Get Your Glad Rags On - You're Invited To A Party!

I don't get to go to many parties these days, but I'm okay with that.  At my age, I'd rather stay home,  curled up with a good book,  sipping my cup of cocoa!

Did I mention a good book there?! Well, that's a cue for a plug if ever I saw one. 

Yes, I have read the book and it is hilariously funny. I highly recommend it!

 I know that, by now, most of you have heard of the famous, fabulous and very funny Carol Wyer,   who  blogs over at facing50withhumour, which is such a great read.  If you haven't visited her before, I urge you to do so now, because she really will bring a smile to your face, with tales of her hubby, her mum (who is ageing so disgracefully, that you just wouldn't believe it!) and her wayward son.  There is also a French friend, Solange, who is my absolute favourite, especially her advice on how to hold back the ageing process.  We should all have a friend like Solange!

I keep telling Carol that she is likely to be taken to Court very soon over the Trades Description Act,  as she celebrated a  big birthday a short while ago, so  her blog should really now be called facing51withhumour.

Anyway, I have been invited by Carol to a very special LAUNCH PARTY OF HER NEW NOVEL, Mini Skirts and Laughter Lines.  I thought  this was going to be a very exclusive party, and I was honoured to be asked along, but it turns out that the world and his wife have been invited as well, so you probably won't notice  little old me, sitting quietly in the corner,  drinking my lemonade.

This virtual party will be held tomorrow,  Friday, the 16th September, so please do go  along to Carol's blog and make it a party to remember.  She has all sorts of fun and frolics planned for us - competitions, jokes and all manner of other crazy things. Apparently, she has also thought of a new game for us to play as well, which is a take on Pin the Tail on the Donkey, but this one is called Pin the Tail on Carol's Hubby. Now that's one game I am really looking forward to. I know she has been working very hard to make it exciting for us and, let's face it, we woman of a certain age can use some excitement these days.

On the big day, one of the main events will be the judging of the Mini Skirt Competition.  Can I just please beg and plead politely ask my loyal Followers to remember me when  they are placing their vote! I am Contestant Number 10 by the way.

I look forward to seeing you all. I might even skip my usual glass of lemonade and help myself to some of the champagne that Carol is providing for us. (You did say "free champagne" on the invitation, didn't you Ms Wyer??!)

 

Will the Men All Look Away Now Please!!

Hi there everyone.  I'm having a little break from blogging whilst I'm in Paris, but I've written this post to tie in with Carol over at facing50withhumour, as she has told me that it's my turn today in the Mini Skirt Contest, so, as I said in the title of this post, no men are to go peeking over there today! Hee Hee!

In my defence, I would say that I was standing up for "women of a certain age" but, on reflection, I think that should be "women past their sell-by date."  Oh well, it's too late to have second thoughts now. Just promise that you will be gentle with me!  Trouble is, I've made a huge mistake, because I tried to bribe the main Ajudicator (yes, that's YOU, Desiree), and she's been a bit sniffy with me ever since.  Ooops! Perhaps I should have offered her a bit more!

Anyway, it's in a very  good cause, as this is all leading up to a BIG PARTY here on the 16th September, courtesy of our dear friend Carol, in celebration of the launch of her first novel, "Mini Skirts and Laughter Lines".  I have read the e-book version and also have the paperback version, and it really is such a hoot.  If you enjoy reading Carol's blog as much as I do, then this is the book for you.  Mind you, quite what her hubby, son and poor mother think about its content, I dread to think!!! 

I know that this party of hers is going to be so much fun! Our little bloggy friend The famous author is now working very hard, getting everything ready for the big day,  so thank you for that Carol! I shall be the first one knocking on your door - eeeek!! And here is a photo of the lady herself. Crikey, she's scrubbed herself up a bit since the last photo I saw of her!

I've heard it on the grapevine that the now very famous Ms Wyer is also going to be speaking to us through a video link on the 16th September.   That will be worth the price of the entrance ticket alone! Let's hope that those elecution lessons have paid off!!

Eeek! I've just realized that perhaps there are people out there in bloggyland who  might not understand the British sense of humour so, to cover myself, I should say that I love Carol to bits and everything is said in jest!