is traumatised after his experience at sea. I have put a drop of poteen in his bottle. Cures anything. Needless to say Alarma is refusing to feed him herself.

Aha, my hearties!
Sorted...

This came in on the high tide this morning.
Not only do we have un bateau but a driver Captain to go with it?
Are we allowing the Admiral to come with us?
If so, they can reminisce together on the journey.

Pirate ship. Just right for us. Not sure whether to leave the Admiral at the Argy or take him so we can keep an eye on him. He can be a bit unreliable on boats so everyone will need to wear a Mae West. No relation to May Hem.