Mad Over Fifties Club

[nungate]

Time to open up Nungate Towers once more for the meeting of the AB Mad Over Fifties Club.
Thanks to Queenofmean for keeping things going last week when I was having techinical problems, these are still ongoing and it's largely thanks to Igor (ancient family retainer) that I can be with you tonight. Sadly Igor can't be here as he has suffered a broken leg when he tripped over his chains when he was polishing the cobwebs in the dungeons. He may be out for a few weeks, and as his minion Frank is still away at minion training school, Plant the undergardener has stepped in to try and fill in for Igor (no mean feat!) Many regular members will no doubt be aware of Plant, he has assisted Igor many times and though generally to be found out around the grounds, he has been on hand to assist in the Gentlemen's Ablutions on meeting nights. He has many skills not least his ability to make things "disappear", cloaks, coats, boots, bodies anything at all, he can also be relied upon to return them to their owners as and when (or if) required.
Now to tonight's meeting. The Tailcock tonight will be the "Grizzly Bear-tini"
a new take on the classic martini! Our hot plate special tonight is a tasty cottage pie and lots of lovely veggies! On the pudding trolley we have a nice selection of ice cream sundaes, and of course in the bery best tradition of the Mad Over Fifties, volly vonts and canopies! Up in the gallery, the minstrels are warming up, getting their madrigals and toccattas prepared. Meanwhile back in the ballroom the Tone Deafs are warming up for tonight's trip back to the '60's! Up in the North Tower the hot tub is bubbling away, the mini bar has been refilled, the bungee is full of bounce (just be mindful where you aim, there are piranhas in the moat). As the evenings grow darker and cooler, I'd like to remind members that the library is open to all members, you will find a fine selection of leather bound tomes and all the latest periodicals including Cow Punchers monthly and the Wheeltappers Gazette, the games room is well stocked with all sorts of games for members amusement. For those in need of a quiet moment the snug is always there, a roaring fire, comfy sofas and a few trays of nibbles - drinks can be found in the cabinet in the corner)
For tonight's rofl I offer:
Slightly used strip light (from the garage)
Pile of colouring books (all coloured in)
Pack of yeast (use by July 2012)
1 bad tempered cat (see avatar ...... kidding, I am keeping her!) she's been naughty!
a warm welcome awaits all who dare enter these portals

carriages at midnight

[nungate]

Good night to you too DT, safe journey and sleep well.


Waves to Daisy, Hi Daisy, hope you are well - hugs for Eric and Malkin

[tonyav]

Yes, hi ya Daisy, missing you.

[nungate]

Daisy is having the same trouble I am Tony, I can't "submit" on my own browser, so as Igor is off with the broken leg he says I can use his until I get mine sorted. Will have to take some time out, maybe tomorrow and have a got at fixing the thing (again!) Queenie's on her way home, so I'll soon be able to turn Teddy's care over to her

[tonyav]

Strange problem this that Daisy and your self are having, nungate.
Yes, queenie for Teddy sitting duties then.

[nungate]

I've had this problem before, I even posted on Technology but nothing helped which is why I did a system restore, which worked before but not this time.

Queenie and her Dad can't get here soon enough, though Teddy is now asleep on the back of the sofa lolling on a cushion - "herself" is mooching around trying to find him. She's already chased Lou this evening

[tonyav]

LOL, herself seems to think that she's the boss then ?.

[nungate]

mmmm, but everyone one knows I'm Queen of this house. I ruled with a rod of marshmallow, the benignest of dictators ......

[tonyav]

Then be a bit stricter, if I were you, nungate !.

[nungate]

Sadly, it's impossible to command a cat, best beloved and Queenie are mine to command, the cats take a message and may get back to me later otherwise they please themselves.

[tonyav]

Yep, cats show no obedience what so ever I'm afraid, nungate.

[Mammar]

Sorry all, I drifted off there, must be the Bear-tini.
Come and join me in the chocolate cupboard, Tone.
I'm so tired. You can select and just pass 'em down to me.
I think we'll start with that box of Thorntons I've been saving for a desperate day. We'll send a plateful out to Nungate

[tonyav]

Don't mind if I do, Mammar, great idea that. I think I'll start with a Mars bar.

[nungate]

They're baaack! Teddy is now having hugs with Queenie.

Mammar, I'd love some chocolates!

[nungate]

Plant could you organise the staff for the clear up once out guests have gone?
Oh and please ensure the "chocolate cupboard" is unoccupied before you allow Chubb to lock up.

Thank you. I shall be in my chambers, it's been a long evening chasing cats!

[tonyav]

Good night then nungate, thanks for a lovely evening.

[nungate]

night Tony, I'm shattered to fragments - Teddy is still charging about, Best beloved can look after him, I'm off to bed now, Queenie can wrestle with the rest of them!
see you in the funny papers!

[tonyav]

Sleep well, nungate.