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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.

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 19:43:06

Hmm - Perhaps you'd better have a vote on that?

Could you bring Burley Chassis? Now there'a girl who can belt out a good number!

Doodle Sat 04-Jun-22 19:46:36

Stand back you young things. I want front seats on the chara and if anyone argues they can deal with my man.
Guess who I’m bringing Jason Mamoa ….that’s right Aquaman in all his glory.
ixion well done on getting the Skylark again.
Wow Brook you look amazing. Very regal. Don’t let the corgis anywhere near you they might think you’re Her Maj,
Laura trust you to come with a good one. Ok back seat for you it is…..just don’t make too much noise back there.
Er Ixion I hate to say this but I do think we need to maintain a bit of decorum. This is the Queen’s Jubilee after all. To arrive mounted on your Peaky Blinder would be a bit uncouff.
Can’t you wait till you get back to the Argy. ?
Yes let’s have Rob along for a bit of humour. Actually he can accompany May Hem. That should keep them both busy.
When are we off Ixion and have you loaded the poteen on the back. I’m surprised Grannygravy and George aren’t with us but you never know what they’re up to these days.
Brook I put some poteen in the llamas milk tonight so I think they should sleep soundly…….if not the Queen might have an unexpected visitor at her performance. You know Alarma.

brook2704 Sat 04-Jun-22 20:22:26

Good idea Doodle that should settle the llamas
Couldn’t find Jamie anywhere - think he’s trapped down in the cellar with GG so we won’t see him for ages
Right we’re off…..

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 20:26:55

.Poteen wagon is parked discreetly round the back of the posh seats stage left. Help yourselves- I am serving the bands as they come off. Well, actually, I've done now Brian? has been.
Getting on with the raglan sleeves of my jumper til Rod comes on. Or there again, Mr. PB and I might go for a gentle hack to Rotten Row and practice our dressage manoeuvres.

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 04-Jun-22 20:31:40

No ta. I’ll stick with George.❤️

brook2704 Sat 04-Jun-22 20:34:55

Just seen Paddington Bear sneaking around the back looking for the poteen wagon

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 20:48:05

There's a lady wot has sandwiches in her handbag. Send him round to knock at the door marked ' Tradesmen'.
It's like the one we have at home...

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 04-Jun-22 20:52:03

Oh, we have one of those too. Can’t have just anyone calling at the front door.

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 20:52:54

Reeling in Calling GSM.
Come and have a slurp, luv?

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 04-Jun-22 21:09:57

Cor!!! Don’t mind if I do! Lovely!!! ?

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 21:14:00

George still awake, then??

brook2704 Sat 04-Jun-22 21:17:12

There’s a right crowd gathering round the poteen wagon - Rod has just left says he’s got something on but he’ll be back ..

Doodle Sat 04-Jun-22 21:18:51

Dressage manœuvres …snigger…it’s that what they’re calling it these days.
I’ll have a pint of poteen for me and a barrel for Jason……
Ooh this is so exciting. I didn’t realise we’d be so close to the action ixion

brook2704 Sat 04-Jun-22 21:27:51

Best seats in the house ixion how did you manage that .. budge up Rods back looking very sweaty

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 21:32:18

I bought my outfit from my day job, doodle...
These lavs with the crown on the door are proper posh.
Got plenty of ideas for the Argy.

Glad I bought my knitting.
So much of this is wasted on me☹️ As, presumably, with many of the Royals

Peppermint cream, anyone?

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 21:36:05

Well, I'm sorry to say, brook, that Sir Rod like many of us is beginning to show his age and a bit of, er, fading glory?

Doodle Sat 04-Jun-22 21:43:04

Personally I think I’d rather have a cuddle with Paddington…..and a bite of his marmalade sandwich. Do you think the Queen would mind if we popped in for a cuppa?

brook2704 Sat 04-Jun-22 21:46:59

Think she’s asleep Doodle but I think we could sneak into the kitchen and see who’s there ..

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 22:08:37

Everybody stand up, poteen down, it's our man.
Yes, you can wave that Argy banner, very tasteful.
Then we'll nip round the back, ask for Jeeves' cousin and say Mrs. May Hem sent us.
Contacts, y'know?

Doodle Sat 04-Jun-22 22:28:00

ixion I’ve come over all emotional. ?. What a night.

brook2704 Sat 04-Jun-22 22:34:05

Definitely a night to remember thanks everyone ?
Err … how are we all getting home?

Doodle Sat 04-Jun-22 22:41:21

Yes well done all. Thanks for the chara ixion . Is it booked to take us back….ixion …where are you…anyone seen her….
She’s doing what….checking the Queen’s lavs to see if they’re up to Argy standards. Well I never. ?

ixion Sat 04-Jun-22 22:43:24

Well, we're clip-clopping back down the Mall to Hyde Park Barracks. Lots of stalls, deep straw, peace and quiet. Well that's me and Mr.PB sorted. Plenty of ?‍♂️?‍♂️?‍♂️ if I need to stretch my legs.

The chara awaits, when you've had your cuppas.
Oh, and no souvenirs svp.

Lovely night, lovely company (as ever?)

Doodle Sat 04-Jun-22 23:19:14

Night night, ixion
Night night all
Sleep tight
Mind the bugs don’t bite…….especially if you’ve been rolling in the hay….
Nice day ?

Doodle Sun 05-Jun-22 19:15:22

Well what a few days we have had.
I’m just going to settle back here with the boys…….all of them ? and have a nice relaxing jug of poteen. Then I may stack the dishwasher……Bjorn where are you, sweep up the sawdust …you can do that Thor and when ixion gets here with the keys we can enjoy the rest of the evening before closing time.
Thanks for all the company ?