End of Summer Par-tay

[Cannonball]

Greetings! How delighted I am that you could make it. elmo will be along shortly. I kept her up a little late last night, doing what I ought not say. For now, make yourself right at home.

Beyond the courtyard at the back of my estate, you can see the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin. And to think, in a month or so they'll be so loaded with color you'd think a rainbow had melted all over them.

But oh! - how I get ahead of myself. As promised, the band is getting set to play back there. I may need to warm up a little on my horn at some point. You'll find food and drink scattered throughout the grounds. Those wishing to do so can take a dip in the pools, or saddle up for some horseback riding. Guest cottages are beyond the tennis courts.

The weather forecast is for a beautiful September day - sunny and in the lower 70's, though tonight may get a little nippy - lower 50's. But hey, that's all the better for "sleeping", right?

Again, how happy we are that you could join us. I can't imagine a better way to say goodbye to summer than with all of you.

[Gandalf]

Great place you have here, Cannonball. Polly should be here soon, so I'll wait near the entrance until she arrives.

I'm temporarily overdressed. Silly company rules require business attire after Labor Day for work. :roll: I don't think the rule applies while "sleeping", though normally we don't "sleep" on company time.

[Pillow]

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Partay hearty!

[Cannonball]

Great place you have here, Cannonball.

Why thank you. And to think, I bought it all on an actuarial salary.

I forgot to mention that swimming attire is purely optional for those wanting to take a dip.

I hope elmo awakens soon. I really want to do some swing dancing with her!

[Polly Nomial]

....Beyond the courtyard at the back of my estate, you can see the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin. And to think, in a month or so they'll be so loaded with color you'd think a rainbow had melted all over them....

....and 2 weeks after that they will be blanketed with a layer of snow.... :D

Great place CBMD!

I'm here, Gandalf! :wave:

Am I the only one dressed in my school uniform?

[Maine-iac]

Not at all! I have my little plaid jumper and white blouse right here!

Outstanding location for a party, CMacD!

[Gandalf]

I'm here, Gandalf! :wave:

So glad you've arrived.:love: Shall we stroll first or swim first?

Am I the only one dressed in my school uniform?
Not at all! I have my little plaid jumper and white blouse right here!

Wow! Who knew that school uniforms could look so great?

[Guest]

WCC properly attired in kilt! Given the warm weather I've skipped on the tights. :oops:

Great place Cannonball! Is that a hot tub I see over by the pool?
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[Retired Bookworm]

The school uniforms don't accomodate invertibrates very well so I left it behind. I did bring my reading glasses though.

:party:

[L. Mo]

hidey-ho there! wow, CMac, you weren't lying about this place.

had a little problem with my plaid skirt this morning...too long!
and, I couldn't find matching underthings, so, I'm going commando! Whoooooooooo!

can't wait to roll around on those hills later... ;)

[Moderator1]

Traci has asked me to make sure this Par-tay stays PG-13. I'll just be strolling around, and won't disturb anyone behaving properly. Or you could just assign a succession of Chicks to keep me distracted.

[Wigmeister General]

... Who ordered the 18 pizzas!?

[mona]

WCC properly attired in kilt! Given the warm weather I've skipped on the tights. :oops:

Warm weather? Living in the south must have thinned my blood, I'm freezing! Where's that hot tub? :P

[Cannonball]

Traci has asked me to make sure this Par-tay stays PG-13. I'll just be strolling around, and won't disturb anyone behaving properly. Or you could just assign a succession of Chicks to keep me distracted.

Here, Mod1, drink this. Don't worry, I assure you there's nothing in it except brandy and a little sleeping powder.

Why not invite Traci along? We'd love to celebrate the end of summer with her.

[Guest]

Or you could just assign a succession of Chicks to keep me distracted.
Well, let me have the first rotation then! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung/engel/angel-smiley-013.gif

[Pillow]

Or you could just assign a succession of Chicks to keep me distracted.
Well, let me have the first rotation then! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung/engel/angel-smiley-013.gif
Followed by moi!

Hey Bookie...how you doin'? ;) The Duckster is going to be delayed...possibly miss the entire party, so how bouts you and me get to know one another a little better. :D

[Maine-iac]

Good choice. The Bookworm is awfully cute in those glasses. OTOH, Mod1 is reputed to be quite a swordsman. :)

[Guest]

OTOH, Mod1 is reputed to be quite a swordsman. :)So long as there's no sword fighting. I've got other plans for him today. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung/grinser/grinning-smiley-003.gif

[L. Mo]

Why not invite Traci along? We'd love to celebrate the end of summer with her.

c'mon in, Traci! the water's fine! so's the tequila!

[Redhead]

Traci has asked me to make sure this Par-tay stays PG-13. I'll just be strolling around, and won't disturb anyone behaving properly. Or you could just assign a succession of Chicks to keep me distracted.

Distraction is my middle name...I knew there was a reason to follow protocol with this skirt, even if it isn't Friday... :D

[glenn]

I forgot to mention that swimming attire is purely optional for those wanting to take a dip. !
I can read your secret code :).

[bertuary]

Did someone order up a little distraction? Maybe I should do a cheer.

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Does that help???

[Guest]

whoooooooooooooooo
Great outfit Bertuary! :wink:

[Mulan]

I have the sniffles and will curl up in this chair over here with my Bahama Mama....(vitamin C you know... ;) )

If some of you could come by to keep me company now and then, that'd be great. I'm sure the alcohol keeps the germs killed! ;)

ATTTT Chhooooo. Excuse me.

[L. Mo]

whoooooooooooooooo
Great outfit Bertuary! :wink:

I think this calls for a Chick Pyramid!

[Guest]

I have the sniffles and will curl up in this chair over here with my Bahama Mama....(vitamin C you know... ;) )

If some of you could come by to keep me company now and then, that'd be great. I'm sure the alcohol keeps the germs killed! ;)

ATTTT Chhooooo. Excuse me.
Would it warm you up if I curled up in your lap? :)

[Mulan]

I have the sniffles and will curl up in this chair over here with my Bahama Mama....(vitamin C you know... ;) )

If some of you could come by to keep me company now and then, that'd be great. I'm sure the alcohol keeps the germs killed! ;)

ATTTT Chhooooo. Excuse me.
Would it warm you up if I curled up in your lap? :)yes, please!! :oops:

[Cannonball]

I have the sniffles and will curl up in this chair over here with my Bahama Mama....(vitamin C you know... ;) )

If some of you could come by to keep me company now and then, that'd be great. I'm sure the alcohol keeps the germs killed! ;)

ATTTT Chhooooo. Excuse me.

I'll be happy to keep you company, though the band tells me they'll be playing "Summer Wind" soon, and they'd like me to accompany them on alto sax.

Anyway, I haven't told anyone yet, but I've been growing some herbs in the garden (throat clear...ahem), and as it turns out, one of is THE cure for the common cold. Here, have a little in this tea. You'll feel better immediately!

Ahhhhh, this soiree is simply smashing! Thank goodness for these sweet September days! Ooooooh, they're playing "In the Mood". Anyone care to jitterbug with me?

[oldgirl]

Wow, nice place you got Cannonball! Couldn't tease my hair up like the Catholic girls from my neighborhood, but did find the saddle shoes and socks :D

I brought Mulan another drink for her cold :) I've been fighting mine with lots of tea and vitamins.

Who's up to teach me to swing (dance)?

[Retired Bookworm]

Hey Bookie...how you doin'? ;) The Duckster is going to be delayed...possibly miss the entire party, so how bouts you and me get to know one another a little better. :D

Come on over, I've got an extra lounge chair by the pool. I dont swim though, last time I went swimming I was hanging onto a hook for dear life.

:D

[Retired Bookworm]

Good choice. The Bookworm is awfully cute in those glasses.

It's such a nice day I'd take off the glasses, but Mod1 might object to blatant nekkidness.

[Pillow]

Hey Bookie...how you doin'? ;) The Duckster is going to be delayed...possibly miss the entire party, so how bouts you and me get to know one another a little better. :D

Come on over, I've got an extra lounge chair by the pool. I dont swim though, last time I went swimming I was hanging onto a hook for dear life.

:D
i've gotten to like the water again, thanks to the Duck, but I'll mozy on over to your lounge chair and have a seat with you. :D

[bertuary]

CMcD: That sax of yours makes a sweeeet sound... or is it just the guy that's playing it? Wonderful party by the way. This place is gorgeous. Think it's time for a stroll over to the stables. Anybody care to join me?

[Cannonball]

Who's up to teach me to swing (dance)?

Right this way, oldgirl. Afterwards, anyone up for some football? Two hand touch, of course. :wink:

[Retired Bookworm]

Hey Bookie...how you doin'? ;) The Duckster is going to be delayed...possibly miss the entire party, so how bouts you and me get to know one another a little better. :D

Come on over, I've got an extra lounge chair by the pool. I dont swim though, last time I went swimming I was hanging onto a hook for dear life.

:D
i've gotten to like the water again, thanks to the Duck, but I'll mozy on over to your lounge chair and have a seat with you. :D

Good idea, let someone else use that chair. :kiss: So what will you be drinking today? Its still early, so perhaps a glass of wine?

[Pillow]

Its still early, so perhaps a glass of wine?
Does it come in a box? :D :roll:

[L. Mo]

Its still early, so perhaps a glass of wine?
Does it come in a box? :D :roll:

that's why the Chicks are so classy - we like wine from a box :D

[Retired Bookworm]

Its still early, so perhaps a glass of wine?
Does it come in a box? :D :roll:

I'm sure I can accomodate you. :)

I was just going to see what I could repo from Mac's cellar. Or we could just commandier(sp?) 2 bottles of MD 20/20.

[Maine-iac]

"You go to my head
And you linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne"

Any chance of getting a glass of the bubbly? Moet and Chandon, perhaps?

Do you do requests, C Mac D? I love that tune on the sax . . .

[oldgirl]

Where's our errand boy, SB? Never played football, let alone in a skirt :o But there's always a first time :D

Hey Pillow and BW, while you're exploring Cannonball's cellar how about some tequila too?

[oldgirl]

"You go to my head
And you linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne"

Any chance of getting a glass of the bubbly? Moet and Chandon, perhaps?

Do you do requests, C Mac D? I love that tune on the sax . . .

You must have some Godiva chocolates with the bubbly! Anyone?

[Maine-iac]

Ahh, you read my mind, oldgirl. :tup:

[Silent Bob]

:wave:

At your service, mesdames and messieurs.

Godiva Chocolates, coming right up. I know Mistress elmo is fond of the chocolate covered strawberries, so I'll get some of those, too.

And, I'll try not to eat them all on the way back!

[Pillow]

Hey Pillow and BW, while you're exploring Cannonball's cellar how about some tequila too?
I think Ducky has the key to the tequila stockpile, but I think I run and get it from him. Just tickle him under the bill and he'll do most anything for a Chick. ;)

BW...what the heck is MD 20/20? Some Barbara Walter's special on Maryland? :roll:

[L. Mo]

BW...what the heck is MD 20/20? Some Barbara Walter's special on Maryland? :roll:

:lol: no. it's a kosher wine (Magen David) that's cheap and comes in interesting flavors.

[Guest]

:lol:
Hey Bob - I'm partial to the almond truffles. mmmmmmmmm :D

[Pillow]

Kosher or not...I'll drink anything... :D

Is it like a Boone's? :P

[Retired Bookworm]

Hey Pillow and BW, while you're exploring Cannonball's cellar how about some tequila too?
I think Ducky has the key to the tequila stockpile, but I think I run and get it from him. Just tickle him under the bill and he'll do most anything for a Chick. ;)

BW...what the heck is MD 20/20? Some Barbara Walter's special on Maryland? :roll:
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[Franchise]

Sorry I'm a tad late. I was busy giving Mulan my summer cold. GESUNDHEIT!!

Anybody got a little pick me up for an ailing head? :P

[bertuary]

Ummmm... chocolate covered strawberries and champagne. I think I've died and gone to heaven.

[Mulan]

I'm feeling much much better.. A little action in the guest cabins and I'm good as new... :P :wink:

[Cannonball]

I want to thank everone for showing up today. I've had a wonderful time! Kind of sad that Traci never showed, but hey, maybe next summer.

Ta ta.

CM

[Gandalf]

Thanks for everything, CB. Polly and I found so many ways to enjoy the day.

[Guest]

Thanks for the party CM and Elmo! :kiss:

[oldgirl]

Sorry the party is ending :(

Thanks to our hosts :kiss:

[Cannonball]

Sorry the party is ending :(

Thanks to our hosts :kiss:

The party goes for as long as you like. And maybe in the dead of winter, when September seems like, say, 6 months ago, I'll think of all of you and be warmed to my soul (or shoes, can't say for sure). :D

[L. Mo]

Sorry the party is ending :(

Thanks to our hosts :kiss:

The party goes for as long as you like. And maybe in the dead of winter, when September seems like, say, 6 months ago, I'll think of all of you and be warmed to my soul (or shoes, can't say for sure). :D

there's plenty of tequila left...we can go all night if we have to! :D

[Redhead]

Just what the doctor ordered for the day of returning to reality after an extended holiday vacation...kudos to our incredible hosts!

[Moderator1]

Thanks, Cannonball, Elmo and Chicks for a wonderful time! Traci's been busy lately, so I don't think I'll take any of her time with a report on the proceedings.

[Pi Man]

<pi man, typically late, standing at the front door>

DING dong

<foot tapping, looking around>

DING dong

<peering through the eye-hole, trying to see ANYthing>

hello?

<looking at bottle of wine in hand>

wish i had a glass....

hello?