WELCOME, Friends, to our Gabfest Chatroom for our first Special Event for winter, 2014. We have added a large flat-screen television above our fireplace. This is mostly for viewing of osprey, but it will come in handy tonight for our music videos. It may be cold outside, but thanks to a roaring fire in the fireplace it is warm and cosy in here.
Behind the usual furnishings of couch and chairs, comfortable padded folding chairs have been added, so there is plenty of room for any observers from other threads or around the world. At the back of the room a table has been set up for snacks. At present it holds a platter of miniature Maryland Crab Patties with Dill Sauce for dipping, another platter of Blueberry Crisps Pastries and a bowl of steaming spiced cider. Also a combination of watermelon, cantelope and honeydew balls in a hollowed out watermelon shell. There is plenty for everyone, but if you want more variety, feel free to add your favorite drink or snack as you enter.
So come on in, comment so we know you are here. If you are just watching, welcome and we do hope you too will sign in so we know you are with us. Just be sure to let us know you are only watching and do not want a turn. Now during our gathering time, we can fill our plates while we establish our Presentation Order List. Music will start at 7:00 pm (UK time of course)
Hello June,
I'm here! And I will certainly take a turn. As I'll have to get up very early tomorrow morning (at 3:30AM) I might leave you all at around 9PM, I think. But until then, I'm sure I will have some fun with all of you around here. I haven't had dinner yet, so it will be a challenge. And I don't know yet what I might have to drink. So this will be a surprise, too. See you again in a few minutes!
Hi June,
Just watching tonight,xx Fish
Hi, June! Let the madness begin!!!!
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Hello June!
Cincinnati is not as far away as I thought, after all.
I have brought a bottle of Cline Old Vines Zinfandel and a pot of home-made Black Bean Pumpkin soup with sour cream and sunflower seed garnishes. I'll sit/lie on the floor near the fireplace if it is carpeted and no cats are around since I am allergic. I like tending to the fire, so I'll set my wineglass on the hearth if it's okay with you.
I am stoked for fun.
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And so it does Clare. Do you have pencil and paper ready to start your list?
1. BENTE
2. CLARE
3. JUNE
I'll put me in at #3 before I forget to include me at ll. I have done that before.
Hi folks, sorry I'm late; the bus ran out of diesel and I got chased up the wrong street by a big ferocious dog :-). Private 'A' reporting for duty... (Salutes).!!
My bird photos HERE
I've brought a bottle of Kopparberg Mixed Berry cider and loads of raisins. I don't have a fireplace but I'm sitting near our back door where bats and moths are merrily flying around.
CC Sounds like an excellent plan! You are 4th on the list.
4. CC
You were chased by a dog, Paul? You could at least embellish your story and say you were chased by a horde of rampant badgers.
The dog chased the Badgers off, before setting it's sights on me.!!