Tib's OOC Christmas Party

[Tibxo]

‘Tis the night before Christmas and it is the only time of the year when children eagerly wait to go to bed early, leaving their parents to wrap up their presents and start their preparations for tomorrow’s festivities.

It is also the night that I have decided to throw my Christmas Party for all my fellow players in Lit. A small dinner party in fact so please dress informally but if you want to wear something associated with the theme of Christmas, be my guest. People will also be asked to bring a present (which I will place around the tree) and an item of food.

The party will start with drinks in my living room (it is small and cosy but I have feeling it will be big enough) around a roaring open fire. There will be traditional snacks available. Being the ex-bartender of the Café, my cellar is stocked with every known beverage known to man so people can have whatever drinks they like.

Later on in the evening, we will adjourn to the dining room where we will have a traditional banquet (apart from those who eat vegetarian). This will start on Sunday 9th.

Then we will have to be in the living room so that we can start opening our presents on the stroke of midnight and wish each other a Merry Christmas. This will start on Sunday 16th.

This thread will finish on Friday 21st.

Maid of Marvels is my lovely hostess and Honey_B has kindly volunteered to be my chef (mmmm! I can smell the cooking).

So come one and all. There is plenty of mistletoe for all those who likes to kiss.

Merry Christmas!

Tib.

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[Tibxo]

Santa Claus

I stand by the window dressed in my Father Christmas outfit minus the hat (it’s too big). Looking out, I see the rest of the small village is covered in a blanket of snow. A truly picturesque scene though I am worried that the heavy snowfall may make it difficult for people to get here.

I look at my living room. Cosy and not too big though it will be able to cater all my guests.

The taller people may have to mind their heads though since the ceiling is low and has oak beams.

I have positioned the chairs and sofas so that they face the open fire which is burning nicely, illuminating the room (the only source of light) and promoting that warm cosy feeling. Hanging over every seat is mistletoe. In the background, my stereo sedately plays Bing Crosby’s White Christmas.

Pouring myself a small brandy, I go and sit in my favourite armchair in front of the fire.

Now I wait for my guests! Sipping my drink and biting into a mince pie…

 

[Honey_B]

And snatching the mince pie out of his hands. Shame on you! That's for the guests!

Just teasing, luv. I've been baking all day and we will have more than enough. It should be quite the fete. And thank you for asking me to participate, Tibvo. I have always loved the holidays and this party brings out the best of the spirit. To come together as friends, to forgive and forget, to drink gallons of eggnog, that is what Christmas time is all about. I hope this thread draws people together in that spirit.

As the chef of this extravaganza, I will be asking each guest to bring a dish. Hey, I can't do all the cooking! I will supplement the dinner with whatever has not been brought. Feel free to bring your favorites and share the recipes.

 

[VeiledLady]

VeiledLady Arrives

[COLOR=Navy/bold] I arrive early and knock at the door. It is chilly out. The snow is lightly falling and the silence makes me feel happy.

Tibvo opens the door and I gently kiss him on the cheek and give him the gift I have in my hand for the Pollyanna Grab bag. I can smell the aromas wafting from the kitchen. I smile.

He smiles and takes my coat. I am wearing a black velvet dress with a small jacket. My hair is done and my nails too.

I ask Tib if Honey needs help in the kitchen or if she needs help with the hostessing.

"I will check with them," he says. "Meanwhile have a cup of eggnog and wait near the fire." "It will make you warm."

He leaves and heads to the kitchen to talk to Honey and Marvel.






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[Guest]

Brrrr!!!!!

The snow has really started to fall now.

Brr!! It's cold!

Walking up the pathway to the house, I glance in through the window.

Looks nice! Not many people there though yet!

I use the large iron knock to tap on the door.

The door opens and there stands VeiledLady.

"Hey! Don't I know you from someone?" I ask her as she lets me in.

 

[Honey_B]

I come up behind the Veiled Lady, tying my apron around my waist. Green apron over skimpy red dress, red heels with jingle bells on them - Hey, I love Christmas! I kiss the lady on the cheek.

"Wonderful to see you and thanks for your offer to help. The more the merrier."

"Greensleeves, come in. And what dish did you bring to contribute to this feast?"

I rush back to guard the mince pie, riding crop in hand.

"I'm watching you, Tibvo!"

 

[Guest]

One trifle coming up!

I hand over my Trifle to Honey while I take off my coat.

Then I quickly sit by the fire to warm up.

 

[Tibxo]

While Honey's out greeting the guests...

Marshalling all my SAS training, I sleathily creep into the promised land - the land of the Sacred Mince Pie.

Once inside, I am stunned by the beauty of the ultimate prize. On my knees (I had to crawl on my hands and knees to get in without Honey seeing me), I examine pie from afar with awe. The pastry is a lovely tan and I can smell the aroma of the mince wafting out to my nostrals.

Heaven!

Fertively glancing around, I make that last move and press forward, my hand just inches from touching my goal.

Whack!!

"Oh no you don't!"

Ouch! She's caught me!

Moments later, I am bodily hurled out of the kitchen. Landing at the feet of a widely grinning VeiledLady.

"Hem! Hello and welcome to my party!" I tell her, feeling rather ridiculous...

 

[ariosto]

Saint Nicholas

Circling overhead I see the home all aglow with Seasonal warmth and good cheer.
I make a special note on my knee pad to visit the
house often in the next few weeks and drop off Christmas goodies galore!

Ariosto

Well that's the last time I try to drive my old Packard up this driveway in the winter!
Now if my directions are right that's the place way up there.
With a last wistfull look at my snowbound beauty, I wrap my coat tight around me,
make sure the presents are all in the bag and start slogging up the hill...Damn but I hope they have something to warm the body, It's freezing out here!

 

[Honey_B]

Greensleeves, I won't trust this trifle to Tibvo today.

~giggle~

And I wouldn't recommend saying that three times fast! Welcome and thank you.

Tibvo, shouldn't you get drinks for the guests instead of trying to procure desserts by stealth.

Goodness, I think it is starting to snow. I'll put a candle in your window, Tib. Guide people to your door.

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[Tibxo]

Turning on the radio...

As I go to fetch drinks for my guests (I wonder where Marvel is?), I turn off the Crosby CD and switch to the local radio station.

"This is an update on tonight's weather! There are now heavy snowfalls in most areas of the county and conditions are supposed to be getting worse. Those of you on the road, we advise you to drive carefully. We will keep you advised through out the evening!"

"Oh! Oh! Hope that doesn't cause problems with the people coming!" I say to myself as I put on another Xmas CD.

"Right, everyone! What would you like for drinks?"...

 

[VeiledLady]

helping hand

[COLOR=navy/bold] I follow Honey into the kitchen and grab an apron that is hanging on a hook on the closet door. I help with the stirring and the placing things on the platters and in the bowls to serve.

I remembered to bring along my eggnog and I take a sip as I help with the finishing touches.



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[Tibxo]

After I have served the drinks...

I sit down next to GreenSleeves, an eggnog in my hand.

"Nice!" I say as I sip it.

"Well, GreenSleeves, I see that you are posting to Date. Enjoying it?"...

 

[faith]

what a wonderful Idea.....

 

[faith]

Invitation in hand, I knock on the door...

Standing there I watch the beauty of the night.. It is so amazing to watch the landscape change as winter takes hold... feeling a shiver couses though my body, I curse my thin blood. Hearing the door open, I turn to greet my host. With laughter in my eyes, I smile....

"Good evening Tibvo, thank you for inviting me"

Handing him my brightly wrapped gift,Ipull his head down for a kiss of welcome. Spotting Ari out of the corner of my eye, I turn toward him with a smile. Brushing his cheek with a kiss I whisper in his ear....

"It's so good to see you."

Hearing the voices of the ladies I turn to greet them...Holding my handup I approach them

"Greensleeves and Veiled Lady it's so nice to see you here..."

Smiling gently, I take Honeys hands into mine..

"Hello Miss Bee, you look fantastic as usual..."

Giving the ladies a wink and grinning impishly, I turning back to my host... "Didn't you say something about warm laps and egg nog?"

 

[THEBRAT]

I walked up to Tibvo's door and I raised my hand and knocked once on his door and he opened it immedately!


I gave him a hug and said Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[VeiledLady]

party time

[SIZE=3/bold] I wash my hands and take off my apron. I leave the kitchen with a tray of food. I open the double swinging door with my butt and walk into the dining area and place the tray on the table.

I see faith and walk over to hug her. "I am glad you could make it," I said gleefully. "Tibvo, Is everyone here," I asked?

Going back into the kitchen to grab my eggnog cup and walk back out to retrieve another.

"Even though this is not Thanksgiving," I say. "We should all say something we are thankful for this holiday season." I wait for the replies.


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[Guest]

Here! Here!

"Here! Here!" I shout as I raise my glass of eggnog.

Yes, I am enjoying posting to Date, Tib.

 

[Tibxo]

More guests! Great!!

Still feeling Faith's kiss (thanks for coming), I hug Brat.

"Glad you could come!" I smile at her. "Love your characters in my Dredd thread!"

"Didn't you say something about warm laps and egg nog?" ask Faith.

Grinning, I pour her some eggnog and hand it to her.

"Here's the eggnog." I smile. "And you know my lap's always there for you. However, the first lapsitting of the evening has been reserved for my hostess. She should be down anytime."

Just then VeiledLady comes out with an eggnog in her hand.

"Even though this is not Thanksgiving," she says. "We should all say something we are thankful for this holiday season."

We all raise our glasses and take a hearty drink.

Filling up the glasses again, I tell people to take a seat and then return to my favourite armchair right next to the fire. From the kitchen, I can smell the turkey cooking...

 

[Maid of Marvels]

Marvel glides down the stairs...

presents in hand. Placing them under the tree, she greets everyone that has arrived and accepts a glass of eggnog from VeiledLady. "Sorry I'm late, Sweetie. I had some last minute wrapping to do."

Spying 'Santa' sitting in his favorite chair by the fire, she climbs into his lap and ruffles his beard. "Do you know what I want for Christmas?"

He shakes his head as she leans forward and whispers in his ear.

 

[VeiledLady]

I grab one of the chairs by the fire.

[SIZE=3/bold] I call to Marvel, "come sit next to me." I am all toasty warm.

I see the tree all sparkly and full of all the gifts under it. I look over and see that the table is all decked out in holiday splendor. Honey puts the last of the food on the table.

I lift my glass. "I am thankful for my friends, my family and the new man in my life," I say.

"What are you thankful for Tibvo?"

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[Exosus]

Bangs the door with the back of his head, as he tries to juggle croquettes and the present as well

 

[Tibxo]

There's someone at the door...

Still blushing from what Marvel has just whispered, I gently push her wiggling bottom off me and go and answer the door.

On my way, I answer VeiledLady's question.

"I am thankful for most things. Life's good in the Real World. I am particularly glad that I discovered Lit this year. The best erotica site I know and it's free! Not only that, but through it I have met all you people."

As soon as I open the door, not only do I get another guest, I get showered by snow as well.

"Bloody hell! It's getting worse out there!" I cry out as I slam the door shut.

"Welcome to my party, Exosus!" I grin.

Taking the croquettes and the present from him, I leave Marvel to help him out of his coat while I take the food to the kitchen, dropping the parcel under the tree first...

 

[Exosus]

Thanks Tibvo.

looks around

Great party.

OOC yeah, it's short, but I'm about to vanish. no time for long posts

 

[Tibxo]

Glad you like it!

Popping my head through the kitchen for a moment.

"Take a seat, Exocus. Marvel? Could you get him some eggnog?"

Now I wonder how Honey is getting on with that turkey?...