Gransnet's virtual Christmas party - everyone's invited

you will see me boxing day.

Yes, having a solitary though hopefully chocolate- fuelled Christmas this year...

Yes I will pop in on Xmas Day even though I think it will be pretty chaotic with a 73, 44, 7 and 5 year old, and myself a mere 72.

I can offer some choc liqueurs, this will stop me filling my face with them. ?

I'm sure DH will donate a bottle of homemade limoncello!!

ill provide some ceiling decorations nothing like some tacky foil decorations!

Perhaps we could all take time on the day to post a little joke or even a little puzzle to amuse those who are alone or having a sad Christmas.

Def count me in - I’ll be on my own Christmas Day this year!

Ooh thanks marydoll. Yes me thermals will be very much on. Think we all need to keep an eye on you, make sure you stick with the soft drinks only. Bet you’re regretting “things” now (iPad typed thongs just then. It must know you) ?

Out on the Floor one of the first ones*Day 6* . Sure to get everyone up dancing - hey, hey, hey,!!

I have 3 litres of SloeGin "brewing" does anyone else like it?

Oooh, mancgirl, a woman after my own heart, music wise. I am 'out on the floor' already.

And no, not conked out!

But it's early days, heh heh!

I don’t like parties - am the shy but not miserable type. ?
All enjoy what will be a super party.

Oh I'm in! Thanks!

My paper hat remains on my head throughout December, and I am cranking up the old steam-powered record player..although Alexa is at your command for tunes of choice!

Sounds great. I'll bring the Baileys!

Absolutely no problem, Bella. I have no use for them now that I am "expecting".
However, I would advise wearing thermals, they are a tad SKIMPY, to say the least. .

Oh now I’ve seen the dress code Lara I don’t think I’ve got anything suitable. Wonder if Marydoll would lend me one of her Argy outfits? I’d need time to get it dry cleaned first. Mary D? ?

Well, I'm a 60's girl so playlist will include lots of fab music from arguably the best music decade ever, so expect all your favourite tunes, including tamla and Northern soul. For the not so energetic, I'm a fan of dancing in your chair too! Let's party! Ps. Think you'll all be relieved I'm not in charge of food

Oh 3 tablespoons cocoa. And 8oz bar of Bourneville.

I will definitely be dropping in and will bring some cava or prosecco and orange juice for some bucks fizz

It's my mum's Sacher Torte type. She was Viennese.
6 oz of SR flour, caster sugar,butter and 3 eggs. If you want it bigger 4 eggs and 8 oz of the other ingredients. They weigh the same as the eggs. A gleich gewiecht cake.

Also cocoa , tot of rum, 3 tablespoons water. Bar of Bournville to ice it. Apricot jam.

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time with 2 oz flour(sifted). Stir the eggs and flour in. Sift in cocoa and add rum and water.
Bake in tin whose bottom comes out so you can get it out later, medium oven, 175 electric? 45 minutes and check with skewer if done. Is done when skewer is clean.
Slice in half when cool and put jam in middle and all over top and sides. Melt chocolate and pour all over. Serve with whipped cream.

Just don’t let me near to the mince pies, I cannot resist. Do I need to dress up or will smart casual be OK?????

Will put on my best dress and Christmas earrings for the occasion. Look forward to the mulled wine and mince pies.

I’ll come too

Ooops. Nice NOT to have to drive. I haven't started on the wine yet, honest!