Welcome all Mad over Fifties to the hallowed halls of Nungate Towers. Tonight's tailcock is the "Ding a Ling" a concoction of a few spirits and fruit nectars with a berry chucked in to add that certain "je ne sais quoi" The offering on tonights hotplate is a chicken casserole with herby dumplings (rolled by these fair hands!) also on offer are our usual tasty selection of volly vonts, canopies and other delightful nibbles. Our pudding trolley tonight is groaning under the weight of Knickerbocker Glories (we've had trouble finding original knickerbockers but we found them nonetheless) The Minstrels are already in the gallery tuning up and getting ready with the usual selection of madrigals and toccattas, later on they plan to regale us all with their favourite songs by Bessie Smith, I, myself am particularly looking forward to hearing "Gimme a pigfoot and a bottle of beer" echoing within these walls! The hot tub is gently bubbling away on the North Tower, the mini bar has (again) been replenished, sadly the bungee on the South Tower is still awaiting new elastics (having trouble obtaining the right strength of elastic) However, we have again opened up the bowling alley in the dungeons (Sir Cumference is looking forward to some company this evening) and the games room has also been furnished with a variety of games for your amusements - I have the tiddlywinks table booked for 9.30.................
For the rofl I offer a years back issues of The Lady magazine
Ten years back issues of the Speedway Star,
a dozen odd socks
a variety of chipped or broken china
(yes we've been having a clear out)
The warmest of welcomes is assured for all who dare enter these Towers
You know Daisy, an aunt of mine lived in the States for years, driving everywhere - but she refuses to drive in this country. I would have thought it easier for her to drive over here than over there
Excel, you must be a very sensitive soul, that was an insult toward men in general and not you in particular....... Somewhat akin to women being unable to read maps (not true in my case) or parallel park (since I don't drive I always pass on that one)
On behalf of my sex I apologise :~)
nungate, fear that was directed at me. Sorry to cause you any embarrassment.
Men are like chocolate. Different colours and from bitter to sweet to sickly. Too much is bad for anyone. I do not retract.
The carriages are at the doors, Bella is in the vestibule with rofl prizes. Any guest wishing to stay over are requested to inform Belle who will make arrangements for their stay in the guest suites in the west wing.
Igor, Plant, can you begin the clear up please? Chubb please lock up and do your rounds when the last carraige has left.
As always you may have a lie in.
I shall be in my chambers if required