Annual Grand Christmas Ball

Yikes!! Y (Why) is it that every time I log onto this thread it's reached the letters X,Y or Z. All I can think of it yogurt, yeast and yahtzee - let's face it, none of them would make a party go with a swing and would be totally infra dig at a grand Christmas Ball.

X marks the spot for the grand treasure hunt in our amazing grounds, ask yourself this...do you feel lucky?

Walnuts....now where are my nutcrackers?

Very outrageous costumes will be appreciated.

UV lights, so your white clothes will glow in the dark. (Just make sure you don’t have dandruff!)

Tulips from Amsterdam cos when it’s spring again we’ll bring again tulips from Amsterdam
So we can tiptoe through the tulips

Silk sheets for overnight guests

Ruffs...I fancy Elizabethan attire, and Roughs ( there are always a few locals who gatecrash) we will keep the cute ones.

Quad bikes, we can ride them all round the estate, have several large brandies first though for courage.

Pomegranates! Evidently they’re a super food so a serving as a garnish would be beneficial.

Opera glasses to keep an eye on Kitty and Rufus. Don’t want any bother from Mr Kittylester

Not sure why the apostrophe is there but my phone suggested it. I’ll assume it knows more than I do on this occasion.

Marshmallows to make s’mores

Lovers tiffs, bound to be a few....

Kellogg's Cornflakes for brekkie the day after the Ball, I am unreliably informed they cure a hangover.

Horse and carriage for my arrival. Are stables available?

ixion

I'm sure I've seen that outfit of yours previously, urms?

Just a day ago, I was wearing it!!

I'm sure I've seen that outfit of yours previously, urms?

How could you Urmstongran, I was going to wear the same. Now I'll have to get my old frock back which I lent to a young friend. It does suit me better, though.

Glamorous glad rags for partying! I’ve been trying on outfits and decided this is my fav. Himself has just taken a photo of me so I can show you how I shall rock up for the Ball.

What do you think? Right choice? ?

Frittata, please!

Eggs for breakfast. How would you like them?

Beauty salon where we can go and repair any damage. (No lipstick all over your face from snogging the footmen)

Dominoes in the games room, it can get quite dramatic and demanding at times, do give it a go ( a tenner a time.)

Couldn’t get Bertie this year, he is booked solid in Blackpool.
Crystal Ball was available though so I booked her for after dinner ‘readings’.