Yule Gathering

[Kae]

OK,

I was requested to post this for Neellaca as she is heading for Ireland as we speak. She has graciously offered to host the Yule Garb Gathering at her place in McKinney, Texas. For those who have a loooong drive, or distance to travel, there will be places to crash or in PC terms, spend the night.

We plan to garb out, see the holiday lights of McKinney...they are reputed to be amazing, generally relax and have a good time.

On the 20th of December it will begin around 7 p.m. and go to whenever. It is "BYOB" and "BaD" (bring your own booze and bring a dish. ) If anyone is worried about copying someone elses..please pm and we will make a list.

If you need the address or the number for Neellaca, please PM me as I have been designated to give it out as she is traveling Ireland and she is also at war with her computer right now.

Let's have fun!

Kae and Neellaca

[Mirabel]

I'll let you all know when I have my family schedule for December.


:grouphug:

Mirabel

[Nevada]

Shadow and I will be there...now to decide what to bring..hmmmm...

[Rhia]

:sigh:

have to miss that one too... My youngest sister is graduating from college that day in Lubbock...

Have some nog for me...

...maybe next year I'll make a gathering...

:sigh:

[Isabelle Fawkes]

Oh goody......a gathering in garb!!!

You can count on the Captain and myself being there. We have been looking forward to this since the topic was first mentioned. Let me decide what to bring and I will contact you.

Is this going to be a white elephant affair?

Isa

[Kae]

Isa,

I bow down to you and your awesome ideas. :bow:

I love the idea of a white elephant. :lol:

I think we should make it fun and jolly. Now what can I can up with...... :twisted:


So a white elephant will go on.. (I love making decisions.)
Kae

[Nevada]

Isa the way you talked about Cap's Egg Nog...hopefully that is somewhere on your list of possiblities :lol:

[Kae]

I know what I will bring..

Tom adn Jerry's and my tomato/mozzerrella? dish

Kae

I love Tom and Jerry's mmmmmmmm good :aok:

Nevada, it is a Northern drink, so you may not know it.

[Isabelle Fawkes]

Isa the way you talked about Cap's Egg Nog...hopefully that is somewhere on your list of possiblities :lol:

I shall have to ask the Captain what he's bringing (besides me :wink: ) Was talking about what I shall bring as far as food is concerned. I know the rogues would be fine with a liquid dinner, but I would prefer something a bit more filling. :snicker:

As to the white elephant...do we draw names or just bring a non-gender specific gift and draw numbers at the party? What value do we put on the gift? $10, $15 ?

Isa

[Thomas]

Isa May I make Request?? Cheries 0-)

[Kae]

I agree on a more filling menu. It makes the liquid diet easier the next day. :lol:

I think it should be non-gender specific, so everyone is included. I would say nothing over $15. Make it fun ad cute and we could work it as an exchange. You know, one person picks a present. The next person can take that present and then the first must pick again or the next person can pick a present. And so on and so on.

How does that sound?

Kae

[Isabelle Fawkes]

Isa May I make Request?? Cheries 0-)

Sorry, not enough time, the next batch won't be ready til Scarby.....
:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Isabelle Fawkes]

I agree on a more filling menu. It makes the liquid diet easier the next day. :lol:

I think it should be non-gender specific, so everyone is included. I would say nothing over $15. Make it fun ad cute and we could work it as an exchange. You know, one person picks a present. The next person can take that present and then the first must pick again or the next person can pick a present. And so on and so on.

How does that sound?

Kae

I think this will go over well, since we won't be gathering between now and then to pick names out of a hat.

All in favor.....

[Nevada]

Aye!

[Nevada]

Shadow is making his deviled meat deviled eggs...not sure what I am going to bring..heck not sure what I am going to wear :lol:

[Lady Ernmas]

Hey gang... This sounds like fun! I... and I stress the I part... will be there. I make a mean potatoe salad, may bring a desert too, what the heck, all in the Yule tide spirit right!? :merryxma: Sir Thomas may I make a request? That Death by chocolate you promised me and have yet to make!?! :yum:

Lady Ernmas

[Nevada]

Great...be good to see you again!

[Isabelle Fawkes]

Does everyone like hot and spicey food?

I could make up MY Buffalo Wings (guaranteed to eat the tarnish off metal.) Also low carb, since there is no batter on them!!

Isa

[Countess Mary]

I'll be there, too. Now . . . to decide what to bring OTHER than liquid refreshments. Sir Thomas, is any of the port ready? oh yea, that's liquid, too. I'll have to think about solid food!

[Nevada]

If you make the wings...I will make something so the those with the white boy stomachs (aka Shadow :lol: ) can eat also....personally I like spicy food but like my stomach lining intact

[Rhia]

Ok, there is the possibility that we can make it after all... the graduation is in the afternoon session not evening so hopefully the rogue and I will be there no promises though...

If I'm coming, I'm DEFINITELY bring my fave dessert: Prostitutes Delight!

[Isabelle Fawkes]

My wings aren't that bad, but they do warm you up.

:oops:

[Kae]

Rhia..Prostitutes Delight? YOu have to show just so I can find out what it is.

Isa - bring those wings...Nummy!

Kae

[Captain Stamina]

Don't be aworryin’ about heat from Isa wings. A cup or two of me soothin’ eggnog should put out any fire in yer bellies. :) On the other hand, the heat and rum just might make ye burst into flames :shock: . (May need to consider bringing along fire extinguisher or extra lengths of garden hose :P ).

[Nevada]

I am thinking I will have to make some homemade bread to soak up various spices and boozes :lol:

[Countess Mary]

Ok, I'm bringing some sort of a pasta salad. More food to soak up the liquid refreshment. I'll also bring a drop of two of cognac. Lady Ernmas and I will make sure Sir Thomas gets there without going sixty miles out of his way. :wink: Now if I can just make the sleeves on my dress stay tied properly!

[Mirabel]

Yet another that I can't make it to. Finally have my December childrens schedule and we not only have my kids then, but it looks like we have Gandreck's daughter as well. We'll be having our own party at home! (especially since the 20th is Alayna's birthday :-) ) Kid friendly though! You know us parenting types :-)

[Nevada]

Well shoot...sorry you cant make it...but we are having the Fabric invasion in Jan. and I am organizing the Medieval Times invasion in Feb...hint...they have gift certificates...good yule gift to request...

[Kae]

Hey guys, Neellaca (aka Colleen) asked me to get a tentative head count for the 20th. So, if you think you are going, if you know you are going or even if you think there might be a chance in Hades you can go, please let her know. Ou can post here or you can PM her, but beware, she won't be answering her PM's until next week. She is still in Ireland. Rough life, huh?

I do know that
Kae, Rae, Jane, Thomas, Countess Mary, Neellaca, Lady Emmris?, Isa, Capitain, Shadow and Nevada have all replied.

Look forward to seeing everyone in Garb.

PS. When it is closer to the time, I will send directions to all who are attendinga nd think they are attending or might attend.

Kae

[Lady Ernmas]

:( Oh bummer!

I just got my schedule and I have to work 7pm to 7am on the 20th. I was so looking forward to coming! Things may change so don't count me out completely! Hope it works out!

L.E. :blossom:

[Lady Ernmas]

Pay no attention to the redhead behind the curtain... I am the great and powerful OZ!!!! Ok sorry, I don't have to work on the 20th! Whoo Hoo! Than is all!

Carry on!
L.E.
:blossom:

[Kae]

I hope things change and you can come. We will miss you otherwise.

Let me know how things are going..
Kae

[Rhia]

Put me down for a definite maybe... gotta find a monkey sitter, but we're gonna try!

[Nevada]

Are we doing the gift exchange? is the cap still 10$ and is it 1 gift per person or per couple?

[Kae]

Yes to the gift exchange. I say 1 per person. That way couples don't have to fight over what to keep. :twisted:

The cap is no more than $15. But cost is not a cosideration, just creativity.

Jane already has hers. I want it.

:lol:

Kae

[Countess Mary]

Lady Ernmas got her gift, too. I want it. Ok, now I have to find something wonderful and creative. Can't wait for Yule. My green velvet shoes finally arrived to go with my dress. :D Now I just have to redo the ties on the sleeves so that I don't come untied every two minutes.

[Kae]

OK, trying to do a head count..

So far the ones we know are going to Yule are:
Kae
Rae
Captain
Isabelle
Nevada
Shadow
Sir Thomas
Jane
Countess Mary
Lady Ernmas +1
Rowan
Neelloca


People we have heard from but have not verified:
Rhia
the Whimsy
anyone else?


We would love to have any and all there.

Again, give me a PM and I will send out directions. Or if you already have my cell phone or Rae's, holler at us. (As I said, Neelloca's computer is in bits on my floor, so I get to be her person to communicate through.)

Kae

[Nevada]

Remember to bring plates and plastic ware so the hostess isn't overwhelmed...I will bring extras just in case

[i_am_the_whimsy]

I might, MIGHT be there. If I am, I'll bring a White Elephant gift and Green Bean Casserole. It's not really carb-friendly, but it's tasty. I will be needing directions out there and some general info as to when it starts.

Thanks!
-Regina
(The Whimsy)
214-663-5835

[Lady Ernmas]

I had a great time! It was good to see all of you again and to meet some of you for the first time!

Em
:blossom:

[Isabelle Fawkes]

I must admit, the Yule gathering was a complete success. Everyone in garb and in good spirits, what more could you ask for? Thanks to Colleen for the use of her home for this special occassion and thanks to everyone who showed up, its wonderful to call you guys friends.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[Countess Mary]

Totally fabulous party! Thanks, Colleen, for the use of your house. Food was great. Eggnog was outstanding. I enjoyed seeing everyone again and, also, meeting a couple of people for the first time. This group rocks! 8)

[Nevada]

It was wonderful! Had a great time..the eggnog was very smooth....thanks to everyone that came and to the wonderful hostess!