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Title: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 12:55am Hilde managed to get hold of a CD of Christmas Carols and thought that, while they were lovely, she didn't understand the full religious message. Instead, she wanted to know why they weren't about the Chalet School, so I thought I would see what I could do to make them easier for her to understand. I will put up a new carol every day until Christmas. Sung to the tune of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” O little town of Pertisau, How well-known art thou s’rroundings! Above thy deep and sky-blue lake The Chalet School had its foundings. Thence came Jo, Madge and Grizel To start a simple school Who could have guessed in a few years It would have its own pool? And in the years that came between All manner of adventures Would be the lot of girls that came To further Madge’s venture. Among those tow’ring mountains The school grew year by year. Until the dark of Nazism Should introduce its fear. The school was forced to leave its home And came to rest in Guernsey. Alas, howe’er, that stay was short To Wales they came to stay free. Se’en happy years they spent there Then forced to move once more. They came to rest on Briavel’s Isle And played upon the shore. And yet Old Timers yearned to be Back in the place where t’all began. ‘Though Austria was fraught with risk So Switzerland was the next plan. And so the school sent there a part While others stayed behind to keep The old traditions going strong And new in spirits sinking deep. So, settled on the Görnetz Platz The school begins a brand new stage. The years go by, girls come and go, And finally it comes of age. And even here it does not stop But goes on growing every year. So all the books, both old and new Are greeted with a great big cheer! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 1st, 2003, 12:58am *Giggles* Very clever KB! And an original idea too! *wonders what the other carols will be?* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lesley on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:04am Wonderful KB - found myself singing it all the way through! ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Sugarplum on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:05am LOL :D thats great KB |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:09am Very, very clever KB! ;D More impressive that you're going to keep this up until Xmas!! Although I'm guessing it's as well Hilda and Ruth Derwent aren't making any comments ;) *extremely excited about posting in the wee hours!* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:11am *refuses to consider what Hilda would think of my drivel* I only have seven more carols to 'translate'. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:21am You mean we don't get one per day? :'( Rachael, welcome to the world of late night yibbling!! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:25am Quote:
Best get cracking KB!! Vikki - fun as it is, I have to admit to suffering from an alarm clock that goes in less than 5 hours time! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:29am *grin* That's how I've been the last few nights! Ending up with about three hours sleep! :o :o |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Sarah_L on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:30am Very clever KB! Is there any end to your talents? :D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 2:19am on 12/01/03 at 01:21:45, Vikki wrote:
There will be 25 in total and I've written eighteen and so have only seven left to do. And Sarah, my talents end where the paintbrushes begin! ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lisa on Dec 1st, 2003, 9:07am Fantastic! Sure you will all be singing these in March! *wistful* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 9:12am *lol* Can we really learn 25 carols by then? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Trish on Dec 1st, 2003, 12:00pm *mouth drops open in awe* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:13pm ::) trust it to be you KB ;) but a cool idea none the less! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ally on Dec 1st, 2003, 1:55pm Excellent, but I hope Hilde is able to cope with the demand ~ she will be demanding extra Christmas pressies. And its great to have a variation on an advent calender. ;D *Sends virtual dandelions to Hilde to sustain her through the month* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 1st, 2003, 2:38pm on 12/01/03 at 02:19:10, KB wrote:
I realised that when I re-read, just after I posted! But it was late and Iwas tired and I couldn't be naffed to go back and change my post! :-[ |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Marianne on Dec 1st, 2003, 4:05pm wow, very clever KB! looking forward to the next one! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Carolyn P on Dec 1st, 2003, 8:02pm Love it. Will there be a full compliation somwhere after christmas? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 9:07pm If anyone cares to compile them, they're quite welcome to do so. Ally, Hilde says thank you very much for the dandelions. *cleans the pollen off Hilde's face* And Vikki, I hadn't expressed it as clearly as I might have done, so your confusion is quite understandable. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 1st, 2003, 10:06pm *giggles* *contemplates a carol concert using "improved" carols* *falls off chair laughing* very very cool and groovesome KB, thank you ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Sarah_L on Dec 1st, 2003, 10:10pm Now that would be entertaining Xanthe! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 11:25pm Well, (although it's 30 minutes early for the Brits) you may extend your repertoire with this one: Sung to the tune of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” What is the theme of this year’s play? What is the theme of this year’s play? What is the theme of this year’s play? Please tell us that now! Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; (Will it be the Bells or perhaps scene of war? Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. (Christmas through the Ages or Strangers at the Inn? For we must have the Nativ’ty For we must have the Nativ’ty For we must have the Nativ’ty Always as the last scene! Christmas in far lands or in long-ago times? With the famed Three Kings or Herod and his court? We must go and see this year’s play. We must go and see this year’s play. We must go and see this year’s play, so let’s go right now! The youngest of shepherds or a wealthy, spoiled child? Old Black Forest legends or the famed Passion Play? What is the theme of this year’s play? What is the theme of this year’s play? What is the theme of this year’s play? Please tell us that now! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 1st, 2003, 11:28pm *applauds wildly* hang on, *realises what the time is* ARGH! I have a nine o'clock lecture tomorrow! *heads bedwards without further ado!* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 1st, 2003, 11:50pm Sorry to have pointed it out to you. Good night, Xanthe. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Sarah_L on Dec 2nd, 2003, 12:06am Simple solution to 9am lectures Xanthe. Don't go to them. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Susan on Dec 2nd, 2003, 1:10am Well done KB. More words to confuse my brain when we begin singing them for real. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 2nd, 2003, 2:13am on 12/02/03 at 00:06:08, Sarah_L wrote:
Sarah!!!! :o :o :o What an example to set!! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Kathryn on Dec 2nd, 2003, 6:08am Wow! My rhymes or alternative song lyrics don't extend beyond three words. These are great and a nice change from the tinnie c r a p that is played through the shopping centres at this time of year. Some carols are nice, but not ad naseum and in a bad version. *sends Hilde and KB some chocolate to help sustain their efforts* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Dec 2nd, 2003, 6:41am My dad was not just impressed by my trying the song out for myself :-[, but i think it's great KB! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 2nd, 2003, 9:08am Excellent again, KB! *wondering whether personal repertoire of carols extends past 20 and whether KB will also be forwarding the tunes of any obscure ones ;)) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:24am Sorry, no music. Hilde can't cope with that. You'll just have to guess at any you don't recognise. And thank you for the chocolate, Kathryn! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ally on Dec 2nd, 2003, 1:25pm This is great, Hilde derserve a really special Christmas present. If days can start earlier on the CBB does this mean we can have a really long Christmas day? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 2nd, 2003, 2:22pm on 12/02/03 at 00:06:08, Sarah_L wrote:
Sarah! I'm shocked that you would suggest such a thing! :o *really enjoyed this morning's lecture, despite her sleepiness* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 2nd, 2003, 2:47pm on 12/02/03 at 13:25:53, Ally wrote:
Well, I think the CBB Xmas day should start at Midnight Xmas eve Aussie/NZ time (whichever is earliest!!) and end at Midnight Xmas day US/Canadian time (whichever is latest!!) Which should give us about 40 hours!!! ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by PatW on Dec 2nd, 2003, 7:42pm Could you stay awake that long? I couldn't!! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Dec 2nd, 2003, 9:05pm I could I could ! *thinks it sounds like fun, :-/ unsure of what xan's reaction to me having a 40hr christams will be as it will probably mean that she does too!* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 3rd, 2003, 9:29am Come on, KB I know you're there - where is it?! *tapping fingers impatiently on desk* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:40am I'm trying to read through all your posting, Rachael! >:( Here it is: Sung to the tune of “Ding Dong Merrily On High” Oh, no, look who’s hiding there, The bad man, Cosimo. Behind the suitcases he stares, Waiting for Joey to go. Joey, rescuer of Veta! Ternikai has Veta’s trust. She thinks that he’s her friend. And rely on him she must. Yet it’s all a pretend. Joey, rescuer of Veta! When both men take the Princess T’is only Jo can aid her. In spite of all Madge’s distress. Joey manages to save her. Joey, rescuer of Veta! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by keren on Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:56am on 12/02/03 at 13:25:53, Ally wrote:
If you stay logged on the whole time :) Someone could work it out, where is it today first (New zealand?) and where is it today last? It is to do with hemispehere, and then work out from when to when a day and obviously Christmas day will last. Which member is furthest south? or what? and which furtherst to the other way |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ray on Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:06am It's today 'first' in New Zealand (irrc Auckland is either 12 or 13 hours ahead of GMT). As for where it's last, it depends rather on whether we have any subscribers further west than Toronto (five hours behind GMT, as is the rest of the North American East Coast [Canada doesn't have its own unique timezones - it shares the same three/four the USA has]). Meanwhile, getting to the thread topic, bravo, KB :) (Though my boss may hate you as I'm now humming O Little Town of Bethlehem...) These are very clever. Can't wait for tomorrow's :) Ray *off to look up where the international date line is* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 3rd, 2003, 12:26pm It was worth waiting for KB - thanks! ;D Although it would have been easier if you'd written the chorusy bits like so: "Jo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ey Rescuer of Veta" Just to help us with the mental singing of it, you understand ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by crashbb on Dec 3rd, 2003, 1:37pm Quote:
That's not totally true. We have Newfoundland Time which is GMT -3.5 Do not ask we why the Newfies needed that half hour difference! I think that they might be the only 1/2 hour time zone. Chelsea *btw time zones were invented by a Canadian - something to do with railroads running to a schedule* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ray on Dec 3rd, 2003, 2:26pm It's cos they're further East than the rest of continental North America - and far enough East to make a difference, I guess. I'd forgotten them (oops!). There are a couple of timezones that have half hours in them *pauses to think of the stupidity of that statement* *tries to rephrase* *sighs and continues* though I *think* only the assorted military refer to them. (Or, to put it another way: On the map the US Navy hosted, it had several with half hours, on the map I've provided a link to below, no half hours at all). For more information: http://www.worldtimezone.com/ Ray *will now attempt to stop hijacking KB's thread* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by crashbb on Dec 3rd, 2003, 2:32pm Good theory but they aren't the easternmost part of Canada. And there is a another time zone (Atlantic) which is half an hour earlier than them (PEI, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are in it). Parts of Quebec which are directly north of New Foundland are in the Eastern Time Zone (like Toronto) not the Newfoundland timezone. The Newfies are just weird. I suppose it's like Saskatchewan not doing Day Light Savings, so they are out of synch for half the year. There are parts of the US that skip DLS as well. Chelsea *comes from a family of Newfies there can say that they are weird* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ray on Dec 3rd, 2003, 2:35pm And to think I was once good at geography...agh! Sorry Chelsea... Ray *will look at map before she opens her mouth and demonstrates she's an idiot again* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by crashbb on Dec 3rd, 2003, 2:41pm I still get all the Eastern provinces mixed up. I know they are all "over there" but which one comes first is a little iffy. Just never tell a Maritimer that New Foundland is part of the Maritimes - it's like a red flag to a bull. Chelsea *also gets confused with all the new -stans in Europe, I know they're near the old USSR but where (and what they are all called) is not so clear* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ray on Dec 3rd, 2003, 2:56pm on 12/03/03 at 14:41:14, crashbb wrote:
Um - the Stans *ARE* the old USSR (or some of it), and (she says having just double checked this on a map) they're all to the south of Russia. Ray *can list a lot of them but can't spell them* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 3rd, 2003, 3:33pm I think the Aussies have a weird half hour floating around somewhere - also India, and a couple of Middle Eastern countries *not definitely sure so waits to be corrected* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 3rd, 2003, 6:55pm Okay, I can feel my mind boggling, even as I read this thread!! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by crashbb on Dec 3rd, 2003, 6:59pm on 12/03/03 at 14:56:35, Ray wrote:
I can never remember which one goes where! The former USSR was huge (even bigger than Canada). Then throw in Pakistan and Afghanistan (non former USSR-stans, though Afghanistan was under Soviet control - I think) and I'm hopeless. Chelsea *still has an old globe with 100 (or so it seems) fewer countries* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Dec 3rd, 2003, 7:01pm My head now hurts from trying to follow you lot in this conversation. :-/ Thanks KB! *somehow i think this is my dads least favourite thread on the CBB ;)* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Esmeralda on Dec 3rd, 2003, 7:15pm *Thanks KB for the Carols - what a brilliant idea, the thought of trying to write them is enough to send me divng back to bed. Russia did invade Afghanistan a few years ago - I think that when they left it caused a power vacuum which allowed the Taleban to sieze control. I was doing History A level at the time and the tutor insisrted that the West should have been supporting rather than opposing the Soviet Union. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 3rd, 2003, 7:45pm on 12/03/03 at 12:26:49, Rachael P wrote:
*lol* I was going to, Rachael, but I didn't want to drag Joey's name out that much - she would think she was far more important than she actually is! ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:07pm So, when do we get the next one then KB? ;) (as in what time, before anyone gets pedantic!!) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:12pm Probably about 24 hours from now. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lisa on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:15pm Love this one! Really funny, and it works so well to the tune! Hee hee 8oo |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 3rd, 2003, 8:22pm on 12/03/03 at 20:12:07, KB wrote:
Oh! *whimpers with disappointment* How's your anti yibble thingy going then? ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 3rd, 2003, 9:20pm *also disappointed* Don't you mean 12 hours from now / then ?? Pretty please? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lesley on Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:00pm Thank you KB - now singing 'Ding Dong...' with Joey instead of Gloria - may have serious problems when I go to a Carol Concert! ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:09pm Thank you KB ;D I went to the CICCU (Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union) carol service at Great St Mary's church last night (there were two, I went to the one at ten) and I have to admit that I did think of KB's adapted carols while we were singing... *points out to Chloe that when I'm home dad will be getting carols PLUS descants* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 4th, 2003, 10:51am Well, here's another for you to sing along to: Sung to the tune of “O Come All Ye Faithful” Oh look, it’s the bad girl There always has to be one. Oh come, look, Oh come see, here is Grizel Cochrane. Come now and watch her Wash her hair in holy water. Oh come, let’s watch her play up Oh come, let’s watch her play up Oh come, let’s watch her play up, naughty girl. Now watch her jump out Of her bedroom window Where is going? Oh, I know now Up the Tiernjoch She has just broke bounds. Oh come, let’s watch her play up Oh come, let’s watch her play up Oh come, let’s watch her play up, naughty girl. Look, she’s off again This time to the Falls E’en though she’s supposed to be Head Girl What will Madame say? Will she let her be that? Oh come, let’s watch her play up Oh come, let’s watch her play up Oh come, let’s watch her play up, naughty girl. Now she’s Head Girl Will she behave better? Or will she forget herself and play up once more? Oh, look she’s fighting. Though it isn’t her fault. Oh come, let’s watch her grow up Oh come, let’s watch her grow up Oh come, let’s watch her grow up, the Head girl. Now she’s getting married, At last found a soulmate, And she’ll be happy the rest of her life. With her baby Nigel. A perfect Chalet girl. Oh come, let’s watch him grow up Oh come, let’s watch him grow up Oh come, let’s watch him grow up, babe of the Head girl. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 4th, 2003, 11:53am Very good again, KB :D Glad to see there were more verses than yesterday's ;) *chuckling* Someone sent me a Santa e-mail with an alternative version to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' - not CS obviously but it's funny, if a bit naughty, and if anyone's interesed I'll post off topic ......... |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 4th, 2003, 1:21pm Please post it Rachael!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 4th, 2003, 2:06pm OK but on the Milk Train! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Susan on Dec 4th, 2003, 2:26pm Another good one KB. Those words will probably stick with me. That sounds good Rachael, will look forward with interest to reading it. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Kathy_S on Dec 4th, 2003, 7:38pm *Laughing about the Daylight Savings resisters* I live in one of those states, and every year the Legislature has a grand debate with those favoring "God's Time" holding out against the evil ones pushing for consistent central or eastern time. I think I recall a poster from British Columbia in the snow thread, by the way, in terms of who's Christmas comes latest. So, unless there's someone in far western Alaska or Hawaii? Keep going, KB. So far the Ding Dong Joey song is the one most fatally embedded in my brain, but I'm sure there'll be even |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lisa on Dec 4th, 2003, 7:47pm Thanks KB, another very catchy one :D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Esmeralda on Dec 4th, 2003, 7:55pm Another tune to keep going through my head for the rest of the day, well done. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 4th, 2003, 10:33pm Thanks KB *humming inobtrusively* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 5th, 2003, 2:08am KB, You do realise don't you, that I'll never be able to hear any of those carols with a straight face ever again, don't you? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 5th, 2003, 2:25am Well, that sort of was the idea... |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:08am KB, your evil streak is showing again!! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 5th, 2003, 10:56am *chuckles* I know. Good, isn't it. Well, what do you know? It's time for another! Sung to the tune of “Silent Night, Holy Night” Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright But wait, what are these sounds that I hear? Whispers and footsteps that seem to be near. Feast in the music ro-om, Feast in the music room. Silent night, holy night, Nay, for Matey has turned on a light. See her coming down the front stairs The girls are too busy with their own cares, Cripes, for they have been cau-aught! Cripes, for they have been caught! Silent night, holy night, Matey among them, oh, what a fright! The Head, in the morning, will call them all in, A lecture, ne’er bettered, to outline their sins, Feeling like mere inse-ects Feeling like mere insects. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 5th, 2003, 10:59am *applauds* Thanks KB ;D *thinks maybe she'll offer to play accompaniments rather than sing at the carol service this year, just in case...* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 5th, 2003, 11:13am I'd love to see everyone's faces if you suddenly sang my words instead! ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ray on Dec 5th, 2003, 11:15am *giggles* This might be the best one yet :) Very nicely done. Ray *humming* *and extremely glad she's unlikely to be attending a carol concert as she unquestionably wouldn't be able to resist singing "Feeling like mere insects"* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 5th, 2003, 11:15am Mmm, yes, well... *giggles* I think they would all be very shocked and surprised, to say the least... |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 5th, 2003, 11:19am Thank you, Ray. I rather like this one, too, although I have a couple of faves out of all of them... |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Dec 5th, 2003, 12:00pm Yes, this one is very good! ;D Thanks for adding the hyphens so we know where to place the emphasises / emphases ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by PatW on Dec 5th, 2003, 12:11pm I think this is my favourite so far! They're all great though, and I don't know how I'm going to manage to sing them this year to the correct words! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Carolyn P on Dec 5th, 2003, 12:21pm I also think that this is the best so far. Are you going to tell us your faves at the end, or when you post them? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ally on Dec 5th, 2003, 1:41pm That was soooooo good. As for an extra long Christmas, I reckon for us Brits it would last from midday Christmas Eve to midday Boxing Day (if someone lives in Hawaii and hasn't told us) (approx) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lisa on Dec 5th, 2003, 2:37pm Oh yes, have to agree, this one is the best so far! *leaps to feet to give standing ovation, knocking chair over with crash* *notices uncomfortably Miss Wilson's steely glare* *rights chair with embarrassment* *claps subtly* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lesley on Dec 5th, 2003, 2:42pm My favourite one so far too! Don't know how you do it KB - you'd better get a good Xmas pressie for Hilde! ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by PatW on Dec 5th, 2003, 2:49pm on 12/05/03 at 14:37:43, Lisa wrote:
At least you didn't tip!!! ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:01pm Thanks KB! *reciving odd stares from class mates as hums out the carols* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 5th, 2003, 9:38pm on 12/05/03 at 12:21:47, Carolyn P wrote:
I can't tell you as I post them, as I still haven't finished them all, but maybe at the end... ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 5th, 2003, 11:31pm KB!! These are inspired!! 8oo *wonders how many people will sing the wrong words this year!!* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:00am Why thank you, Vikki! *blushes like a beetroot* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:13am You're welcome KB, and thank you! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:16am *extends the M.A.D.S. to this thread* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Esmeralda on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:50am on 12/06/03 at 00:16:22, KB wrote:
??? Another brilliant offering, thanks KB. Also think that this is my favourite so far, but looking forward to the rest. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:55am Thank you, Esmeralda. And M.A.D.S. is the Mutual Appreciation of Drabbles Society, as defined by Kathryn. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:57am What time are you posting the next one KB? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:02am Why, 24 hours after the last part, of course, Vikki. That will be about 11am your time and around 10pm mine. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:10am Might manage to read it before I go to work then!!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:17am It's always possible, Vikki! ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:26am Depends on what time I get up, which depends on what time I go to bed!! (which probably ought to be quite soon!!) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:31am Might not be such a bad idea considering how early it is where you are! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:34am And considering I only had about 5 hours sleep last night, and in consequence was like a bear with a sore head today........ |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:36am *gently steers Vikki in the direction of the room from which Mabel's tiny snores can be heard* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:42am KB, p'raps I should mention that when I'm posting, I'm usually either perched on the pillow, leaning against the headboard, or hunched on the end of the bed, so there really isn't any need for me to change rooms to go to sleep! ;) ;D Aren't laptops great? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 1:58am *wonders how Vikki doesn't fall asleep while yibbling* *gently removes laptop, as the clicking is disturbing Mabel, and suggests maybe it's time for sleep now* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 2:01am Well, there have been one or two occassions where I nearly have!! :-[ Iam going to bed now! Night night! :-* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 2:04am Good idea! Good night, dear! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Susan on Dec 6th, 2003, 2:34am Another really good one KB I really like it. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 2:38am Thank you, Sue! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Dec 6th, 2003, 9:34am This is a little early, as I'm going out... Sung to the tune of “Dashing Through The Snow” Dashing into Hall, in search of Jo’s new book Ignoring all the danger, without a second look. But Hilary comes after, not frightened by the flames In spite of heroics, has to take the blame. Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! Prunella took a dive into the icy lake And yet if she had not, what would be Margot’s fate? Although she needed help to get them both to shore Her bravery and courage passed straight into school lore. Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! When Emmy took a dive, Jo Scott was there to stop Her fall right over the dangerously high drop. Although she lost her chance to win the flower show The prize of books she got for this soon drove away her woe. Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! Kathie’s foothold went, but Mary-Lou was there In time to grab her arm and Hilary, the pair Got the mistress to safe and solid ground once more. When at last the day was done, all three of them were sore. Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! Hero girls, hero girls, dash into the fray! O how good it is to have a hero on the way! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Dec 6th, 2003, 9:57am Yay! Thanks KB! :) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lesley on Dec 6th, 2003, 10:07am Wonderful - as always - KB. Don't know how you do it! ;D (And I always felt it dreadfully unfair that Hilary Burn got blamed rather than praised!) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Dec 6th, 2003, 10:13am Thank you KB ;D *pokes Chloe to silence her* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Carolyn P on Dec 6th, 2003, 10:26am Knew the poking would start soon. ;D Thanks KB. that was another good one. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:31pm Well, I've never heard Chloe's singing voice, but the poking may be justified in this case.......... KB another masterpiece! Thanks honey, keep 'em coming please! :-* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Sarah_G-G on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:37pm I like these, they're all really good. Er, apologies if I'm being very stupid but is "Dashing through the snow" also known as "Jingle bells?" That's the tune I was singing it to anyway. |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:39pm on 12/06/03 at 10:13:43, xanthe wrote:
:P I'm just enjoying KB creativness on 12/06/03 at 12:31:47, Vikki wrote:
It probably is what with my voice coming and going , oh and the not beign able to sing thing too ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Ray on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:44pm Yep - it's otherwise known as Jingle Bells :) Another good one KB - keep 'em coming ;) Ray *humming once more* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Abi on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:53pm *claps hands madly, screams, whistles, shouts "encore" at top of voice, and sings alternative carols loudly at the computer screen* *struggles wildly as police drag her away, shouting "wait! I want to see more carols* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Susan on Today at 1:03am Yet another good one KB. How on earth do you find the time do write all these? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Today at 1:13am I did a whole lot over one weekend, but I shall have to find time next weekend to finish them... |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Today at 2:24am Excellent, KB! (Lesley - I'm shocked - that wasn't Hilary BURN!! ;D 2.30am and I'm (sort of) on the ball!!) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Today at 2:30am KB, isn't it time for the next one yet? *hint hint* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lesley on Today at 2:37am on 12/07/03 at 02:24:26, Rachael P wrote:
Er Rachael - I'm talking about the first verse - not the fourth! 8oo |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Today at 2:50am :-[ Fair cop! Very late, bit pished ;) Sorry, Lesley! ;D |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Today at 2:57am Rachael!!! You've been drinking? What would Miss Annersley say? :o |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Today at 6:34am If she's the Miss Annersley in Rachel's drabble, probably 'Good on you, Rachael!' And no, Vikki, not for another few hours... |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Today at 8:18am Oh i was all excited i could sing to xan this morning as an extra present for her :( |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lesley on Today at 10:03am on 12/07/03 at 02:57:04, Vikki wrote:
"Where's mine then?" |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Today at 3:26pm on 12/07/03 at 08:18:06, Chloe wrote:
lucky, lucky, me... ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Today at 3:55pm on 12/07/03 at 15:26:39, xanthe wrote:
:P :P :P KB! Please may we have another carol! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Today at 8:11pm Oh, all right, as you've all been so patient. Sung to the tune of “We Three Kings” Just three books – all we have thus far Joey’s accident in the car. Len gets married, Jack is harried And Charlie sent off by her Pa. O, wonder of wonders, what have we here? Something for which all CS fans will cheer. At last a book, let’s take a look, Oh help, is the cheque going to clear? Next came Gill, at last Head Girl Now Louise is gone, she’ll have a burl. Jo is gone, Gill’s on her own, Her character she will unfurl. O, wonder of wonders, what have we here? Something for which all CS fans will cheer. At last a book, let’s take a look, Oh help, is the cheque going to clear? The third fill-in is very new Who’s in that? Well, here’s a clue HG’s been there ‘most forever Got it? ‘Course you do! Chorus O, wonder of wonders, what have we here? Something for which all CS fans will cheer. At last a book, let’s take a look, Oh help, is the cheque going to clear? So what comes next: p’raps Peace at last? Or will we get Lesley’s book fast? Or Jo and Rob in India? Or else the term EBD o’erpassed? Chorus O, wonder of wonders, what have we here? Something for which all CS fans will cheer. At last a book, let’s take a look, Oh help, is the cheque going to clear? |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Today at 8:21pm Yay Thank you KB! *looks round, oh Xan missed it i guess i'll have to sing it again for her* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Today at 8:22pm KB, this one's brilliant, too! Probably joint fave .... for now .................. But Vikki, I had half the rugby club and other halves round, what was I supposed to do? ;) *sending Lesley a Baileys down the airwaves despite worries over Lesley's demands for intoxicating liquers at such an early hour - does she pour it on her cornflakes? ;)* |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Today at 8:26pm on 12/07/03 at 20:21:48, Chloe wrote:
*lol* Lucky Xanthe! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Today at 8:29pm on 12/07/03 at 20:26:35, KB wrote:
*puzzled as to why everyone has a low impression of her singing abilities* ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Today at 8:34pm Just going by Xan's reaction to the |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Chloe on Today at 8:36pm :'( And after making her a cake and card too! |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Lesley on Today at 8:40pm KB your latest Carol is wonderful, (and flattering) Looking forward to more!! on 12/07/03 at 20:22:50, Rachael P wrote:
Thanks for the Baileys Rachael - I'll have it neat - but I was actually replying as Hilda!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Rachael P on Today at 9:21pm LOL! I'm not very on the ball at all on this thread am I? 8oo (or on any of the rest .............................. yes, I know!) |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by KB on Today at 9:23pm You said it, Rachael... |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by xanthe on Today at 9:27pm |
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Title: Re: Chalet School Christmas Carols Post by Vikki on Today at 9:46pm Oh dear! What a shame! ;) |
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