Party
We went to a party on Saturday at Susannah and James’s house. I think they were catering for the 5,000, with many bottles of champagne and other inviting beverages, 30 litres of tonic water - and associated nibbles, naturally.
No-one who goes to a house belonging to any member of our family can expect or hope for an animal-free environment. Susannah and James have two dogs and four cats and we took Roxy and Gilbert, as they had been invited. We were a little anxious about it as we knew there would be lots of food conveniently placed at dog’s nose level and Labradors are not known for their reticence where food is concerned. We need not have worried. They behaved beautifully and were sociable and friendly guests, although Gilbert’s wildly wagging tail narrowly missed knocking over glasses several times.
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Gilbert and Roxy have been exceptionally quiet today, being unused to socialising, and so have we.
It sounds just lovely; everything looks so warm and inviting. How fun that Gilbert and Roxy were invited and were such well-mannered guests. I'm just now adding some festive decorations. Cricket would love a tree (and so would we) but we're not up to the drama that would certainly produce.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Cricket would look delightful as the angel at the top of the tree :-)
DeleteHeat can come from electricity or gas or even blankets. But the open fire is far more cosy and attractive for the family or friends to sit around.
ReplyDeleteLiving flames, well contained, are a delight.
DeleteIt sounds like a wonderful party, too sad about the "lost boys" though. The house looks beautifully decorated and it is always better to overcater, than to run out of food and drinks. Good to hear all the animals were well behaved.
ReplyDeleteI think the boys are at one of those awkward ages - not adult, not small children, just somewhere in-between and not practised at social niceties.
DeleteWell done, Roxy and Gilbert, for showing such excellent social manners - and I'm so glad you had a wonderful time. xx
ReplyDeleteThe day following was unnaturally quiet . . . x x x
DeleteNobby is green with envy. Gail went to a party at a neighbours house on Saturday evening and, despite it only being a few doors down the street, he was not invited.
ReplyDeleteGail says it might be that, unlike well-behaved Gilbert, it was impossible to image he would have left the food alone...
Aw, such libellous comments. How can Nobby show he's the perfect guest if he's not given the opportunity? ;-)
DeleteFrom what I have seen in England, young men seem perfectly comfortable with older people, unlike in Australia, as we noted tonight at our building's residents annual Christmas party.
ReplyDeleteSo much tonic water and so little gin.
Two tall and handsome sons, do tell me more.
Such socialising may be tiring but no regrets. We may be a long time in Shady Pines.
You're right - we're a long time dead! I was as sober as a judge, as I had offered to drive, but it was fun. It's quite amusing watching other people slowly going under the influence . . .
DeleteJellicoe and Herschel may have been hungry, but if they would have known you were in a crowd, they would have appreciated the hunger pangs more.
ReplyDeleteYes, they would not have enjoyed so many people. Lenny, Susannah's furry rugby ball of a cat, is an exception. He loves people, the more the merrier.
DeleteHow cosy and christmassy all that sounds, and very nice that you could take the dogs
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
It was lovely - the sort of occasion you keep thinking and smiling about. x x x
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteIt was, thank you.
DeleteI love looking at other people's trees. I also like parties that include the dogs. Gives me something to do if I'm feeling awkward with people. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm always happier when there are dogs and cats to interact with.
DeleteGreat that you all had such a good time at the party including Gilbert and Roxy.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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