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To continue Torn's tacky and grim thread...

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PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 20/08/2018 20:02

Girls were finally allowed to wear grey cords at my school in winter when I was 15. I have never worn a skirt in winter since.

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TattyFrench · 27/08/2018 19:43

I missed the grim/tacky reference. Or are you being oblique Torn? Although I find BluTak more tacky and Gaffa tape more 'I'll stick here but I'm not bloody sticking to that' than tacky. Gaffa tape wouldn't stick to an inflatable chair!! Why??

TornFromTheInside · 27/08/2018 20:00

lol Fred!

No Tatty, Mumsnet was having problems earlier so a couple of my posts didn't work properly (no photos).
I was bored, and just putting up a grim and a tacky pic.

I was sat in McD's pinching their WiFi at the time.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 27/08/2018 23:26

who's Fred???

I'm thinking it didn't work that well watching the wrestling independently last week. So for this coming Saturday, I'd like to invite you all over to mine.

Now's the time to tell you - I'm actually The Duchess of Duke Street. Go check it out on YouTube if you don't know the address.
Come round about 4:30, in your wrestling outfits. RSVP if you want to walk up the drive to your theme tune (and make sure I know your theme tune!)

Don't think you have to stay, but if you're coming from a long way away, you're welcome to stay.

I'll organise drinks and nibbles with stuff from the original thread. As I'm a MN-er, there'll be clean towels, your own bathroom (with toiletries). My own - more expensive - toiletries will be well hidden.

I'll later subsequently start AIBU threads about what CF guests you all are, so all's all MN good!

TornFromTheInside · 28/08/2018 00:39

I assumed Fred was Freddie Kruger (from the Grim Reaper pic)

TornFromTheInside · 28/08/2018 00:41

Yes, and you can argue about how rude it was that we didn't all wear the prescribed colour of leotard!
Someone had the cheek to wear a show stealing Lime Green one.
Ruined the entire evening.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 28/08/2018 01:06

Are you talking about my DH in his borat mankini?

(jealous, much!)

Well, if it helps, DH kept it on for an embarrassingly long while. My hints about doing the washing were going no where.

Then DD (16) walked in.

Now, my DH (bless him!) quite often misses the subtle hints. All the "No, I'm actually having a horrible time, can we leave now, please" and "that bitch is flirting with you, I'm going to strangle her" and - more frequently - "Your dancing is less cool than you think it is, please stop" pointed stares/raised eyebrows don't seem to get through.
But there was NO disguising DD's facial horror at seeing her dad in a mankini. He whipped upstairs to change. I've since found it in the bathroom bin, cut up into several VERT TINY pieces!

TornFromTheInside · 28/08/2018 01:29

I'm attending your party in a straight jacket. If I didn't need one going in, I'll need one by the time I come out.

donniemurdo · 28/08/2018 20:59

Ah Duchess, many felicitations to you on this fine day. I would like to extend my most humble thanks for your generous invitation but alas I already have a prior social engagement and so must decline, with regret.

If one would so kind as to save me a cheese and pineapple stick and a mug of Cremola foam, I would be much obliged.

I remain your humble servant

D'TartanTerror'M

KeepServingTheDrinks · 29/08/2018 09:01

a beautiful RSPV D TT M. Absolutely gorgeous. Very good manners. Lots of MN points to you.

A cheese and pineapple stick and a mug of foam are in the post to you now. Expect a delivery any second.

Actually, in RL I'm up north this weekend (not as north as you), so it's lucky you can't come.

Hopefully, some other time. x

TornFromTheInside · 29/08/2018 18:35

I can't attend - I'm washing my hair for a month.

Please forwards wine and cheese to Torn Towers, Oldasthe Hills, Scratchy Bottom, Dorset. B0L LOX

Shampaincharly · 29/08/2018 21:19

Butt , butt , butt , you have to be there !

KeepServingTheDrinks · 29/08/2018 22:18

You can sod right off, Torn. Go back and read D'TT'M beautiful response. THAT'S why she got sent cheese and pineapple on a stick and foam (hope you enjoyed, btw D'TT'M)

You get NOTHING for that declination.

Shampain, shall I put you down as a possible? Do you have your leotard and what's your entry music?

TornFromTheInside · 29/08/2018 22:49

Her entry makes music?

Blimey, I'm out of touch with modern dating

Shampaincharly · 30/08/2018 07:25

The theme from Wonder Woman .
Someone kindly put a YouTube link in upthread.
I was thinking of a shiny red leotard . ( slippery )
Perhaps , a red rose in my hair
. @Torn said my name is Phlegm Phatale
or fatale?

Shampaincharly · 30/08/2018 07:27

Oh , Mark me in . Cheese AND pineapple !
Prior engagements cancelled!

TornFromTheInside · 30/08/2018 09:04

Put me down!

I'm not attending, just need putting down.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 30/08/2018 09:40

Sounds amazing Shampain aka Phlemg Phatale. I REALLY recommend you don't get the same mullet poodle perm I went with. I'm working it, but it's not a good look. But a red rose in your hair will be lovely (tip,do a quick check for greenfly first!

I hope your shiny leotard is dangerously low cut to match your theme music.

Oh, and you'll need satin tights.

Shampaincharly · 30/08/2018 09:41

I think I need KICKASS tights.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 30/08/2018 09:43

I agree.

Shampaincharly · 30/08/2018 14:05

I was thinking I could get sprayed fake tan ( Ross in Friends)
Entry song could be changed to Boney M Brown Girl in the Ring for a one off special.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 30/08/2018 14:32

You're going to look fabulous, but I warn you now, Torn will have a field day at the punning potential of that song!

Also, I quite like the mental image I have of you running down my drive to the Wonder Woman theme.

But, it's up to you

Shampaincharly · 30/08/2018 14:37

I do LOVE the WW theme .
Did she have a little gold lasoo ? ( not sure how you spell that !) Nice accessory !
Will have a rummage and see if I can find something .

KeepServingTheDrinks · 30/08/2018 14:42

If you can't find a lasso, maybe you could get hold of a whip???

TornFromTheInside · 30/08/2018 15:24

Tosses himself into the ring to make a splash!

I've elected to wear a wetsuit as I was told this party will a total dive!

TornFromTheInside · 30/08/2018 15:25

*will be