Annual Grand Christmas Ball

Out of bounds areas where everyone will go 'cos they've been told not to.

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

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

Lorra, lorra laughs ?

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

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

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!

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

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.

Feather dusters for moving the dust around after the party.

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

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

Crumpets?

Butter to put on the crumpets

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

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! ? ?

Antacids-just in case of over-eating.

Zephyrs. Gentle winds. Enough said.

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

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.)

Wellies in case the toilets overflow.

Veuve! ( blooming predictive text )

Velvet Cliquot- only the best for Gransnetters.

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

Tiaras - and none of that cubic zirconia stuff either!