Because this IS a virtual party, let's change the weather for the duration of the party to sunny and warm. ZAP!!! I send you a typical San Diego day!!! Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: <janet@few4.orangehome.co.uk> To: <cornish@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 10:00 PM Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > It seems that many of our party goers are from the colonies. This is > strange > as, in my time, we haven't discovered half of you yet. Thought I'd better > warn you all of the flood warnings for Cornwall over the next few days. > Forget diamonds and feather boas - we need souwesters and umbrellas - > awkward - they haven't been invented in my time either. > Not only am I having trouble with Janet in Darkest Devon getting above > herself but now I've got Master Christopher thinking he is a hit because > his > picture features in the latest Cornwall Family History Society Journal. > Master Christopher is a barber surgeon. There he is, quietly (well the > patient wasn't quiet) administering a clyster (Google it party goers but > not > after a big meal) and someone starts painting his portrait! > Is anyone chronicling our party this year? My good friend Mrs Pepys may > volunteer her husband to keep the party diary though I hear he is busy > with > young ladies of his acquaintance. Poor Mrs P does her best to keep Mr P's > attention - bathes her face regularly in the best moisturiser (puppies > urine) but he doesn't kiss her on the cheek often. She was of course born > in > Darkest Devon - perhaps I'll cheer her up by bringing her along. > This pike is getting a tad tricky I am busy trying to rescue everyone but > carrying a pillory, a set of stocks, a mease of Clovelly herring, lobster, > crab and (whisper) mince pies is rather cumbersome even though I am > carrying > it virtually. I have my wicker pannier to my back but it doesn't really > fit > over the armour. The helmet I shall hang on to, just in case I can't find > a > privy when I need one. > I hope the Wyrm and dragon don't mistake me for King George in all this > armour and get defensive. > Mistress Agnes > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Julia Mosman > Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 5:16 AM > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > > Oh Dear! I've konked the Pilot over the head for insulting my delectable > cookies, so don't have a big, burly man at hand just now!! However, we're > zipping along rather quickly, and should be over your location quite soon. > Perhaps with the help of a few friends, and a slightly dazed pilot, we > might > save you from your dire fate!! > > In the meantime, the marvelous red parrots can fly in your sustenance; the > Wyrm has been coaxed to char you a bit of seafood, a la carte, and I've > dropped more ginger cookies. Watch out for them, they're potent. > > On which level might you be incarcerated? Level one (morbid, morose, & > chilly) or two (dankest, darkest, and despairing) of the dungeons, or are > you being held in the "upstairs" cells, reserved for those not yet > convicted > for the crimes of which they're accused? The ones which allow a tiny > sliver > of hope to creep into your ravished heart. From the tapping, it sounds > like > the former - unless you're next to the kitchens, and are hearing the > "tapping" of the butchers. Did you see a bit of demolished trifle along > the > way, as you were dragged into the cell? > > Didn't we get a PERMIT to hold this grand and glorious gala at the Gaol? > YIKES! Tis but a minor matter, however. Once the Governor learns that his > wife and he are attending - have heard she went to Truro to purchase a new > striped silk gown from the very best dressmaker, so they're Definitely > coming (she wouldn't miss her chance to show off that dress!!) - I'm sure > he'll realize that an unfortunate gaff was made. No offense, and none > taken, > et cetera, et cetera. > > Perhaps Mistress Agnes and I should pay a call on our dear Governor, and > present the case to him, along with a case of Woolly cider. I'm sure he'll > soon see it our way, given our powers of persuasion.(And she can konk him > over the head, should they fail!) (a man should never make a pass, at a > lass > with a pike....) > > As a last resort, I've gotten in touch with Mr. SHILSON - he of the > silver-tongued tribe of lawyers - and he's assured me he will look into > your > case. The next Assizes aren't for 3 months, so there's plenty of time for > him to develop your defence! In that case, I'm sure another set of gay > curtains will spruce up the place. Perhaps a pillow or two?? > > So don't despair, help is on the way! Tempis is futgiting... or however > that's spelled.... > > Julianna, and the Girls > > ---------------------------------------- >> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:20:13 -0500 >> From: epistles@q.com >> To: cornish@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 arrival >> >> Ooh Julia, I too love roasted beast and am thinking of making my fortune >> by setting up a fast food chain serving roasted beast sandwiches. >> Meanwhile, I am in desperate trouble. I arrived at Bodmin Gaol and was >> wandering down a dismal corridor when a huge hairy prison officer seized >> me and accused me of trying to escape from prison and thrust me into a >> dismal, cold, damp grey cell where I am shivering in my chiffon frock and >> hobnail boots. I tried to protest my innocence by explaining that I had >> come into the prison, not escaping from it, and now I am charged with >> breaking into the prison - so all you guys had better be careful when you >> arrive! I have heard a tap-tap-tapping on the wall and have been tapping >> back and I think it must be Ed incarcerated in the next cell. Help, help, >> help, please come and rescue us. Meanwhile, a food parcel would not be >> sniffed at ... >> >> Best wishes, Joan who wishes she were back in Colorado! >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com >> with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. 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-Thank 'ee, Mistress Jan. We needed a bit o' sun and warmth! Yes, 'tis true. Flooding is FORECAST - but then, how often are the forecasts right? Hereabouts, that's less than 50%, since the forecasters base these learned pronouncements on the size and closeness of beaver houses, the furriness of caterpillars, and other modern, advanced methods - and the forecasts are based on such activity months in advance. While the girls do have rather extra-luxuriant coats this year, they're only medium sized, and can warm only one person at a time. (For a typical two-dog night.) So let's opt for Mistress Jan's gift; it might aid Joan in her gauzy chiffon dress, whilst waiting to be rescued. In the meantime, the pilot of our balloon has dropped his emergency boats to those below, and my ginger cookies as well. So if our powder stays dry, and the creeks don't rise, we'll be in fine fettle. Except for those poor unfortunates in the 2nd level of the dungeon of the Gaol. Let's hope Joan tisn't held there!! Do you think she might have been able to leave a crumb trail for us to follow?? Ah Mistress Agnes - how delightful that Master Christopher has a bit of glory reflected his way. Congratulations!! Is there a way one could catch a glimpse of this cheery cover? Are you not from the 17th century? My folk were first recorded in the new colony of Massachusetts in 1634, so we be as modern as thee! However, I did wonder how a boom-box, with fabulous Cds of the Cornish Miner's Choir singing, could work when electric fluid has not been harnessed - but then, how do we know what a boom-box might be? Because we're actually at a 'convergence point' of ley lines, and the ancient Longstones one finds in Cornwall have long been known to foster time/space anomalies. Rather marvelous, isn't it?? Where shall we meet to plan our approach to the Governor of the Gaol? we have to have our bribes - er, our gifts - in a row, and we want to put our best-feet forward. Did you bring any parafin with arsenic in it, to paint our faces? (We outlanders don't use such, but have heard tell of it. Do you have the receipt?) My toes are tapping in anticipation of the music, glorious decorations, and scrumptious food awaiting all of us! Should be THE party of the season, don't you know. We have such a wide variety of persons, of all ranks and stations, attending, that it should be absolutely fabulous. A little scandal, a little laughter, and a little merriment - just the things for a marvelous celebration! Cheers, Julianna and the Girls ---------------------------------------- > From: jandavis3@cox.net > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:07:18 -0800 > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > Because this IS a virtual party, let's change the weather for the duration > of the party to sunny and warm. ZAP!!! I send you a typical San Diego day!!! > Jan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <janet@few4.orangehome.co.uk> > To: <cornish@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 10:00 PM > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > > > > > It seems that many of our party goers are from the colonies. This is > > strange > > as, in my time, we haven't discovered half of you yet. Thought I'd better > > warn you all of the flood warnings for Cornwall over the next few days. > > Forget diamonds and feather boas - we need souwesters and umbrellas - > > awkward - they haven't been invented in my time either. > > Not only am I having trouble with Janet in Darkest Devon getting above > > herself but now I've got Master Christopher thinking he is a hit because > > his > > picture features in the latest Cornwall Family History Society Journal. > > Master Christopher is a barber surgeon. There he is, quietly (well the > > patient wasn't quiet) administering a clyster (Google it party goers but > > not > > after a big meal) and someone starts painting his portrait! > > Is anyone chronicling our party this year? My good friend Mrs Pepys may > > volunteer her husband to keep the party diary though I hear he is busy > > with > > young ladies of his acquaintance. Poor Mrs P does her best to keep Mr P's > > attention - bathes her face regularly in the best moisturiser (puppies > > urine) but he doesn't kiss her on the cheek often. She was of course born > > in > > Darkest Devon - perhaps I'll cheer her up by bringing her along. > > This pike is getting a tad tricky I am busy trying to rescue everyone but > > carrying a pillory, a set of stocks, a mease of Clovelly herring, lobster, > > crab and (whisper) mince pies is rather cumbersome even though I am > > carrying > > it virtually. I have my wicker pannier to my back but it doesn't really > > fit > > over the armour. The helmet I shall hang on to, just in case I can't find > > a > > privy when I need one. > > I hope the Wyrm and dragon don't mistake me for King George in all this > > armour and get defensive. > > Mistress Agnes > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Julia Mosman > > Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 5:16 AM > > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > > > > > Oh Dear! I've konked the Pilot over the head for insulting my delectable > > cookies, so don't have a big, burly man at hand just now!! However, we're > > zipping along rather quickly, and should be over your location quite soon. > > Perhaps with the help of a few friends, and a slightly dazed pilot, we > > might > > save you from your dire fate!! > > > > In the meantime, the marvelous red parrots can fly in your sustenance; the > > Wyrm has been coaxed to char you a bit of seafood, a la carte, and I've > > dropped more ginger cookies. Watch out for them, they're potent. > > > > On which level might you be incarcerated? Level one (morbid, morose, & > > chilly) or two (dankest, darkest, and despairing) of the dungeons, or are > > you being held in the "upstairs" cells, reserved for those not yet > > convicted > > for the crimes of which they're accused? The ones which allow a tiny > > sliver > > of hope to creep into your ravished heart. From the tapping, it sounds > > like > > the former - unless you're next to the kitchens, and are hearing the > > "tapping" of the butchers. Did you see a bit of demolished trifle along > > the > > way, as you were dragged into the cell? > > > > Didn't we get a PERMIT to hold this grand and glorious gala at the Gaol? > > YIKES! Tis but a minor matter, however. Once the Governor learns that his > > wife and he are attending - have heard she went to Truro to purchase a new > > striped silk gown from the very best dressmaker, so they're Definitely > > coming (she wouldn't miss her chance to show off that dress!!) - I'm sure > > he'll realize that an unfortunate gaff was made. No offense, and none > > taken, > > et cetera, et cetera. > > > > Perhaps Mistress Agnes and I should pay a call on our dear Governor, and > > present the case to him, along with a case of Woolly cider. I'm sure he'll > > soon see it our way, given our powers of persuasion.(And she can konk him > > over the head, should they fail!) (a man should never make a pass, at a > > lass > > with a pike....) > > > > As a last resort, I've gotten in touch with Mr. SHILSON - he of the > > silver-tongued tribe of lawyers - and he's assured me he will look into > > your > > case. The next Assizes aren't for 3 months, so there's plenty of time for > > him to develop your defence! In that case, I'm sure another set of gay > > curtains will spruce up the place. Perhaps a pillow or two?? > > > > So don't despair, help is on the way! Tempis is futgiting... or however > > that's spelled.... > > > > Julianna, and the Girls > > > > ---------------------------------------- > >> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:20:13 -0500 > >> From: epistles@q.com > >> To: cornish@rootsweb.com > >> Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 arrival > >> > >> Ooh Julia, I too love roasted beast and am thinking of making my fortune > >> by setting up a fast food chain serving roasted beast sandwiches. > >> Meanwhile, I am in desperate trouble. I arrived at Bodmin Gaol and was > >> wandering down a dismal corridor when a huge hairy prison officer seized > >> me and accused me of trying to escape from prison and thrust me into a > >> dismal, cold, damp grey cell where I am shivering in my chiffon frock and > >> hobnail boots. I tried to protest my innocence by explaining that I had > >> come into the prison, not escaping from it, and now I am charged with > >> breaking into the prison - so all you guys had better be careful when you > >> arrive! I have heard a tap-tap-tapping on the wall and have been tapping > >> back and I think it must be Ed incarcerated in the next cell. Help, help, > >> help, please come and rescue us. Meanwhile, a food parcel would not be > >> sniffed at ... > >> > >> Best wishes, Joan who wishes she were back in Colorado! > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------- > >> Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com > >> with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. 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Mistress Julianna, I did hear tell that our brave sailors had reached the New World where you are. It is the upside down colonials we haven't discovered yet. We even have potatoes from your part of the world. They aren't much use to us of course as one can't afford them. We do think they are a fruit, so the wealthy eat them when the skins are green, which may explain why there's not much demand! Mrs Pepys (Elizabeth to her friends) is being very persistent. I think she is on the look out for handsome prison guards or dragon slayers. I have lent her my third best bum roll to help her snare a man for the festivities - Mr P having remained in London, provisioning the ships for the navy (as he does), entertaining young ladies and keeping an eye out for Great Fires. Mrs P suggests Mr Markham's recipe for perfuming gloves. 'Take the oil of sweet almonds, oil of nutmeg, oil of benjamin, of each a dram. Of ambergris (that's sperm whale vomit in case you were in any doubt but maybe Wrym vomit would work) one grain, fat musk 2 grains, mix them together and grind them upon a painter's stone, anoint the gloves therewith. Before you anoint them let them be dampishly moistened with damask rose-water.' Members of Cornwall Family History Society can glimpse Master Christopher in all his gory - sorry that should be glory, in the December issue of the journal. There do be pictures of him on the internet (all witchcraft to me) but I suggest you Google under my good self (I generously allow Janet in Darkest Devon to share my website), rather than 'Master Christopher', which do turn up some rather strange results! Pictures of Master Christopher do come with a government health warning though. I am sure St. George and the prison guards would be more pleasing to the eye. Was wondering about Wyrm pottage for tea........ Mistress Agnes -----Original Message----- From: Julia Mosman Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 8:27 AM To: cornish@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! -Thank 'ee, Mistress Jan. We needed a bit o' sun and warmth! Yes, 'tis true. Flooding is FORECAST - but then, how often are the forecasts right? Hereabouts, that's less than 50%, since the forecasters base these learned pronouncements on the size and closeness of beaver houses, the furriness of caterpillars, and other modern, advanced methods - and the forecasts are based on such activity months in advance. While the girls do have rather extra-luxuriant coats this year, they're only medium sized, and can warm only one person at a time. (For a typical two-dog night.) So let's opt for Mistress Jan's gift; it might aid Joan in her gauzy chiffon dress, whilst waiting to be rescued. In the meantime, the pilot of our balloon has dropped his emergency boats to those below, and my ginger cookies as well. So if our powder stays dry, and the creeks don't rise, we'll be in fine fettle. Except for those poor unfortunates in the 2nd level of the dungeon of the Gaol. Let's hope Joan tisn't held there!! Do you think she might have been able to leave a crumb trail for us to follow?? Ah Mistress Agnes - how delightful that Master Christopher has a bit of glory reflected his way. Congratulations!! Is there a way one could catch a glimpse of this cheery cover? Are you not from the 17th century? My folk were first recorded in the new colony of Massachusetts in 1634, so we be as modern as thee! However, I did wonder how a boom-box, with fabulous Cds of the Cornish Miner's Choir singing, could work when electric fluid has not been harnessed - but then, how do we know what a boom-box might be? Because we're actually at a 'convergence point' of ley lines, and the ancient Longstones one finds in Cornwall have long been known to foster time/space anomalies. Rather marvelous, isn't it?? Where shall we meet to plan our approach to the Governor of the Gaol? we have to have our bribes - er, our gifts - in a row, and we want to put our best-feet forward. Did you bring any parafin with arsenic in it, to paint our faces? (We outlanders don't use such, but have heard tell of it. Do you have the receipt?) My toes are tapping in anticipation of the music, glorious decorations, and scrumptious food awaiting all of us! Should be THE party of the season, don't you know. We have such a wide variety of persons, of all ranks and stations, attending, that it should be absolutely fabulous. A little scandal, a little laughter, and a little merriment - just the things for a marvelous celebration! Cheers, Julianna and the Girls ---------------------------------------- > From: jandavis3@cox.net > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:07:18 -0800 > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > Because this IS a virtual party, let's change the weather for the duration > of the party to sunny and warm. ZAP!!! I send you a typical San Diego > day!!! > Jan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <janet@few4.orangehome.co.uk> > To: <cornish@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 10:00 PM > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > > > > > It seems that many of our party goers are from the colonies. This is > > strange > > as, in my time, we haven't discovered half of you yet. Thought I'd > > better > > warn you all of the flood warnings for Cornwall over the next few days. > > Forget diamonds and feather boas - we need souwesters and umbrellas - > > awkward - they haven't been invented in my time either. > > Not only am I having trouble with Janet in Darkest Devon getting above > > herself but now I've got Master Christopher thinking he is a hit because > > his > > picture features in the latest Cornwall Family History Society Journal. > > Master Christopher is a barber surgeon. There he is, quietly (well the > > patient wasn't quiet) administering a clyster (Google it party goers but > > not > > after a big meal) and someone starts painting his portrait! > > Is anyone chronicling our party this year? My good friend Mrs Pepys may > > volunteer her husband to keep the party diary though I hear he is busy > > with > > young ladies of his acquaintance. Poor Mrs P does her best to keep Mr > > P's > > attention - bathes her face regularly in the best moisturiser (puppies > > urine) but he doesn't kiss her on the cheek often. She was of course > > born > > in > > Darkest Devon - perhaps I'll cheer her up by bringing her along. > > This pike is getting a tad tricky I am busy trying to rescue everyone > > but > > carrying a pillory, a set of stocks, a mease of Clovelly herring, > > lobster, > > crab and (whisper) mince pies is rather cumbersome even though I am > > carrying > > it virtually. I have my wicker pannier to my back but it doesn't really > > fit > > over the armour. The helmet I shall hang on to, just in case I can't > > find > > a > > privy when I need one. > > I hope the Wyrm and dragon don't mistake me for King George in all this > > armour and get defensive. > > Mistress Agnes > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Julia Mosman > > Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 5:16 AM > > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > > > > > Oh Dear! I've konked the Pilot over the head for insulting my delectable > > cookies, so don't have a big, burly man at hand just now!! However, > > we're > > zipping along rather quickly, and should be over your location quite > > soon. > > Perhaps with the help of a few friends, and a slightly dazed pilot, we > > might > > save you from your dire fate!! > > > > In the meantime, the marvelous red parrots can fly in your sustenance; > > the > > Wyrm has been coaxed to char you a bit of seafood, a la carte, and I've > > dropped more ginger cookies. Watch out for them, they're potent. > > > > On which level might you be incarcerated? Level one (morbid, morose, & > > chilly) or two (dankest, darkest, and despairing) of the dungeons, or > > are > > you being held in the "upstairs" cells, reserved for those not yet > > convicted > > for the crimes of which they're accused? The ones which allow a tiny > > sliver > > of hope to creep into your ravished heart. From the tapping, it sounds > > like > > the former - unless you're next to the kitchens, and are hearing the > > "tapping" of the butchers. Did you see a bit of demolished trifle along > > the > > way, as you were dragged into the cell? > > > > Didn't we get a PERMIT to hold this grand and glorious gala at the Gaol? > > YIKES! Tis but a minor matter, however. Once the Governor learns that > > his > > wife and he are attending - have heard she went to Truro to purchase a > > new > > striped silk gown from the very best dressmaker, so they're Definitely > > coming (she wouldn't miss her chance to show off that dress!!) - I'm > > sure > > he'll realize that an unfortunate gaff was made. No offense, and none > > taken, > > et cetera, et cetera. > > > > Perhaps Mistress Agnes and I should pay a call on our dear Governor, and > > present the case to him, along with a case of Woolly cider. I'm sure > > he'll > > soon see it our way, given our powers of persuasion.(And she can konk > > him > > over the head, should they fail!) (a man should never make a pass, at a > > lass > > with a pike....) > > > > As a last resort, I've gotten in touch with Mr. SHILSON - he of the > > silver-tongued tribe of lawyers - and he's assured me he will look into > > your > > case. The next Assizes aren't for 3 months, so there's plenty of time > > for > > him to develop your defence! In that case, I'm sure another set of gay > > curtains will spruce up the place. Perhaps a pillow or two?? > > > > So don't despair, help is on the way! Tempis is futgiting... or however > > that's spelled.... > > > > Julianna, and the Girls > > > > ---------------------------------------- > >> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:20:13 -0500 > >> From: epistles@q.com > >> To: cornish@rootsweb.com > >> Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 arrival > >> > >> Ooh Julia, I too love roasted beast and am thinking of making my > >> fortune > >> by setting up a fast food chain serving roasted beast sandwiches. > >> Meanwhile, I am in desperate trouble. I arrived at Bodmin Gaol and was > >> wandering down a dismal corridor when a huge hairy prison officer > >> seized > >> me and accused me of trying to escape from prison and thrust me into a > >> dismal, cold, damp grey cell where I am shivering in my chiffon frock > >> and > >> hobnail boots. I tried to protest my innocence by explaining that I had > >> come into the prison, not escaping from it, and now I am charged with > >> breaking into the prison - so all you guys had better be careful when > >> you > >> arrive! I have heard a tap-tap-tapping on the wall and have been > >> tapping > >> back and I think it must be Ed incarcerated in the next cell. Help, > >> help, > >> help, please come and rescue us. Meanwhile, a food parcel would not be > >> sniffed at ... > >> > >> Best wishes, Joan who wishes she were back in Colorado! > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------- > >> 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 > > ------------------------------- > > Subscribe to digest by sending an email to > > CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com > > with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. 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My goodness .... everyone is in the fine finery .... and I, like a true Cornish agricultural labourer am barefooted - a true Hobbit with my hairy toes and soles. As for outer garments (being too poor to afford inner ones), I think I am in well patch potato sack :-) None the less, I am looking forward to some foot stomping dancing with the ladies (I am beginning to wish I had come as Mr Darcy ...) I better go for a walk outside and let the rain wash away my grime before I present myself to the Governor and his wife ! Ed On 21/12/2012 13:18, janet@few4.orangehome.co.uk wrote: > Mistress Julianna, I did hear tell that our brave sailors had reached the > New World where you are. It is the upside down colonials we haven't > discovered yet. We even have potatoes from your part of the world. They > aren't much use to us of course as one can't afford them. We do think they > are a fruit, so the wealthy eat them when the skins are green, which may > explain why there's not much demand! > Mrs Pepys (Elizabeth to her friends) is being very persistent. I think she > is on the look out for handsome prison guards or dragon slayers. I have lent > her my third best bum roll to help her snare a man for the festivities - Mr > P having remained in London, provisioning the ships for the navy (as he > does), entertaining young ladies and keeping an eye out for Great Fires. Mrs > P suggests Mr Markham's recipe for perfuming gloves. 'Take the oil of sweet > almonds, oil of nutmeg, oil of benjamin, of each a dram. Of ambergris > (that's sperm whale vomit in case you were in any doubt but maybe Wrym vomit > would work) one grain, fat musk 2 grains, mix them together and grind them > upon a painter's stone, anoint the gloves therewith. Before you anoint them > let them be dampishly moistened with damask rose-water.' > Members of Cornwall Family History Society can glimpse Master Christopher in > all his gory - sorry that should be glory, in the December issue of the > journal. There do be pictures of him on the internet (all witchcraft to me) > but I suggest you Google under my good self (I generously allow Janet in > Darkest Devon to share my website), rather than 'Master Christopher', which > do turn up some rather strange results! Pictures of Master Christopher do > come with a government health warning though. I am sure St. George and the > prison guards would be more pleasing to the eye. > Was wondering about Wyrm pottage for tea........ > Mistress Agnes > > -----Original Message----- > From: Julia Mosman > Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 8:27 AM > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! > > > -Thank 'ee, Mistress Jan. We needed a bit o' sun and warmth! > > Yes, 'tis true. Flooding is FORECAST - but then, how often are the forecasts > right? Hereabouts, that's less than 50%, since the forecasters base these > learned pronouncements on the size and closeness of beaver houses, the > furriness of caterpillars, and other modern, advanced methods - and the > forecasts are based on such activity months in advance. While the girls do > have rather extra-luxuriant coats this year, they're only medium sized, and > can warm only one person at a time. (For a typical two-dog night.) So let's > opt for Mistress Jan's gift; it might aid Joan in her gauzy chiffon dress, > whilst waiting to be rescued. > > In the meantime, the pilot of our balloon has dropped his emergency boats to > those below, and my ginger cookies as well. So if our powder stays dry, and > the creeks don't rise, we'll be in fine fettle. Except for those poor > unfortunates in the 2nd level of the dungeon of the Gaol. Let's hope Joan > tisn't held there!! Do you think she might have been able to leave a crumb > trail for us to follow?? > > Ah Mistress Agnes - how delightful that Master Christopher has a bit of > glory reflected his way. Congratulations!! Is there a way one could catch a > glimpse of this cheery cover? > > Are you not from the 17th century? My folk were first recorded in the new > colony of Massachusetts in 1634, so we be as modern as thee! However, I did > wonder how a boom-box, with fabulous Cds of the Cornish Miner's Choir > singing, could work when electric fluid has not been harnessed - but then, > how do we know what a boom-box might be? Because we're actually at a > 'convergence point' of ley lines, and the ancient Longstones one finds in > Cornwall have long been known to foster time/space anomalies. Rather > marvelous, isn't it?? > > Where shall we meet to plan our approach to the Governor of the Gaol? we > have to have our bribes - er, our gifts - in a row, and we want to put our > best-feet forward. Did you bring any parafin with arsenic in it, to paint > our faces? (We outlanders don't use such, but have heard tell of it. Do you > have the receipt?) > > My toes are tapping in anticipation of the music, glorious decorations, and > scrumptious food awaiting all of us! Should be THE party of the season, > don't you know. We have such a wide variety of persons, of all ranks and > stations, attending, that it should be absolutely fabulous. A little > scandal, a little laughter, and a little merriment - just the things for a > marvelous celebration! > > Cheers, > > Julianna and the Girls > > > ---------------------------------------- >> From: jandavis3@cox.net >> To: cornish@rootsweb.com >> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:07:18 -0800 >> Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! >> >> Because this IS a virtual party, let's change the weather for the duration >> of the party to sunny and warm. ZAP!!! I send you a typical San Diego >> day!!! >> Jan >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <janet@few4.orangehome.co.uk> >> To: <cornish@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 10:00 PM >> Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! >> >> >>> It seems that many of our party goers are from the colonies. This is >>> strange >>> as, in my time, we haven't discovered half of you yet. Thought I'd >>> better >>> warn you all of the flood warnings for Cornwall over the next few days. >>> Forget diamonds and feather boas - we need souwesters and umbrellas - >>> awkward - they haven't been invented in my time either. >>> Not only am I having trouble with Janet in Darkest Devon getting above >>> herself but now I've got Master Christopher thinking he is a hit because >>> his >>> picture features in the latest Cornwall Family History Society Journal. >>> Master Christopher is a barber surgeon. There he is, quietly (well the >>> patient wasn't quiet) administering a clyster (Google it party goers but >>> not >>> after a big meal) and someone starts painting his portrait! >>> Is anyone chronicling our party this year? My good friend Mrs Pepys may >>> volunteer her husband to keep the party diary though I hear he is busy >>> with >>> young ladies of his acquaintance. Poor Mrs P does her best to keep Mr >>> P's >>> attention - bathes her face regularly in the best moisturiser (puppies >>> urine) but he doesn't kiss her on the cheek often. She was of course >>> born >>> in >>> Darkest Devon - perhaps I'll cheer her up by bringing her along. >>> This pike is getting a tad tricky I am busy trying to rescue everyone >>> but >>> carrying a pillory, a set of stocks, a mease of Clovelly herring, >>> lobster, >>> crab and (whisper) mince pies is rather cumbersome even though I am >>> carrying >>> it virtually. I have my wicker pannier to my back but it doesn't really >>> fit >>> over the armour. The helmet I shall hang on to, just in case I can't >>> find >>> a >>> privy when I need one. >>> I hope the Wyrm and dragon don't mistake me for King George in all this >>> armour and get defensive. >>> Mistress Agnes >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Julia Mosman >>> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 5:16 AM >>> To: cornish@rootsweb.com >>> Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 imprisoned! >>> >>> >>> Oh Dear! I've konked the Pilot over the head for insulting my delectable >>> cookies, so don't have a big, burly man at hand just now!! However, >>> we're >>> zipping along rather quickly, and should be over your location quite >>> soon. >>> Perhaps with the help of a few friends, and a slightly dazed pilot, we >>> might >>> save you from your dire fate!! >>> >>> In the meantime, the marvelous red parrots can fly in your sustenance; >>> the >>> Wyrm has been coaxed to char you a bit of seafood, a la carte, and I've >>> dropped more ginger cookies. Watch out for them, they're potent. >>> >>> On which level might you be incarcerated? Level one (morbid, morose, & >>> chilly) or two (dankest, darkest, and despairing) of the dungeons, or >>> are >>> you being held in the "upstairs" cells, reserved for those not yet >>> convicted >>> for the crimes of which they're accused? The ones which allow a tiny >>> sliver >>> of hope to creep into your ravished heart. From the tapping, it sounds >>> like >>> the former - unless you're next to the kitchens, and are hearing the >>> "tapping" of the butchers. Did you see a bit of demolished trifle along >>> the >>> way, as you were dragged into the cell? >>> >>> Didn't we get a PERMIT to hold this grand and glorious gala at the Gaol? >>> YIKES! Tis but a minor matter, however. Once the Governor learns that >>> his >>> wife and he are attending - have heard she went to Truro to purchase a >>> new >>> striped silk gown from the very best dressmaker, so they're Definitely >>> coming (she wouldn't miss her chance to show off that dress!!) - I'm >>> sure >>> he'll realize that an unfortunate gaff was made. No offense, and none >>> taken, >>> et cetera, et cetera. >>> >>> Perhaps Mistress Agnes and I should pay a call on our dear Governor, and >>> present the case to him, along with a case of Woolly cider. I'm sure >>> he'll >>> soon see it our way, given our powers of persuasion.(And she can konk >>> him >>> over the head, should they fail!) (a man should never make a pass, at a >>> lass >>> with a pike....) >>> >>> As a last resort, I've gotten in touch with Mr. SHILSON - he of the >>> silver-tongued tribe of lawyers - and he's assured me he will look into >>> your >>> case. The next Assizes aren't for 3 months, so there's plenty of time >>> for >>> him to develop your defence! In that case, I'm sure another set of gay >>> curtains will spruce up the place. Perhaps a pillow or two?? >>> >>> So don't despair, help is on the way! Tempis is futgiting... or however >>> that's spelled.... >>> >>> Julianna, and the Girls >>> >>> ---------------------------------------- >>>> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:20:13 -0500 >>>> From: epistles@q.com >>>> To: cornish@rootsweb.com >>>> Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Party 2012 arrival >>>> >>>> Ooh Julia, I too love roasted beast and am thinking of making my >>>> fortune >>>> by setting up a fast food chain serving roasted beast sandwiches. >>>> Meanwhile, I am in desperate trouble. I arrived at Bodmin Gaol and was >>>> wandering down a dismal corridor when a huge hairy prison officer >>>> seized >>>> me and accused me of trying to escape from prison and thrust me into a >>>> dismal, cold, damp grey cell where I am shivering in my chiffon frock >>>> and >>>> hobnail boots. I tried to protest my innocence by explaining that I had >>>> come into the prison, not escaping from it, and now I am charged with >>>> breaking into the prison - so all you guys had better be careful when >>>> you >>>> arrive! I have heard a tap-tap-tapping on the wall and have been >>>> tapping >>>> back and I think it must be Ed incarcerated in the next cell. Help, >>>> help, >>>> help, please come and rescue us. 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