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Annual Grand Christmas Ball

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lemongrove Fri 26-Nov-21 15:37:59

‘Tis the season to be silly ( or almost time) so once again am inviting one and all to the grand Christmas Ball at Lemongrove Manor
These shindigs need starting early as there is so much to do!
Lord Lemongrove has been busy testing mince pies and pigs in blankets ever since Cook took them out of the oven this morn.What a man!

There will be rooms for those who wish to stay the night, and
Carriages at dawn for those who don’t.

As usual it helps if your offerings are in alphabetical order, but the more sherry we consume....tchblush
Stay and chat awhile if you want to and if pushed for time just state what you will bring ( then I can tick it off my to do lists.)

Here is the address for forgetful heads and newcomers...
Lemongrove Manor
Much Ado Inthemarsh
Nr. Rumpling in Parva
Cotswolds

LauraNorderr Sun 28-Nov-21 15:29:58

Opulence and plenty of it. Gold chandeliers, velvet drapes, crystal bowls full of figs, golden trays of salmon and caviar blinis, quality champagne by the bucketload, lots of gorgeous hunks in tuxedos.

TillyTrotter Sun 28-Nov-21 14:44:36

Nine ladies dancing ?
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
(and everything else from The Twelve Days of Christmas).

ixion Sun 28-Nov-21 13:52:56

Never mind Kitty. We'll form an orderly queue?

mrswoo Sun 28-Nov-21 13:20:28

Matchmakers, Malteesers and mini Mars Bars for those that favour a chocolate treat.

kittylester Sun 28-Nov-21 13:10:36

Leave George Clooney alone - he will be needing a lie down on his own!! Or a lone

MayBeMaw Sun 28-Nov-21 13:00:58

Mulled any alcohol whatsoever

annsixty Sun 28-Nov-21 12:56:49

Lord and Lady L as our gracious and VERY generous hosts.
What more could one want?

ixion Sun 28-Nov-21 12:07:29

Kissing under George Clooney❤️

DanniRae Sun 28-Nov-21 11:53:48

Kissing under the mistletoe - or the Holly or the Ivy or any old greenery really! blush

LauraNorderr Sun 28-Nov-21 10:52:27

Juniper berries, preferably already turned in to gin

LauraNorderr Sun 28-Nov-21 10:51:23

Indiscretion and plenty of it behind the stables

annsixty Sun 28-Nov-21 10:06:01

Historical fancy dress to complement the historical setting that Lord and Lady L inhabit.

LauraNorderr Sun 28-Nov-21 10:00:15

Glitter balls

LauraNorderr Sun 28-Nov-21 09:49:15

Fresh filleted fish for fighting. Preferably wet kippers for anyone really irritating who tries to correct our spelling.

kittylester Sun 28-Nov-21 09:30:03

Extremely elegant and exciting people.....and me!

NanKate Sun 28-Nov-21 08:05:27

Daft dressing up gear for the Fancy Dress competition ?‍♀️

mokryna Sun 28-Nov-21 07:50:37

Candles in case of electricity cuts.

lemongrove Sun 28-Nov-21 07:13:59

Big hair, to go with our big ballgowns ( and big bazooms)tchgrin

lemongrove Sun 28-Nov-21 07:12:15

Alexa....to play all our party music....A whiter shade of pale to start?

maddyone Sat 27-Nov-21 23:52:07

A Yule loaf because I like a bit of chocolate.

maddyone Sat 27-Nov-21 23:51:18

Xtra fizzy wine, preferably Champagne.

annsixty Sat 27-Nov-21 23:36:51

Wellies for the bracing walk in the grounds that those of us staying the night will be taking in the morning to blow away the cobwebs and clear the hangovers.

ixion Sat 27-Nov-21 23:11:54

Vol au vents please Lemon (but no ? hanging over the sides, if that's OK with you Chef).

Maggiemaybe Sat 27-Nov-21 23:04:29

Uggs, umbrellas and under-footmen to get us safely to our carriages in the snow.

Maggiemaybe Sat 27-Nov-21 23:00:46

Tinsel, tiaras and taffeta wings, these are a few of my favourite things.