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Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 15 Jun 2012 20:49

and 1.0....yeay!!!!!! :-D :-D :-D



Poolside?.... hmmm lifeguards required? :-D

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 20:49

*gulps...sunscreen and bug spray by the poolside., no problem, Ann, but *goes pale....I have to bake cookies in three different colours?? *faints :-D :-D :-D <3

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 15 Jun 2012 20:40

Give sun-shaped cookies as party favors. Make cookies using a basic sugar cookie recipe and cut into sun shapes, Decorate with orange and yellow icing, place in plastic bags, and tie up with ribbons.

For more decorating and table setting ideas, see the Summer Solstice Celebration on MyHomeIdeas.com.

The Party Plan

Choose food that doesn't require utensils. It leaves guests more free to mingle and talk. Pick chilled appetizers that can be prepared the day before.
Serve food and drinks poolside or on your porch or patio. With a few tablecloth clips, any table can become an outdoor oasis.
Use plastic plates so that breakage doesn't spoil the good time. Party stores carry plastic plates and glasses in a variety of festive colors.
Use pink, orange, and yellow for the color scheme, and carry out that scheme with the tablecloth, flowers, plates, napkins, and glasses.
Don't forget to set out some sunscreen and bug spray to keep the fun in the sun comfortable for everyone.
Think ahead and have a rain plan.

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 20:37

Lol Ann....yes very friendly :-D My poor sister in law nearly had a fit!

*slaps Mau on back....just what I was thinking dahlink....a jug of plonk and garlands in hair! :-D

All invited by the way :-D ;-)

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 15 Jun 2012 20:29

As long as he was waving to you BC it doesn't matter what with, he was obviously friendly Lol!!!!


Well witches brew of some sort (white witch of course)

Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 15 Jun 2012 20:16

1 bunch cleaned fresh mint
1 cup sugar
4 juiced lemons
4 juiced limes
1 750ml light rum
1 ltr club soda
.....ice cubes

In a large pitcher stir mint sprigs with sugar and lemon and lime juices until well combined.
Add ice, rum and club soda and stir together. Pour into glasses, straining out mint.

Then wearing your bestest white robes with mistletoe in your hair and with a glass in each hand....you'll have a great Solstice party dwarling
;-) <3

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 19:36

Yes, dear Sue, Sunshine and Peasandluuurve :-D :-D :-D

 Sue In Yorkshire.

Sue In Yorkshire. Report 15 Jun 2012 18:34

Ah BC theme/dress code should be whatever takes the partygoers fancy,,,,lol

Are you hoping you will """Bring Us Sunshine """"


Sue

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 15 Jun 2012 18:07

well certainly not in this weather!!

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 18:04

Lol Ann....but somehow one doesn't expect it outside ones home! :-D

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 15 Jun 2012 18:02

nothing much surprises me any more - sad to say, but then having worked in a psychiatric hospital for nigh on thirty years I think I've seen and heard it all - most mornings on my way into the ward after having collected the day's post I was usully met by one of our lovely residents who was usually just wearing a pair of socks, sometimes just one!!! he didn't seem to notice, so neither did I!!!

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 18:01

Funny you should say that, Ann, because just two nights ago a passing 'gentleman' was spotted just outside my window and he was waving......well I shall leave it to your imagination. :-D

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 15 Jun 2012 17:54

Would anyone be at all surprised if naked men ran through the streets of London do you reckon???

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 17:53

Sadly no, Julia. Them hussars seem to have gone into hiding :-( I thought you could crochet me some vol au vents or summat? :-D

Julia

Julia Report 15 Jun 2012 17:35

Whilst we are talking of London and not Latvia, well whatever turns you on, I say. LOLOL
I am sure Eldrick will be made very welcome, welcome indeed.
Have yer been after sending an invite to the barracks.

Julia in Derbyshire

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 17:31

Hello Julia. Well if he is free he will be welcome. Just read that in Latvia the men run naked through the streets...*strewth :-D ;-) <3

Julia

Julia Report 15 Jun 2012 17:28

Hello BC. I have never heard of this, well not in these parts.
Are you inviting Eldrick by any chance, I wonder.

Julia in Derbyshire

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 15 Jun 2012 17:17

I am giving a party next week to celebrate the Summer Solstice, amongst other things
:-D

I would like a theme. Any suggestions apart from twigs in
hair and pagan rites of some kind? :-D


ps.....suitable grub recipes and cocktails also welcome!