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WANTED staff and punters Argy Bargy under new management

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LauraNorderr Sat 02-Dec-23 19:39:01

Wanted bar staff, pot washers, llama minders, customers in posh frocks.

LauraNorderr Wed 06-Dec-23 22:39:33

There might night staff, careful not to scare them off, they’re obviously having trouble sleeping to be in The Argy that late

Delila Wed 06-Dec-23 22:43:03

Move over both of you - I’ve got poor ixion and she can’t make it home with all those bandages on her. Don’t let her get too hot though - I’ll bring a homeopathic tincture for her in the morning.
What a shock😱

ixion Wed 06-Dec-23 22:48:23

Forget the tincture.
I'll be in need of a hefty snifter.
You are all very kind😢

Delila Wed 06-Dec-23 23:03:18

Sounding more like yourself already ixion, good for you.

Delila Wed 06-Dec-23 23:04:16

I’m off home,,it’s been a long day, and night 😉

Pittcity Thu 07-Dec-23 11:59:13

Just got a copy of the Argy Bargy 2024 calendar.

Pittcity Thu 07-Dec-23 12:00:11

January and February.

AGAA4 Thu 07-Dec-23 12:04:44

There were quite a few punters still draped over the tables from last night so I've encouraged them out into the cold and rain to sober up. The Admiral is still in his usual corner as he is a fixture now. He seems happy cuddling up with Delila.
May Hem and Kay Oss are still drinking so I see trouble ahead when we open.

AGAA4 Thu 07-Dec-23 12:06:24

Pittcity is March any better. It's going to be a long winter

brook2704 Thu 07-Dec-23 12:42:00

The llamas are all up now and yep Laura they’ve had a good hose down and so has ixion once I’d managed to untangle her from the wall. Shes looking much better now but it’s a shame we can’t say the same about the Admiral
Dress rehearsal for the panto later all the llamas have got their special outfits and the little kiddies from Pigstrotter Alley Primary are due at 4. Best get everyone sobered up B4 then and dangerous objects out of reach Best get Hamish out of the way too
I’m just off now down the market so I’ll take some of those calendars to flog there Pittcity

AGAA4 Thu 07-Dec-23 13:18:13

When Pigstrotter Primary arrive we need the Admiral out of the way too. We can't have him doing his elephant impression again. The 5 year olds were traumatised and everyone else too 😲

Delila Thu 07-Dec-23 13:27:48

AGAA, that’s not me cuddled up with the admiral, I managed to shake him off after our Argentinian Tango. Least said about that the better. I’ve moved on. I’m here to help clear up for the panto before Pigstrotter Primary arrive.

It will be refreshing to see everyone sober for the occasion🤞🏼Put that blow-up hippo out in the barn will you Pitt? It’s caused enough trouble already and heaven forbid we get an explosion of Brassicalissimo all over the children!

AGAA4 Thu 07-Dec-23 13:54:06

Sorry Delila but she was wearing your dress 🤔 Gnasher is in charge of any drunks. He is good at biting bottoms if they get out of order.

Delila Thu 07-Dec-23 14:13:16

I think it’s Charleygirl with the Admiral then. Don’t know where she found my dress though - I put it out in the shed with the llamas after the Brassicalissimo debacle. The Captain lent me a pair of overalls.

Let’s hope Gnasher behaves around the children!

AGAA4 Thu 07-Dec-23 14:18:51

Gnasher will be good but I don't trust Alarma. She will want to upstage everyone else. brook is very good at keeping the llamas calm so hope she will be here soon.

AGAA4 Thu 07-Dec-23 14:22:26

I'm going to be the Furry Godmother. The only costume I could find was for the donkey from last year's nativity.

Delila Thu 07-Dec-23 14:34:53

Isn’t that a two-person job? Uh-oh….I see what you’re playing at!

ixion Thu 07-Dec-23 14:52:28

Thank you for your kind ministrations during what passed as a horrendous night, especially Delila. I'm sure we've met before🤔. I have found a marvellous use for the tubs of Brassicalissiscrub. Works a treat on the llama's hooves. Alarma was thrilled, and needless to say, wanted something a tad different. I have packed her off to TackiNails to add glitter🤦‍♀️.

Delila Thu 07-Dec-23 15:14:42

No trouble at all Ixion, glad you’re so much better today, just a little residual redness, but nothing much - only someone with a medical inclination, (like me), would ever notice. Have you ever been to me for acupuncture - perhaps that’s how we’ve met?

Those hooves are a picture! You must have an artistic tendency (also like me).

brook2704 Thu 07-Dec-23 18:28:22

Gosh thanks ladies that all went off ok didn’t it, ready for the main event tomorrow
Miss Tress kept all the little kiddies well controlled - we had to feed Alarma extra rations though - we’ll be paying the price tomorrow

brook2704 Thu 07-Dec-23 18:31:05

Oh and Alarma was so thrilled with her nails Delila - Diva that she is! (She doesn’t like them being called hooves)

AGAA4 Thu 07-Dec-23 18:37:42

I'm glad you're here brook. Alarma has been stamping her little hoof as she wants diamond earrings to go with her luxury nails.

Delila Thu 07-Dec-23 18:42:23

Beg your pardon Alarma…. nails it is.

ixion Thu 07-Dec-23 19:59:41

Well, that went down splendidly, didn't it? Ken Tynan was very complimentary😳.

Couple of teensy observations.

Inviting Junior 1s was always going to be risky. Did you hear the red headed kiddy with the freckles - "cor look, Miss, they've got a camel". I thought Alarma was going to go for him.

And I think that old staple, the drop down songsheet with the words on? Is Mydingaling really suitable for matinée performances?

Doodle Thu 07-Dec-23 20:05:15

ixion glad to see you’re looking more like your normal self today.
AGA I’ve had the high wire rigged up as you asked for your performance as Furry Godmother. I will be on hand at ground level with the controls just to make sure you have a smooth landing. Now what did the man say ….🤔 press blue button for a slow smooth landing and press the red button for super fast ascent……..or was it the other way round. Never mind I’m sure it will be fine. 😊