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#1: CS 2005 Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:41 am


Extract from The Chalet School Inspection Report (1995)

Although an excellent school academically with a primary focus on languages, the ethos of the school is outdated and its values inappropriate to modern society. Major flaws included the practice of retaining shared dormitories above the age of 12 thus restricting the opportunities for privacy and an outdated health approach. One inspector was horrified to note that brandy and hot milk were still considered appropriate remedies and were frequently administered by the chief Matron, who, incidentally, is well past the age of retirement. (Parents will be pleased to note disciplinary action has been taken) I.T. is conspicuously absent in the curriculum and there are other deficiencies including inadequate approaches to history, science and religious education...... In a word of praise the breadth of languages offered is most impressive, expanded this year to include Japanese, a most forward thinking move. We can only recommend that the Board of Governors give serious consideration to the sustainability of this school.


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#2:  Author: James PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:46 am


MORE!!! Just what I need to cheer me up at the thought of certain people who are observing me being less than impressed...

 


#3:  Author: Helen PLocation: Crewe, Cheshire PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:55 am


Ooooh Frances, this looks like fun! Looking forward to more!

 


#4:  Author: PadoLocation: Connecticut, USA PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:57 am


I'll keep this in mind when my new boss evaluates me next week... Laughing

 


#5:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:58 am


Excellent to see this at last!!! Thank you Frances!! And I hope you post some more soon because thats also very very brilliant!! (what aren't I allowed an ickle gloat?? Wink )

 


#6:  Author: pimLocation: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:17 am


*having a good chortle* Gloating Ally...? We all know what happens to gloaters, don't we )

 


#7:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 3:15 pm


This looks excellent. I hope various aspects of Health & Safety will be addressed in the report Wink Thanks Frances Liz

 


#8:  Author: DawnLocation: Leeds, West Yorks PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 3:16 pm


Excellent beginning Frances - please can we have some more soon?

 


#9:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:12 pm


Letter: Joey Maynard to Mary-Lou Trelawney

“...quite ridiculous, dear. Nancy of course was terribly upset and came haring over for advice. It’s such a shame you don’t live around here really, or you could have helped. The school doesn’t need any alteration at all, Nancy is quite a capable head, although perhaps not quite up to the standard of Hilda Annersley. And as for saying our ethos was outdated...well! - I hardly need express my shock. My children and grandchildren have grown into fine upstanding young citizens, although I am naturally disappointed in Laetitia, you know, Cecil’s youngest, even if baby Peach is a darling, but then again she didn’t attend the school herself. However I still think that seventeen is far too young to become a mother. At seventeen I had no intention of marrying although my dear friend Marie did...[pages of reminiscences follow]....the other news of course is that Kathie Ferrars has died. Nancy was quite upset about that too and that blasted report was the last straw. Kathie was such a lovely girl, she will be missed. I know you two had your differences that first term, but that was her fault. Anyway in response to this, Nancy has decided that she will retire at the end of the year and they’re looking for a successor..”


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#10:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:17 pm


*wonders who the next head will be* *doesn't think OOAO will be up the the required standards (if that's what Joey was hinting at)* Liz

 


#11:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:27 pm


Please, please, not OOAOML as Headmistress. Please imagine begging smiley!

 


#12:  Author: KateLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:47 pm


Peach! Smile Laughing Laughing Loving this! Smile Don't let it take you away from Christine though! I NEED to know what's happening there before I get too hooked here!

 


#13:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 8:17 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Brilliant Frances. Looking forward to more Very Happy

 


#14:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:53 pm


Kate wrote:
Peach! Smile Laughing Laughing Loving this! Smile Don't let it take you away from Christine though! I NEED to know what's happening there before I get too hooked here!
you'll love the names I have lined up for her siblings (Ally! no giving away the secret) and don't worry - i'll be prolonging your agonising over christine for a while yet

Letter: Len Entwhistle to Con Richardson

“Dear Con, Has Margot responded to any of your letters? I know the party is quite safe and well but she seems to be ignoring me for some reason. Mamma says she won’t talk to any of our crowd, isn’t that just like her? I’m sure Papa wouldn’t have objected to the plans for the San and Geoff’s terribly enthusiastic. I believe they’re expanding into quite a growing field....Now for some news of my own. Nancy Wilmot plans to retire at the end of this year so they’ll be looking for a new head for the school and I’m determined it’s going to be me. After Mamma’s last rant I finally read the inspection report and do you know I really agree with some of the things they’re saying. I have great plans for the school....


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#15:  Author: Helen PLocation: Crewe, Cheshire PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:54 pm


Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad You killed Kathie! Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Other than that.... Crying or Very sad (sorry, I'll get over it in a minute Rolling Eyes )... excellent letter from Joey - so in character! Thankyou Frances Smile ETA: oooh - just submitted this and saw the next instalment! Wow - go for it Len Very Happy

 


#16:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:09 pm


Shiny new drabble. The names for the rest of the family are great aren't they Ally! Cool

 


#17:  Author: KatieLocation: A Yorkshire lass in London PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:14 pm


Uto! I think you're needed over here... Wink This looks great so far, frances. Looking forward to seeing more.

 


#18:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:06 am


Love it so far Frances. Can see plenty trouble between Jo and Len if Len starts changing things.

 


#19:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:33 am


Excellent! Looking forward to the war of words between mother and daughter!

 


#20:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:57 pm


Laughing This should be fun!

 


#21:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:35 am


Letter: Nancy Wilmot to Len Entwhistle

Dear Len, Congratulations. I hardly need to say that you were the board's preferred candidate having been both a pupil and a staff member here. It will be lovely to work with you for a term before I retire – I’m so glad the governors of your present school will allow you to leave at the end of the Easter term. That will give us the whole of the summer term to get things straight…….I’m very interested to hear what you have in mind for the school, although I hope any changes won’t be too drastic. In my opinion the school works very well as it is. In fact, I’m inclined to believe the inspectors were somewhat biased, especially as one was Elaine Gilling’s daughter. This was all before you were born of course, but your mother did NOT love Elaine. Nor did I for that matter. Anyway, her daughter seems to have been raised with a perfect hate of the Chalet School and all its works, and it showed……


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#22:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:49 am


OOh dear looks like a rocky road ahead. Thanks for the update Frances.

 


#23:  Author: Helen PLocation: Crewe, Cheshire PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 1:13 am


Interesting.... are Len and Nancy going to come to blows?

 


#24:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 6:27 am


Ooohhh! Might be squalls ahead. Wonder if Joey is upset that OOAOML didn't get the post?

 


#25:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 10:13 am


Thanks for the update Frances Very Happy

 


#26:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 10:57 am


This looks great! Is Elaine the saint head girl in rivals?

 


#27:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:22 am


Looking interesting! Thank you Frances.

 


#28:  Author: pimLocation: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:35 pm


Ooh this looks as though it's set for some good fun! Thanks Frances Very Happy

 


#29:  Author: francesn as guest PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 3:32 pm


Cazx wrote:
This looks great! Is Elaine the saint head girl in rivals?
yes she is..... this actually has nothing to do with the main story before you get sidetracked - it's merely meant to demostrate how blind certain people can be to the faults in their school so they blame one of the inspectors who just happens to be the daughter of someone who once held a grudge against the school[/i]

 


#30:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 5:30 pm


Congratulations Len :cheers: I foresee some difficulties in making changes though ... Liz *wondering what the other names might be*

 


#31:  Author: NicciLocation: UK PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:31 am


wohoo. this is good. thanks frances. love the letters.

 


#32:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:04 pm


Nicci wrote:
wohoo. this is good. thanks frances. love the letters.
have another one then!

Letter: Joey Maynard to Len Entwhistle
Congratulations, darling! It will be lovely to have you, Reg and the children near us again. Nancy says that you outlined some plans for the school in your interview. They sounds most interesting, especially some of the new classes……Now I’d like to offer you some advice if I may. We have an excellent reputation for languages and we don’t want to lose that…….The staff are an excellent team, very experienced, and have worked well for years now, you will probably remember some of them from your senior days. Please don’t upset their little applecarts and try changing things around, it will only put people’s backs up…….I hope you’re not thinking of going co-ed, it seems such a common affectation and extremely unhealthy…….We will hopefully retain our links with the San and our policy on health. Some of the inspectors were most disapproving that we allowed girls to miss lessons to go ski-ing……..


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#33:  Author: Emma ALocation: The Soke of Peterborough PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:05 pm


Um. Len is going to have her work cut out - Joey is probably quite right about some of the staff, though I daresay there are others who would leap at the chance to enlarge the scope of the classes. Keep posting, Frances, please!

 


#34:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:28 pm


I don't see missing lessons to go skiing should be a problem as long as the academic standards are kept up - maybe the inspector didn't appreciate there are long days when the girls are kept cooped up indoors without much exercise! Laughing Liz

 


#35:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:23 pm


Can see Len and Jo haveing 'words' with some of Len's ideas. But if she got the position she must have the backing of the board and should tell Joey so.

 


#36:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:55 pm


Len should really tell Jo to mind her own business! Looking forward to seeing what happens. Laughing

 


#37:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:18 pm


:cheers: Well done Len! Can see she may need to don her Joey-proof armour before long though... Thanks frances Very Happy

 


#38:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:09 am


Looking forward to some Len and Joey battles!

 


#39:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:21 am


Thanks Frances. Looks like the battle lines are being drawn up there.

 


#40:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:48 am


Yes, surely if the girls don't actually do badly in the public exams cos they miss too much school by going ski-ing (or rambling in the summer term), the inspectors can't really have a problem with it - after all, healthy minds in healthy bodies!

 


#41:  Author: DawnLocation: Leeds, West Yorks PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:28 pm


A friend who's an infant school teacher was marked down in thier first ofsted because she didn't stick to the planned lesson, but got them to make cards for a child in the class who'd been rushed into hospital Shocked

 


#42:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:11 pm


Dawn wrote:
A friend who's an infant school teacher was marked down in thier first ofsted because she didn't stick to the planned lesson, but got them to make cards for a child in the class who'd been rushed into hospital Shocked
It's bureacracy gone mad, isn't it? Rolling Eyes

 


#43:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:48 pm


[color=redEnjoy.....[/color]

Len Enwhistle stood up, pressing one hand to the small of her back.

“At my age it isn’t too bad to have just a few aches really!” she thought, laughing to herself. “Although I wonder how my mother stayed so spry after having all of us. Fifteen in the end...”

She made her way over to the large desk that had belonged to a former head of the Chalet School and her brevet aunt, Hilda Annersley. Tapping on her keyboard she attempted to call up a list of current pupils. She picked up the telephone and called through to the school office.

“Charlotte,” she said. “Would it be possible to e-mail over that list of newcomers for me?”

She listened as Charlotte painstakingly explained that it was all an attachment on an e-mail that had been sent about three or four days ago.

“I know, dear,” she said, patiently. “But do humour me and send it again. My computer seems to have eaten it."

She turned her eyes to the ceiling as she listened to Charlotte talk through the procedure for retrieving documents from the school's intranet.

"My link to the school seems to be down. In fact, best send someone in IT over to have a look at it. Could you deal with that? Oh thank you so much.” Len said gratefully.

She pressed the red button on her cordless phone and crossed to the window. The view had changed considerably since her own days at the Chalet School, both as a pupil and then as a junior mistress. She had returned when the previous head, Miss Wilmot, retired, having taken a post at an excellent girls boarding school in England. The area had changed greatly in that time, she reflected. The great sanitorioum founded by her father for TB patients was now a world famous spa and cosmetic surgery clinic, where many of pupil’s mothers attended regular appointments with her husband, Dr Entwhistle. Her youngest brother, Geoff, had followed in his father’s footsteps as a doctor, albeit specialising in liposuction and lower body resculpturing, and was one of the surgeons up there. Her triplet sister Con’s son, James, having just qualified as a doctor, was now one of the bright young stars in the field. He was this very moment performing delicate surgery on a famous Old Girl of the Chalet school, Mary-Lou Trelawney, whose exploits as an archaeologist had left her with deep wrinkles. Len had been horrified when she saw Mary-Lou and spent many hours in front of her mirror examining her own face finding, much to her gratification, a few wrinkles around the eyes and some frown lines (although these were speedily settled with botox).

The other triplet, Margot, eschewing all worldly things had disowned her family when in the early nineties they saw an opening in the market for plastic surgery. She was now somewhere in Central Africa, Len didn’t really care where. She didn’t approve of the modified Chalet School either, but Len strongly felt that one had to move with the times.... Edited to take into account sophoife's kind computer advice


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#44:  Author: KateLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:03 pm


Shocked at Reg and Geoff!! This seems to be bringing us right up to today! Smile Thanks Frances!

 


#45:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:07 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Have been giggling at this for the last 5 mins! Thanks frances - cheerd me up no end after a crappy weekend Very Happy

 


#46:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:54 pm


This is great, Frances! Giggling at Len losing the email attachment - but I would've thought Len's computer would be linked to the school's network so no need to attach it, she could just find it on the relevant drive? Anyway...absolutely love how all of them are plastic surgeons!

 


#47:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:02 pm


Love that Len's had her frown lines sorted with botox! Thanks Frances.

 


#48:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:07 pm


shhh sophoife - i don't do computers.....let's pretend it was her laptop

 


#49:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:12 pm


oopsy sorry Frances - perhaps it was that Freudesheim's link to the network was down, and Len knows how to open and lose email attachments - like my mum! Open attachment directly from email, read it, then delete the email without having saved the attachment separately...easy done!

 


#50:  Author: Helen PLocation: Crewe, Cheshire PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:51 pm


Excellent! Very Happy Thankyou Frances. So Joey had those quads in the end then?!

 


#51:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:43 am


Thanks Frances. Love the future for the San.

 


#52:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:42 am


Most amusing! :laughing: I can just see the computer difficulties. Poor old Margot though! Laughing

 


#53:  Author: Miss DiLocation: Newcastle, NSW PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:55 am


Love it! The San as a World Famous Clinic/Spa/Plastic Surgery centre just tickles me. (Will we get to meet anybody Famous while they're having their bodies re-sculpted?)

 


#54:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:56 am


Quote:
Len Enwhistle stood up, pressing one hand to the small of her back. “At my age it isn’t too bad to have just a few aches really!” she thought, laughing to herself. “Although I wonder how my mother stayed so spry after having all of us. Fifteen in the end...”
Shse's not pregnant, is she? (Must be something in the water at Freudisheum...) Oh well, Len is older than Laetia so she can have another baby if Jo wants her to Smile

 


#55:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:03 pm


no she isn't pregnant -she's (ummmmms) 65? although did anyone see the news today about that 66 year old woman having a baby.....so maybe len can have IVF......*hmmmmmms*

The head of languages sat back in her chair. It had been an exhausting day for her, interviewing potential candidates.

“Drat that woman,” she thought viciously. “Why she had to add Arabic to the timetable this year I don’t know. And as for the amount of paperwork involved it’s ridiculous!”

She picked up her pen, ignoring the flatscreen computer that winked at her from the corner of her desk. Positioning herself awkwardly to avoid the keyboard installed in her desk she began to write....

Dear ....

I am sorry to say that you have been unsuccessful in you application to join the staff of the Chalet School. Although your qualifications are excellent we feel that you are unsuited to the specific demands of this post.

Thank you for attending the interview, and we wish you the very best in your future career.

Yours sincerely,
Ms. Daphne Bettany
Head of Languages

Having written twelve of these standard rejection letters, of which a template existed on her computer, she flexed her fingers. Three candidates remained and Mrs Entwhistle had insisted on making the final choice herself. Grumbling, Daphne gathered her papers and set out for the headmistress’ study


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#56:  Author: Emma ALocation: The Soke of Peterborough PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:15 pm


Echoes Vikki - I am enjoying this (and the updates are getting progressively longer, hurrah!)

 


#57:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:39 pm


Laughing thanks frances

 


#58:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:24 pm


lol, i like Len in this!

 


#59:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:34 pm


Laughing Can't wait to read more of this!

 


#60:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:56 am


Am surprised Len is not a lady of leisure after Reg has made his fortune is plastic surgery Laughing Thanks Frances Liz

 


#61:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:52 am


Thanks Frances this is extremely funny. Reg a plastic surgeon - wonderful.

 


#62:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:35 pm


When she arrived she found Mrs Entwhistle engaged in her customary afternoon meditation. Sitting in the lotus position, the headmistress of the Chalet School opened one eye and rapidly shut it again. She did not get on with her cousin.

Daphne retreated into the outer office and stood tapping her toe on the floor. She considered meditation a waste of time, preferring to spend her waking hours working rather than in a state of contemplation. Not that she wasn’t health conscious, she ate organic food and attended the gym, but she had no time for the spiritual “namby-pamby” as she termed it.

Half an hour later Len emerged from her office looking serene and refreshed. Daphne, in contrast, looked harried and tired.

“Come on in, I’ll just fix us a smoothie,” Len said.

Daphne entered without a word of thanks. Raising an eyebrow, which was still an effort, Len crossed the room to the blender and proceeded to whip up two delicious banana and raspberry smoothies.

Taking a moment to compose herself before facing her abrasive cousin a picture of her Uncle Dick and Aunt Mollie popped into her head. “Heaven only knows how they managed to produce such a creature as Daphne, they were such jolly people. Oh I know Daphne was spoiled as a child but there really is no excuse.”

With this uncharitable thought she fixed a smile on her face and returned to her office. Daphne was standing by the window, frowning.

“She needs a massage,” thought Len. “I’ll have to have a word with Lucie. Maybe some Clary Sage would help.”

She put the smoothies on the desk and lit on of her Diptique aromatherapy candles, inhaling deeply.

“So, Daphne,” she said pleasantly. “What can I help you with?”

Daphne turned and gestured to the papers spread across Len’s desk. Len frowned imperceptibly. She did not like clutter.

“Wouldn’t it be so much easier to send it all on e-mail?” she sighed, knowing her cousin’s distrust of technology.

“I prefer to have a piece of paper in my hand. In any case there are the preliminary questionnaires of the three candidates that I have identified as suitable.”

Interested Len picked up the thick packs of paper. In her opinion it was important that any new members of staff would work well with the existing staff so she had a designed a grueling questionnaire for candidates to fill in and return before interview. Scanning the first one she looked for what she considered key attributes...

“...forward-thinking (progressive would do just as nicely)....methodical approach....interested in modern teaching ideas....encourages independent thinking...”

Daphne sipped at her smoothie. It was actually rather good, not that she would tell her cousin that. She waited patiently for Len to arrive at a decision.

“She’s probably trying to read their pyschic signatures,” she thought sarcastically


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#63:  Author: KateLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:38 pm


I love New Age Len! Smile I wonder what would Joey think of her?! Thanks Frances! Smile

 


#64:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:58 pm


Laughing at New Age Len! Funny if Daphne was spoilt how she ended up going into teaching. If she's as anti-technology as we seem to be seeing, she's probably missing a lot that is disseminated by email...so contributing further to her feelings... This is good!

 


#65:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:05 pm


Laughing Picturing Len doing meditation!

 


#66:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:12 pm


Laughing Laughing Oh this is just brilliant! Please tell me she goes on retreats in the summer holidays and has a guru in deepest India or Nepal who's name used to be Dennis before he 'saw the light'! Thanks frances. Greedily looking forward to more...

 


#67:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:31 pm


I've missed most of this and just caught up! I kept making mental notes 'must comment, must comment' but I can't hold that many good lines in my head! I love the idea of the san as a centre for plastic surgery and body resculpturing centre. Len having botox ROFL Incidentally, anyone of 66 having a baby seems a bit weird. By the time that child is legally adult she'll be 84. I can't imagine coping with teenagers in my 80's Shocked This is certainly a breath of fresh air, Frances - even if the fresh air comes from some newfangled oxygen treatment out of a canister!

 


#68:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:42 pm


patmac wrote:
Incidentally, anyone of 66 having a baby seems a bit weird. By the time that child is legally adult she'll be 84. I can't imagine coping with teenagers in my 80's Shocked
Can you imagine the extra problems with that age gap, as well as being able to cope with it!!!! The resentment at having parents so much older than their friends'?

 


#69:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 3:38 am


Why on earth would anyone want a baby at that age? In my (admittedly limited) experience they are tiring enough when you have energy to spare. Am loving this drabble though - so many things to comment on, I can't possibly list them all, so I won't start, but it is great fun.

 


#70:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 2:05 pm


Well, I certainly wouldn't want a baby in six years' time. I think that woman is a selfish old bat to do that to a child. She's really too old to be able to bring it up properly, the child will probably end up having to look after her mother from an early age.

 


#71:  Author: Emma ALocation: The Soke of Peterborough PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 2:19 pm


This is superb, Frances - I love the New Age Len, too, and the bit about it being an effort to raise one eyebrow after the botox...

 


#72:  Author: RobinLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 3:18 pm


loving this Laughing so many brilliant little throwaway lines that are making me chuckle looking forward to more!

 


#73:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:49 pm


Jennie wrote:
Well, I certainly wouldn't want a baby in six years' time. I think that woman is a selfish old bat to do that to a child. She's really too old to be able to bring it up properly, the child will probably end up having to look after her mother from an early age.
It IS selfish to do that, but think how many MEN do the same thing, and father children in their sixties or older, and no one bats an eyelid! (I remember reading about a man in his nineties, who had a son with his new young wife. When the baby was born, the father's eldest son was about 75. So, there's this tiny baby with an elder brother who could have been his great grandad, and a dad who could have been his great, great grandad!!!)

 


#74:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:24 am


Up at the spa Joey was relaxing in the mud room when one of the beauticians brought her an envelope with an American postmark. She thanked the lady and opened it immediately, mindful of her manicure. It contained a letter from her fifth daughter, Cecily, whose grand-daughter, Peach, was due to start at the Chalet School this term.
“Dear Mamma,

“How are you? I hope the last surgical procedure went well and you are quite recovered now. I had a letter from Victoria this morning. She has been promoted again at Deloitte’s and is now a senior account manager. She was very run-down last time I saw her but she seems better. I did suggest that she come to stay with you but she didn’t seem to keen.”

At this Joey snorted in a most unladylike fashion, as she did not approve of her fifth daughters eldest child. She was of the opinion that Victoria worked far too hard and neglected her husband shamefully. Also the couple were childless, which Joey disapproved of strongly.

“As I said in my last letter Peach will be flying over on Monday to stay with you until it is time for school. Now, Bob is off filming for his new film somewhere in South America, so would you mind if I came with Laetitia and the kids? I can’t leave her alone over here as the triplets are due in a month or so. I know how wonderful you are with babies and she’s simply dying to come and see Peach off, not that she’ll admit it.”

Flattered, Joey attempted to smile through the mud. She did love babies and although Laetitia was still unmarried the girl had surpassed herself by producing 3 daughters with 3 more babies on the way at the age of 27. And maybe while Laetitia was here she could introduce her to a few of the younger doctors (after the babies were born of course) which would have the added bonus of increasing her family discount at the clinic. Jo lay back on the couch, very pleased with herself.


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#75:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:37 am


lol! Joey must be ancient!

 


#76:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:04 am


Laughing imagining a very 'preserved' Joey! Does she still have her earphones and not look a day over 25?

 


#77:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:03 am


*sniggers* Poor Victoria, how ever did she dare do it!! Loving the images of Joey Very Happy

 


#78:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:10 am


Hehe! Does Cecily and Laetitia know what they are letting themselves in for?

 


#79:  Author: DawnLocation: Leeds, West Yorks PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:36 pm


Ellie wrote:
Vikki wrote:
Jennie wrote:
Well, I certainly wouldn't want a baby in six years' time. I think that woman is a selfish old bat to do that to a child. She's really too old to be able to bring it up properly, the child will probably end up having to look after her mother from an early age.
It IS selfish to do that, but think how many MEN do the same thing, and father children in their sixties or older, and no one bats an eyelid! (I remember reading about a man in his nineties, who had a son with his new young wife. When the baby was born, the father's eldest son was about 75. So, there's this tiny baby with an elder brother who could have been his great grandad, and a dad who could have been his great, great grandad!!!)
Frankly, I'm amazed that a man in his nineties could have a baby, but aside from that, I seem to remember that there was a certain amount of disapproval aimed at Des O'Conner when he announced his impending fatherhood. The thing is though, men can becme fathers at an advanced age, without recourse to medical intervention, woman can't, maybe because it is the woman who is the most involved in nurturing the child, and because, in this case, nature knows best.
I've friends where the dad was already retired when they had their daughter - mum is much younger and still working. Daughter's friends loved him, because he used to take them all over the place in the school holidays, doing ice skating, swimming and all sorts of things that I (40+ years younger) would never have the energy for. He has just been the most amazing father ever and given her a fabulous upbringing. Sadly now in his late eighties, alzheimers has started, which everyone is finding hard to cope with. Am really enjoying this Frances

 


#80:  Author: Emma ALocation: The Soke of Peterborough PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:29 pm


This is superb, Frances - loved the bit about Joey's family discount at the clinic! Um, I know Joey's very fond of the procreative impulse, but does she really approve of an unmarried mother?! Thank-you.

 


#81:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:07 pm


Jacynth sat sulking. At 17, she reasoned, you would think she could be trusted to come back from England on her own. She had just paid a lovely visit to her great-aunt Madge and was now sitting at the airport, where her second cousin Timothy was waiting. Although she was great friends with Timothy’s sisters, Pixie, Florabelle and Delphine, she could not stand him. And now she was faced with the prospect of flying halfway across Europe with him for company.

Actually, she reasoned, it wasn’t so much him that she objected to but his wife. The lovely Amandine, also known as the Wicked Witch of Windsor, though never to her face. Amandine, thankfully, was currently shopping in the duty-free area with Timothy’s credit card. She relished any chance to travel and pick up a bargain. Tim used to be quite decent, but Timothy, or Timothy dah-ling, was another story altogether

Jacynth picked up her mobile phone and dialed her mother’s private line at the spa. After two rings Felicity picked up.

“Hello dear,” her mother said.

“Hi Mum. How’s Gran?” Jacynth examined her fingernails closely. Maybe she could persuade her mother to give her a free manicure when they got back.

“Your grandmother is very well. I have a message from Auntie Len, just in case you called us. She wants to know whether you can pick up a book on Pilates for her at the airport.”

“Um, sure.” Jacynth said. “What’s the title? Actually hold on while I find some paper.”

She rummaged in her back for the smart leather-bound notebook her eldest brother, Steven, had sent her.

“K, go ahead Mum.” Having obtained the title, she was about to set off in search of a bookstore when Timothy opened his eyes.

“Where you going?” he said.

“Book for Auntie Len.”

“Don’t be long. Don’t get into trouble.” Timothy closed his eyes again.

Jacynth flounced off in search of a bookstore stocking books on Pilates. With her nose in the air she didn’t notice the step down to the shopping area and feel headlong.


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#82:  Author: pimLocation: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:40 pm


*giggling at all the names*

 


#83:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 11:20 pm


*Quietly giggling!*

 


#84:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 1:48 am


lol Laughing s'good! ta! *all admire that those especially articulate comments! Very Happy *

 


#85:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:18 am


This always sends me off to bed giggling happily.

 


#86:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 3:36 am


So nice to log in and see *two* shiny updates! Thank you - I'm really liking this! And the names...!

 


#87:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:28 pm


She lay there for a moment, dazed. A head appeared above her. It was quite a nice head in fact, with blue eyes and curling brown hair.

“Are you hurt?” it said.

“Ummmm I don’t think so,” she said.

“Oh, good.” The head began to retreat.

“Darn,” Jacynth thought.

“Although,” she continued quickly, “I do feel a little faint.”

At once the head drew closer. She realised that the body attached had knelt down beside her. She could smell an expensive aftershave. Inhaling deeply she tried to sit up.

“Whoa!” the head said. “Take it easy. Trust me, I’m a doctor. Dr. Elliot Carmichael”

Jacynth bit back a groan. Instead she pasted a smile on her face.

“Really?” she asked brightly. “What area of medicine do you specialise in?”

“Plastic surgery,” he said. “In fact I’ve just accepted a post in Switzerland at a specialist clinic there. One of the best in the world.”

This time Jacynth really did feel faint.

“Oh,” she said weakly. “I expect I’ll be seeing a lot of you then.”

He looked at her, confused. “Ummm.....I hope so,” he said, smiling. “

Oh well I must get this book for my aunt,” Jacynth babbled. “And my plane will be boarding shortly. So nice to meet you.”

With this she rushed off, forgetting her lightheadedness in her eagerness to put as much distance between herself and the new surgeon as possible. Oh how she wished she had simply asked for an iPod for her eighteenth birthday.


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#88:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:44 pm


How nice - see the craze for doctors continues unabated!

 


#89:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:26 am


Laughing excellent!

 


#90:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:45 am


They do say laughter is the best medicine! ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL I shall sleep well tonight! thank you, Frances

 


#91:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:56 am


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
Quote:
Oh how she wished she had simply asked for an iPod for her eighteenth birthday.
Wonderful! Thanks frances - mad as ever!

 


#92:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:33 am


Laughing Brilliant!

 


#93:  Author: NicciLocation: UK PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 3:00 pm


Excellant - can't wait for more Frances

 


#94:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 3:34 pm


Quote:
Oh how she wished she had simply asked for an iPod for her eighteenth birthday.
So presumably Jacynth's having treatment at then? (I just assumed she was going back to school.)

 


#95:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 8:12 pm


Back in Switzerland, Kirstin Maynard sat in her newly decorated bedroom straightening her chestnut hair. Following the deaths of her parents ten years previously, when she was just five, she had lived with her great-grandmother and attended the Chalet School. Her grandfather in London, Admiral Michael Maynard, had had no time to run after a lively five-year-old and had passed her onto his mother. Kirstin had been very happy at Freudesheim and at the Chalet School, and her extended family had more than made up for the lack of the parents she barely remembered.

Her best friend, Jennifer Barass, sat on a beanbag in the corner of the room painting her toenails. She was the granddaughter of Charmian Spence, an old girl of the Chalet School and a contemporary of Len Entwhistle, then Len Maynard. Charmian and Tony Barass were paying a visit to Reg and Len this week and Jennifer, commonly known as Jennie, had begged leave to stay with Kirstin. The two had had a riotous time redecorating Kirstin’s room and were engaged in admiring their efforts.

“Of course, the decision to place your bed under the window wasn’t properly feng-shui but it looks great.” Jennie was saying.

“Mmmm,” said Kirstin. “I can’t believe how relaxed I feel after painting this room blue.”

“Promotes calm thoughts and dispels negative energy, apparently.” Jennie agreed. “Seems to be working anyhow. I should do this to my room. There! All sparkly.” She waved her toes at Kirstin. “Chuck us your great-aunts latest then, Kirst.”

Con Richardson had become a prolific writer with a lucrative publishing contract at Mills & Boon. She now specialised in writing Medical Romances after a brief spell writing some of the Historical series. After all, she reflected, having grown-up in a world where most girls married doctors it was the least she could do. She always sent a copy of her latest book to add to her great-nieces ever growing collection and they were eagerly passed around the members of Vb. The Chalet School even in its new and improved version eschewed the most common system for naming classes as employed in Britain. As Len Entwhistle was wont to comment – it was so restrictive - and double or treble removes would be a thing of the past. So the system from Len’s own schooldays remained.

“OUCH!” exclaimed Kirstin.

“What?” Jennie said languidly.

“I just burned off some of my hair.” Kirstin gasped, staring openmouthed at the lock of hair in her hand. “Great-gran’s friend did that once in Salzburg apparently, Grizel I think her name was.”

“WHAT?” Jennie sat bolt upright. “Omigod. That’s so bad. What are you going to do?”

“I don’t know. I just have this kind of tuft here.”

“Maybe part it to the side? Then you can’t see the tufty bit. Here, let me.” Jennie picked up a comb and swiftly restyled Kirstin’s hair.

“Better.” She tilted her head to one side, critically. “Makes your face look ever so thin. And you have killer cheekbones. SO Angelina Jolie.” Jennie nodded. “I like.”

“Really?” Kirstin asked, turning her head from side to side to survey the overall effect. “I guess I’m just used to a centre parting.”

“Yeah, it’s really cool. Wait til the others see. Bet you anything they like it.”

“Ooooh,” Kirstin shrieked, interrupting her friend. “We’re missing Little Britain. Quick.”

The girls scrabbled for the remote to the widescreen, wall mounted, plasma television. Flopping on the floor they immersed themselves in the doings of the ladylike Florence and Emily.


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#96:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:27 pm


TV's in Freudesheim? Never!!! Wink

 


#97:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:30 pm


*giggles muchly* Chalet girls watching Little Britain Shocked

 


#98:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:21 pm


Whatever will happen next?

 


#99:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:27 am


this is great! Laughing

 


#100:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 2:34 am


:laughing: Con writing Mills & Boon doctor romances :laughing: not to mention all the Old Girl descendants. Please do continue!

 


#101:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:01 pm


Wonderful updates - thanks Laughing Liz *just a little concerned at Laetitia flying when she's 8 months pregnant with triplets*

 


#102:  Author: LauraLocation: London (ish) PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 6:23 pm


How would she even fit in the seat??! Thanks for this Frances, is great! Although I'm getting quite confused by the many many Maynards.. Confused

 


#103:  Author: KatieLocation: A Yorkshire lass in London PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 6:34 pm


Not quite managing to keep up with who's who, but enjoying it anyway. Thanks Frances!

 


#104:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:20 pm


May we have a family tree please Frances? (Suppose we'll have to wait till you've finished though.)

 


#105:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:26 pm


A complete family tree for the imaginary descendents of the Maynards.... children are shown in green, granchildren in clue and great-grandchildren in purple I will add Bettanys, Russells and wards when needed

Joey m. Jack
- Len m. Reg Entwhistle in 1963

- Rosemary (1964) m. Jack Wilkinson in 1987
- Josephine (Sephi) (1989)
- Harry (1992)
- Paul (1993)
- Carol (1996)
- Chloe (1996)

- Roberta (1964) m. Edmund Harper in 1990
- Jennifer (1992)
- Coral (1995)
- Phillip (1997)
- William (1998)

- Lenora (1967) m. Clive Potter in 1997
- Colleen (1994)
- Dinah (1997)
- Oscar (1999)

- Stewart (1970) m. Elizabeth (Lizzie) in 1995
- Helena (1996)
- Regina (1996)
- Angharad (1998)

- Bradley (1971) m. Annie in 2005
- Con m. Roger Richardson in 1966

- Mariah (1970) m. Cameron Burton in 1991
- Catherine (1993)
- Paul (1995)
- Pauline (1995)
-
Sabrina (1975)
- James (1980)
- Richenda (1981)

Margot took vows in 1965
Stephen m. Genevieve in 1971

- Stephanie (1974) m. Simon Manning in 1997
- Ruby (2000)
- Jaime (1977)
- Arabella (1995)
- Russell (1978) m. Candida in 2001
- Daisy (2003)
- Oscar (1981) engaged to Elise Homerton (1984)
- Charles m. Hillary in 1982
- Mariah (1987)
- Michaela (1990)
- Trevor (1993)
- Alastair (1994)
- Owen (1996)
- William (1998)
- Lance (2000)

- Mike m. Isadora (d. 1992) in 1967
- Jack (1970) m. Anna both died 1995
- Kirstin (1990)
- Charmaine (1972) m. Anuerin Petaris (1991) - Tilly (1992)
- Sophie (1995)
- Caradoc (1996)

- Felix m. Lorraine in 1978
- Felicia (1979)
- Lawrence (1981)
- Caroline (1986)
- Benedict (1989)
- Jason (1993)

- Felicity (1948) m. Alan Lowry (d. 1993) in 1967
- Steven (1969)
- Milton (1974)
- Pepita (1980)
- Jacynth (1987)

- Cecil m. Rupert Embury in 1971, divorced in 1977
- Victoria (1972) m. Sterling Hughes in 1997
- Steven (1974) m. Verona in 1996

- Judith (1997)
- Brock (2001)

- George (1975)
m. Bob Tree in 1978
- Laetitia (1978)
- Peach (1994)
- Pear (1999)
- Plum (2001)
- expecting triplets 2005

- Phillipa m. Clarence DeVere in 1980
- Alicia (1989)
- Geoff m. Serena in 1978
- Paloma (1984)
- Arlene (1988)
- Troy (1991)
- Chad (1993)
- Vanessa (1996)

THE QUADS b. 1960
- Victor m. Rita in 1983
- Miriam (1987)
- Norah (1989)
- Glyn (1991)
- Luke (1991)
- Sidney (1994)

- James m Sofia in 1987
- Kristiana (1989)
- Baron (1990)
- Duke (1990)
- Earl (1990)
- Prince (1990)
- Marion (1994)

- Louise m. Herbert Truffle in 1984
- Josephina (1992)
- Madeleine (1992)
- Artemisia (1992)

- Elizabeth m. Oliver Jewson in 1990
- Melisande (1992)
- Laura (1993)
- Harvey (1995 Jan)
- Adrian (1995 Oct)
- Dominic (1998)
[/list]


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#106:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:30 pm


wow! they really will take over the world!

 


#107:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:42 pm


What a set of names! Esp the quods quods!!!! Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

 


#108:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:00 pm


Wow thats so impressive!!! But Im sure it was a lot of fun to do!! Very Happy

 


#109:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:18 pm


Where did you find some of those names? Great list!

 


#110:  Author: AnnLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne, England PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 12:41 am


I've just read all of this in one sitting and it's inspired! ...but Shocked at the family tree!

 


#111:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:08 am


Laughing Laughing Laughing
Quote:
m. Bob Tree in 1978 - Laetitia (1978) - Peach (1994) - Pear (1999) - Plum (2001) - expecting triplets 2005
Definitely my favourites. What are the triplets going to be called? Apple, Cherry and Orange?

 


#112:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:52 am


*chokes* Some of those names are EVIL¬!!! (but hysterically funny!!!) more soon please!!!

 


#113:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:19 pm


Mary-Lou Trelawney winced as she opened her eyes. At the foot of her bed stood a glamorous and very well preserved lady that she vaguely recognised. The nose was different, straighter and the hair was platinum blonde but the eyes were unmistakable.
“Vi?” Mary-Lou rasped.

“Darling, it’s ages since I’ve seen you! How ARE you?” The voice was bright, irritating and artificial.
“What do I look like?” Mary-Lou said, wryly.
“Fantastic!” Vi faltered. “Well no, death warmed up actually.”

She walked round to sit on the chair at the side of Mary-Lou’s bed. Critically she inspected the surgeon’s work.

“James did a good job. Oh I’ve missed you so much. We hardly spoke since Fred died.”

Mary-Lou thought rapidly. Fred...Fred....was that husband number three or four? No, number four was Bart – she’d refused an invitation to the wedding because she had been offered the chance to dig in central Iran. Vi had never forgiven her.

“Well I was working....” Mary-Lou said in defence of herself.

“Oh I KNOW. And just look where it’s got you. I saw your “before” pictures. Such terrible wrinkles.”

Vi sounded inordinately pleased with herself. As a wealthy widow (twice) and divorcee (twice) she had been able to afford the best preventative surgery medicine could offer.

“So what happened to Bart?” Mary-Lou said as nastily as she could.

“Oh, we were divorced about fifteen years ago. Terrible scandal – we were in all the magazines!” Vi preened. “But I don’t suppose you saw.”

“No, I would have been in the previously undiscovered city of Manchunipawilacha,” Mary-Lou said proudly. “It’s done wonders for the tourism industry in Peru.”

“Whatever,” said Vi, disinterestedly.

“That was after I was returned to the excavation of the sixteenth sultan’s palace in Iran and discovered some interesting early Persian artifacts.” Mary-Lou continued.

Vi examined her hands with interest, paying particular attention to the four engagement rings she still wore.

“Before that I was heading up the Babylonian dig and investigating the origins of the hanging gardens. That was when I really arrived on the archaeological scene.” Mary-Lou stopped, mindful of the stitches still holding her skin taut.

“Feeling a bit stretched?” Vi said innocently. “That happens, but the results are worth it.”

She delved into her handbag bringing out a small compact, which folded out to reveal a large mirror and looked at herself admiringly. Thankfully the waves of hair hid the stitching behind her ears so the effect was truly impressive.


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#114:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:50 pm


ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL Hilarious - love Vi! Laughing

 


#115:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:52 pm


When did Vi become such a witch! Shocked

 


#116:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:56 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Go Vi! How Bride of Wildenstein can you get?

 


#117:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:27 am


*splutter* LOVE the line about the stitching behind the ears!!!!

 


#118:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:34 am


Laughing Laughing

 


#119:  Author: RobinLocation: London PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:44 am


brilliant! chuckling quietly to myself!

 


#120:  Author: NicciLocation: UK PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:05 pm


Wonderful. Can't wait for more!

 


#121:  Author: KatieLocation: A Yorkshire lass in London PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:39 pm


nikkie wrote:
wow! they really will take over the world!
Imagine the family parties. Forget staying in a hotel - they'd need to hire a whole town! Shocked

 


#122:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:17 pm


DISCLAIMER: Ally lumbered this poor girl with her name - my babies name book had nothing to do with it!

Meanwhile, in England a small girl was readying herself for school. Although it was a fortnight away she was methodically checking the items she required off against the list. She heard the front door of their Belgravia mansion close. Sighing, she rolled her eyes and returned to her checklist. Five minutes later she heard her mother calling.

“Yoohoo...Lil....Liiiil....where are you?!” came floating up the stairs.

Lil, or Bluelillypilly to give her her full name relinquished her checklist and emerged onto the landing.

“Up here, Mom,” she called.

“Oh, don’t call me Mom, darling. It makes me feel so ancient. Make it Carolyn, please!”

“Fine.” Lil said. “Up here, Carolyn.”

Her mother bounced up the stairs. Lil was built on a diminutive scale, a great contrast to her mother who was of statuesque proportions. Carolyn Silke had been something big in American TV, a reality TV chat show hostess. The show was taken off the air and they tried to move it to England but found the market saturated with the likes of Trisha. Her mother’s most recent television appearance was on celebrity Big Brother, where she had spent the entire time in the Diary Room telling the nation how much she missed her girlie. Lil had been acutely embarrassed. It was to her great relief that her mother had told her she coul attend boarding school in Switzerland. Her current school, although very nice, was filled with the sons and daughters of TV personalities and Lil found it a bit overwhelming at times.

“Finally,” she thought, “I can be normal. I can be a nobody. No-one is going to care what my mother said or did to embarrass herself on GM:TV yesterday.”

Lil cringed at the memory. Despite the advice of the stylist that tight, cleavage enhancing leopard print was not a good look, her mother had gone her own sweet way and the results had been predictable. One perfect surgically enhanced part of her anatomy was revealed to all and sundry and her mother then had the audacity to look smug about it. Oh yes, Lil was looking forward to the Chalet School.


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#123:  Author: auntie karryLocation: Stoke on Trent PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:21 pm


Gulp!*must remember NOT to read this when taking a drink!*Poor Lil! :ahhh:

 


#124:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:21 pm


LOL!!! WHAT a name!!! Poor kid!!!!

 


#125:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:29 pm


Hehe, yes the website on trees came in very handy!!! :angel: Thank you Frances as hysterical as always!!!

 


#126:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:35 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Brilliant!

 


#127:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:13 pm


:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Love her mum being smug about flashing her boob!

 


#128:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:17 pm


That poor child!

 


#129:  Author: Amanda MLocation: Wakefield PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:24 pm


ROFL ROFL What a name, poor girl! Star Wars

 


#130:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:35 pm


Shocked Shocked Shocked It's the mother's name I'M concerned about!!! Shocked Shocked Shocked

 


#131:  Author: MihiriLocation: surrey england PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:46 pm


WoW! Just read this Frances. Its so amusing. Thanks

 


#132:  Author: Liseke PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:00 am


Great fun - new here and can't seem to drag myself away....

 


#133:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:59 am


lol!!! Poor kid! what a name!

 


#134:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 1:42 pm


Carolyn P wrote:
Shocked Shocked Shocked It's the mother's name I'M concerned about!!! Shocked Shocked Shocked
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!! Why's that then sweetie? Wink

 


#135:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:52 pm


No slander intended Carolyn!

Having finally boarded the plane for Switzerland with Timothy and Amandine, Jacynth was relieved to see that the surgeon was nowhere in sight. She fastened her seat belt, reclined her chair and prepared for take-off.

Now a seasoned traveler she rejected the airhostess’ offer of tea, coffee or something stronger, settling instead for a bottle of Evian. Sipping it slowly, she pulled on her eye-mask filled with lemongrass and rosemary gel and shut her eyes.

Two minutes later someone slid into the empty seat next to her. A familiar voice ordered a decaffeinated coffee and rustled his paper. Jacynth’s eyes flew open underneath her mask. It was him.


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#136:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:10 pm


O-ho! Fate takes a hand! Laughing

 


#137:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:18 pm


Hehe! Looking forward to more about Jacynth and the Doctor!

 


#138:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:39 pm


The flight passed very pleasantly, Jacynth ignoring the young man next to her and concentrating instead on the meditation technique Aunt Len had taught her last holidays. Somewhere over the English Channel she fell asleep and woke just as they touched down in Basle. She removed her eye mask and found herself staring into the bluest eyes she had ever seen.

"You had me worried," Dr Carmichael said. "I wasn't sure towards the end of the flight whether you were sleeping or unconscious. Had you been unconscious I would never have forgiven myself for allowing you to rush off after that fall."

"Fall?" Timothy said, arriving just in time to hear Dr Carmichael's last comment. "What fall? And who are you, if you don't mind my asking?"

Dr Carmichael turned and extended his had to Timothy.

"Dr Elliot Carmichael. This young lady tripped on a step earlier, however I'm glad to say she seems to have fully recovered."

"Timothy Russell. I'm glad to hear it. Now come along Jacynth, we're meeting your Uncle in fifteen minutes and you still have all your baggage to claim."

"Jacynth((that's a lovely name." Dr Carmichael said. "Very unusual."

"I was named after one of the former Head Girls of my school that my mother admired greatly." Jacynth said, in a somewhat stilted manner.

"So not for Jacynth Hardy, the cellist?" Dr Carmichael inquired.

"Well Jack Lambert was named for her, and I'm named for Jack(.so I suppose in a way I am." Jacynth admitted, privately very impatient to get as far away from this disturbing stranger as possible. Thankfully Timothy provided her salvation.

"Do hurry up, Jacynth. Amandine's gone on ahead and I don't want her finding her way into the shops again." He shared a conspiratorial glance with Dr Carmichael. "Women! Are you married?"

"No," Dr Carmichael said. "I never found a women who I considered enchanting enough."

With that parting shot, he strode off the plane and disappeared into the busy airport.

"Well," said Timothy, impressed. "What do you know about that?"


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#139:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:22 am


Laughing Isn't that just typical - always sat next to the one person you don't want to see!

 


#140:  Author: Miss DiLocation: Newcastle, NSW PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 2:59 am


francesn wrote:
Carolyn Silke had been something big in American TV, a reality TV chat show hostess. The show was taken off the air and they tried to move it to England but found the market saturated with the likes of Trisha. Her mother’s most recent television appearance was on celebrity Big Brother, where she had spent the entire time in the Diary Room telling the nation how much she missed her girlie.
Who or what is Trisha? And is Carolyn any relation to Winnie Embury nee Silkworth?

 


#141:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 9:07 am


This is a total hoot! I particularly liked Carolyn and her daughter. How totally embarrassing to have a mother like that.

 


#142:  Author: RobinLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:23 am


Miss Di wrote:
Who or what is Trisha?
trisha is a UK chat show, kind of like Oprah, but fairly budget and definitely day time tv only! nice posts, thanks frances

 


#143:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:10 pm


Quote:
“I never found a women who I considered enchanting enough.”
Trust Timothy to be impressed with that Rolling Eyes

 


#144:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:25 pm


Excellent -methinks Dr Elliott has now found an enchanting woman.

 


#145:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:32 pm


I think I can spy a romance! Very Happy

 


#146:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 12:40 am


A proper-Chaletian marriage?!

 


#147:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:42 am


So is Jacynth enchanting enough then?? Thank you Frances Very Happy

 


#148:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:50 am


Up on the Gornetz Platz Len was engaged in a yoga session. Her meeting with Daphne had been highly stressful and she was unable to give her full mind to her postures. Consequently the positioning of some of her limbs caused her instructor to despair.

“I wish she wasn’t so stubborn.” Len thought, exhaling in the child pose. “She just expects to have her own way, when really the best qualified candidate was quite unsuited to the school. Not that I am in any way, shape or form discriminating against male teachers, but the insistence upon all girls wearing headscarves in his presence? We could never allow that.”

“Personally I favour the third candidate,” she mused, flowing seamlessly into the cobra. “Mmmmm much better, I can feel the tension draining away from my lower back. An honours degree from Oxford is excellent recommendation.”

This last thinking fondly of her own honours degree.

“I suppose I'll have to consult the rest of the languages department but I don’t think Mr Muktahb will find many supporters here.”

She rose into the cat flexing and arching her supple back. “And Daphne should know by now that I always get my own way.”

With this charitable thought Len rolled over, clasped her knees to her chest and exhaled before lying flat on the floor.


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#149:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 4:57 pm


Love the New Age Len. Perhaps she's employing Carole Caplin as her personal adviser and style counsellor!

 


#150:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:06 pm


I find new age Len very scary! Confused

 


#151:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 8:55 pm


*giggles* Wonderful!!!!!

 


#152:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 9:02 pm


Love the new age Len but how new age is the school?

 


#153:  Author: MihiriLocation: surrey england PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 9:04 pm


Thanks Frances. Am intrigued by Len's way of thinking

 


#154:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:20 pm


Absolutley hysterical Love this story so much. The family tree was fascinating.

 


#155:  Author: KateLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 4:23 pm


*giggles* Thanks Frances!

 


#156:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:06 pm


In Hollywood Cecily was arguing with her youngest daughter.

“Peach is NOT going to need her Jimmy Choos at the Chalet School,” she maintained.

“But Mom, you never know when good shoes will come in handy,” retorted a heavily pregnant Laetitia, hitching up her maternity jeans from GAP.

“Good shoes, yes. Bank breaking designer shoes, no. I’m sorry Laetitia, but that is my final word.” Cecily crossed her arms over her chest.

“Hey it’s not me you wanna be saying sorry too.” Laetitia crossed her arms over her chest in imitation of her mother and rested them on her bump. “PEACH!!!!”

Cecily uncrossed her arms and stuck her fingers in her ears.

“Need you be so loud?” she inquired.

“Hell, yeah! She’ll be blasting Britney Spears from her new stereo. PEACH!!!!!!”

Still no response, although far away could be heard the persistent bass beat of “Toxic”. Laetitia whipped out her mobile and pressed a button on the speed dial.

“Peach, get your butt down here right now. Gran says you can’t have the Jimmy Choos.” She snapped the phone shut and smirked at her mother.

“Your problem,” she said and stalked off grandly.

Cecily massaged her temples, gearing herself up for the inevitable battle that would follow.


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#157:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:05 am


Oh dear! Laughing Laughing Laughing Bet Cecily wishes she'd done the same as her namesake and joined a nunnery!

 


#158:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:05 pm


Laughing ROFL Laughing ROFL Laughing ROFL Laughing ROFL Laughing Poor Cecil - somehow not sure she'll win the battle with Peach! Thanks Frances Liz

 


#159:  Author: Rachel PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:19 pm


Love the speed dial on the mobile! I can see myself needing to employ that tactic in the near future too! Hope there is lots more of this soon!

 


#160:  Author: DawnLocation: Leeds, West Yorks PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:35 pm


Brilliant Have to confess - have rung Chris when he's in his room - but he was playing the drums at the time and it was VERY LOUD

 


#161:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:34 pm


Charlotte Parker, the third generation of her family to hold the post of Chalet School Secretary was immersed in updating the Chalet School website. As well as enabling parents and prospective pupils to find out about the school, its history and its future plans, it was one of the most efficient ways for technosavvy Old Girls to keep in touch. The members of the site ranging from the school’s first pupil, Joey Maynard (then Joey Bettany) to last year’s IT prefect, Rosie Evesham and was flourishing. Charlotte paused to examine some of the posts discussing the recent mini-reunion of all pupils who had been at school in the Middle Ages, the term the school employed for the time that the Chalet School had spent in Britain. Although the youngest member of the school then was sixty now the user demographic was growing exponentially.

“Damn,” Charlotte muttered. “I must remember not to use any of the terms I learnt when I studied marketing at university. I don’t need them to be the chief secretary of the Chalet School and let’s face it that was the only job I was ever going to have.”

Having started as the most junior secretary of St Agnes’ House, her rise through the ranks had been meteoric when her mother, the chief secretary and Nancy Wilmot’s PA had retired. She had been catapulted into the demanding position, and thriving on pressure she had excelled. However with all the excess legislation feeding through she had been forced to engage her younger sister Megan as PA to Len Entwhistle. Their grandmother was very proud of them both, having been the first secretary of the Chalet School after attending the school herself, although she had given up the position when she married.

Both Charlotte and Megan had attended the Chalet School themselves, specialising in languages and administration. Charlotte herself spoke five languages fluently and often found this invaluable when dealing with the most prestigious clients of the Chalet School who insisted on personal attention. She was very satisfied with her position, even if it was practically a family tenure and her grandmother was getting worried that at the age of thirty she showed no signs of producing a family to carry on the tradition.


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#162:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:30 pm


Well her mother must have been Rosalie Dene - who was considerably older than 30 at the end of the series with no man on the horizon! Unless, of course, it wasn't Rosalie...

 


#163:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:29 pm


Lesley wrote:
Well her mother must have been Rosalie Dene - who was considerably older than 30 at the end of the series with no man on the horizon! Unless, of course, it wasn't Rosalie...
Didn't she get an assistant? Claire Kennedy springs to mind although that could have been drabble. There was also Gill Culver.

 


#164:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:39 pm


Yes but it said her grandmother was the first secretary of the CS.

 


#165:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 12:04 am


Wink Would love to see Rosalie get her man! I'll bet he wasn't a doctor Wink

 


#166:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:17 am


Laughing excellent, thanks.

 


#167:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:53 am


Hehe looking forward to Cecily's battle with Peach!

 


#168:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:02 pm


Laughing Excellent! This gets funnier by the minute. Peach is soooo Beverley Hills dah-ling! Please tell me she has a chiuhaha that she carries around in her handbag.

 


#169:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:58 pm


Be nice to think Rosalie got herself a man and had a family Didn't Joey once ask her why she had never married? Liz

 


#170:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:41 pm


LizB wrote:
Be nice to think Rosalie got herself a man and had a family Didn't Joey once ask her why she had never married? Liz
Yes, in Reunion.

 


#171:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:17 pm


Lesley wrote:
Yes but it said her grandmother was the first secretary of the CS.
Embarassed sorry didn't read properly Embarassed

 


#172:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:34 pm


I can write Rosalie's story later - please just accept for now that she married...and yes to a doctor! in the meantime here's someone who didn't marry.....

Daphne Bettany looked at herself in the mirror. Maybe she ought to take her brother Maurice’s advice and book herself into the San for botox. The wrinkles weren’t too bad but she needed refreshing. Her mobile phone vibrated on the desk. She picked it up.

“Cecily. Ugh!”

She speedily rejected the call and unscrewed the top of her foundation. Cecily was another of the those horribly successful Maynards. Despite being the black sheep of the family throughout her schooldays she had redeemed herself in her mother’s eyes by marrying an Embury at twenty, Daphne could never remember which one of the six or seven boys it was. The point was Aunt Josephine had approved of the match.

Cecily had gone on to cement her reputation as a dutiful daughter by producing three children by the age of twenty-five. Of course, Daphne reflected, she spoilt all that by divorcing him a year later and marrying the film star Bob Tree. But then she redeemed herself by producing another daughter, Laetitia. The wonderful Laetitia. Laetitia, the apple of her grand-mother’s eye, expecting triplets.

Daphne slammed her powder puff into the container violently. She was the only one of her generation not to have married and produced children. Even her cousin Phillipa had managed that by some medical miracle and her daughter Alicia had been the most cherished child ever to walk the earth.

Daphne was very dissatisfied with her lot. She over-compensated by being exceptionally efficient at her job and although admired by the rest of the staff was not universally liked.

She unscrewed the wand on her mascara and proceeded to apply it to her stubby ginger eyelashes. Almost as if by magic they were lengthened into glamorous dusky lashes. She finished off the transformation into her alter ego, Lucinda, with a long black wig and tottered off find a pub.


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#173:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:39 pm


Poor Daphne/Lucinda - how horrible to feel she's the only one of her generations who's a failure! I hope she meets and marries a stunning man and has multiple children (IVF, so not difficult) beating the rest of them hollow! Liz

 


#174:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 4:11 pm


*sniggers at Daphne/Lucinda* I hope we get to meet Alicia, she sounds awful!! Wink

 


#175:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:59 pm


*Giggles* What a disfunctional lot they have turned out to be!

 


#176:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:12 pm


Laughing Laughing Poor old Daphne.

 


#177:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:40 pm


Len sat on her yoga mat exhaling deeply as her guru, Gorakshta, had taught her. Gorakshta had been one of the more inspirational leaders at the retreat last year and Len respected his teachings. She knew she could find it in herself to become at one with nature and ignore the material world, if only she tried hard enough. It had been so easy in Nepal, so peaceful at the resort there. She could really imagine herself cut off from the world.

Her mobile buzzed, vibrating on her desk. She tried to ignore it as she would a fly or mosquito. It buzzed again, more insistently or so it seemed.

She tried to visualise the deep, dark pool of her inner self. Gorakshta had shown her the path that he himself had taken, and she was trying to follow in his footsteps.

He had found inner tranquillity after resorting to meditation to ease the pressure of his lifestyle as a city trader. He renounced all worldly things and set up a spiritual retreat in the foothills of the Himalayas. Aged about thirty his classes were packed with old and young alike, including some of his friends from his high-flying days who occasionally forgot his newfound spirituality and still called him Gav.


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#178:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:45 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Len is seriously weird! Wink

 


#179:  Author: KatieLocation: A Yorkshire lass in London PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:40 pm


Gav the guru - brilliant!

 


#180:  Author: JackieJLocation: Kingston upon Hull PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:42 pm


I'm not sure I'd want to encounter Len's inner self. Very good though, if bizarre. JackieJ

 


#181:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:18 am


Gav!!! Laughing *Sniggers*

 


#182:  Author: MarianneLocation: Lancaster PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 1:43 pm


I love Len in this!

 


#183:  Author: Emma ALocation: The Soke of Peterborough PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:47 pm


Just superb! Thank-you, Frances!

 


#184:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:11 pm


Laughing brilliant!

 


#185:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:32 pm


Peach clattered down the stairs to find her grandmother waiting for her.

“Gran,” she began.

However she was interrupted by Cecily, who told her to fetch her coat at once.

“Why...?” she began, for she was not accustomed to taking orders without question.

“Never mind,” Cecily said. “Unquestioning obedience is still very much part of life at the Chalet School and it is something that you especially, young lady, must learn.”

Peach set her pretty mouth in a stubborn line and went to get her coat without further argument. When she returned Cecily was ready to leave the house. She opened the garage door with a flick of the remote to reveal a selection of cars. Heading for the Mercedes A-class, she pointed the keys and pressed. The indicators on a nearby coupe flashed, startling her.

“Bummer, brought the wrong keys, Gran?” Peach said sarcastically.

“Never mind,” said Cecily, changing direction. “This one will do just as well.”

Reversing out the garage and driving around the fountain that formed the centerpiece of the courtyard in front of the house, they set off with a screech of tires. A smell of burnt rubber lingered in the air behind them.

Peach soon gathered that they were headed for one of the most prestigious shopping districts. On the freeway she turned to her grandmother and said in the most injured tones, “Why won’t you tell me where we’re going?”

“Because you’ll find out soon enough,” came the tart reply.

They soon turned off the freeway and arrived at a long boulevard. Peach gazed around, mystified.

“Momma never lets me shop here,” she exclaimed.

“Well this is where the LA branch of the Chalet School outfitters is,” Cecily said reasonably.

“You mean we have to, like, wear uniform?” Peach’s face bore a horrified expression.

“You most certainly do. And from the looks of it, it hasn’t changed much since I was a pupil there. Of course some of my sisters had that faddy dress they introduced, but by the time I joined the school proper we had returned to skirts and blouses.”

Cecily strode into the shop and was promptly greeted by a stylishly dressed young woman in her early twenties.

“The Chalet School you said? Sure ma’am, we’ve a lot of stock. Do you have the list?” she said.

“Oh I don’t need a list.” Cecily said, easily.

“If you’re sure then, ma’am...” The young woman looked at Cecily in disbelief but allowed her to proceed unchecked.

“Right,” Cecily said. “We will require 2 skirts, 1 blazer, 2 ties, 6 blouses, 1 hat, 1 overcoat....”

Her grandmother’s voice faded as Cecily moved over to inspect her new uniform, oblivious to the assistants rushing hither and thither trying to keep up with the constant stream of demands. She looked with interest at the pretty gentian blue skirts and the crimson and silver tie. She moved on to admire the hat in the same gentian blue with the attractive hatband.

“Say, this ain’t so bad.” Peach said, to no-one in particular,

“Glad you approve,” came her grandmother’s frosty tones, sounding their most British which was a sure indicator the she was not in a good mood. “Now hurry up and try these on for size.”

Peach entered the spacious fitting room and was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of clothes the Powers That Be deemed necessary for a Chalet Girl. She moved in wonder from the everyday uniform to the ski-suit and then to the outer clothes her grandmother had picked out for her. She paused by the Chalet School jeans, in dark blue denim displaying the school logo discreetly in silver on one back pocket.

“Get a move on Peach!” Cecily said, irritated.

Soon afterwards the door to the fitting room opened and a very properly clad Chalet Girl emerged wearing a sulky expression.

“I look a complete dork!” she said angrily. “And if you think I’m wearing this every day, you got another think coming!”


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#186:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:21 pm


Have a feeling Cecily may win the battle. Laughing Thank you.

 


#187:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:51 am


Laughing Love how totally 'Valley Girl' Peach is. Can't wait to see her up against Len and Daphne at the school!

 


#188:  Author: NicciLocation: UK PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:56 pm


Have just caught up Fran. Brilliant. Absolutely hilarious. Love the Chalet School Jeans. Too many wonderful details to mention!

 


#189:  Author: Emma ALocation: The Soke of Peterborough PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:04 pm


Lovely, Frances. Peach isn't going to win this one...

 


#190:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:26 pm


Wow CS jeans! The school have branched out haven't they!

 


#191:  Author: JackieJLocation: Kingston upon Hull PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:09 pm


CS Jeans? Laughing Lemme guess, only worn when at camp with the thriving Guide Companies? Wonderful fran JackieJ

 


#192:  Author: BookwormsarahLocation: Cambridge, UK PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:15 pm


Again, I shouldn't be reading this in the office, but I've just caught up on the entire thing and it is hysterical! I ache, and I wish the phone didn't keep ringing and interupting me That Friday feeling...

 


#193:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 6:13 pm


Loving this. I think that Peach has more than one shock coming to her when she arrives at the CS.

 


#194: Valley girl Author: Liseke PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 8:21 pm


She is wonderfully valley girl - I speak from experience having to deal with exchange students. Does she have long, sleek, shiny hair flowing all over the place too? Thanks, looking forward to next post.

 


#195:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:13 pm


Jacynth sat in the consulting room at the San, idly wondering who her consultant would be whilst fervently wishing that it wouldn’t be a member of her own family.

“Just HOW embarrassing would it be to have Uncle Geoff as my consultant,” she thought. “There are some things that just shouldn’t be allowed.”

“Well I don’t think that will be a problem,” said a man’s voice. Jacynth stood up quickly and whirled around.

“You?” she hissed in disbelief. “You are my consultant?”

“That would be correct. Just think on the bright side, I could have been Uncle Geoff.”

Jacynth sank back down into her chair. “I’m beginning to think that wouldn’t be such a bad thing,” she muttered.


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#196:  Author: AliceLocation: London, England PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:24 pm


Silly Jacynth, thinking out loud!

 


#197:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 1:16 am


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Excellent!

 


#198:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 2:56 am


Hehehe Poor Jacynth - it never rains, but it pours Laughing

 


#199:  Author: KateLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 3:38 am


*wondered for a moment there how the doctor could read minds* I obviously need some sleep. Thanks Fran!

 


#200:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:03 pm


They just kept being thrown together don't they! Laughing

 


#201:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 1:23 pm


Poor Jacynth - should she just resign herself to the inevitability of it? Liz

 


#202:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:21 am


Peach and her uniform so funny. Poor Jacynth - she must be so embarrassed!

 


#203:  Author: SugarplumLocation: second star to the right! PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:50 am


Frances- just read all of this - its wonderful - loved the triplets Peach Pear Plum Laughing

 


#204:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 12:28 am


Sugarplum - Peach Pear and Plum aren't triplets (just wait to see what they're called Twisted Evil )

Kirstin and Jennie sat in the breakfast room, feasting on crusty rolls and black cherry jam.

“Coffee?” Kirstin asked Jennie.

“Mmmmm, I need my shot of caffeine to get me going.” Jennie said, languidly. Unlike the Maynards, Jennie was not an early riser and often found it hard to adjust when visiting Kirstin.

“Your Gran’s home today, right?” she said, after taking a sip of black coffee.

“Yeah, she’ll be down for lunch.” Kirstin pulled a face.

“What’d she have done this time?” Jennie asked.

“Hip replaced.” Kirstin said. “She and Aunt Nance could talk about nothing else the other week. She’s having a metal ball and socket joint put in apparently, but Aunt Nance is having some kind of experimental coating where they paint the bone to stop it wearing away, or something like that.”

“Interesting...” Jennie said, a trifle sarcastically. “Is Jacynth home from England yet?”

“You and Jacynth,” jeered Kirstin.

“What? I think she’s cool. She was really nice to me when I first came. She sat next to me on the plane and lent me her Sugar magazine.” Jennie said defensively.

“OH well,” Kirstin said, deflated. “She’s home, but she’s up at the San.”

“Really?” said Jennie interested. “Why?”

“Not allowed to say,” Kirstin said, maddeningly. “Family secret.”

Be like that then,” Jennie said. “I’ll ask her myself when she comes home.”

“Ohhhh you won’t need to ask!” Kirstin said. “You’ll notice right away.”


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#205:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 12:35 am


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing What is Jacynth having done? Confused

 


#206:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:56 am


Laughing Am thinking perhaps a boob job, seeing how horrified she was at the idea of 'Uncle Geoff' doing the operation...?

 


#207:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 10:27 am


Looking forward to the triplets names!

 


#208:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 12:01 pm


What is Jacynth having done? Liz *also waiting to find out what the triplets will be called*

 


#209:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 11:40 pm


Lil was bored.

“That’s the worst of leaving school,” she reflected. “No-one to meet up with.”

Her self-absorbed former classmates had made it clear that since she wasn’t coming back, she could expect no phone calls or any further contact. So Lil was bored.

“I know!” she thought. “I’ll go to the Sales.”

Ten minutes later Lil was seated in the back of the BMW, chauffeured by the bodyguard her mother insisted upon. He had been the subject of many battles, but in this Carolyn had been adamant.

“Not that anyone would want to kidnap me,” she muttered. “Mom always has far too high an opinion of herself. No-one actually cares about her, the only reason she’s still anyone is because she keeps humiliating herself on live television.”

Engaged in bitter reflection she failed to notice that they had reached Selfridges and that Bruce was holding the door open for her.

“Thanks,” she said, flashing him a quick smile. She stalked off into the store, preparing to buy some new clothes to go to school with, having already bought the requisite uniform. Thankfully there was no regulation underwear as far as shee could make out so she headed for the lingerie department. Bruce followed her, noticeably embarrassed as they passed rails of frilly confections. Lil grabbed items at random, depositing them in the basket he obediently carried.

Reaching the ladies fitting room, Lil relieved him of the basket and told him to wait for her. An eager assistant showed Lil to a changing cubicle, complete with full-length corner mirror.

Once inside, Lil stripped off and carefully selected her first item, a daring black corset. She had hardly finished lacing herself into it and was admiring herself in the mirror when she heard steps outside she recognised all too well. Sure enough her suspicions were confirmed when she heard her mother ordering the shop assistant around.

“Fetch me these in the black and the red. And see whether you have this in an F cup....”

Lil shrank into the corner, ashamed of her mother. Gathering her purchases she changed speedily and poked her head around the door of the cubicle. Seeing that the other door was shut, she prepared to make a run for it. Unluckily her mother chose that moment to emerge wearing very little.

“Lil!” she said, in a pleased voice. “I didn’t know you were going shopping today. We could have come together! Oh do let me see what you’re buying.”

Lil clutched the items to her chest and tried to scuttle towards the door.


“Oh it’s like that is it. Keeping secrets from me,” her mother said indulgently. “Come on, I promise not to be too shocked.”

Seeing no escape Lil mutely held out the items for her mother’s inspection.

“Naughty, naughty,” her mother breathed, approvingly. “Just hold on half a sec and we’ll go pay together.”

Lil slumped against the wall.

“I am so looking forward to school,” she said viciously.


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#210:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 1:59 am


Poor Lil! can't get away from her mother at all. Looking forward to seeing her at the school.

 


#211:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:48 am


With a mother like that anywhere will be an improvement! Laughing

 


#212:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:28 am


Poor Lil! Think she won't find school quite the haven she imagined it to be either.

 


#213:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:48 am


Poor Lil!!! What fun she will have at the CS!!I cant wait for all these girls to meet each other at the school!! Laughing

 


#214:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:43 pm


Poor Lil! How horribly embarrassing for her Liz

 


#215:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:11 pm


Poor Lil!!! I suggest she strangles her mother with a bra strap!!!

 


#216:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:22 pm


Longing to see what Matey thinks about black corsets!

 


#217:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:04 am


I think they should have regulation underwear! Love all the names & thank you for the family tree, Frances.

 


#218:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:25 pm


Len Entwhistle sighed in pleasure.

“Reg, are you enjoying this?” she said.

“Oh definitely,” he replied, from somewhere to her left.

“So relaxing,” she murmured.

“Mmmmmm,” he said absently.

“I knew this was a good idea,” Len said proudly.

“Oh absolutely darling, this is doing wonders for my headache.” Reg Entwhistle shifted slightly on the couch.

“Comfortable now, dear?” Len asked.

“Very.”

Len wriggled her toes.

“Just there,” she directed. “Mmmm yes, that’s definitely better.”

Reg raised his head. “Oh dear, stiff neck again?”

“Evidently.” Len replied. “But this is working wonders. I knew joint reflexology sessions would do us good.”


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#219:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:31 pm


Oh-er!!! ROFL

 


#220:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:51 pm


Naughty Frances! Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

 


#221:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:16 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing

 


#222:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 3:19 pm


Wondered what was going on there for a minute!

 


#223:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:44 pm


I'd guessed at massage - don't know what you others were all thinking :angel: Thanks Frances Liz

 


#224:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:01 pm


Joey Maynard was sat at the lunch table, waiting for her great-granddaughter. She was in considerable pain but refrained from frowning.

“Just think of the wrinkles,” she said to herself. So she rang the bell instead and ordered the private nurse to bring her some painkillers.

Kirstin and Jennie entered the room, deeply immersed in a conversation about Kylie Minogue’s latest release. Immediately upon seeing her great-grandmother Kirstin pasted a look of anxious concern upon her face and hurried over to the chair.

“How are you feeling, granny-jo?” she said, concerned. “Was it so very bad?”
“Now, now Kirstin,” Jo said, flattered by the attention. “I can deal with a little pain. A hip replacement was nothing compared to fleeing from the Nazis.”

Kirstin looked at Jennie and rolled her eyes. “But you were so much younger and fitter then.”

“I’m as fit as an Irishman’s flea, I’ll have you know! And everyone says I don’t look a day over twenty-five,” Joey said indignantly. “I’ll be out ski-ing within a week, young lady.”

“Don’t overdo it, Mrs Maynard,” said Jennie, joining the conversation.

“I’ve told you time and time again, young Jen, call me Auntie Jo,” said that redoubtable lady. “Now what about some Mittagessen, everyone?”

“Oh, yes. I’m starved,” said Kirstin blithely. “What are we having?”

“Roast veal,” said Jo. “I’m so lucky that dear old Karen could pass on the secret of her recipe to Marie before she died.”

Kirstin made a face. Unluckily for her, Joey saw.

“You’ll stick like that one day,” Joey said tartly.

Kirstin hastily composed her features and tried her best not to look at Jennie who was desperately trying to smother her laughter. However Joey was still very much on the ball and fixed her with a look that had quenched many a naughty middle in her days as head girl. Jennie wilted visibly and waited, subdued, for the veal to be served.


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#225:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:59 pm


Oh dear, Joey in her 80's is a scream!Thanks, Frances.

 


#226:  Author: DawnLocation: Leeds, West Yorks PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:19 am


:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: thankyou Frances

 


#227:  Author: KateLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:11 am


Thanks! Smile The idea of veal always disgusted me...

 


#228:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:42 am


Lovely to see that while Joey has changed her outlook in some ways, her language is the same! Laughing Thanks Frances Liz

 


#229:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 1:06 pm


Laughing Love their boredom at the story of fleeing from the Nazis. Wonder how many times they've heard that one?!!

 


#230:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:40 am


Lovely scene, Jo hasn't changed that much. Know the feeling well of hearing old family stories too often.

 


#231:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:32 am


Daphne woke up with a pounding headache. Blearily she looked at her clock.

“Past lunchtime. Ugh!” she groaned.

She attempted to get up but found to her horror that there was an arm pinning her down. A well-muscled arm, covered in black hairs. As she regarded it in puzzlement the events of the previous night came rushing back. Mike? Mick? Mac! That was it.

Flattered by the attentions of the lovely Lucinda in a bar he had come home with her. And evidently stayed the night. To be honest, Daphne was rather hazy on the details.

She extricated herself from his embrace and went to wash her face. She looked remarkably similar to a member of the undead. Her mascara had run and there were large purple shadows underneath her eyes. Her black wig was skewed, revealing the ginger locks underneath imprisoned in a hairnet. She ran a basin full of water and scrubbed her face vigourously. With the make-up removed she looked haggard and weary. Unpinning the wig, she jumped in the shower. Emerging twenty minutes later feeling much refreshed, she crossed to the bedroom in time to see Mac sit up and yawn.

“Who the **** are you?” he said rudely.

Daphne fixed him with her best schoolmistress stare. “Daphne Bettany,” she replied.

“And what precisely are you doing in my appartment?”

“Some bird, Lucinda, brought me home,” he said, puzzled. “Where’s she gone?”

“Out,” said Daphne. “And I would suggest that you speedily do the same.”

“Any chance of Bloody Mary?” Mac said. “I got the biggest ****ing hangover of all time.”

“There’s a café serving strong black coffee 100m up the road,” said Daphne inflexibly.
“Alright, keep you hair on,” he grumbled. Daphne flushed. “I’m going.”

He stumbled out collecting his shirt and jacket on the way. “See y’around, darling.” Mac said, winking at her as he left.

Daphne shut the door firmly after him and collapsed onto a chair. Reaching into the fridge she retrieved vodka, tomato juice, Tabasco and Worcester sauce, and proceeded to make herself a Bloody Mary


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#232:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:41 am


Well that's one way to get rid of them in the morning - a completely new identity!! Wonder when she'll be caught out?! Wink

 


#233:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:57 am


*sniggles at Daphne and her antics* Thanks Fran Very Happy

 


#234:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 5:44 am


Wonderful way to get rid of overnight callers! Thank you Frances.

 


#235:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:52 pm


Love the switch back to the Daphne personality - wonder how many time's she's done that!Thanks FrancesLiz

 


#236:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 1:07 pm


ROFL ROFL ROFL I just read all of this Frances... it's fantastic! I ADORE Len! ROFL ROFL ROFL

 


#237:  Author: RobinLocation: London PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 1:53 pm


hee hee! excellent! Thanks Frances

 


#238:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 3:24 pm


Love Daphne's own need for a Bloody Mary - and having everything to hand.

 


#239:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:46 pm


Laetitia Tree sat in a comfortable chair with her feet up trying to ignore the hustle and bustle of LA International airport awaiting her flight for Switzerland. Pear was sat in the chair next to her with a book and Plum was curled up in her grandmother’s lap. Peach sat three chairs away, scowling fiercely. Her grandmother had confiscated her mobile phone, and her mother’s placating promises of a new one in Switzerland had done nothing to soothe her temper. She stood up abruptly. Laetitia’s eyes flew open. “Where are you going, madam?” she asked. “Around.” Peach said, sulkily. “Like hell you are. Sit down.” Laetitia closed her eyes again. Peach sat down again reluctantly. She knew better than to disobey her mother in that mood. Feisty as Peach was, Laetitia was feistier and sometimes Peach found it was just wiser to do what her mother said. She rummaged in her traveling bag for her iPod. With a sideways look at her grandmother she proceeded to lie back and listen to the Tiny Blue Children, a British band that she knew her grandmother particularly despised. Absorbed in the insistent beat she failed to hear the call for their flight. Her youngest sister brought her back to reality using the tried and tested method of yanking the earbuds from her ears. “OWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!” Peach cried. “Whaddya do that for? Evil child!” Laetitia was on her feet immediately. “I will not have you talk to your sister like that.” “That HURT!” Peach screamed. “Good,” said Plum with a malicious smile. “Serves you right.” Peach flew at her sister with a cry of rage and yanked one of the pigtails. Plum’s blue eyes filled with tears and she began to wail. Cecily gathered Plum up into her arms and cuddled the small girl whilst Laetitia gave Peach a blistering scolding. “Er, Mrs Tree ma’am, your flight is boarding now,” said an apologetic voice. Cecily turned to see a blushing young stewardess, fidgeting uneasily. Correctly, Cecily surmised that she must have seen the entire scene. In fact, half the airport had. “Plum will you stop crying? Now go and fetch your teddy there’s a good girl. Pear, pick up your bag and come with me. Peach, take your mother’s hand luggage as well as yours. Come on, Plum sweetie, hold grandma’s hand.” Laetitia picked up her Luis Vuitton handbag and stalked off in the direction of the SwissAir gate. Peach followed behind, laden with bags, Pear scurried after her and Cecily led Plum by the hand, the maltreated teddy dragging along the floor.

 


#240:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:21 pm


Great last few posts Francesn! Cecily's family are so disfunctional! Laughing

 


#241:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:31 pm


ROFL ROFL ROFL
Cazx wrote:
Cecily's family are so disfunctional!
but oh so true to life! This is great, Frances. thank you.

 


#242:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 1:06 am


Wonderful Frances!!! and I REALLY love the names!! (can't wait to see what names Laetitia plans to inflict on her unfortunate unborn triplets!!!!!!)

 


#243:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 1:51 am


The airport scene is just so lifelike. Agree about the names.

 


#244:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 11:30 am


Didn't realise their surname was Tree Peach Tree Laughing Plum Tree Laughing Opens up all sorts of possibilities for the triplets! ROFL Thanks Frances Liz

 


#245:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 1:02 pm


Liz B wrote
Quote:
Opens up all sorts of possibilities for the triplets!
I think they will be Apple, Cherry and Orange.

 


#246:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 1:11 pm


Hilarious as always! I love this family - they're my fave so far! Thanks frances Laughing

 


#247:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:23 pm


Could be Joshua Tree! Thanks.

 


#248:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 7:01 pm


Back at the San Mary-Lou was regarding herself critically in a mirror for the first time since her face lift. The wrinkles on her forehead were no longer so deep and she had lost that perpetually dissatisfied look caused by her drooping lips.

“I suppose he did a rather good job,” she admitted. “Thankfully I don’t think I’ll need any further work done, maybe just a chemical peel to even out my skin tone. Vi was raving about them the last time she was in here to see me, and if anyone should know she should. She’s a walking testament to Felicity’s expertise.”

She lifted back the hair around her ears to examine the scars. They were healing nicely and although they were rather prominent at the moment, Mary-Lou was assured that they would fade.

“Otherwise,” she reflected, “that picture on the cover of my autobiography is going to be a disaster.”


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#249:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:07 pm


Oh God what must Mary-Lou look like! I'm picturing Jackie Stallone Shocked

 


#250:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:13 pm


Wondering what the picture on her book looks like!

 


#251:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:49 pm


Cazx wrote:
Oh God what must Mary-Lou look like! I'm picturing Jackie Stallone Shocked
Shocked :laughing: Shocked :laughing: Shocked :laughing: Shocked :laughing: Shocked

 


#252:  Author: MihiriLocation: surrey england PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 12:15 am


:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: This is brilliant Frances. I love Cecily's family and really cant wait to see what the triplets will be called.

 


#253:  Author: Miss DiLocation: Newcastle, NSW PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:16 am


Who would have thought that a Super Chalet Girl like OOAML would end up so vain! Facelifts? Autobiographies? Shameless self promotion I say Laughing ETA:Cooking disaster? I NEVER have cooking disasters. My fingers are perfectly capable of doing the walking and ordering the home delivery.

 


#254:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 5:49 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Have images of ML as the Bride of Wildenstein! Wink

 


#255:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:23 pm


Intriging!

 


#256:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:51 pm


Good for her! Laughing

 


#257:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:07 pm


Quote:
“Well I’m going to teach at the Chalet School,” Shazia said decidedly. “It’s going to be a great adventure!”
So she knows what the school's like then!

 


#258:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:23 am


Thanks Frances. Loved the ML face-lift! And Shazia sounds like an interesting addition to the staff. Liz

 


#259:  Author: Betty SueLocation: Sydney, Australia PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:14 am


I'm loving this! And for some reason I keep imagining Joey, Mary Lou and Vi all have those small fluffy white rich-lady dogs to go with the facelifts!

 


#260:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:43 pm


Thank you Frances! You are another very shiny person on this board!!

 


#261:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:45 pm


Betty Sue wrote:
I'm loving this! And for some reason I keep imagining Joey, Mary Lou and Vi all have those small fluffy white rich-lady dogs to go with the facelifts!
that is such a brilliant idea! I hadn't thought of that! *wanders off to try and work small fluffy white dogs into this drabble*

 


#262:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:41 pm


Don't get bitten by them, Frances1 You know those are the yappy, ankkle biting dogs. Smile

 


#263:  Author: MihiriLocation: surrey england PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:47 pm


Sounds like she's going to be an interesting addition to the staff.

 


#264:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 1:27 am


Go Shazia! Very Happy

 


#265:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:43 pm


Shazia sat in the middle of her spacious room surrounded by clothes. She simply couldn’t decide what to take with her to Switzerland. Used to the hot climate of Saudi Arabia she simply wasn’t sure what one wore in the Alps, other than in the depths of winter when she and her sister often retreated to their private chalet in Austria for a ski holiday. Suddenly she remembered she could always ask her mother. The daughter of a wealthy sheik who married an even wealthier one Shazia’s mother was a frequent patron of the Sanitorium specialising in plastic surgery which had close links to the school.

Exiting her suite of rooms Shazia wandered in the direction of the garden where she knew her mother would be walking at this time of day. Pausing to slip into some sandals, Shazia emerged into the shady rose garden at one side of the palace. She could hear her two youngest brothers playing in the courtyard with their nannies. Her mother was sat on a bench, watching the fountains play. Shazia silently went to sit beside her.

“Mother,” Shazia said quietly. “What do people wear in Switzerland?”

“Anything goes,” her mother said. “Whatever they feel like. Often they wear jeans and tops, sometimes skirts. It’s difficult to say. This season they seem to be wearing long knits with large belts over them, pulled in tight at the waist. And opaque tights were very popular a few years back....”

Shazia listened eagerly, mentally making a list of clothes to take.

“And these printed t-shirts and hoodies with your favourite band on are popular now....”

She added to that a list of clothes to buy. Suddenly she was filled with the desire to go shopping. She jumped up, surprising her mother.

“I’m going into Dubai. I’ll see if Meri wants to come with me,” she said, by way of explanation. “I don’t want the girls I’m teaching to think I’m frumpy and uncool. Some serious shopping is called for.”

Shazia almost ran to her sister’s suite of rooms, skidding to a halt on the polished marble floor. She rapped on the door smartly.

“Come in,” her sister said languidly. “Oh, Shaz, it’s you. Which of my shoes do you want this time?”

Shazia crossed over to her sister’s settee and pulled her upright.

“Come on lazybones, we’re going shopping!”

Instantly her sister’s face became more alert and the two young women giggled as they rushed down the stairs to the car.


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#266:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:56 am


Oh lord - her potential wardrobe sounds terrifying!

 


#267:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:07 am


Looking forward to what she buys!

 


#268:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:49 am


I think Shazia could make quite an impression with her outfits! Laughing Thanks Frances Liz

 


#269:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 2:29 pm


Glad to see she's got her priorities right - right for this drabble, anyway Cool

 


#270:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:47 am


Shazia glanced down her shopping list

"Okay, first item - jeans!" She looked at her sister expectantly. Meri looked thoughtful.

"Style? Colour?" she asked.

Shazia stared at her, not quite comprehending.

"Well, bootcut, hiptster, drainpipe, cropped? Stonewashed, indigo, distressed, embellished?" Meri said, exasperated.

"Um, normal ones?" Shazia said tentatively. "Ones that fit?"

"Right we'll come back to jeans, next?"

"Tops!" Shazia said.

"Oh.....next?"

"Skirts?" Meri sighed. "Do you have any idea what you want? Other than clothes."

"Everything?"


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#271:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:33 am


Completely understand where Shazia's coming from! Laughing Thanks Frances Liz

 


#272:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:00 am


Love that! Can just see her sister rolling her eyes in exasperation.

 


#273:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:20 am


Hehe! She should just buy everything in the shop!

 


#274:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:36 am


*giggles* I agree, should just buy everything!! Laughing

 


#275:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:08 am


Laughing I really can't wait to see her wardrobne when she gets to school!

 


#276:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:28 pm


The sisters giggled as they added more and more outrageous purchases to the bags they already carried.

“Darling, do you need an evening dress?” Meri asked. “Only they have some rather divine ones in that dinky boutique over there.”

“Well,” Shazia began hesitantly, “I’m going to be a teacher….Oh, go on then!”

Four evening dresses were duly chosen, paid for, and added to the collection.

“Shaz, do we have anything on your shopping list?” Meri asked, rummaging in her oversized handbag.

“Well, sort of,” Shazia began. “But I don’t really think what we’ve got will be suitable for work.”

“Oh,” Meri said, deflated. “We’d better get you some sensible clothes then.”

Shazia nodded. “And I still need some jeans.”


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#277:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:58 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Love that - can see her buying sensible clothes at the airport!

 


#278:  Author: Miss DiLocation: Newcastle, NSW PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:07 am


Well every girl needs something to wear to dancing in Hall. Sequins? Feathers? Diamonds? All very suitable for a waltz with the Head Girl. Laughing

 


#279:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:39 pm


Laughing *giggles* Can't wait till she gets there!

 


#280:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:53 pm


I wonder whether the girls will be jealous of her clothes! Very Happy

 


#281:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:09 pm


I love Shaiza! I had sort of assumed that the girls would be as fashion conscious and 'trendy' as the staff? Yoga instead of Lacrosse?

 


#282:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:14 pm


“So, these five pairs of jeans, all those tops. Tights – opaque, fishnet and randomly patterned. Various belts Plus the two jackets…”

“Meri, do I need these jackets? I mean we brought three cardigans and a few jackets already.”

Meri looked at Shazia as if she were a child.

“Can you ever have too many clothes?” Meri asked, glaring at her sister. “Honestly, Shaz, you can be so dense!”

Shazia nodded, shamefaced. Then she brightened. “Hey, Meri! Can you teach me that look?” she asked. “It might just come in handy.”


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#283:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:17 pm


francesn wrote:
Meri looked at Shazia as if she were a child. “Can you ever have too many clothes?” Meri asked, glaring at her sister. “Honestly, Shaz, you can be so dense!” Shazia nodded, shamefaced. Then she brightened. “Hey, Meri! Can you teach me that look?” she asked. “It might just come in handy.”
Lovely ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL Thanks Frances Liz *subscibes to Meri's theory and went shopping today Very Happy*

 


#284:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:30 pm


Take it Meri's look was a classic!

 


#285:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 2:16 pm


francesn wrote:
“Can you ever have too many clothes?” Meri asked, glaring at her sister.
Well, obviously not! Shocked

 


#286:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:45 pm


I hope the staff's bedrooms are bigger than Kathie's as described in the New Mistressat the Chalet School.
Quote:
Kathie found herself in possession of a charming little room... It was small but very dainty.... Against one wall stood a bureau-dressing table and one corner had been curtaned off for a hanging wardrobe.

 


#287:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:18 am


Len Maynard sat idly propelling her swivel chair around her study. She was waiting for her computer to download some music. A knock at the door interrupted her exercise and Charmian Barass wandered in.

“You busy?” she inquired.
“No, not at all. Just waiting for some downloads.” Len waved a hand at the computer. “Come on in. Did you want to talk to me?”

“I’m bored,” Charmian explained. “It’s so lovely to come back here, but it just reminds me I’m not as young as I was!”

“Oh I know the feeling,” said Len, although her appearance belied her 65 years. “I’m going to have think seriously about retirement soon.” “

You’re in fantastic shape,” Charmian said enviously. “How do you do it?”

“Ohhhh, yoga, regular exercise. I eat healthily too.” Len said, airily.

“And a little help from your friends?” Charmian said slyly.

“Me?” Len looked affronted. “Whatever made you think that?”

“Five children and a figure like that?” Charmian grinned wickedly. “Come on I want to know.”

“Oho! So that’s why you’ve come sidling in to see me,” Len guessed.

“Maybe,” Charmian shrugged. “Did it hurt?”

“Not much. And it was well worth it,” Len smirked.

“So spill. What’d you have done?”

Silently Len pointed to her chest and her stomach.

“And botox on my forehead,” she added as an afterthought.


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#288:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:38 am


Love how thoroughly modern Len is! Laughing

 


#289:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:47 pm


Wonder what Charmian wants to have done Thanks Frances Liz

 


#290:  Author: Tiffany PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 10:26 pm


*giggles lots* This is brilliant, thanks Frances! Smile

 


#291:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:57 pm


Peach is demanding my attention so here you go! If Ethel whispers anything about Charmian I'll be sure to let you know.

Peach contrived to ignore her entire family for most of the flight to Switzerland. Plum sniffed almost constantly and shot malicious looks at her eldest sister from underneath her lowered dark lashes. Other than that the flight passed uneventfully and they soon touched down on Swiss soil. The noise inside the airport terminal was deafening and Cecily looked all around for a member of her family. Finally she spotted her younger brother Geoff and headed for him. Laetitia and the children followed, Peach pushing the trolley laden with baggage.

“Geoff!!!!” Cecily screeched as she flung herself on him with a joyful hug.

Geoff returned the embrace manfully and relieved Peach of the baggage trolley. Swinging Plum up he seated her on his shoulders and it was a strange little procession that proceeded towards the large Renault Espace waiting for them outside. Depositing Plum on the floor he proceeded to fill the spacious boot and helped Laetitia into the front seat while Cecily sorted herself and Pear. He then put Peach in the rear seat and popped Plum in behind himself. Overall the entire operation was completed with a swiftness and efficiency reminiscent of his army days.

Within five minutes the family were ready to depart and set off on their journey to the Gornetz Platz. Peach looked out of the window apprehensively. She had not been to Switzerland since she was four and Pear and Plum had never been. She wasn’t sure whether she would like the country where she was to spend the next 7 years. However she liked what little she could see so far.

"Isn’t it clean?!” she gasped.

Cecily turned round and said, “The Swiss use a lot of hydroelectricity. There are fewer coal and oil burning power stations so there is much less pollution.”

Peach said nothing, she was gazing up at the snow covered mountains in rapture.


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#292:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:58 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

 


#293:  Author: Betty SueLocation: Sydney, Australia PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:12 am


niiiiiiiiiiiice! This is good. Still waiting for the white fluffy dogs to appear though *hint*

 


#294:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:02 pm


hehe I wonder what she will make of the school Thanks Fran Very Happy

 


#295:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:15 pm


Thanks Frances.

 


#296:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:04 pm


I wonder what she will make of Joey!

 


#297:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:20 pm


Thanks Frances. Poor Geoff wonder what went through his mind when he saw them all. Looking forward to their meeting with Jo!

 


#298:  Author: DawnLocation: Leeds, West Yorks PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:52 am


Thanks Frances But I wish our people mover had such a spacious boot :scratch:

 


#299:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:07 pm


Peach, Joey and the white fluffy dogs as requested!

“Mamma!” Geoff called. “We’re here!”

“Kirstin, dear, go and fetch them for me!” Joey said, stroking her precious dog, gently. It was a bit of a come down from St Bernards, but Joey proclaimed that Bianca, the small, fluffy creature masquerading as a dog, was so much more chic.

Kirstin obediently went, and submitted obediently to the kiss bestowed by her great aunt and the rather awkward hug from the blooming Laetitia. She looked shyly at the second cousins she had never met and stared for a moment. Pear and Plum were plump and cuddly with curling black hair, grey eyes and rosy cheeks, the very image of Cecil aside from the curls. In complete contrast Peach was a sophisticated, slender girl with long, shiny, straight, blonde hair and blue eyes, evidently inherited from her grandfather. She dressed in designer clothes, carried a designer bag and looked around the square, airy entrance hall haughtily.

“Hi,” Kirstin said, nervously, rather intimidated by this vision. “Granny Jo is in the Salon.”

Peach stared at her. “Who?” she said.

“Granny Jo – our great-grandmother. All the greats call her that, otherwise she says she feels old. People like Jacynth call her Grandmamma because they’re only grandkids not greats.”

“I see,” said Peach, even though she clearly didn’t.

“Oh,” said Kirstin, deflated. “Well shall we go through?”

She led the way to the back of the hall where passage set crossways divided the house. Opening one fo the doors she entered the light, airy salon with a cry of “Here they are!”

Jo sat regally in her armchair. Cecil moved swiftly to her at once, and looked at her anxiously.

“How are you?!” she cried. “It’s far too long since we saw you last.”

“Should come and visit more often then my girl! Now stand back and let me see my great-grandchildren! It's simply disgraceful that I haven't seen them before now!”

Laetitia came forwards, shepherding Peach, Pear and Plum. Pear was inclined to be shy, but this was soon overcome with the aid of a peppermint Jo produced from her capacious bag. Plum was fascinated by Bianca. Peach simply stared at Jo. Jo stared back, unfazed.

“Well, my girl,” she said. “The Chalet Schol will knock the corners off you alright.”
“I don’t want to go,” Peach said, mulishly.

“Hush, Peach,” Laetitia said, embarassed. “It’ll be great fun!”

“How would you know?” Peach asked, turning on her mother. “You never even went there.”

“NO, but I wished every day that I had,” Laetitia flung back at her. “Stop being so spoilt and selfish.”

“But I was looking forward to High School in America,” Peach whined. “Jasmine’s sister says it’s the best!”

“Nonsense,” Kirstin said hotly. “The Chalet School is the best school there is.”

“I HATE YOU!” Peach screamed suddenly. “I never wanted to come here or to this stupid school. Leave me alone!” She turned and ran from the room.

Jo stared after her. “Well,” she observed. “You didn’t do a very good job there, Cecil.”


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#300:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:17 pm


Quote:
Jo stared after her. “Well,” she observed. “You didn’t do a very good job there, Cecil.”
That's our Jo! Get the critisisms in quick! Feeling rather sorry for Peach... (I thought of more names for Laetitia's triplets - Apple, Almond and Apricot.)

 


#301:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:32 pm


Well Cecil isn't Peach's mother, how is it her fault? Silly Joey!

 


#302:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:45 pm


Is Jo getting confused as to who is mother to whom?

 


#303:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:56 pm


Cecil flushed. Laetitia jumped in to defend her mother.“She isn’t like that really,” she apologised hastily.

“The flight, you know, and all the upheaval. And you’ve no right to have a go at Mom like that.”

“Nonsense, and calm down, Laetitia, you mustn’t be upset now. In fact I have every right - no descendant of mine is going to behave in that fashion. You, of course, are hardly old enough to deal with a difficult girl like Peach, especially not in your state. And if you can't then Cecil and I must take her in hand.” Joey said. “Besides, Len, Con and Margot were exactly the same age as Peach when I trekked across most of Europe with eight of my children and it never did them any harm.”

“Did to,” Kirstin said surreptitiously to Jennie who had watched the display openmouthed. “Great-Auntie Con went sleepwalking. She says it was caused by the stress.”

Then raising her voice, she asked, “Shall we fetch some coffee, granny jo?”

She left the room swiftly, dragging Jennie with her.

“Now you can giggle in peace,” she said. “And for goodness sake, how are we going to make that ghastly girl more like a member of the human race?”


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#304:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:16 pm


*want to smack Joey!* Thanks Frances!

 


#305:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:46 pm


I agree with Lesley.

 


#306:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 1:03 am


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Thanks Frances Liz

 


#307:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:35 am


*takes place in the queue* Wonderful, thank you Fran Very Happy

 


#308:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:38 am


Rushes to join the que!

 


#309:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:25 pm


This queue is a bit long. *Barges to front determinedly*

 


#310:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:22 pm


sorry this is a bit jumping about - i post as the bunny bites

Jacynth sat on the bed in her private room at the San. She looked out the window, down into the valley, waiting. A knock on the door heralded the arrival of a smiling nurse who cheerily informed her that the consultant would be along any moment now. Jacynth’s heart sank. She climbed into the bed and propped herself up on her pillows. Picking up a magazine she began to read.

“Good afternoon, Ms. Lowry. Are you ready for your operation?”

She lowered the magazine and stared at her consultant. “Yes thank you, Dr Carmichael,” she said regally.

“Good. I believe you already know my registrar, Dr Richardson.”

Jacynth flushed but held his gaze. Just behind Dr Carmichael her cousin grinned at her irrevenrently.

“And I thought I couldn’t be any more embarrassed,” she thought silently. “How wrong was I?!”

Forcing herself to pay attention she listened as Dr Carmichael explain the procedure. He took out his black pen and smiled.

“I’m just going to draw on you so you can see precisely what we’ll be doing,” he explained gently. “The first incision will be here..and then here. We’ll try not to extend them more than we have to. Now I understand you’ve opted for saline implants rather than silicone for a more natural feel. Is that right?”

Jacynth turned scarlet and nodded, silently.


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#311:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:21 pm


Poor Jacynth! Laughing

 


#312:  Author: JackieJLocation: Kingston upon Hull PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:59 pm


Poor Jacynth, not the procedure you want a family member involved in, really. Thanks frances JackieJ

 


#313:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:00 pm


Oh dear!!! HOW embarrassing!!!

 


#314:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:19 pm


Hehe! Laughing Poor Jacynth!

 


#315:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:17 am


Poor Jacynth - how awful for her.

 


#316:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:49 pm


Definitely one of those praying the floor opens up and swallows you moments!

 


#317:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:34 am


Jacynth coughed weakly as she came round. She still felt very groggy and her head ached. In addition to that the skin across her chest felt uncomfortably tight. The sun was high in the sky and the room was very bright. The sun reflected of the snow, creating patterns on the ceiling of her room. She looked round and saw her cousin sitting in an armchair.

“How do they feel?” he queried.

“Strange,” she said with a self-conscious giggle. “Did the op go well?”

“Very,” he said. “I think Dr Carmichael is very pleased with his handiwork.” J

acynth flushed. She had tried to convince herself that she didn’t fancy him at all. It wasn’t working. He was just TOO attractive. Right on cue, Dr Carmichael walked through the door of her room.

“Ahhh, Ms Lowry. I trust you are feel well?” he said, courteously.

“Fine, thanks,” she said casually.

“Any pain?” he asked solicitiously.

“No, none at all. I mean it feels a bit tight and more that a bit strange but I guess that will pass as I get used to them.” She giggled.

“May I?” he asked, advancing on her with his hands outstretched.

“Be my guest,” she said coyly.....and promptly turned scarlet as his hands descended on her brand new, surgically enhanced breasts.


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#318:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:52 am


ROFL What is Jacynth like?

 


#319:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:53 am


Laughing Laughing Well that's one way to break the ice!

 


#320:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:18 am


So very amusing!!! Laughing Thanks Fran

 


#321:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:59 pm


And with her cousin watching as well! Laughing Thanks Frances Liz

 


#322:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:09 pm


Two days after her operation Jacynth was pronounced fit to return home.

She went to the house she shared with her mother and her siblings when they were home. They had moved back to the Gornetz Platz where her mother had grown up when Jacynth’s father died. Felicity Lowry had been offered a job as a beautician at the mountain spa attached to the plastic surgery clinic and, wanting to be near her family again, she had accepted.

Entering the house Jacynth looked round. It was very empty without her elder siblings, all of whom had finished school and university and now had jobs in England, and her mother, who was still at work. She deposited her bag in her bedroom and decided to pop round to see her grandmother.
Freudesheim was a mere five-minute walk away and Jacynth relished the opportunity for fresh air after being confined to the San. Pausing only to apply some sunblock Jacynth struck out for Freudesheim.

Only when walking up the front path, by which time it was too late to even consider turning back, did she think of the criticism she might receive.


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#323:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:28 pm


I assume not all the family know what she was having done? But I'm SUUUURE Joey will approve! (Not.)

 


#324:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:59 am


From what we know of the family, the criticism could be 'why didn't you have them even bigger'! Thanks Frances Liz

 


#325:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 12:32 pm


Looking forward to what the family make of Jacynth!

 


#326:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 7:48 pm


okay - computer has eaten my cs file....just my cs file mind you so no updates til i rewrite everything..........and that includes in this case the family trees (apologies in advance for frannisms over ages)

 


#327:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:29 pm


it's back - and i recovered the family tree!!!!

Joey welcomed her granddaughter with a gentle hug. Bianca yapped at Jacynth’s feet.

"How are you, dear?" she said.

"Very well, thanks, Gran," Jacynth said awkwardly.

"Not too sore?" her grandmother inquired solicitously.

Jacynth turned scarlet.

"No really, I'm fine, I promise," she stammered.

"Ohhhh let me look at you," her grandmother said, proudly. "Yes, they certainly made a good job of it."

Jacynth wished the floor would open and swallow her up.

"Come into the Saal," her grandmother was saying. "Kirstin and Jennie are in there, and so are Len and Victor, as well as some unexpected visitors." Her grandmother's eyes twinkled.

Jacynth allowed herself to be led into the salon and was immediately confronted by her favourite aunt.

"Aunt Cecil!" she cried. "Oh when did you arrive!!!! Is Uncle Bob around too?"

Cecil swept her niece into a hug.

"He's away filming," she said. "But the rest of the family are here......well not quite the rest," hastily amending her sentence after catching sight of the glare on her mothers face.

"You means Tish and the kids are here?" Jacynth said, in disbelief. "But however did you get here?"

"Flew of course," Laetitia said calmly, waddling over to embrace her cousin. Jacynth returned the embrace awkwardly and looked at her cousins swollen stomach.

"How on EARTH did you fit in the seat?" she said frankly.

 


#328:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:43 pm


Ten out of ten for tact there! Wink

Great to see more of this! Laughing

 


#329:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:57 pm


Hehe! This is so funny! Laughing

 


#330:  Author: Miss DiLocation: Newcastle, NSW PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 1:57 am


francesn wrote:


"Ohhhh let me look at you," her grandmother said, proudly. "Yes, they certainly made a good job of it."





Shocked Shocked Very Happy Very Happy

Brilliantly Funny.

 


#331:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:01 am


Love that Jo is so proud of Jacynths new accoutrements! Laughing Laughing

 


#332:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:47 pm


So glad you recovered this Frances - and a very funny update! (although I did wonder if the unexpected visitors would include a certain doctor!!)

Liz

 


#333:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:20 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
Jacynth has Joeys tact!

 


#334:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:53 pm


Could just see Jo saying what Jacynth said. Things may be different in some ways for the Maynard family but the family traits are still there.

Glad you managed to rescue it Frances, thank you.

 


#335:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:28 pm


The entire room broke into stunned laughter.

"I think every one of us here must have asked the same question," Jennie Barrass said shamefacedly.

"I couldn't help wondering," Jacynth said, defensively. "How are you anyway, Jen? Good hols?"

"Great thanks," Jennie smiled. "I spent a lot of them here with Kirstin cos Gran and Gramps were visiting. How comes you've not been round before?"

"I was in England, with Auntie Madge," Jacynth said, uncomfortably.

Kirstin Maynard kicked her friend surreptitiously. "Worked it out yet?" she hissed.

Jennie nodded. "I just want to hear her say it," she whispered back.

However that was destined not to be, as at that moment a tall thin girl walked into the room and stopped in front of Jacynth.

"Cousin Jacynth," she said in horror. "What have you done?!"

 


#336:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:32 pm


Loving this Frances! Laughing

 


#337:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:48 pm


*giggles madly*

Thanks Fran, I love this Very Happy

 


#338:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:35 pm


Laughing Laughing

*wonders exactly how much bigger she's had them made!!* Shocked

 


#339:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:33 am


Thanks Frances Laughing Laughing Laughing

Liz

 


#340:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:49 am


Jacynth stared at her cousin with dislike.

"Hello, Miriam," she said levelly.

Miriam Maynard peered down her nose at her cousin. Although younger than Jacynth by six months, she overtopped her by a good six inches, standing five foot ten in bare feet. Her father, Victor was the tallest of the family and Jacynth was built on the same petite scale as her mother Felicity.

"I see you've been taking advantage of the facilities on offer," Miriam said snootily.

"Quite so, Miriam," Jacynth said pleasantly. "Might I recommend that you try it? Uncle Geoff would be only too happy to arrange a personality transplant for you."

Laetita smirked openly, and Kirstin hid her grin behind a convenient tissue. There was no love lost between the elder members of the Maynard family and the quadruplets which had arrived unexpectedly in 1960. That feeling had been passed down to the next generation, although Joey regarded her youngest offspring's children as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, after the internet and plastic surgery of course.

The quadruplets were the babies Joey always wanted. After having them she relaxed, safe in the knowledge that she had the largest family in the school. She cosseted her babies and, unsurprisingly, as a result of their early training, the four grew up to be the most spoiled creatures imaginable. They communicated in their own language until the age of five, whereupon they were forced to learn English, French and German at school. Joey, being a gifted linguist, soon picked up their unintelligible tongue and the five formed an exclusive bond.

 


#341:  Author: claireLocation: South Wales PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:16 am


Love the way Jo acquired yet another language

 


#342:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:51 pm


Thanks Frances

Wonder if Miriam and Daphne get on?

Liz

 


#343:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:53 pm


Thanks Frances. Wonderful family squabbles!

 


#344:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:05 pm


Shazia boarded her plane nervously. She had spent the last few hours sitting in Dubai's spacious airport surrounded by her family but she now felt mysteriously alone. Her mother had promised to come and see her soon, but that felt a very long way away. Although she was a seasoned traveller her heart was in her mouth as she boarded the SwissAir flight that would take her to Switzerland.

Settling into her seat she pulled out a German dictionary and attempted to expand her vocabulary. Fluent in three languages with more than passable German she was far from concerned at the prospect of teaching in languages not her own. In any case she planned to insist that once the girls had learned more than the bare minimum of Arabic they spoke nothing but Arabic in her lesson, and then with the blessing of the headmistress nothing but Arabic to her at all.

Shazia was yet to meet the headmistress, Mrs Entwhistle, and she was not looking forward to the occasion. The Head of Languages, Ms Bettany, had not sounded very enthusiastic about the headmistress. In fact, Shazia reflected, she had seemed far from enthusiastic at the prospect of adding Arabic to the curriculum and she was worried she may have an enemy in Daphne Bettany.

The engines rumbled into life, startling Shazia from her reverie. She clenched her fists so hard that the nails bit into her palms. Forcing herself to relax she stared out of the window taking a last glimpse of her country as the great jet taxied into position for takeoff. Picking up speed the airplane lurched and finally was airborne. Shazia swallowed hard and blinked back tears

 


#345:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:26 pm


Poor Shazia. That feeling of leaving your comfort zone and heading for the unknown is terrifying.

Thanks fran. Still looking forward to her wardrobe! Laughing

 


#346:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:43 am


Poor Shazia - hope she soon settles in

Thanks Frances

Liz

 


#347:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:52 am


Hope Shazia settles in soon - thanks Frances.

 


#348:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:51 am


Loved it that the rest of the Maynards and the quads don't get on! Very Happy

 


#349:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:26 pm


Love Jo and the Quads Laughing Laughing Laughing

 


#350:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:32 pm


Daphne Bettany sat idly twirling her fountain pen. She was due to meet the new Arabic mistress at the airport in half-an-hour but she had no intention of going. She swung her feet up onto the desk and filed her nails lazily, humming to herself. Mentally she reviewed the contents of her wardrobe. Lucinda had been invited out for dinner by one of the doctors at the clinic and she was anxious to impress.

"Noting too tarty," she mused, conveniently failing to notice that all the clothes she possessed could and would be classified as tarty by the fashion police. "Possibly the tight white mini skirt....the one with the big buckle....."

She turned her mind to shoes. "That skirt definitely needs platforms...I haven't worn those cork ones in a while, they could do with an outing." She kicked off her shoes and examined her feet critically.

"I'll need a pedicure before then. And I still haven't decided on a top....maybe I can do without one...."

 


#351:  Author: CazxLocation: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:56 pm


ROFL
I can imagine Daphne being jealous of Shazia's clothes!

 


#352:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:43 am


Looks like a fashion war looming!

 


#353:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:09 am


How nasty of Daphne not to meet the new mistress -hope it backfires on her. Laughing

 


#354:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 10:00 am


francesn wrote:
"I'll need a pedicure before then. And I still haven't decided on a top....maybe I can do without one...."


Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

Thanks Frances

Liz

 


#355:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:39 pm


Laughing Isn't Daphne just hideous in this!

Thanks fran, brill as ever

 


#356:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 10:00 pm


Shocked Shocked Shocked
Daphne!

 


#357:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:19 pm


Mary-Lou gathered her bags, attached Pogo, the fluffy white dog to his lead, and set off for the pretty Chalet owned by her goddaughter Louise, and her husband Herbert Truffle. Mary-Lou had been astounded when Joey had named one of the quadruplets after her, and even more so when Joey had announced that if Mary-Lou had been a Catholic, she would have made her godmother. Thrilled at the prospect Mary-Lou had immediately become a devout Catholic and spoilt Louise in place of the daughter she never had.

Louise's triplets, Josephina, Madeleine and Artemisia were practicing their music industriously when Mary-Lou arrived. Under the influence of their mother they played harpsichord, viol and lute, however their father had presented them with more up to date instruments on their last birthday and today they were engaged in perfecting their technique on drums, electric guitar and bass.

Mary-Lou attempted to grimace but found it impossible. Louise, who had been engaged in baking the lemon biscuits patented by Anna, the faithful maid of the Maynard family, immediately ran out to great her.

"You look wonderful," she said, before embracing her godmother.

Mary-Lou inclined her head and examined her goddaughter critically. Louise was positively blooming, although it had always been said that Switzerland was wonderful for the complexion.

"Have you been to see Mamma?" Louise inquired as they entered the house.

"Pardon?" Mary-Lou said, in resonant tones.

"HAVE YOU BEEN TO SEE MAMMA?" Louise bawled.

"NOT YET!" Mary-Lou thundered back. She strode over to the door separating the music room from the rest of the house and opened. Immediately a wall of sound assailed her.

Upon seeing Mary-Lou the triplets ceased to play and deposited their instruments. The silence was deafening.

However it was quickly broken by their chatter as the girls surrounded her, talking nineteen to the dozen.

 


#358:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 1:25 pm


Quote:
Herbert Truffle



Laughing Laughing Laughing How fabulously Wodehousian!

Thanks frances. Very Happy

 


#359:  Author: KatieLocation: A Yorkshire lass in London PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 2:06 pm


francesn wrote:
Mary-Lou attempted to grimace but found it impossible.


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

Frances, this is inspired. I must remember never to read it at work ever again. The laughter is not easy to supress...

 


#360:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:13 pm


Excellent ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL

Thanks Frances

Liz

 


#361:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 8:37 pm


Excellent - love that Mary Lou converted to Catholicism just so she could be a godmother!

 


#362:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:51 pm


ROFL Laughing ROFL Laughing ROFL Laughing ROFL
Its all just so funny!
ROFL Laughing ROFL Laughing ROFL Laughing ROFL

 


#363:  Author: LianeLocation: Manchester England PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:02 pm


I have only just read this! It's great. I only intended to read a little but got engrossed and have read the whole thing in one go! Can't wait for more.

 


#364:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:58 pm


Len Entwhistle stood at the airport holding up a sign on which was imprinted in gentian blue "The Chalet School", waiting for arrivals. She was expecting three new members of staff in the next few hours and the first would be the new Arabic teacher, Shazia al-Fazir. Len was hoping to have a long chat with her before the next arrivals touched down. Len thought of her busy schedule and sighed.

The last passengers from flight 1220 Dubai-Berne were coming through to arrivals and Len regarded them critically. Finally she saw a well dressed young woman maneuvering a heavily laden baggage trolley and looking round for a friendly face. The moment her eyes lighted upon the sign Len held she hurried over. Unfortunately she was unable to stop the trolley and it crashed into the barrier, spreading her luggage everywhere. The young woman blushed hotly and bent to pick up her belongings.

 


#365:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:13 pm


Oh dear, poor Shazia! Laughing

 


#366:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:37 pm


ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL

ETA Thank you. *Laughter is the best medicine*

 


#367:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:01 am


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Brilliantly funny Frances!! Read the whole thing tonight, and loved every single post Laughing

Please keep it coming!!

 


#368:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:10 am


Lovely - hope she's not scattered "embarrassing" items of clothing too far and wide Laughing Laughing

Thanks Frances

Liz

 


#369:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:47 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

Well done Shazia!

 


#370:  Author: Sarah_KLocation: St Albans/Leicester PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:29 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing
Poor Shazia, not a great start!

 


#371:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:14 pm


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

 


#372:  Author: claireLocation: South Wales PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:30 pm


Is this where the CS thongs come in? Or are theyjust for pupils?

 


#373:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:59 pm


CS thongs are for pupils!

"What a way to greet your new boss," she thought. "Way to go, Shazia! That's really going to impress Ms. Bettany."

She looked up at the tall, slim woman approaching her and tried to cower behind her trolley. Scrabbling on the floor for the clothes that had scattered far and wide when her largest case had exploded she spied a pair of black boots. Her eyes travelling upwards, drawn by some irresistible force, saw slim legs encased in stretch denim, a narrow waist with a wide leather belt, topped by a tailored shirt and black leather jacket. The chin was delicate but firm and the mouth sensitive. The nose was straight, small and pretty. The eyes were clear, grey and sparkling.

"Can I help you, dear?" the woman said. Her voice was perfectly pitched, sweet and low.

"Ummm...no, I'm fine, thank you..." Shazia's voice tailed off, as she jumped up, dusting herself down.

"Shazia al-Fazir," she said smartly. "And you must be Ms. Bettany?"

The woman smiled slightly. "No," she said. "I'm Mrs Entwhistle, the head-mistress."

Shazia looked crestfallen. "Making an ass in front of my Head of Department would be quite bad enough, but the headmistress....?" She muttered.

"Oh, it's not so bad," Len said easily. "Here, let me tell you what I did when I first met the dean of St Hilda's..."

"You were at St Hilda's too?" Shazia interrupted in surprise. "No way?! So was I."

They grinned at each other, and suddenly Shazia knew it was all going to be fine. Len bent down to pick up a pair of electric blue tights and Shazia went in pursuit of a Nicole Fahri jacket with a lighter heart.

 


#374:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:07 am


Thanks Frances Laughing

So what did Len do?

Liz

 


#375:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:04 am


How nice of Len.

Thanks Frances.

 


#376:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 10:07 am


Good for Len and yes, just what did she do!! Shocked

Thanks Fran Laughing

 


#377:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 4:17 pm


Oh yes, please say we get to find that out.

And electric blue tights?!! Shocked Nice! Laughing

 


#378:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 4:56 pm


*Owns pair of BRIGHT red tights* Very Happy

Couldn't find blue, bugger.....

Hehe, love it Frances! But what did Len do?! Shocked

 


#379:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:13 pm


Love it too, Frances - and what did Len do at St Hilda's??

I still have my electric blue (Lycra with glittery bits) footless tights - found them the other day!!!

 


#380:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:54 am


Poor Shazia. Have a feeling life won't be too good for Daphne if Len and Shazia get on well.

 


#381:  Author: aitchemelleLocation: West Sussex PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:06 pm


*bumps drabble up*

 


#382:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:10 pm


*Bumpity bump, bump, BUMP*

Laughing

 


#383:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:12 pm


responds to bump - woohoo i am HOME!

Lil waited at Heathrow airport nervously with her bags. She looked around for other girls dressed in the travelling uniform of the Chalet School: navy blue trousers and a gentian sweatshirt, with the school logo on it in crimon. The outdoor coat and hat topped the ensemble.

Eventually Lil spied a group of girls who were all wearing the same uniform, accompanied by a slim, pleasant young woman. She hefted her backpack onto her shoulder and sidled over to them.

“Chalet School?” the young woman inquired.

Lil nodded.

“Good good. I’m Miss Thompson, and these are Abigail West, Keziah Mason, Sarah Cottoncroft and her sister Ashley. You’re probably nearest to Keziah in age, so she can do sheepdog for you. Girls this is – do you realise I haven’t even asked your name?!”

“Umm….would you call me by my short?” Lil asked.

“Well that depends what the short is, and how awful the long is. Whisper it to me and we’ll see.”

Lil put her mouth close to the mistress’s ear.

“Bluelillyilly Silke,” she said, as quietly as she could.

Miss Thompson’s mouth formed a perfect O.

“And the short?” the mistress said, once she had recovered her breath.

“Lil.”

“Short it is,” Miss Thompson said, smiling. Then she bent down to whisper: “And I though Susquehannah was bad.”

 


#384:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:27 pm


ROFL

Brilliant!!


Thanks Frances!! Laughing

 


#385:  Author: SophoifeLocation: down under Down Under PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:04 am


wa-hey! she's back! it's back!

thank you !!!

 


#386:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:25 am


Excellent! Good to see this again! Laughing

 


#387:  Author: LizBLocation: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:50 am


Laughing Thanks Frances

Liz

 


#388:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:21 am


Laughing Laughing

Hurrah - you're back!

 


#389:  Author: aitchemelleLocation: West Sussex PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:40 pm


YAY *bounces* thankyou fran

 


#390:  Author: francesnLocation: away with the faeries PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:54 pm


Lil found herself eveloped by a group of friendly looking girls aged between about sixteen and nine.

“Sheepdog?” Lil gasped.

A girl with shoulder length nut-brown hair, velvety brown eyes and glasses answered. “Looking after newbies, making sure they have everything for the journey, giving them a guided tour of the school and making sure they know about bells and langauge days and so on. I’m Keziah, by the way, your sheepdog.”

Lil nodded. “Language days?” she asked.

“We speak English, French and German turn and turn about. It explain it all in the prospectus. Didn’t you read it?”

“No,” Lil said with complete honesty. “I just saw the address and applied.”

“Whatever for?” Abigail, an imp of twelve with short blonde hair and sparkling green eyes. “Switzerland’s cool but not that great!”

“Well,” Lil said. “It was as far away from my mother as I could get.”

 


#391:  Author: LesleyLocation: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:58 pm


francesn wrote:
“Well,” Lil said. “It was as far away from my mother as I could get.”


Love it! Laughing Laughing

 


#392:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:04 pm


I love Lil!!!! Shes brilliant!!!

Thanks Fran Very Happy

 


#393:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:05 pm


francesn wrote:
“Well,” Lil said. “It was as far away from my mother as I could get.”


Love it! ROFL

Thanks Frances!

 


#394:  Author: patmacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:11 pm


Great as ever Frances! I just loved
Quote:
Miss Thompson’s mouth formed a perfect O.


In fact I loved it all! Razz

 


#395:  Author: JoeyLocation: Cambridge PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:22 pm


Great to see this back, Frances!

Thank you.

 


#396:  Author: VikkiLocation: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:02 pm


*grin*


I DO like Lil, Frances!!!

 


#397:  Author: LianeLocation: Manchester England PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:05 pm


Yay its back! Loved the whole thing!
*wondering how long we have to wait for more*

 


#398:  Author: nikkieLocation: Cumbria PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:18 pm


Lesley wrote:
francesn wrote:
“Well,” Lil said. “It was as far away from my mother as I could get.”


Love it! Laughing Laughing

With a name like that no wonder she wants to get away

 


#399:  Author: JosieLocation: London PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:15 pm


Quote:
“No,” Lil said with complete honesty. “I just saw the address and applied.”


In true CS tradition!! Laughing Laughing

 


#400:  Author: LyanneLocation: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:45 pm


I hope Frances never runs out of name books... Actually, I quuite like Susquehannah . I take it she uses a short though?

 




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