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The Lighter Side: 2019 New Year's Greetings from 'Uncle' MB at The Mansions. 'Turn The Page...?' ;-)

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Greetings All

Well, just a (not-so, as usual - ha!) quick one now that HRH, Phil and their Entourage have finally disappeared in a billowing cloud of Rolls Royce exhaust smoke (Royal Blue-coloured of course - the old ones burn oil like no-one's business). Shame they don't just get a Nissan Qashqai or a common or garden Mercedes Limo like everyone else seems to drive nowadays? And, they wouldn't get noticed as much. But that's Royal Motoring Tradition for you I suppose..

And their 20 various Aides, Valets, Equerries, Bodyguards, Ladies in Waiting etc bundled hastily onto the no. 27 bus from WSM back to Jolly Old Windsor - or wherever. Who are they going to descend on and (q. Liz) 'Sofa Surf' next? All I can say is: 'Gawd Elp Em All, Gor Blimey Guvnor'.

Today:

Mopping-up generally after One's invasion. You know the kind of thing: scraping congealed lumps of hastily spat-out Foie Gras and half-eaten Quails' eggs off the kitchen floor, hoovering-up various bits of diamond tiara and spare unused MBEs, decanting half-used magnums of vintage 1976 Bollinger into LIDL Prosecco bottles (always good to recycle these things), and nonchalantly telling the crowd of hungry Paparazzi waiting outside that 'it was just a visiting Queen tribute band - honest Guyz!'. That shut them up Good 'n' Proper.

Tonight:

After all the Crimbole excitement, I'm settling in with a glass-or-three of the Red Stuff, reflecting on the past year of PMR (or is it 17 - it seems like it sometimes) with all of its ups, downs, twists and turns, hopes and fears, fun and frolics (the latter, mainly courtesy of YOU SILLY LOT especially - Bless), and fiendishly plotting my re-integration into the Big World of Professional Work and Civilised Society (if The World and Society still exist Post Brexit?) in 2019. We'll see... ask me after January 19. Second thoughts, best find something better to do - this could go on for ages... ;-) :-D.

Before you ask: the hirsute and rascal-like Tedski is 'artistically' swinging from the various chandeliers (I only have 17) like Tarzan whilst smoking a Cuban cigar and taking large swigs from a bottle of Smirnoff. He reminds me of some kind of gender-reversed, alcohol-fuelled Pole Dancer. I blame his mysterious Eastern European origins - not to mention the influence of the equally mysterious 'Olga' - his alleged, er, well, you know. To be honest, I don't really know either ;-/

But the main event tonight on another New Year's Eve? Yep: a delightful authentic Indian CHICKEN TIKKA MADRAS: lovingly bought and frozen pre-Royal visit, and thawing as I speak. Ohh, CTM, Garlic Naan, Poppadoms, Mint Yoghurt and the obligatory if eye-watering Lime Pickle. As they say: 'No pain, no Gain'? :-D

And, to enhance the New Year celebratory atmosphere: all consumed to the eclectic sounds of various classic Brazilian & Afro Latin Jazz tracks including Tito Puento, Hugh Masekela, Azymuth, Tania Maria, and a few dozen more. (Warning: Do Not Attempt to Listen to This Type of Music at Home Since It Will Probably Make Your Ears Bleed). But.. if any of You Lot are musically adventurous enough to want my Playlist: it'll cost you... :-D. All I can say is: Curry and Latin Jazz are for me, at least, a 'Heavenly' way to spend this Special Evening (or any other for that matter?). Job's a Good Un...

So, to all PMR / GCA Polymylingerers, Veterans, Newbies, Silent Lurkers, Aunties, and whoever amongst you are Bonkers enough to be reading this Nonsense on New Year's Eve (OMG - haven't you got better things to do?):

Just to say a Sincere THANK YOU ALL for being 'Here'. Without you and your well-intentioned (if often mis-guided - Ha?!) attempts to humour me and / or join-in with my silly ramblings, my own 3-ish Year PMR Journey would have been a much lonelier and less well-informed one. Whilst I often sow the seeds of Silly Mirth (allegedly) in this often serious social / health Community, it is in fact You Lot who cultivate them and make them blossom into a bright, happy flower for me too. So, thank you all - and Take a Bow!

All Best Wishes for a peaceful New Year 2019, and a healthy (er) one ahead.

As they say: 'Turn The Page'. And, as always, try to keep smiling and positive on the PMR / GCA Journey. This, Too, Will Pass ;-)

'Uncle' MB

Footnote:

[Ok Tedski: that's another one done - a bit like 'Lizzie's' Speech. NOW GET DOWN FROM THE BL**DY CHANDELIERS AND GET MY CURRY READY!!!]

:-D

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allykat

I think I got the gist of that. Enjoy the curry and the vino and all the best for 2019! Waiting for the bells and then heading out to do some first footing assuming I can stay awake that long. Cheers Kat

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markbenjamin57 in reply to allykat

Ohh Kat. The Bells.... :-D

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Joaclp

Happy New Year!

If only we had royalty here in the U.S., all would be well. So reassuring. Keep your funnybone honed in 2019!

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markbenjamin57 in reply to Joaclp

Thanks jo - same to you too!

If you want me to send our Royals to you, just give me your address and Ten Quid (USD approx $16.25). I'll put them in the Post tomorrow (by Royal Mail of course..) :-D

Best wishes for a peaceful New Year and a hopefully healthy (er) 2019.. ;-)

MB :-)

Thank you Mark for your welcome "ramblings" as a start to the New Year. I wish I was one with words but as I am not may I wish you a Happy and Healthy 2019 and, hopefully, riddance of the Preds. Enjoy your curry and wine. D

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No worry Dot - all part of the 'silly' service. Best wishes to you too :-)

Mark... Mate you aint ever going to get that gong taking the p out of the h'ness's!!

And "Lime Pickle"!.. I've seen Rhino's go down with that stuff!!

You be careful on those low doses!

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Ohh, Pd.. Gong.. what, me?! :-D. Oh well, since I have an OBE already (One Boiled Egg) it shouldn't matter either way. Yep, the Lime Pickle 'does the trick' for me. But that's enough about, er, well, you know what I mean :-D

Best wishes for the New Year - keep on trucking (and smiling!).. ;-)

MB

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Suet3942

Lovely M B. Love your posts. Happy new year to you and Tedski. Bottoms up!!🍾🍾

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Jackoh

Happy New Year Mark! Thank you for all your posts to make us smile😀👍

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coda123

Back to the professional world? I thought Silly Mirth was your profession. Send Tedski out to work and put your back into making us laugh. Have a very silly New Year.

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markbenjamin57 in reply to coda123

Ahh, thanks coda - and Bless!

Well, yep: I still need to earn a (more serious?) Professional living in between having so much Fun with You equally Silly Lot here during the past 3-ish years.

Unfortunately, although I'd love to pursue a career in Stand-up Comedy (or whaadever), it's a notoriously insecure business unless you strike VERY lucky.

That said, in my corporate training career I've been asked once or twice to do a brief 'Stand-up' comedy routine after making my audiences giggle during the usually serious stuff of 'Communication and Business Skills Training'. You couldn't make it up, could you!

So: until or unless I get my Big Break (or win the Lotto?), I'm still Loitering around here with Intent to hound You Lot with more Inane Silliness. Careful what you wish for...

Good News / Bad News? You decide... ;-) :-D x

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Grants148

wishing you a happy and pred free New Year Mark,love to that rascal bear,from a faithful Bonkers PMR follower of your amazing ramblings.

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markbenjamin57 in reply to Grants148

Many thanks Grants, and best wishes to you too. As for Tedski's adventures? Who can know what he'll get up to next?! :-D

Main thing is (for all of Us Lot): try to keep a steady head and a positive outlook during the often difficult PMR / GCA Journey. But the 'Bonkers' factor can also help - sometimes, at least...? ;-)

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