The Côte D’Azur Caper

Ooh, the Rothschild pied à terre, svp❤️
I'm getting Mr.I to do up the bathrooms and could do with a bit of inspiration.
It's either that or Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

Shall we go in the evening and practise our arabesques in the garden?

Morning folks! I've got Pete the Plumber coming round later with his plunger. That LLB did a lousy job for me ixion. All floppy-sleeved fashion and no function.

Lovely photo Joseanne but I am worried about the dancer missing from the end. That appears to be Mr Creosote sitting in the upstairs window.

Sailing this morning to Cap Ferrat. Can we pop in to have a look at this before we crash in on GSM and Maw? They've probably has a late night anyway with George and Brad.

On sale for £52,000,000. We'll have a whip round during breakfast if that's OK.

That looks nice. I'll check my Crédit Agricole balance.
I like the underneath tunnel coming out at sea level. We could get the contraband wine delivered by boat.

That's exactly how the oligarch being forced to sell it now got his money in in the first place. Salt-water laundering.

Is it link-detached, as Estate Agents like to put it?
Or does everything pink come as a job lot?

If the latter, it would be very appealing to have a 'his and hers' residence when necessary.
(Should that be a 'Jack and Jill' option?).

Off to paint my toenails.
Hope it's not choppy for a delicate job.
Don't tell me, everyone else gets the professional in...

I’m loving this thread! Trust Maw and GSM to have copped off. Lucky buggers! Yes, let’s gate crash later.

Forget the lobster. This place serves truffle pizza 44 euros.
Or in the absence of GSM's dog, I could arrange for my own pup to be flown in to sniff out magic mushrooms. ??

Message flagged shore-to-ship from our girls that the electricity is out at Maison Rothschild so the security gates are locked tight. No-one can get in or out.

Something to do with two Hollywood A listers overloading the system with coffee machines. I don't believe a word of it.

Where's Caine when you need him to blow the bloody doors off?

Plan B is for ixion to get in by stealth, climbing through the shrubbery, up a stucco wall and through a bathroom window. She doesn't seem keen, says it will ruin her nails.

protected by a silver spoon?

Gosh (to put it politely), I’m (not so politely) knackered. I left Maw there with both of them, having the time of her life. I don’t think she wants to be rescued. I managed to scale the gates to escape - all too much for a blushing maiden such as myself. Must have a nap before dinner - are we eating in? Is that lobster still going spare??

I fancy an evening up in Eze in the hills.
There's an erotic exotic garden we can visit. Don't worry about the prickly plants, ? I'm sharp enough to have packed some anti histamines for allergic reactions.
Have we had a salad nicoise in Nice? Can't remember.

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Have you had time to recover GSM because if so I was going to suggest we go the Royal Riviera in Cap Ferrat for dinner and then onto the Casino de Beaulieu for a night on the tables.

The dark haired men are the executive team at the hotel restaurant - nothing whatsover to do with this suggestion.

Ha ha. X post

Crossed posts Joseanne but thinking alike. I was going to suggest a whole day trip to Eze tomorrow as the village looks lovely too. Happy to do both one way round or another.

The dark haired men are very enticing. I would be happy to be guided by them as regards the menu … ?

You seem to have a second wind GSM Is that the aroma of Nespresso coming from your cabin?

I have been found out!!! Such fond memories of George. I wonder if he’s missing me. ? Probably not, knowing Maw as I do.?

All that but I was expecting you to say What Else? Wasn't that the line or was that just the ad with George and Jack Black? Now there's a man I like. Yes, I know. I've had a thing for him since High Fidelity. Funny man.

I ❤️ Jack Black too! Ever since ‘ShallowHal’ (2001).
And ‘School of Rock’ (2003) has to be one of the greatest feel good films ever.

Nespresso and Gauloises...
Just how many have you got in there, GSM??

Urmstongran

I ❤️ Jack Black too! Ever since ‘ShallowHal’ (2001).
And ‘School of Rock’ (2003) has to be one of the greatest feel good films ever.

Blimey.
I shall say no more.
My lips are sealed and I bet you're all pleased to hear that

Thank you Urms Not just me then.

Shhh ixion. My reputation, such as it is, will be shot to pieces. Willing to cut a deal in return for your silence. ?

May I make a suggestion, GSM, in the interests of ongoing friendship?
Liberally splash that fragrance? you made at the Pong Factory around your cabin.
What with that and the overriding waft of Brute emanating, your secret will be well disguised safe with me.