We've dusted off the baubles, stocked up on bubbly and mince pies, and will be putting up the tree tomorrow. All in preparation for the annual online Gransnet Christmas Party. Although we may have to replenish the tins of chocolates (someone has demolished the lot ?). 
We know that for many reasons, some of you might be spending the festive season on your own, so if that's the case, or if you simply find a spare minute on the day and fancy popping in to celebrate, please do.
There'll be a welcome mulled wine from HQ, some cheesy Christmas jokes, and loads of good wishes from fellow gransnetters. 
EDIT: We've even got The Gransnet Playlist sorted thanks to your suggestions. So feel free to have this on high volume while you dance around the kitchen.
Large glasses Rufus certainly not. I drink mine from a bucket
Oh dear Doodle! I fear you are almost beyond recall! 
You ain't been brought up proper like what I was. The bucket is for ice into which you plunge your bottles of red, champers, beer, or whatever; a similar bucket + ice is to cool the glasses to avoid lip-burn, although your summer appears to have ended, so no prob.
Down Under I suppose you'd be trying to drink it from an Esky assuming you could lift it! Best bet is to fill your bath with red and climb in; probably not a pretty sight. 
Ray Conniff! There’s a blast from the past
Fair Do's girls! Are you saying I'm a "blast from the past?" And what "past" are you from Iza? Not "pasture" use-by date, I hope! "Had to look him up", indeed! Millions follow him on You-Tube, including me; he's on my comp as a lovely background all the time. Soothes the savage beast in me, although he's twitching his tail at the moment with all that blasting that's going on!
Would Bert Kaempfert do instead?
Oh Izabella I am bringing homemade lemon drizzle cake too! Sounds like there will be a crowd there so the more cake the merrier, eh?
I'm rather fond of cherry brandy so I hope someone brings a bottle or two.
I've got my outfit all sorted out........blue glitzy top, black sparkly leggings, red metalic knee high boots.........sounds good and looks amazing. No copying now!!!!!!!
Ooh, I'll be there! Will bring posh champagne including vintage but, freshly-squeezed orange juice for buck's fizz, salted almonds and veggie crisps
you must be as welcome as the rest of us
Nan; Thank you for that! And Doodle, pleased I've not been barred, but don't tell me you also imbibe from large glasses too? The ones with a handle! 
Yes Nan; after your excellent work at the birthday bash (Gee, 5months ago!), I'll support your application for DJ, but I notice Mancgirl has already applied. Whoever gets the job can play "Ray Conniff and Kenny Ball" all night for all I care. Oh, and throw in "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth" for a laugh!
Well I will dust off my best Argy outfit and be pleased to come along with a huge box of chocs and some mince pies. Sounds like a good time for all. Rufus you are on GN so you must be as welcome as the rest of us. I am certainly hoping for turkey and all the trimmings plus a large glass (or two) of red so I hope there will be plenty to go around.
Granless I am not really a party person either but do pop in. I am sure we can find somewhere quiet to snooze sit.
Sounds a ball.
Anyone for homemade mulled wine?
Packs a punch ?.
Marydoll any idea what you are expecting?
Have you chose a name?what about Amazon
Quite seasonal in our house.
If twins *Amazon and Argos*??
I will bring a couple of full bodied Rioja and leave behind the bar for Xmas Day just help yourself when you arrive,just make sure the cleaner doesn't find them before the big day.
I may look into the party at Christmas, depends how sober I am will there be dancing?
Any music bar Slade, rap or hip hop, or heavy metal, grunge,punk, is fine by me.
Will you include Mr Blue Sky by ELO ( or was it Wizard?)
Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino. Blue Christmas by Elvis,
Blue Bayou by Roy Orbison ( I like blue.)
spending the festive season on your own
Unfortunately I've misread my invitation, but now I see it's going to be a glorified "Hens' Party" and there I was thinking ahead to roast turkey, plum pud and all the trimmings, including of course our favourite, lashings of bread sauce! I was even going to offer to take on the
traditional role of Grandad as Chief Carver! Oh well! Not to be! Dream on! Happy Yuletide!
I haven't been to one of your parties before. Are there any rules? I'm happy to bring some pigs in blankets if you think they will go down well. I made 2 bottles of sloe gin in September, one for this year (if it was ready) and one for next. This year's is so good I'm pretty sure the second one won't last until next year (well, maybe until January 1st)! I can bring that for you to try. It sounds so exciting, I hope you let me come 
post a little joke
Anita; definitely not a "shaggy dog" joke then? I've already offered non-cheesy ones, but no takers so far!
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