The Lounge's Summer Pool Party!!

[Essie1]

Bursts out of beach hut, having had a bit of a rest. Runs up to main deck and leaps on Brit with a big hug

That's FOUR people to celebrate at our party, wheeeeeeeeee!!!!

Scoops Bubbles up for a gentle cuddle and tickle of his tummy

Ted's in the beach hut, ducky, he'll help you think of an outfit...

Looks around for Nice but can't see him

I shall leave this early birthday hug riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight here

 

[DesEsseintes]

Dear Brit,

I wonder if I might be atypically irresolute and ask to join the celebrations after all, when the time comes? If there is still room, that is?

I apologize for my vacillations on the matter. Monroe, do you have any flagellatory drink recommendations?

Advocaat and Limoncello? But won't it curdle?

Ah yes, I see. Of course that's the point. Very well, then. One of those. We could call it a Sherbet Lemon.

<Receives foaming drink with a wince.> Well - here goes. My alcoholic punishment for changing my mind.

<Downs drink in one. Face wrinkled in disgust transforms into look of surprised delight.> Monroe, this is superb! Is there anything you can't make potable?

<Hears stifled, ribald laughter from bushes and poolside.> Yes, thank you. I didn't mean that.

 

[Essie1]

Sneaks onto pool deck to leave little brightly wrapped box topped with a gold beribboned bow for Niceandbrutal, so he finds it in the morning for his BIRTHDAY

 

[prettyserpentine]

It's always so quiet around here on a Sunday...

reclines on a lounger

 

[DesEsseintes]

Good evening, Ms. Serpentine! I hope you have had a good day, in spite of your rage against the dying of the wage-slip?

 

[Essie1]

Peeks from behind palm tree to see if the Birthday Boy has picked up his present

Psst, Monroe, could I have a large frosty glass of pineapple juice, please? Think I might go dangle my feet in the pool for a bit while I wait.

 

[prettyserpentine]

I forgot it was NB's birthday!!

dashes off to Facebook

 

[Essie1]

Sits on pool edge, wearing large straw hat and kaftan, sipping pineapple juice and enjoying the breeze riffling through the trees

This is the life....

 

[StarryEyed665]

Jolts awake upon hearing mention of pineapple juice, falling off her lounger.

What the-I'm okay! What a joy to wake up to the sunshine, after the miserable downpour I fell asleep too. May I have some juice please, Monroe?

(And if he drops by here anytime soon, hope you had a good birthday, NB!)

 

[prettyserpentine]

returns from Facebookland and notices the new hot tub section just off the pool

Ooh, pretty!

hops in and relishes the lovely, lovely bubbles

You know, I think Brit should make something like this for every season...

 

[StarryEyed665]

Yes, I think that is an excellent, excellent idea. I would be immensely grateful to Brit if that were to happen. coughhinthintcougheyebrowwaggle

Receives her juice and climbs back on the lounger.

 

[Britwitch]

wanders in with a grin

You know what, I think I might...a woodland for Autumnal picnics and wanderings, with a lake perhaps...a winter getaway with sauna and plenty of snow for snowballs, snowmen and other snow related fun...I like it, ladies!

 

[Essie1]

Gratefully accepts second glass of pineapple juice from Monroe, moves onto a lounger in the shade and settles in for the evening

Starry - hope your knitting is going splendidly. Ted is patiently waiting for his creation *winks*

Pretty - hope your pay stuff is getting sorted and you can get your flights booked soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Yawns quietly and snuggles down, wrapping up in a light cashmere throw

If I can get rid of this blasted headache which has been plaguing me for three days, I shall be a very happy bunny. Goodnight, ladies.

 

[prettyserpentine]

Excellent!

toasts the ladies from the hot tub

 

[prettyserpentine]

Pretty - hope your pay stuff is getting sorted and you can get your flights booked soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Oh my god I can't believe I forgot to tell you guys... The flights are booked!!!

I guess we should party now...

 

[Britwitch]

Yay for flights!!

bounces up and down and orders something pink and suitably sparkling from Monroe with a flirtatious wink

And there's my annual Halloween party too in a couple of months.

nod nods, toasting the other lovely people at the pool before taking a sip

 

[StarryEyed665]

Yaaaaay, congrats! Jumps in the tub with clothes still on and gives Pretty a big hug.

So excited for you!

 

[Essie1]

Sits bolt upright and leaps into the air

Hooray!!!

Winces

Ow.

Lies back down gently

Bloody time differences why do I always miss out on all the fun when everyone else is partying and whooping it up and ow my head I'm going to sleep

 

[prettyserpentine]

Thanks girlies!

returns Starry's hug with gusto

I'll be in the USA for almost four weeks, I'm thrilled. Can't wait to see my Mister again, I'm going to glomp the crap out of him, and kiss his face off at the airport <3

 

[StarryEyed665]

Sits bolt upright and leaps into the air

Hooray!!!

Winces

Ow.

Lies back down gently

Bloody time differences why do I always miss out on all the fun when everyone else is partying and whooping it up and ow my head I'm going to sleep

Goes over and hugs her gently so she doesn't get too wet

Time differences are a bitch D= But if it makes you feel any better, I'm putting the finishing touches on Ted's hat. Sleep well!

 

[prettyserpentine]

So Starry... How's your first post for Tipton coming?

 

[Britwitch]

strips out of her dress and skips over to the pool, too warm for the hot tub, swimming slowly but making sure to stay within earshot

Oh, I love the Tipton thread. It's going to be awesome.

thinks

It already is!

 

[prettyserpentine]

I know, I can't wait to get another post up for it, but I'm waiting on Tess to do her next one, and then Scuttle. It's a fantastic idea, I can't wait to see it take off and everything.

And there's so many people writing in it who are just. plain. awesome.

 

[StarryEyed665]

Tis an awesome thread with awesome people! I literally love everyone.

I'm working on it now actually (possibly along with this month's writing challenge), hoping to post soon (before Wednesday methinks when life gets a lil' crazy).

 

[Britwitch]

It is a tremendous collection of writers, this is true.

pulls herself to the side and lazily kicks her legs

Literally can't wait to post in it again, and read what everyone else comes up with.