Birthday Invitation

I’ve booked my flight. First class, not just for the canapés and champagne but also so I can take double the luggage. I have to be ready for any kind of weather given the time of year over there so I’m packing most of my wardrobe. I also get a chauffeur driven car to the venue.
It’s very exciting as I thought I would never travel anywhere ever again, if only because of the cost of the insurance for an old crock like me.
I can’t wait to meet you both and everyone else. I might even get out of my wheelchair and dance.

and are we working onRufus time or UK

Ninathenana; Good question; I recommend we observe both. That will give every one a fair go (goes) at the luscious cakes and the upmarket liquid thirst quenchers!

Remember though; we are 9 hours ahead of you so I've got a good head start doing Oopsadaisy's quality control work.
Strewth; I've just realised. If England beat Sweden, there might not be any left come Sunday, and even if they lose, perish the thought, there definitely won't be any!
Oh dear! I must get to bed. It's past the witching hour again.
Good Health

* minerva* we look forward to seeing you. Chauffeur driven! My, you do travel in style, I’m having to get the No.63 but my luggage is in matching bags ( Waitrose bags for life of course).

Cakes and fizz have been sent ahead, I hope they are
safe ...........

On the stroke of midnight on Saturday in the UK. Now Rufus are you behind or ahead of us

9 hours ahead! I'll be having my Weetbix whilst you are still living it up at midnight after England's win, but please leave some booze for the party.
And what's with this talk of bouncers.?
I imagined all GNs were gentle folk, but are you saying that some might be roughies? Or gatecrashers?
I'll have to recruit some of my Over 80's club members; They'll sort it!
Ooroo

Thanks for the invite I'm going to bring pie mash & liquor, jellied eels, and a barrel of bitter to go with the hokey cokey you'll be thirsty after that and the birdy song?? and I'll be waring 1970 platform boots hot pants although on me they will be lukewarm pants!!

I will come as a bunny girl - Rufus was asking about rabbits the other day ?

I wish you all lived in my village, we could have such fun!!!

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

What I meant to say was that we are all flying out to Australia (first class of course) in time to celebrate The Birthday. Hope Birthday Boy has arranged chauffeur-driven limousines to meet us at the airport

Eglantine21 - agree "that all the best people are born in July"! I'm on the 18th. Don't think it will be as grand an affair as you are all laying on for Rufus2 but am looking forward to it.

Errrr, I'm slightly concerned about all the candles considering the hose pipe ban.

Oh what the hell, I'm only going to be 69 and a half once!

I’m glad you have come out of the sick bay Kitty in time for the party. Do you think we should employ medical staff in case of anyone having a ‘turn’ ?

Did you say ‘do a turn” Nankate?

I do a cracking TillerGirls!

(will need to change dress ?‍♀️?‍♀️?‍♀️)

My birthday too on 12 July - I shall be wearing another fetching little number from M&S - lime green swirls on a salmon pink background. Shall I bring some Pimms, as it’s Wimbledon time of year?

It's OK kittylester, we're all in Australia and it's winter there!

Pack your woollies!
(or thermal underwear under your party frocks)

Eglantine - did you go to my school?
Two of the Tiller girls went to my school

but what about the football?
England will be playing when we're on the plane!

Are you really going to sing "Advance Australia Fair"?
Yes!
You'll be brave; standing (or maybe not!) on your own.
I don't mind Rufus, I can croak like a cane toad!!
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea:
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair.
etc
but I may start blubbing .....

OK - I can manage it:
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross,
We'll toil with hearts and hands,
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands,
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share,
With courage let us all combine
To advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross,
We'll toil with hearts and hands,
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands,
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share,
With courage let us all combine
To advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia fair.

The rest of you have 24 hours to learn it

twice

I am a bit worried Jalima are you getting a bit maudlin due to excessive drink, or are you the Ozzy Laureate ?

It's the Australian Riesling NanKate - very nice but very potent!

will they let me on the plane?

Only in the Hold I would imagine. ?

I'm another July baby, possibly the "baby" at the Party (I will be 63, nobbut a spring chicken), wish I was still slim so I could wear something stunning, afraid it will have to be a lovely blouse with white cotton trousers & my sparkling personality. Happy Birthday to all the other July Birthdays. Oh & I will bring a big dish of Coleslaw & a Sherry Trifle