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?The Argy Re-Opens - Lubbly Jubbly Celebrations!? ?

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ixion Thu 02-Jun-22 07:50:54

Back by popular request (thank you, both), the Argy Bar is opening for a festive four days.

Calling all the furloughed supporters-
Poteen makers
Pasty providers
Llama keepers

Inviting -
Anyone who can cook for our buffet . Doodle has been volunteered to knock up a dozen Platinum Jubilee Trifles
All crafty GNetters, for bunting, flags, rugs if it's cold.
People with, er, special talents.

Corgis encouraged , and HM doubles especially welcome.

Do join us - bring your contributions nearest and dearest (we won't tell) and help make this a celebration Pigs Trotter Alley won't forget in a hurry.

Doodle Fri 03-Jun-22 20:52:53

What happened to George? You may well ask GSM
Grannygravy that’s what’s happened to George. She’s marmalised him as usual. Poor chap can hardly walk.

Doodle Fri 03-Jun-22 20:50:45

Snoring ? me, never. Must have been Gnasher ?
Ixion is quiet contemplation another name for hangover?
Er could the Welsh Talent board offer us some rugby players maybe. I have heard Tom Cruise might pop in. He’s going for a fitting at Madam Pom Poms (can’t imagine what for ?)

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 03-Jun-22 20:15:12

What happened to George?

ixion Fri 03-Jun-22 20:01:35

Are they swoon material tho', brook?

brook2704 Fri 03-Jun-22 19:58:18

Oh there you are Doodle didn’t realise it was you down in the cellar earlier, I thought it was the Admiral with noises like that ?
Such a disappointment about Sir Tom but understandable after last time
Are you sure and KJ and CC are free ixion ? I’m sure they’d love to join us but we’ll need to get the post frocks and red carpet out ..

ixion Fri 03-Jun-22 19:43:39

I'm scouting round looking for Slebs for tomorrow night, when I think we might stage a Right Royal Rave Up.
Tonight, an evening of quiet contemplation
AKA drink yourselves comatose.

Disappointment (maybe. Haven't we got a regular who has routinely throws her knickers at him?). Sir Tom is N/A.
The Welsh Talent Board is offering us Katherine Jenkins or Charlotte Church ? ?.
What do you all think?

Doodle Fri 03-Jun-22 18:51:04

Sorry I’m late. I fell asleep in the cellar and when I woke up one of the llamas was on top of me and I couldn’t get out.
Ive made all the Jubilee trifles with added Coronation chicken and some doggy chews for the corgis. You can either eat it as a pudding or spread it in a sandwich.
Grannygravy I’m surprised to see you in two feet today…..especially after your antics last night. I never knew you could do somersaults like that …..I expect the Queen was a little surprised too. Not quite what she expected when she lit the beacon. Have you been going commando long?
Brook thank you for taking excellent care of the llamas. We won’t worry about the accident…I’m sure it all adds to the flavour.
ixionwhat a day we had yesterday. Still lots of grub left for everyone. Have we got any celebs coming in tonight?

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 03-Jun-22 17:09:33

I thought it had a certain je ne sais quoi. Certainly did the trick though - hic!?
I’d better not ask if the accident was of the - er - smaller or larger variety. Best not to know!

brook2704 Fri 03-Jun-22 16:31:48

Thanks for that gsm they’re certainly sparkling clean
Enjoy your poteen but don’t worry if it tastes a bit unusual I have to own up that the llamas were a bit over excited when I got them back and had a wee accident down in the cellar, I’ve mopped up as best I can but …

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 03-Jun-22 16:19:21

What a state they were in!!! I've never seen the like!!!! Anyway they are pristine now and I've taken charge of the last of the Vim/talc/marching powder. Now to put my feet up and have a well earned poteen .... or two ...

ixion Fri 03-Jun-22 14:18:58

Germanshepherdsmum

Ooh, that’s better. Now for the lavs. ☹️

Gulp

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 03-Jun-22 13:36:43

Ooh, that’s better. Now for the lavs. ☹️

ixion Fri 03-Jun-22 12:06:43

?
But my, GG13, that was some show of athleticism?.

You should now be GG14 after that latest pose?

GrannyGravy13 Fri 03-Jun-22 11:45:24

I‘’ll have a black coffee with a chaser if poteen a couple of paracetamols along with some ibuprofen for good measure.

Anyone know what I got up to last night…

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 03-Jun-22 11:36:37

Ooh you’re a lifesaver Brook. What happened? I must have slept right through all the cannon and beacon stuff. That Jubilee brew is quite something.?
After a quick coffee and the paracetamol I must get some fresh air. ? I don’t mind taking my turn doing the lavs later. ?

ixion Fri 03-Jun-22 11:31:39

Hi brook
Thank you for unlocking.
Enjoy your walk - any chance you could take the field of corgis with you? The ones Fanny is supposed to be looking after.
If you come across ?'s hip flask in the far corner of the field (?she was heading that way with a ?‍♀️ and a ?‍? last time I saw her), please can you give her a shout?

Oh, and if you pass the kitchens where Doodle should be is cooking, here's a recipe to spice up her trifles!

Back later!

brook2704 Fri 03-Jun-22 10:50:25

Mornin all - anyone need any paracetamol??
I’m in early as the llamas need a good long walk after yesterdays antics
I’ll take them down the long walk towards the paddock at Windsor great park and see who’s about …any sign of those corgis Cherry and I’ll be off ..

CherryCezzy Thu 02-Jun-22 23:51:45

What a finale ixion whooooooo
Night night, hic ( pardon me ?) ?

Doodle Thu 02-Jun-22 23:50:46

I think hangover cures might be on the menu for tomorrow.
George and Sir Tom are still at the bar and as for Grannygravy ? ? ?
Sleep well all.

Doodle Thu 02-Jun-22 23:48:52

Thanks everyone for coming. Been a lovely day. I think we’ve done the Queen proud.
I’m taking the llamas back to the barn to settle them down. Alarma’s in a huff because she wasn't included in the balcony photos.
The Admiral and Captain are fast asleep in the corner.
Thor, Sven and Bjorn have promised to clean up the bar and glasses.
Ixion great party. Do you think we can now have By appointment to the Queen on our sign outside?

ixion Thu 02-Jun-22 23:44:38

Last girls/women/ladies/guys standing Doodle methinks ?.
Night night. Thanks for a brill birthday?
Will be in to survey the débris tomorrow. What's on the agenda?
Or do we play it by ? ?

Doodle Thu 02-Jun-22 23:42:24

Well thanks Ixion for a good day. Well organised.
Just one problem..,that beacon set light to Madam Pom Pom’s frilly knickers but not to worry, there are about 20 ?‍? helping to put out the flames.

Doodle Thu 02-Jun-22 23:39:19

? ? ☄️ ?

You could have given me more warning Ixion . That cannon firing made me jump out of my undies (well it would have done if I was wearing any)

I think we ought to end the evening with a cheer for the Queen.
Hip hip hurrah ? ?

ixion Thu 02-Jun-22 23:35:24

Well done Ma'am. All that time?
Keep your strength up for Saturday - do come. Lots of fun and frolics

ixion Thu 02-Jun-22 23:32:37

OK - here goes. All got your ear defenders?
3-2-1 ?
Beacon, stand back - ????
Fireworks - claret and light blue? - oooooh.

Think we will get the record for the tardiest beacon in the land.

Who's got the ?‍? ?