Here we are - up, up, and away - in our beautiful balloon. . 'Tis been a lovely, lovely trip. After gliding o're the foaming waves - which were actually rather smooth, glistening lines shimmering into the far horizon - and in which, when we were studying the sealife, we spotted a shiny little boat (well, relatively small, compared to the humongous 6,000-passenger ships which ply the Mediterranean now) which we were thrilled to see was Albert, and his lively crew. As we were floating at the whim of the breeze, couldn't circle him, but we did wave coloured scarves and called Whoo Hoooo. Hopefully, he noticed, and didn't mistake our friendly banners for warnings! (Shall HAVE to learn flag-signaling; know a very nice midshipman who might oblige in lessons. Note to the diary!).Have heard from Emidy's band - you know, the one so often mentioned in the West Briton, who play for all the prominent events in Cornwall. They'll attend in full regalia, and play their best. However, they're very, very grateful a boom box will be provided with wonderful music by the Cornish Choir. It will be a delovely alternative - and they can then have a sip or two of mulled cider, with perhaps a cucumber sandwich or two. Or whatever bandsmen eat at the side of the building on their breaks..The greens for the gaol should be delivered quite soon. I've directed the very kind gentleman to deliver the goods to Ed, Bodmin Gaol, Bodmin, lower level dungeon one, cell number 278. So Ed, please keep an eye out. And please, tuck whatever extra candles he provides somewhere or other - perhaps in crevasses about your cell? Don't want you in the dark ever! By now, your very skinny rats have been warned off, or perhaps dyed in an interesting pattern and colour? If so, they'll fit right in with all the other animals, and perhaps might find some enjoyment in joining the others in a conga line. Have taught the girls to whine/yelp a quite musical version of "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life..." by Monty Python. (Perfect rhythm for a kick-line, too.) That will distract Kira, the Keeshond, from her predatory predilections..Just in case, we've tucked away a smidge of cheese for your companion's delectation..Have taken the liberty of inviting the cream of local respectable families - the local gentry, should we say; most especially, that local family - you know, the one whose youngest son is rather known to have fathered many of the children born in the past few years round-abouts. Quite lively, one should guess - and would certainly add some spark to the party. I believe he's tall enough to dance with a lady in 7 inch diamond-studded high heels!! (Although one has to admit, a Cornish Hobbit would be a wonderful partner in a dance or two. They love to frolic, and bounce about, and would be absolutely stunning in a jig, large feet and all.).Now to remember that surname!! was it Arundell? Rashleigh? Carlyon? Oh well, he must be among some of the crowd who've accepted our invitation. It sounds like we're going to have a marvelous, wonderful time, with all that scrumptious food. I'm dreaming that some kind someone will bring fresh seafood... lobster....crab......oh, yes. Has been a long, long time I've been without it!! Has anyone tucked such into their tucker?? Think we could invite Escoffier as official chef, and master of the fest?? he'd be absolutely fabulous, darlings.....Ta for now - see you in the forenoon!!.Julianna."Always look on the bright side of Life. Oh Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. Hum dum, hum dum de de dum...." > From: dccows@comcast.net > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:22:36 -0700 > Subject: [CORNISH] 2012 party > > This year I rounded up Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with driver Dick VanDyke. He > made a detour to Germany for old time sake so I'm running late. Now we are > on our way and will be there soon. Bodmin Goal is one place in Cornwall I > have not visited so not sure of what I'll find good thing there will be all > of you Cornish list friends there. I'm bringing my Christmas candy I make > every year and Applesauce cake with caramel icing. I have my beautiful > white gown with sparkling sequins all over it and Satin dark blue cloak. > Sapphire jewels set in silver to accent the outfit. I need to find out where > Lady Lorna got her alarm system so I can protect my jewels. I can hardly > wait to see everyone. I do hope the weather is better than when I was in > Cornwall the end of June all I saw was rain and fog. But then we can have > whatever kind of weather we want at this party I wish it had been that way > when I was there! Dick said he would be one of our entertainers at the > ball. He should add a little excitement to the evening. It's getting bumpy > up here so will sign off. > > Connie in snow covered ground (5 inches) and cold Utah > > ------------------------------- > Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. If you want, MIME digests, email CORNISH-admin@rootsweb.com. > > Unsubscribe from either by sending an email to CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message