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Tinky, is this true? Why do we have to hear about it from this &^@&(%^ woman Plum? I was unfortunately not in the position to watch our dear Queen last night, due to a local Clay Pidgeon Shooting ball.
IF it is true, then accept my sincerest congratulations!
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Tinky
- Friday, July 25 2008
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Yes, isn't it marvellous? And such a coup for Maggie. Ssh! I don't think she knows yet.
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Now... How will we mark Manleigh Day? A parade? A beribboned pole? The exchange of Manleigh gifts and Manleigh favors? Wearing Festive Hats? I love holidays!
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Tinky
- Friday, July 25 2008
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Well, we've a whole year to think about it, thank God.
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Now we just have to wait to see what the Elizabeth Adren lipstick hue will be called..... (I hope it's not "Handbag Heather Gray.")
Manleigh Mauve?
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Tinky
- Saturday, July 26 2008
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Manleigh Mauve! I like that! Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
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So much has happened while I've been asleep -- it's quite frazzled me! I shall have to go lie down again. Congratulations, Tinky. I confess I'm taken quite by surprise. The peerage is not what it was when I was a girl, but then what is?
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Tinky
- Friday, July 25 2008
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Thanks everso, Emily!
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Heartfelt congratulations, Tinky! No one deserves such an honour more than you. And congratulations to dear Maggie, as well.
But, when was ER II downgraded from HM to HRH?
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Tinky
- Friday, July 25 2008
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By act of Parliament.
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The Parliamentarians are getting a bit uppity, non?
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Tinky
- Sunday, July 27 2008
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Yes, they're practically Bolsheviks. They've even outlawed edit buttons on initial discussion posts.
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Felicitations to all, and especially to my nephew the Marquess and knight.
Immediately following Her Majesty's address--most inspiring in every particular--I motored to London to purchase a proper house in town, overlooking Regent's Park, which I have christened Stoat Lodge. 50 rooms with a golf course and garden--just a cottage really. As it had a great many low-born people (mostly Americans) holed up in every cranny and far too many loos, it required extensive evictions and will need months of renovations.
The front room, with its 15m ceiling, chandelier, and murals, is quite satisfactory. For some reason there was a large computer sitting on the bar, which I tossed out the window. The kitchen delighted Filetofsole to no end, but the dining hall had 25 tiny tables instead of one large one. I can't think how the former owner lived in this abhorrent style.
I have been at every important social event, interviewing prospective brides for my nephew.
Terrence, send young Dame Margaret to town posthaste. I have the cards of numerous young Lords of considerable property wishing to make her acquaintance. It is high time she stopped mucking around with theatrical Scots and gardeners and poolboys and other riffraff. I want to take her to St. George's, Hanover Square for a little tour.
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Tinky
- Tuesday, July 29 2008
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Thank you, Auntie. And how lovely your new home sounds! I'm in the process of renovating Carlisle House -- I've hired Spinner, a most noted architect and interior designer. You can't have him.
I will pass along the message to Dame Maggie, but you see we're quite busy preparing to pack for the coronation of King George Tupou V of Tonga. I'm not sure how far away Tonga is, but it's my impression we'll be gone for quite some time. Years, even.
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Is that so, Tinky? Here, take "Villette" with you to read on your trip.
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Oh, yes, your ladyship, it's extremely taboo in Tonga not to make a very long stay of it. You could be gutted like a ceremonial pig for not sponging off the Royal Palace for at least three months. My apologies, though. Has anyone seen my mosquito net?
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Dearest Tinky and Maggie,
Please accept my humble apologies for missing all the festivities that resulted in your well deserved ranks being bestowed upon you. I've been laid low by the headache of late, what with all the heat and mosquitoes we have to endure down this way. These new powders seem to be working their magic. I hope to have you both over for a sumptuous cream tea once you return from Tonga.
Fondest love, I am, as always, your
Dixie
XXX
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Tinky
- Wednesday, July 30 2008
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Ah, darling Dixie, thank you. I'm sorry about the headache. Have you consulted with Nurse Carrion-Fowles?
Tea sounds divine.
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Lady Dixon-Smith, I do sympathise. I too am prone to the headache and I know how incapacitating it can be. I've discovered that the only remedy is a massage, fully clothed of course, administered by a member of the Swedish royal family. I do think you might send a kind note to Prince Carl-Phillip, who was so disappointed you weren't at Tinky's dreadful party.
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(Confused) By fully-clothed, Baroness, were you speaking of the member of the Swedish Royal family?
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You know, Baroness, I've also realised something surprising. The root cause of an astounding number of these chronic headaches is one's fumigation. Such wretched people, fumigation crews. Filling up the estate with poisoned smoke and claiming we need it. Bah!
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I shall ignore your impertinent question about the Swedish Royal Family, Sir Magnus, but I must agree with you about the perils of fumigation. I can date my dreadful health problems to the very day that I allowed my house in Derbyshire to be fumigated, so many years ago. The gaseous labourer in question was a most disquieting person, who could be your twin brother. Which, in case you've noticed, is why I experience a slight shudder whenever you enter the room. I do apoligise but it is quite involuntary.
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