Mad Over Fifties Club

[nungate]

Good evening all, and welcome to Nungate Towers, so come on down and let our revels begin.............I sure could use the company!!
Tonight's Tailcock is the "Nungate Abandoned" a somewhat solitary yet interesting brew, on account that everyone has gone off and left me here all alone,......all on me tod.......just me and five moggies, who, however sweet they are, they are not scintillating conversationalists!
Igor is by the door waiting to collect all coats, cloaks, and broomsticks ready for concealment in various crooks and nannies around the Towers,
members please note all outer garments are left at their owners risk [i Our Hot plate special for tonight is a delicious cottage pie (we had some derelict cottages on the estate and I do hate to see waste ........) horses doovers, canopies and our world famous (at least in the AB World) volly vonts, and on our pudding trolley we have a selection of ice creams, and of course every possible (within reason) topping, and a choice of ice cream sauces, and whipped cream! Time to make your own sundaes!!
In the Great Hall gallery, the Minstrels are busy setting up and getting ready to give us their now legendary (in their minds at least) selection of madrigals, toccatas and as a special treat they will throw in a cantata or two
[i] stifles a yawn ] meanwhile down in the ballroom, for those members wishing a bit of a dance we have engaged the services of our favourite local band The Tone Deafs
Members will please note that the bungee will be reinstated at the beginning of next month, the same goes for the hot tub, which is currently enjoying a brief sojourn with the indoor pool down in the dungeons, mini bar has been keeping them company (and has also been refilled)
The snug has a nice cosy fire, and nice comfy sofas just ready for members in search of a quiet evening. Anyone one wishing to visit the conservatory is reminded not to feed the Triffid, it's not due another feed until Easter....
Would members please remember to collect their tickets for the rofl from Belle in the vestibule, and if you wish to stay over please let her know so that the guests suites can be prepared.

A warm welcome awaits all who dare enter these portals


carriages at midnight

[Igor61]

Oh yes, he will be going back after the Easter, he still has a way to go before completing his course and becomes a full trained, certified Retainer

[DTCwordfan]

well the camelias are more than out here and mangnolia's just appearing - there's a 60ft plus magnolia tree in the garden.....

[DaisyNonna]

Just bought a book on the slang. Still blushing. Did not even recognise some of the translated English slang.

[nungate]

Just noticed the other day, one single flower on the camellia in front of the house, lots more buds yet to come

[DTCwordfan]

Was that Merde? (two vols of that - and it's very good for French slang, even if it has all the French sex positions!)

[tonyav]

Igor, I'm sure that he will graduate with first class honours.

[tonyav]

Are the French positions different to ours over here in dear old blighty, DT ?.

[DaisyNonna]

No, Excuse My French. If you've got that far, actions speak louder than words.
Camellias are always at risk here because of the winds, as are magnolias, named after the French botanist Pierre Magnolia. I have much useless information stored away.

[DTCwordfan]

we have a beautiful one next to the Church, Daisy, hopefully no frosts now.....

[DTCwordfan]

Magnolia that is.....

[DaisyNonna]

What colour is the camellia nun? Love the deep red ones and the white ones. Not too keen on the pink.

[DTCwordfan]

It's to the left of the door - not in flower though here.....

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3284/2939041039_dcfeed6b8a_o.jpg

[DTCwordfan]

red here and they have been in bloom for a month now.

[nungate]

It's a very deep pink, not quite red, it was here when wee moved in. I'm not sure about the pruning of it though - haven't dealt with too many shrubs etc. in my time. Much better with plants, bulbs and so forth

[DaisyNonna]

What a lovely church. Daughter would love it. Did a course on Church architecture a few years ago. Boy, have visited a load of churches since!
By the way Tony, checked last week, my church which burned down has been restored and reopened. £50000. Would love to go visit in the summer.

[tonyav]

Right, glad that they restored it, Daisy. Who know's what the summer may bring !.

[DTCwordfan]

Norman tower (complete door on the north side that is due to be restored). Main body of the church, 2 aisles, is from the 1480s.

The huge magnolia tree is the one in the background on the join of the tower and the right-hand aisle.....gives some impression of how high it is.

[DTCwordfan]

Okay, I am crashing, those tabs for my foot are kicking in.......so I shall say farewell all and a thank you to our hosts for their usual excellent buckets and fare......Night all and a x to the gals!

Hope Queenie has a good evening and not too 'seven to the wind'...

[DaisyNonna]

Is that carving around the door?

[DaisyNonna]

Night DT.