The New Argy Bargy cafe, please pop in!?

Sorry Meno, just don't seem to be enough hours in the day., Big Jim is keeping me really busy
I'm also getting ready for the Granspals lunch in Edinburgh. I don't know where I've put my belly dancing outfit.?

Just busy Meno that time of year and all that.Time for a quick one though, is Barry in the cellar?

I can't handle Big Jim Little Jim, Barry, Harry , the Admiral and all their shipmates on my own... well I could but that's a bit greedy...

Blimey it's lonely this Christmas in the old Argy, are you all abroad?

Well, must say I am impressed, the place looks sparkly, the tree is amazing, seven feet tall and all silvery, matches my new shoes.The paper Chinese lanterns are a nice retro touch ( or have they been in the attic since 1958?)
I won’t take me coat off I’m not stopping, just popped in to see the Christmassy bits and bobs.

And an angel on the top. Or Marydoll? No sorry ! An angel

Meno (taps nose) where I keep the battery is not for delicate ears.
That’s an idea, have Big Jim on the door to attract the punters, ( I like the outfit above) btw
Shall we have a tree near the bar? It will need balls.

Funny you should mention that! Big Jim is a dead ringer for Father Christmas, a couple of Fabreze and Cif cocktails and he is up for anything.
That should keep him occupied and prevent him from accompanying MD to the Edinburgh meet up.

We could put a huge blow up Father Christmas over the front door to attract more customers. Always look tasteful. (?)

Where do you keep the battery?

Time to get this place all decorated for Christmas!
Who can bring what?
I am here already and have brought plastic holly and mistletoe to hang over the doorways, and have already hung fairy lights around my ample bosoms ( the lights are battery operated, otherwise I would have to stand near a plugpoint all day.)

And a huge drill bit

Fond of a monkey wrench tbh

true, where is Tom ( and is he actually young?)

I have bought my sparkly top ( from M&S of course) to wear here in The Argy.I don’t usually buy classy clothes and pushed the boat out a bit for this one (£9!) but shall wear it every day now until Christmas Day ( when I will wear my
‘Who ate all the mince pies?’ Jumper.
Barry says he will hand in his notice if the food here doesn’t improve, so we must make an effort ( he is so useful in so many ways, why, he will whip out his screwdriver whenever the situation calls for it and always carries a set of spanners.)
What more could a woman want?

We have not seen or heard from young Tom for ages- did we frighten him off? Is he still lying in a darkened room recovering?

Hiw did it all go? With a bang I hope? who is that spark out under a table? Jane?

Marydoll, put Tom down- he's too impressionable to invite in here. We would have to give him Big Jim as a bodyguard.

All of GNHQ are invited, as long as you bring your own booze: Cillit Bang, Flash, and I'm particularly partial to a Mr Muscle?Cheap cleaning materials are, however, exceptions. We are a classy establishment. Apart from that we are not fussy.?
Sparkly tops are de rigeur
Is that nice young man, Tom Gransnett about. He will be most welcome?

Haha, very good Meno ( you still got it!)

Yes, any old things will go in the curry, I have left a plastic bag full of things that could go in it, in the Argy kitchen.Just make sure you wear a pair of marigolds before handling any if it, amd add plenty of curry powder.

I shall be otherwise engaged tonight and all of tomorrow, so leave it to others to man the bar, make coffees, clean up, cook and serve curries and organise the talent show on Saturday night,sorry! If I am back, I will pop in Sat evening to see the fun.Big Jim has agreed to be the coat check boy for the evening, for a couple of large brandies.

Argy Bhaji??

But I bet your insides are as clean as a new penny Mary!
I found some very interesting mushroom things growing in the cellar, can I make a curry with them?

I have strange mushroom like thingies growing on the front lawn, any use?
Sorry, I've not been about, that last Cillit Bank "cocktail" with Barry Scott has left me feeling a little strange .
I'm off to M&S to look for a sparkly number for the Argy party, but I have feeling they are in short supply in bonnie Scotland according to the M&S thread. OOPS, is this a thread about a thread? Sorry GN HQ, you can come to the party also!

Hunting around for curry ingredients - I still have beetroot in the garden. Would they be any use in a tandoori masala?