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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

lemongrove Mon 13-Dec-21 22:25:25

Soft drinks, for the drivers, we have a huge selection, I recommend a Sylvanian Sherbet.Don’t ask.

Mollygo Mon 13-Dec-21 23:45:40

Tiaras - and none of that cubic zirconia stuff either!

AGAA4 Tue 14-Dec-21 12:58:21

Underwear. Frilly bloomers or thongs if that's your thing.

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 14-Dec-21 20:03:27

Velvet Cliquot- only the best for Gransnetters.

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 14-Dec-21 20:04:10

Veuve! ( blooming predictive text )

Doodle Tue 14-Dec-21 20:52:40

Wellies in case the toilets overflow.

lemongrove Thu 16-Dec-21 12:07:00

X rated loos? That only happens in The Argy!
Xtra refined here at the Manor, there are knitted covers for the loo rolls, old magazines ( circa 1957) to keep guests entertained and a candle, in case the lights suddenly go orf ( as they often do out here in the sticks.)

LauraNorderr Thu 16-Dec-21 13:19:02

Yeth, AGA a thing thong ith a good idea.
How about ‘ I’m dreaming of a white chrithmath’.

AGAA4 Thu 16-Dec-21 15:40:32

Zephyrs. Gentle winds. Enough said.

Mollygo Thu 16-Dec-21 16:47:01

Antacids-just in case of over-eating.

TillyTrotter Thu 16-Dec-21 16:56:51

Ooh I’ll need a packet of those Mollygo.
Best glassware - we always save ours for special occasions. Although there are a few on the party list who I would not trust a crystal glass champagne flute with …….. least said the better! ? ?

mrswoo Thu 16-Dec-21 17:17:01

If I bring crumpets do you think EllanVannin will come to the ball? Hope so!.

AGAA4 Fri 17-Dec-21 17:30:15

Butter to put on the crumpets

lemongrove Fri 17-Dec-21 20:06:46

Crumpets?

lemongrove Fri 17-Dec-21 20:08:50

Daddies sauce for all the bacon baps cook will make for brekkie the morning after the ball.....for all the Daddies.

Doodle Fri 17-Dec-21 21:30:01

Extra condoms so there aren’t too many Daddies after the ball.

Mollygo Sun 19-Dec-21 13:06:48

Feather dusters for moving the dust around after the party.

lemongrove Sun 19-Dec-21 16:39:09

Galoshes for galumphing around our estate, I once had to chase Lord L right across the deer park when it was his turn to empty the dishwasher.

AGAA4 Sun 19-Dec-21 16:55:15

He usually runs to the Argy and hides in a barrel in the cellar if there is any work to be done.

lemongrove Tue 21-Dec-21 22:09:53

I agree! What a lazy man he has become in his old age.
Ice is ideal for all the gin and tonics, will somebody be a sweetie and run to to ice house for more, we are running low.
Look, old Dodders the butler has already been there and is tottering back with a wheelbarrowful...the ice man cometh!

Doodle Tue 21-Dec-21 22:51:27

Jumping Jack Flash …..he isn’t. By the time he gets here it will all be melted.

NanKate Wed 22-Dec-21 08:05:42

Kibosh - yes that’s put the kibosh on a nice big lump of ice in my rum and coke.

Parsley3 Wed 22-Dec-21 09:23:07

Lorra, lorra laughs ?

lemongrove Wed 22-Dec-21 09:30:28

Mustard for the hot dogs ......an Annual Ball staple and held in the courtyard, bit nippy out there so wear a muffler.

Mollygo Wed 22-Dec-21 10:03:31

No entry signs, to hang on the door if you need a bit of privacy for anything!