Birthday Invitation

I don't mind Rufus, I can croak like a cane toad!!

Jalima; Careful; My party is in Melbourne; not Queensland!
If you're croak is like one of those you'll either be run over by a truck, shot or otherwise exterminated.
What a waste! And on my birthday too!
Try "I'm the cream in your coffee" (with apologies to someone or other)
And what sort of musical accompaniment would you like? Very loud probably; let the neighbours complain loudly, too. All hearing aids will be off anyway, I expect!
Good Luck and Cheers

You're the cream in my coffee
You're the salt in my stew
You will always be my necessity
I'd be lost without you

Aahhh, They don't sing 'em like that anymore!

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

Waterloosunset; It's mid-afternoon here, cold, wet and windy, so I'm staying in, sorting out all my lovely virtual birthday cards.
Now what's this about me and rabbits? I'm confused and lost the thread.
I did mention "hairs" once when I was boasting that I still had some left, not "hares". Never kept rabbits, although I remember we looked after the school guinea pigs a couple of times during school holidays.
That was a hoot , involving the lounge curtains and other household bits and pieces, but we all survived, including the house guests. I remember we were not at all sorry when school holidays were over.
Ah1 Nice memories.
Where were we? Rabbits; None found yet, not even any burrows!
Good Health

I'm expecting this to be one hell of a party after the 6 page build up

You're the cream in my coffee
Cavewoman;
My! You're up early for a Saturday! But you've got it about face!
Jalima is croaking it to me, so she has to say "I'm (i.e. Jalima) the cream in your etc).
But she'll probably decline both versions and finish up belting out "Show me the way to go Home"!
We'll see and probably hear!
Cheers

Happy birthday Rufus where is everybody? I can hear music ...... I’ll just go and see how many are dancing.

That trifle is delish so were the sausage rolls

Now to my failing memory your birthday is tomorrow Rufus the 8th. Am I right? I know you are 9 hours ahead of us but it is still too early to open your virtual cards and pressies.

Oops you will have to replace the trifle and sausage rolls if you are a day early, so there. Signed Head Girl.

Can I gate crash? I’ve cooked some cheese straws (I’ve noticed there’s rather a lot of cake) and have a couple of Shiraz wine boxes. What’s the weather forecast? I’m just shaking out the creases from my sleeveless midnight blue slinky dress which shows off my slender figure a treat. Do I need to wear a vest and thermal pants under?

Fiddlesticks, good job I didn’t open the bubbly!

nfk or May I call you * dumpling* ?

No thermals or vests needed, but you might need a couple of young lads waving fronds of palm trees over you,
just to keep you cool you understand.

Morning Rufus. You were talking about rabbits on another thread - “Good Morning Sunday” (1st July). That’s ok, I see you are being distracted already! Must dash - I’m late, I’m late for a very important date .....

Oh, if I’d have known I’d have brought the two roofers re-roofing the bungalow opposite. They’ve been wandering around that roof in nothing but shorts, trainers and a sun tan and carrying angle grinders and other manly bits of kit. I’m sure they’d be brilliant with a palm frond.

(And you may call me dumpling - but no one else!)

I will be 79 on 29th, or, as my daughter keeps reminding me - “Eighty next year!” She’s wishing my life away!
I love to be comfortable, especially in this hot weather. Does anyone mind if I come in teeshirt and shorts? I haven’t really got the legs for it, but promise not to frighten the horses!
It’s too hor for cooking, so I will bring lots of crisps and nuts to nibble on. I don’t drink, so tha apple juice will find a home with me.
I haven’t been to a party for ages, and am SO excited!

Whoops! I just realised that you’re in Melbourne, Rufus. I have two children in Perth, and one in Sydney, and they are all freezing right now. I will have to forego the teeshirt and shorts and dig out my thermal onesie and Ugg boots instead. If the dancing gets too hectic, and things warm up, I may have to remove the onesie, but don’t worry. I will wear my best Granny undies. They cover a multitude of sins!
I hope that you have found a big enough venue, as there seem to be a lot of people coming to the party. Maybe you should think about transferring to the Sydney Opera House. I’m sure that they would give you Mates’ Rates, in the interest of International harmony

And you may call me dumpling - but no one else!

Nfk; Hang on! No one?
Sometime ago a "Steve" did just that if I remember right and he also called me "Rufus Dumpling"!
Somehow thought we were related I believe.
Haven't heard from him since then! What have you done to him?
Ooroo

Its best you don’t know where Steve is. The less said the better.

(I do have Norfolk relatives in Sydney, but not Melbourne - as far as I know)

I shall arrive in John Travolta's private jet. He is the pilot. My entourage will consist of David and Victoria,Megan and Harry who have asked if Serena and baby can come(hope you don't mind. Look forward to flying in.

should think about transferring to the Sydney Opera House. I’m sure that they would give you Mates’ Rates

GreenGran; don't believe that! Your family Sydney branch should be able to amplify on the Syd v Melb rivalry.
I've been more inclined to move the venue to Darwin for a very warm welcome, if you don't mind crocs!
They'd be very happy to eat see you.!
Next time you are passing through Melb, drop in for a comfort stop and whatever. Be glad to see you!
Good Health

your birthday is tomorrow Rufus the 8th. Am I right?

Spot on! But don't tell me what's in them until it's your breakfast time. I was born in UK time, so birthdays should be observed in UK time; Yes!?

Like everybody else I love getting surprise presents, but "Nothing" is not a surprise! although I've never had "virtual" presents before.
Except when people might have thought of one then said to themselves "forget it"!

BTW Please ask "gifters" to hang on to receipts just in case.
And advise Jalima and others to pack a parachute before they board their plane!
Ooroo

I've been more inclined to move the venue to Darwin for a very warm welcome, if you don't mind crocs

I have never found Crocs the most flattering footwear, although presumably very comfortable, but do nothing for “the look”
I’ll stick to wedges if that’s OK with you!

That’s ok, I see you are being distracted already

Waterloosunset; Terribly sorry about that!
I'd forgotten; that was when my Aussie neighbour popped in on July 1 and said " Pinch ,punch, 1st. day of the month" etc and asked if that was still practised in England.
We then wondered if it varied throughout the many dialects and that's when "White Rabbits" came up. Further research into Dr. Google brought up "Black Rabbits" Never heard that before!
It's good to learn something new every day; the trick is to remember it.!
Btw. I trust you're not identifying with "Alice's White Rabbit" with your dashing about!?

Ooroo

A present for Rufus?? But I have nothing for him!
I shan't feel bad though because me being there is a present enough (in my very 'select outfit') and he didn't but me anything for my birthday last Sunday!!

BTW Rufus if you do rush out to get me something I am a girl Danni not a boy Danni

and he didn't ^but me anything for my birthday last Sunday^
Sorry Lady DanniRae; I must have missed the announcement in the social columns.
You didn't invite me to your party; so there!
It was 1st day of the month so I was distracted by "Pinch, punch, first day of the month etc' ; as you must have been.! We're not allowed to pinch anyone, anywhere e.g. on the bum, these days, but your posting seem to be inviting a "butt"!
You left off a "t" or did your spellchecker let you down.
And I'm not rushing out anywhere soon; it's 11p.m,
and cold out there. I did rush out earlier for some fish and chips for my tea, but I'm not sure about my birthday tomorrow.
"Virtual" Yorkshire pud and vegies won't keep out the cold; so I'll wait and see if some kind person takes pity on a 91 year old "Friday's Child"
Loving and Giving!
You never know your luck!
Let me know what you buy and perhaps we can do better next year.
Must go, the big match is on soon.
Good Health

I've just switched it on too. Good luck England. I have had to also support Australia (obviously) plus Peru (daughter's partner and Columbia (son's pa-in-law) Only England left now, so no divided loyalties!