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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

Thebeeb Sat 27-Nov-21 22:45:49

Oooh is this a chance to have my hair and makeup done. Sparky nails and wear a lovely dress? Excited.

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

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

Xtra fizzy wine, preferably Champagne.

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

A Yule loaf because I like a bit of chocolate.

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

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

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

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

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

Candles in case of electricity cuts.

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

Daft dressing up gear for the Fancy Dress competition ?‍♀️

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

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

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.

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

Glitter balls

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 10:51:23

Indiscretion and plenty of it behind the stables

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

Juniper berries, preferably already turned in to gin

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

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

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

Kissing under George Clooney❤️

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

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

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

Mulled any alcohol whatsoever

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

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

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

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

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

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

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