Graduation Party Thank you 😊

[Flossie22]

How very kind of you all to come to my graduation party 🎓🎉.

Having ordered in the champagne, just in case, I went out for a swim after work. How wonderful though to see you all in my sitting room, as I turned on the light "Surprise!" You all shouted and raised your glasses, handing me one as you did.

Of course we have fruit juice and water, still or sparkling, for those who don't drink alcohol. And mocktails too. Supper is a Mary Berry chicken dish with spinach, baby button mushrooms and crème fraîche. Glad I prepared that earlier. Then for the vegetarians amongst us, there's eggs florentine. Do you notice a theme here . . . Popeye springs to mind!

Conversation flows as well as the champagne. Running shoes are discussed, gait analysis, best runs, worse runs, mediocre runs, running kit, lights, music 🎶, ailments, parkruns, half marathons, full marathons, gosh you are a sporty lot, and so so knowledgeable.

My goodness, is that the time? Thank you so much for coming. Some of you have come such a long way, other parts of the UK, other countries, and I really appreciate you joining me. Here you are ladies, a single red rose🌹 and for you gentlemen, a party balloon 🎈 and a toy car 🚗 or a lego kit, you choose! Good bye, 'bye, safe journey home!

Oh and the best bit about a cyber party, there's no clearing up!

Happy running! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🍾🍾🍾🌹🌹🌹🚗🚗🚗😊😊😊

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Congrats Flossie22 ! Well done.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Thanks Flossie.

I had a super time..the company was marvellous and the champagne was wonderful.. I ate far too much but, luckily, as it was a virtual party, I do not have to do a few more kilometres on my trainer, to chase off those calories.

It was lovely to share your success. Well done

PS

Virtual party means no morning after headache, either!

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Lol 😂

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Fabulous party thanks Flossie, a well deserved celebration too! I love virtual parties, the calories and hang over are virtual too, perfect!

Happy running graduate 🎓

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Yes, totally agree, virtual hangovers and calories are definitely the way to go!

[Pc59 Graduate]

Best party ever!! And able to run for the bus after all that champagne🏃🏃😂😂 happy running & well done😊x

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Pc59]

I can't believe you ran that fast! Especially after all that champagne, but glad you enjoyed the party! 😂

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Congratulations and what a fun party that was 😎 Good to know we can all do a bit of twerking when the champagne is flowing 👯

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

ju-ju, you were by far the best twerker there. I loved your outfit too! 👠

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Lovely graduation party Flossie.

Is there a blip on the site still ju-ju- holding up the badge ceremony?

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Wasn't it great? Good point about the blip! "I want my badge!" [stamps foot, frowns, begins to get frustrated] 😡Ha, ha, lol 😂 "Patience is a virtue," my delightfully impatient mother taught me. "Do as I say, not as I do" was another gem. Lol 😂

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Flossie22]

There are a couple of others waiting too Flossie.

Maybe they are having to make a new batch for all the new fantastic runners coming through..😊

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

That must be it! Well done ✅ for realising that. Lol!

[Cuig1975]

Ahhhhh Flossie22 such a great night thanks for your inspiration , it's people like you getting others to the finish line ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Cuig1975]

Glad you enjoyed it, hope you're going to invite me to your virtual grad party soon! Look forward to hearing about your next run. 😀

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Thanks for having us along to your party. It's always great to share another runners success. Congratulations!

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you, I am glad you could make it! 😊

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Haha! Lovely party and huge congratulations to you. But where's your badge? In all the excitement of the party it seems to have been missed ☹️

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Ha! Yes! I think the admin team are rather busy, or possibly nursing their virtual hangovers 😉

[Irishprincess Graduate in reply to Flossie22]

Maybe a gentle reminder - they're normally very responsive.

[nhs2015 Graduate]

Thank you so much Flossie. I really enjoyed it. And congratulations

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to nhs2015]

You're welcome, great to see you there. I wonder whose grad party is up next! 😀

[Madge50 Graduate]

Fabulous, well done Flossie, thanks for the party 🎉,

Mx

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to Madge50]

My pleasure, thanks for celebrating with me! x

[SassyAushie Graduate]

Wonderful party, thank you!! And congratulations again 😊

[Flossie22 Graduate in reply to SassyAushie]

Thank you SassyAushie , most kind 😊 Glad you could make it.