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OK folks, I have my family Xmas plans sorted now. My boys are coming down a couple days after the day itself (including the family from Munich) so the family xmas will be a couple of days later. So ...
I'm open to hosting an Orphans of the DT xmas on the fatal day. Basically a low key afternoon of grazing on snacks and playing board games and having a generally pleasant afternoon in good company. I have a mahjong set, backgammon set, chess set, cribbage board and plenty of cards. Drinking alcohol optional. I may have to appoint a Minister for Music as I am a total Luddite when it comes to modern technology and my older boy latched onto my bloke's sound system after he passed. And a good thing too as the damn thing took up at least 4 square metres. Trustworthy SOs/partners welcome. My thought right now is maybe 12 noon to 4 or 5 pm but this is flexible.
No presents, but a plate of something snacklike to put on the table for general consumption would be a nice contribution to the general festivities. I'll be doing basic chips n dips, and soup if the weather is chilly. Definitely BYO alcohol. I'll have tea/coffee/some soft drinks going.
Please DM me if you are interested on this username, as my other one (Thornburywitch) is for work computer only and I won't be accessing it after the end of this week.
At this point I'm looking to see how many people might be interested. Final numbers etc. can be confirmed later.
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Will be thinking of you on the day. When time permits.
No I think I will come!
Can you play cribbage?
Errr... I can try!
The pegging part sounds fun
That's probably the most fun part. The actual game is a very simple form of gin rummy. Easily played when pissed as a newt. Getting the matchstick in the holes of the board can be a bit complex under those circumstances.