From the CPO's log:
Embarkation at 1830 pm, passengers consisting of HRH Princess Treasure, Sir Ambassador Scout Ringo, General Boopsie Bear, Sir Simba and Audrey, Sir Spitfire, Mario and Dante.
Dinner served 1900 pm to high compliments forthwith forwarded to the Chef.
Thunderbooms arrive at 2020pm. Exchanged evening attire for Red Paw hat and provided solace to all passengers afflicted with seasickness. Mario very helpful and solicitous to all. Sir Spitfire probably the most miserable.
Departure delayed until 1200 Noon tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
And They're Off!
Frannie Floof here reporting on last night's bon voyage to Princess Treasure and all other travellers on the SS Extra Helping. As previously noted, Princess Coco the Most Adorable, being Chief Petticoat Officer of the yacht, has been able to bring it out of retirement and a royal expedition is being made to provide official Royal Greetings and Welcomes to the Countess Kathryn Isabella, another member of the august Sphynx Clan.
Princess Coco's arrival was greeted by Sir Ambassador Scout Ringo, General Boopsie Bear, Sir Spitfire (with feather sadly drooping following unauthorized festivities--where is your impulse control, Spitty?), Sir Simba and Lady Audrey, Mario and the Prime Minister. She was escorted off the yacht while the crew was joined by maintenance and catering workers from teh Realm to prepare her for the voyage.
All were greeted by the Princess Treasure, gracefully ensconced on the new throne. Minions passed quail egg benedict and catnip sodas to all. A Proclamation declaring May 15th to be 'New Vistas' day was read. During this time, Dante arrived and was greeted warmly by all.
After several minutes of the figure 8 minuet and a new rendering of 'Nip for Two' prepared by Sir Simba and Lady Audrey, all proceeded to the vessel where an attentive crew showed each person to their quarters.
Later that night, all feasted on hummingbird's tongue salad, roasted shrew brisket and catnip tarts. Niptinis were passed under the clear, starry sky.
Anxiously awaiting further developments!
Princess Coco's arrival was greeted by Sir Ambassador Scout Ringo, General Boopsie Bear, Sir Spitfire (with feather sadly drooping following unauthorized festivities--where is your impulse control, Spitty?), Sir Simba and Lady Audrey, Mario and the Prime Minister. She was escorted off the yacht while the crew was joined by maintenance and catering workers from teh Realm to prepare her for the voyage.
All were greeted by the Princess Treasure, gracefully ensconced on the new throne. Minions passed quail egg benedict and catnip sodas to all. A Proclamation declaring May 15th to be 'New Vistas' day was read. During this time, Dante arrived and was greeted warmly by all.
After several minutes of the figure 8 minuet and a new rendering of 'Nip for Two' prepared by Sir Simba and Lady Audrey, all proceeded to the vessel where an attentive crew showed each person to their quarters.
Later that night, all feasted on hummingbird's tongue salad, roasted shrew brisket and catnip tarts. Niptinis were passed under the clear, starry sky.
Anxiously awaiting further developments!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Princess Coco's Arrival
The Prime Minister has just received word that the SS Extra Helping has docked at the pier; anchor has been weighed. All maintenance staff has reported to duty to prepare the yacht to carry HRH Princess Treasure.
Princess Coco the Most Adorable lived up to her name in a white on white embroidered dimity dress and her favorite moonstone collar. She was ably assisted by Agent Blackjack, that jack of all trades, who looked smart in his aqua wellingtons as he is most plagued by pneumonia from toe-dampness.
We have received word from Sir Spitfire that he will be reporting for duty and from Mario, Sir Simba and Lady Audrey that they will be able to attend.
Let the festivities commence!
Princess Coco the Most Adorable lived up to her name in a white on white embroidered dimity dress and her favorite moonstone collar. She was ably assisted by Agent Blackjack, that jack of all trades, who looked smart in his aqua wellingtons as he is most plagued by pneumonia from toe-dampness.
We have received word from Sir Spitfire that he will be reporting for duty and from Mario, Sir Simba and Lady Audrey that they will be able to attend.
Let the festivities commence!
Saturday, May 12, 2012
It's Official
HRH Princess Treasure
cordially invites one and all
to
Princess Coco the Most Adorable's
inaugural voyage of
the SS Extra Helping.
Departing May 15
from the pier in the Realm
at sundown.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Chief Petticoat Officer!
We have received the most exciting communication from Princess Coco the Most Adorable; we had all been feeling bereft of the Admiral's presence and were saddened to think that our voyaging days were over. Imagine our pleasure at receiving the following transmission:
Dear Princess Treasure et al,
I wanted you to know why I have not redeemed my ticket from Heron Express. The Admiral and I had been preparing a surprise for you and I have been able to finish it on my own: I am the Chief Petticoat Officer for the HRM SS. Extra Helping! We will be able to continue all naval adventures and peace-time cruises. Because of this, I am suggesting that we cruise down to visit the Countess Katie Isabella rather than all convening near her house. I'm betting Simba and Audrey will be happy to join us, although I am not so sure about Sir Spitfire.
Have you considered Sir Simba?
Yours,
Princess Coco
Dear Princess Treasure et al,
I wanted you to know why I have not redeemed my ticket from Heron Express. The Admiral and I had been preparing a surprise for you and I have been able to finish it on my own: I am the Chief Petticoat Officer for the HRM SS. Extra Helping! We will be able to continue all naval adventures and peace-time cruises. Because of this, I am suggesting that we cruise down to visit the Countess Katie Isabella rather than all convening near her house. I'm betting Simba and Audrey will be happy to join us, although I am not so sure about Sir Spitfire.
Have you considered Sir Simba?
Yours,
Princess Coco
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Planning an Expedition
Me, myself and I, HRH the Princess Treasure of the Precious Dynasty in the Sphinx Clan, feel the need of new vistas and horizons. Thus I do declare May to be a Month of Adventures for all.
Sir Spitfire is hereby commanded back to the Realm for duty, being sure to bring all battle and court gear with him. Princess Coco the Most Adorable, your ticket is awaiting you at the Heron Express counter. We must soon be on our way to greet the Countess Katie Isabella. Is anyone else up for a trip?
Sir Spitfire is hereby commanded back to the Realm for duty, being sure to bring all battle and court gear with him. Princess Coco the Most Adorable, your ticket is awaiting you at the Heron Express counter. We must soon be on our way to greet the Countess Katie Isabella. Is anyone else up for a trip?
Friday, April 27, 2012
A New Throne and other news.....
The PM took the week off from fund-raising this week (atlthough she says we will still get our paycheck...something called 'paid vacation') and has been working on the annex. You may remember she started doing this last year before she abandoned me to have
'emergency surgery' last year and she says it has been one thing after another since then. Yes, so she says!
Anyhow, she has been working on cleaning, organizing and decorating the annex (we no longer live on Capitol Drive, but on the border to the Realm and the Queen Bea Emeritus' land so we can watch over both) like a busy little beaver. She also had to take care of an emergency. Two of the tires on the Royal Carriage were slashed Monday night. One so bad it was completely flat and the other bad enough it had to be replaced. She also needed a spare, never getting one like she planned over the winter.
Luckily, her state income tax had come in, so she had money for all that and **A New Throne**--after consulting with Knight Errant Sir Honder--this week. She said the throne is actually a small recliner so that she will be more comfortable with her arthritis and fibro, but I know she really purchased it for ME! She also says she got it so there will be enough sitting room if she has company, but she so seldom has company, I can't believe she would shell out alot of green papers for that reason.
What is really weird is that it is 'new' as opposed to 'resale' or 'rummage'. She has always said she would not buy new upholstered furniture so she would not get upset when my predecessor and I scratched. I don't know what changed her mind this time and I have not decided if the throne is an appropriate target for scratching, we will see.
The PM also finally got a matte cut for a piece of antique fabric and a frame she found for it. She bought the fabric when she was preparing for the bat mitzvah as it has cranes on it. But she liked it so much, she didn't want to cut it up, so framed it instead.
Her colors for the redecoratin are rose, cream and brown, which she saw in a magazine. She thinks it is feminine without being fussy, and more modern than a regular pink.
The only major part of the living room left is a throw to cover the ottoman/coffee table and covering the pillows. That she will take her time with as she finds fabrics she likes. Those will be the icing on the cake, she says. She also has another painting to hang, but she says the worst part of doing the living room is over with.
Today she starts on the bathroom; sewing the trim on the towels and putting everything out/up in the bathroom. Now that room will be decorated in hot pink and bright green as she thinks that will be a cheerful place to wake up in in the morning. We shall see. I am reserving judgement.
I will order her to take some pictures when she is done.
In other news, she has been trying to have some fun as well; she has gone to some new restaurants and some old favorites this week. She tried Peruvian food for the first time and loved it. She said she was surprised when she found out later that it uses cumin and cilantro as those are not her favorite spices; apparently they are toned down by the garlic and soy sauce. She also thought it was interesting that they serve the main dish over french fries with rice on the side. Her waiter explained that potatoes are very basic to the cuisine, but that soy sauce and rice became part of it when people from China moved to Peru in the 1800s.
She also tried Vietnamese food, and was disappointed, it was very like Chinese. She will try another Vietnamese restaurant to see if this holds true.
Other than that, she has been to a few 'old favorite' restaurants for pizza and soul food and slept and read a few books. She also started swimming again and found a new swimsuit yesterday at Target. It is a two piece and she has wanted a two piece for quite a while.
Me, I have been going outside in the morning and evening and observing all her busyness, knowing that when this is all done she will be happy and that we can then welcome all our Royal Court, the Ladies of Autumn and our newest ally, the Countess Katie Isabella.
'emergency surgery' last year and she says it has been one thing after another since then. Yes, so she says!
Anyhow, she has been working on cleaning, organizing and decorating the annex (we no longer live on Capitol Drive, but on the border to the Realm and the Queen Bea Emeritus' land so we can watch over both) like a busy little beaver. She also had to take care of an emergency. Two of the tires on the Royal Carriage were slashed Monday night. One so bad it was completely flat and the other bad enough it had to be replaced. She also needed a spare, never getting one like she planned over the winter.
Luckily, her state income tax had come in, so she had money for all that and **A New Throne**--after consulting with Knight Errant Sir Honder--this week. She said the throne is actually a small recliner so that she will be more comfortable with her arthritis and fibro, but I know she really purchased it for ME! She also says she got it so there will be enough sitting room if she has company, but she so seldom has company, I can't believe she would shell out alot of green papers for that reason.
What is really weird is that it is 'new' as opposed to 'resale' or 'rummage'. She has always said she would not buy new upholstered furniture so she would not get upset when my predecessor and I scratched. I don't know what changed her mind this time and I have not decided if the throne is an appropriate target for scratching, we will see.
The PM also finally got a matte cut for a piece of antique fabric and a frame she found for it. She bought the fabric when she was preparing for the bat mitzvah as it has cranes on it. But she liked it so much, she didn't want to cut it up, so framed it instead.
Her colors for the redecoratin are rose, cream and brown, which she saw in a magazine. She thinks it is feminine without being fussy, and more modern than a regular pink.
The only major part of the living room left is a throw to cover the ottoman/coffee table and covering the pillows. That she will take her time with as she finds fabrics she likes. Those will be the icing on the cake, she says. She also has another painting to hang, but she says the worst part of doing the living room is over with.
Today she starts on the bathroom; sewing the trim on the towels and putting everything out/up in the bathroom. Now that room will be decorated in hot pink and bright green as she thinks that will be a cheerful place to wake up in in the morning. We shall see. I am reserving judgement.
I will order her to take some pictures when she is done.
In other news, she has been trying to have some fun as well; she has gone to some new restaurants and some old favorites this week. She tried Peruvian food for the first time and loved it. She said she was surprised when she found out later that it uses cumin and cilantro as those are not her favorite spices; apparently they are toned down by the garlic and soy sauce. She also thought it was interesting that they serve the main dish over french fries with rice on the side. Her waiter explained that potatoes are very basic to the cuisine, but that soy sauce and rice became part of it when people from China moved to Peru in the 1800s.
She also tried Vietnamese food, and was disappointed, it was very like Chinese. She will try another Vietnamese restaurant to see if this holds true.
Other than that, she has been to a few 'old favorite' restaurants for pizza and soul food and slept and read a few books. She also started swimming again and found a new swimsuit yesterday at Target. It is a two piece and she has wanted a two piece for quite a while.
Me, I have been going outside in the morning and evening and observing all her busyness, knowing that when this is all done she will be happy and that we can then welcome all our Royal Court, the Ladies of Autumn and our newest ally, the Countess Katie Isabella.
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