EDF Drinks - November and December

[Ladymuck]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> You are very brave LM, but good call.

>

> Health warning - Hal hits back hard when crossed.

Oh I can handle the cuddly HAL9000 (at least I hope I can...):-S...besides he knows how awesome I think he is

[RosieH]

annaj Wrote:

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> Oh, yes and yes to November and December dates.

> Hurrah!

>

> Ladies, what do we think about glamming up the

> dress code a bit for December drinks....?

Upping the glamour quotient never a bad thing in my book

[????]

Don't expect us scuddy blokes to join in...

[bigbadwolf]

Don't be such a spoil sport Quids. Can't you and Mick Mac make a joint effort and come as one of those race horses you both follow/loose money on.

http://www.fancypantsofbattle.co.uk/wp-content/PantoHorseWeb.jpg

[Mick Mac]

very good bbw but but im not putting my head that close to anyones backside. Suggest you dust down your morris dancing shorts if you want to join in.

[bigbadwolf]

No no Mick. I'll simply come as an arsehole.

[Michael Palaeologus]

bigbadwolf Wrote:

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> No no Mick. I'll simply come as an arsehole.

Dressed as a starfish one presumes?

[HAL9000]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> You are very brave LM, but good call.

>

> Health warning - Hal hits back hard when crossed.

Nah, you're both quite safe. Ignorance is bliss. I'm not going to look up 'Citizen Smith' or 'BENNY from Crossroads' in case my delusional self-image is shattered!

Now then - where did I put my Homburg?

[bigbadwolf]

"Dressed as a starfish one presumes?"

No Mike. I'll be aiming for the "balloon knot" effect.

[Andystar]

HAL9000 Wrote:

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> I was thinking we should have at least one fancy

> dress do - just for the heck of it!

>

> Or even a trekkie night? I bags Captain Jean-Luc

> Picard!

Can i come as that chick from the ring?? i've been told i look like her.

[HAL9000]

bigbadwolf Wrote:

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> I'll be aiming for the "balloon knot" effect.

You could do worse - just don't turn up at a Pink Drinks by mistake.

[Ladymuck]

HAL9000 Wrote:

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> Mick Mac Wrote:

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> > You are very brave LM, but good call.

> >

> > Health warning - Hal hits back hard when

> crossed.

>

> Nah, you're both quite safe. Ignorance is bliss.

> I'm not going to look up 'Citizen Smith' or 'BENNY

> from Crossroads' in case my delusional self-image

> is shattered!

>

> Now then - where did I put my Homburg?

Phew! think I might have got away with that one

[annaj]

Well if this is the standard of "witty" banter I can expect at the drinks, I might just find that I'm working after all...

[bigbadwolf]

Anna.

Please don't use the phrase "witty banter" again. I have to put up with it when I'm unfortunate enough to land on channel Jeremy/Dave when I'm channel hoping.

Also, don't be such a worthy spoil sport.

[Moos]

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Actually, sod it, I'm not all that bothered.

[HAL9000]

annaj Wrote:

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> Well if this is the standard of "witty" banter I

> can expect at the drinks, I might just find that

> I'm working after all...

Don't be like that. Little Red Riding Hood, Little Bo Peep, Florence Nightingale, Florence from the Magic Roundabout, Mother Teresa and Mary Whitehouse are all still available - take your pick.

I'm sure we can find something suitable for Moos, too. Ermintrude, perhaps? No one should feel left out.

[Ladymuck]

I could come as one of the HOBBITS...easy...at 5 feet nothing I could come as I am...nor would I need to shave my legs! A saving of at least half an hour...which means more drinking time and more fun. Which hobbit though?

[matthew123]

I wonder if the Boho will accept in December the 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' cocktail flyer they've put through my door as it has no expiry date.. as it could be the ticket for my attendance ;-)

[Ladymuck]

matthew123 Wrote:

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> I wonder if the Boho will accept in December the

> 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' cocktail flyer they've put

> through my door as it has no expiry date.. as it

> could be the ticket for my attendance ;-)

Ring them up and ask them!

[monica]

lady muck are you going to the December drinks? Dont forget your invite to the other party end of November, il pm you details nearer the time. Bring the Hubby too.;-)and I may bring my bit of fluff>:D

[Ladymuck]

monica Wrote:

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> lady muck are you going to the December drinks?

I'd love to attend - provided I don't have to "glam up" - would definitely go if it were fancy or "normal" dress - either way I would go as a HOBBIT...my short, stumpy, hairy legs qualify beautifully!

> Dont forget your invite to the other party end of

> November, il pm you details nearer the time. Bring

> the Hubby too.;-)and I may bring my bit of

> fluff>:D<

Great! I'd love to meet your "bit of fluff" and you can meet my delicious bit of "black pudding"! Mmmmm.

You know, you REALLY should give the EDF drinks a try, they are ENORMOUS fun [AREN'T THEY EVERYBODY!] - you would have a BALL, and - boy - would they love YOU!! Go on, come to the next one...

[annaj]

Sorry if you find me too worthy BBW, but I find it tedious and frustrating that a simple question about whether we should dress up a bit for December drinks and make it a bit of a Christmas party (as has happened previous years)can descend so quickly into bum jokes and mild homophobia.

And Ladymuck there was no suggestion of anyone having to glam up, I asked what people thought, that's all, and the answer is perfectly clear.

[bigbadwolf]

I don't find you worthy or boring Anna but you're being needlessly negative. You've been on the forum long enough to know that the odd bum/tit/knob joke is going to pop up now and again because a lot of us like a bit of humour.

There was no homophobia (mild or strong) following your suggestion to glam up. Lighten up a bit.

[annaj]

I'll be aiming for the "balloon knot" effect

just don't turn up at a Pink Drinks by mistake.

I would class that as mild homophobia, although not from you I hastened to add, I've only quoted your post to give context as it was what HAL was responding to.

I like a bit of humour to and I don't at all mind the odd tit/knob/bum joke, but it's not the odd one or two, it's all over the place and it's dull.

[mockney piers]

"Quote:

HAL

just don't turn up at a Pink Drinks by mistake.

I would class that as mild homophobia, although not from you I hastened to add, I've only quoted your post to give context as it was what HAL was responding to."

Have to agree, totally did a double take at that. "whyever not, they're a good bunch" thought I. But long past drumming any sense into this place. One solitary trip intonthe main section to see the usual puddles of bile on display was enough for me.

Anyhoo I shall hope to be at one or both, mistletoe free but dressed with a smile and a warm heart on my sleeve, fear not.