The Royal Visit

joanlawson · 12. Feb 2011, 21:16

On the dot of 12 noon today, I was honoured to receive a Royal Visit.

Tony and his lovely wife, Janet, deigned to call in to my humble abode. They arrived in style in their brand-new luxurious car, and they even granted me the opportunity to sit in the driving seat for a few minutes so that I could experience how the other half lives. Following this, their majesties allowed me to cook lunch for them, and they stayed for many hours of friendly chat and laughter afterwards. What lovely people they are :!:
I feel very honoured to know them

We were joined by those other well-known VIP's, none other than Nina Kang and her three gorgeous daughters, all of whom dazzled us with their beauty, wit, and intelligence. Much food was consumed, much wine and Tetley's tea ( Tony's tea by Royal Appointment ) was drunk, and much riotous laughter was heard.

All too soon it was time for the royal party to retire to their beds, but before they all left, many photographs were taken to record this momentous occasion for posterity.

What a wonderful day :!:

Joan

tjt6768 · 13. Feb 2011, 03:09

Hi folks, I would just like to say that Mrs Lawson and her hubby certainly do deserve the Royal seal of approval... The Royal we we (there were two of us, lol) had a wonderful day, it was great to meet them all. Joan makes a lovely cup of Tetleys, bought I'm especially for myself... Lol
We all got on very well, it was like we had all known each other for years.. We have made some true friends me thinks... All thanks to arthur, so the bugger does have his uses eh? :???:
It was the least we could do to allow Joan to sit in the Royal carriage..
We are planning on taking the scenic route back to Leeds today, it is very petty around here.
Gotta be out of the hotel by ten, had the pain meds and I'm waiting for them to do their measly best before getting up and out...
Cup of Tetleys too of course, lol

We have indeed had a great time.... Many thanks once again to Mr and Mrs Lawson, Nina and her lovely three girls...

I'm still indeed a happy chappy, lol

joanlawson · 13. Feb 2011, 05:44

I'm pleased to receive the Royal Seal of approval, especially for my tea-making abilities. A high honour indeed :!:

I hope that you have a good day today, Tony, and enjoy the journey through Derbyshire back home.

I'm intending to have a quiet day today eating all the leftovers. There's only so much excitement a girl can take in one weekend :!:

We all got on very well, it was like we had all known each other for years.. We have made some true friends me thinks... All thanks to arthur, so the bugger does have his uses eh?

Yes I agree, and thanks to this site as well.

Joan

dreamdaisy · 13. Feb 2011, 06:03

I think it's great that you were able to meet and that you all got on so well together. This forum is a good place for 'meeting' people in similar boats, but to actually get together is a wonderful thing to be able to do. I have met one person so far, I would like to meet more, but the geography gets in the way! I know a couple of people who are not far from me and once things improve it would be good to meet - gawd knows if they would feel the same tho!

DD

tjt6768 · 13. Feb 2011, 08:12

Hi Joan, DD... Hope you are both well.. We got home about an hour ago, drove to matlock first, had some breakfast there, then a quick trip to bakewell.. Them home on the a roads, scenic route up into Sheffield.. Then M1 home.. Apart from the last part of the journey the scenery was lovely.
We see both very tired indeed now and I'm paying the price somewhat too.. Never mind, had such a nice time it was definitely worth it..
DD, it's your fault you live at the back end of beyond, lol
If you weren't so awkward to get to we might have met up too, could buy you a pint

Thanks Joan..
His Royal highness... Lol

tjt6768 · 13. Feb 2011, 08:33

That is an outstanding idea Mr Rehab.. I will send Mrs Lawson my coat of arms details so that she can get one made post haste..

tkachev · 13. Feb 2011, 09:03

Well I am travelling to Scunthorpe for a wedding next month. I want to know how near to Tony that is!!!!! Tea and toast and a slice of cake pleaseTony.

Elizabeth

caterina57 · 13. Feb 2011, 09:55

I am really pleased that you all had a good weekend, Tony you could have called in to see me on your way home - M1 J34/35 - Must get some tetleys in ----Just in case LOL
Cath

coco67 · 13. Feb 2011, 10:01

im glad the royal visit went well, you sound like you all had a great time. rest up a bit now and enjoy another cuppa.

i dont think any one is any where near me,

tjt6768 · 13. Feb 2011, 10:25

Hello folks...
Cath, nice of you to offer hun, but seeing as you don't have tetleys yet, not a chance, lol....

Elizabeth, we are a fair distance from there hun, about 50/60 miles, summat like that...

Hey Joan, we've started something now, it's starting to sound like arthritis reunited, haha...

I hope each and every one of you are well today..
I can hardly move now :roll:
Oh well, it'll pass, these things always do, as a wise and wonderful friend usually says,

julie47 · 13. Feb 2011, 13:07

I am so glad that you all had a lovely time and got on so well.
And tony I am so pleased you like your new motor.

Juliepf x

joanlawson · 13. Feb 2011, 13:15

I'm glad that you got safely home, Tony, and had a good journey.

Regarding the coat of arms on the door, will this do :?:

Tony and Missus Scoffed here, 2011

joanlawson · 13. Feb 2011, 13:20

rehab44 wrote:

Dellboy and I are due to have a meeting in a local hostelry some time soon, I am quite looking forward to that

That's brilliant :!: :!: The meeting of two great minds :!:

dreamdaisy · 13. Feb 2011, 13:25

Tony, I didn't plan on ending up in Suffolk tho I am damn glad I did! I like the fact the coast is not far away and I like the very big skies that we get round here, tho I must admit they are better in Norfolk (I am working on getting Mr DD to retire there). My auntie lives in Leeds, so if we go to see her we could pop in to see you? Perhaps?

coco, where are you now? I know you moved before Christmas, was that in the same locality or somewhere different? AC members (on here) are far-flung, we stretch from Cornwall to Orkney, with the odd Spanish ex-pat thrown in. A mass getting-together would be something, yes? DD

dreamdaisy · 13. Feb 2011, 13:27

Oh joanlawson, I like it! May I come to see you for some computery-magic lessons? DD

joanlawson · 13. Feb 2011, 13:40

dreamdaisy wrote:

Oh joanlawson, I like it! May I come to see you for some computery-magic lessons? DD

DD, you live in a lovely part of the country, so I'm very envious. I also love Norfolk, and have spent many happy holidays there, especially when our children were young.

You would be very welcome to come to see me, but my computery skills are a bit limited :!:

I do make a good cup of tea though, as Tony will confirm

Joan

barbara12 · 13. Feb 2011, 14:38

Hi Joan
How nice that you have met Tony and Janet, I hate not being able to put faces to people on here.
Im glad you all enjoyed yourselves....now spill the beans what do they look like.....and dont be prompted by Tony...

Love
Barbara x

tjt6768 · 13. Feb 2011, 15:28

joanlawson wrote:

I'm glad that you got safely home, Tony, and had a good journey.

Regarding the coat of arms on the door, will this do :?:

Tony and Missus Scoffed here, 2011

That is indeed the coat of arms in question my dear.... It will look splendid above your front door...
People will travel from miles to see it :???:

Rehab, you'll have to let us know how you and Del get on Rkid... Hope that you have a good one..

tjt6768 · 13. Feb 2011, 15:34

DD, let us know if you plan a visit to see your Aunty, we can put the kettle on...
And, I can confirm that both Mr & Mrs Lawson make an excellent cup of tea, of which I had several through the day, probably used up most of the teabags that Joan bought in specially for me bless her...
Can you just imagine a mass meeting DD???? The locals at wherever we met wouldn't know what was going on.... There would be a convoy of sticks, crutches, wheelchairs & scooters, lol...
It would be a sight to behold...

Now, Barbara, what makes you think that I have paid Joan a vast sum of money to tell you all that I am awesome :shock: :eek:

tkachev · 13. Feb 2011, 15:47

tjt6768 wrote:

Hello folks...
Cath, nice of you to offer hun, but seeing as you don't have tetleys yet, not a chance, lol....

Elizabeth, we are a fair distance from there hun, about 50/60 miles, summat like that...

Yeah i was joshing Tony. oop North is oop North to me! Actually my daughter lives in Newcastle so should carry on up the motorway to visit her really....

E x

tjt6768 · 13. Feb 2011, 15:50

Well in that case the M1 is just around the corner, you would have to go past to get to Newcastle

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