Widowhood.

I'm still trying to get the red wine stains out of the armchair after bikergran's post last evening about her knees and matches

DH thought I'd had a choking fit because he'd said something about the Election

Wonderfully crazy ladies on this thread!

bikergran it is so good to see you getting some way to being your old jokey self again. I am sure you do all your grieving just the same and will for a long time but you are doing yourself (and others) some good by joining in with such good fun topics

Yes biker, I've been around since day one but had along spell away due to family stuff.
When I got back to GN I was unable go use my name for some reason so reregistered and em became mcem.
I take your point about new posters joining the thread at this stage and finding it's not what they expect. However I think you've introduced a note of nonsense and shown some sad ladies that it is ok to relax, to smile and to enjoy the company of others in a similar situation. Well done!

mcem hello, not sure if you are an old (cough) original poster but nice to see you...

Oh yes I am sure there's going to be a ball (amongst other things)
I shall have a mooch at the "Christmas Party Thread" and relive the moments

I must now put my "party head away as I am getting too excited and wait for Galan to send out the invites..open to all I'm sure ..whooohooo......(whoops sorry party head emerged again) tut!

I suppose we should let the thread ease back to it's original theme, as goodness knows what any "new widows" may think if they were to drop in! they will wonder what on earths going on but hope anyone would be able to have a little smile whilst reading the thread.

Until then I shall keep my ears and eyes open for the "announcement" Iv got my party frock ready and now going to do my homework on the theme .... whilst sipping my

Ladies - although I haven't contributed to this thread, I've read it with growing admiration.
I do think you'd have a ball at biker's party and wonder if you'd like to have a flavour of the virtual parties of the 'old days of GN'?
Go to CHAT and find the Christmas Party thread.

I've just reread it and it reminded me of so many of the original names. I'm sure you'll recognise lots of them!

Absolute nonsense but no sniping or serious arguments! Enjoy!

and yes I believe Galen is spot on with bow and arrow

well goodnight all, off to my freshly made bed....

ohh yes lol lo ohh that's a good one nannieroz yes Falcon where is she hiding, we can fill her in as soon as. nannieroz that is good, I once went to a "Virtual Themes Party" couple of at my desktop, when I woke up next morning I almost felt like I had actualy been! to a party lol, it's a bit like a good book, you can become embroiled in it

Plenty of rubber bands out on the pavement discarded by the ruddy postman, yep! reckon I could fashion something

I got so immersed in the alcohol vimto and inflatable friends, I completely forgot it was a themed party.

I know where we can find at least one Falcon(bird)!!!!!

I can provide an archery bow & arrows (dd won't notice I've 'borrowed' them) but not got foggiest how to use, perhaps Galen can advise

nannieroz you too! will have a " role " not sure what but we will find something suitable ...........looking in book under "roles" for newbies you too loopy are you good with elastic bands and sticky backed plastic ?

loopy you mean the "Bar" is open!! no one told me.....

................................................................>>>>>>>>>>walks off to the bar............................................>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
,,,,,,,,<<<<<<<<< walks back from the bar.. could only carry two

ahhh yes Wolfhounds...rats, think I have rubber ones in the loft, Falcons may be slightly more hard to come by..

Yeah you're right loopylou...... biker is wicked. I nearly fell off my perch laughing at the vision of knees combusting (is that a word?)

bikergran I've just choked and spluttered over my glass of !
Hope the stains come out of the armchair .......

You are wicked!!

You need some Wolfhounds, Falcons and rats me thinks.....

Oh and ! can someone bring matches this time...I'm not rubbing my knees together again to make a spark, nearly set myself on fire last time

glass no not me this time, Galen is the ringleader for a change

nannieroz I may be in the wrong era, I seem to have seen Lurcher dogs hanging round the tables, but I never did attend my History classes lol. I need to do some homework on the "Tingernel" thingy! lol, don't want to turn up in the wrong costume Oh yes!! nannieroz one has to also dress up

Best be off need to go As*a for Vodka whoops I mean Vimto of course

biker is that you organising a party

My parcel did arrive biker and WOW! its nearly as big as me!!!! Have given myself several pats on the back today. I'm afraid you'll have to explain why we need the lurcher/whippet/greyhound. (I've led a very sheltered life) lol.

Vodka jelly? Mmmm yes please.

Galen no rush! will give me time to get alcohol supplies
loopylou best get your R.S.P.V sent back quick! think tickets will be in big! demand now where did I put my inflatable friend "Randolph" and! the puncture outfit, will probably need it once they have downed a few "Vodka Jellies" last time they were doing the Conga with him! poor thing .

I'm working tomorrow (sober expression) I'll try to start a party thread on Friday after darling daughter and sprigs have returned home
(No access to iPad before- it gets collared)

I'll never visit Tintagel and see it in the same light again!
you lot are incredible
I take my hat off to all you indefatigable ladies!

Falcon was going to mention we hadn't seen you for a day or two but then was then laid up in bed so didn't get chance, so glad your back in the running
nannieroz I hope you "Parcel has arrived" it may be vacuum packed so don't be alarmed if it only looks small..when you open it just stand back! a sit expands, first things first is "pat on back" make sure it is working ok enjoy and always keep it at hand lol hand lol...dohhh

Now then ! I see in my absence , a party is about to be arranged excitement or trepidation I wonder

Falcon yes of course I can pick you up, if you can squeeze between the hay bales (needed for bedding down overnight if we are staying) do you think you could balance the big round table on your head as well!! we need somewhere to gather and throw the thighs over our shoulders etc, or is that a Medieval theme? oh well whos cares..lol

Galen do you think we could keep the police out of it this time!! that poor young PC was never the same again, and had a terrible time explaining to his sergeant why he had pink furry handcuffs round his ankles!

Oh the "Vodka Jellies" mmm especially the Vimto ones,, sluuuurppp
yes let's put it on the main thread, more the merrier! will leave the invites up to you Galen we need a doorman and security keep all the riff raff undesirables out this time.
anyone got a lurcher/whippet/greyhound.
Chamber pots! we must bring them, (don't want a repeat of last time where all the ladies were crouched over the moat! talk about a full moon! tut!

ok catch you soon everyone ta ta

We should get Rick Wakeman to come to Tintagel and play live for us. I'm sure he will still have his pointy hat and flowing Merlin robe, and we will all look wonderful in our mediaeval robes.

I did season work at the fish and chip shop in King Arthurs Car Park at Tintagel when I was 17. Lived in a garden shed at the back of the shop. I made great candy floss .