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Post by mary carroll on Nov 28, 2009 11:18:29 GMT
;DHi All,
As Christmas will soon be upon us, does anyone remember the Christmas parties that were held in the messes.
I so looked forward to them to sit on Santas knee and see what pressie he had, we didn't get much but it was a lot to us in those days. Oh happy days, where have they gone. It didn't take much for us to be happy and have fun, kids these days just don't know how to have fun. Are the Christmas parties still going on in the messes does anyone know?
Cheers
Mary C
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Post by afcmoore on Nov 28, 2009 12:43:07 GMT
Hello Mary C.
What i Remember is the Christmas dinners at Plunkett dining hall and been served by the Officers.I think we got a couple of bottles of free guinness the dinner was great well presented with all the trimmings.The lovely flavored and decorated bowels of trifles a work of art in themselves and the cooks could really turn it on for the occasion.The lights would be switch off and the head cook in his chefs white apron and hat would bring in the Christmas pudding flamed in brandy.The dinner on that day was second to none and i alway liked to copy the lighting of the pudding every year at the Family Christmas dinner the curtain call for A. God this has given me an appetite.
Regards
Anthony.
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Post by tommyhetherington on Nov 28, 2009 17:34:26 GMT
Hi Mary,
Going to one on the 13th Dec along with a lot of other adults it is for the kids but we are just looking for an excuse hope Santa will be there .
Tommy H
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Post by mary carroll on Nov 28, 2009 18:07:03 GMT
Hi Tommy,
Have a great time, Christmas parties for the kids are just an excuse for us adults to act like children, but stay off Santas knee, remember your the adult if you can! Have fun.
Cheers
Mary C
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Post by gercollinsfurlong on Nov 28, 2009 18:27:51 GMT
Hi All  Remember the Christmas parties up in plunkett well brings it all back what we got then was not much but we were happy.The hall was always well decorated the tables also with the white table cloths and the Christmas crackers even it was only a little plastic toy it would keep us happy for hours i think every child always seemed to get the same present so there were no crying and rows not that there ever was we were always [good kids] the Christmas stocking seemed to be the one present that every child got from Santa. GERALDINE |
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Post by gercollinsfurlong on Nov 28, 2009 18:36:05 GMT
MATT
have a photo of the Christmas party in plunkett as kids promise i will get all the photos together soon and post them to you or make arrangements and hand them over and see if they can be posted
GERALDINE ;D
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Post by andybrennan on Nov 28, 2009 19:13:07 GMT
Hi Mary
I remember the Christmas parties from the perspective of a child and later as a parent they were great times .
Also the unit Christmas dinner had a ball at many of those
lots of good memories
Andy
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Post by maryfarrell6 on Nov 29, 2009 12:07:22 GMT
Hi All, The Christmas parties in Pearse the high point of the year always eagerly awaited and the excitement as we scanned Easons and Powells windows trying to decide which of the displayed toys we were going to tell Santie we really wanted, changing your mind more than once. The night before hair wrapped up tight in rags for the ringlets going to bed looking like Medussa, not able to sleep due to a mixture excitement and your tightly bound head. But you knew it would be worth it the next day when your flowing locks were tied up in a few yards of new usually red ribbon. All new clothes bought for Christmas you got to wear them for the party and then they were put away for the big day itself. The white ankle socks held up with new elastic hand made garters cutting off all circulation from the knee down, the parents giving us a final inspection before we left the house. First the Laurel and Hardy/The three stooges Curly,Larry and Mo then the party itself tables piled high with biscuits sweets sandwiches jelly. We were waited on hand and foot all the adults joining in and helping out making sure we had a good time. A lot of effort and thought was put into those parties by our da's never really appreciated it at the time. Santie arriving and then you waiting for your turn to sit on his knee to tell him what it was you wanted. All the parents gathering round to hear your request in case you might have changed your mind and hadn't told them. Even though you whispered in his ear he'd always look directly at them giving a wink and say "so its a doll, cowboy suit etc. you want"? making sure they heard, and you went home a happy as Larry sure that your wish would be granted on Christmas morning, and you know what it always was. Magic times Regards to all MaryF. |
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Post by gercollinsfurlong on Dec 10, 2009 22:15:09 GMT
Hi All Anyone out there the site has been so quiet the last 2 nights maybe you are all very busy getting ready for Christmas not to long now until the big day so please hurry up with all the decorations I'm having withdrawal symptoms GERALDINE   |
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Post by afcmoore on Dec 11, 2009 0:26:48 GMT
Hi Geraldine.
Just back from Germany with lots of mulled wine to warm the co ckles of the heart and boxes of chocolate to warm the blood.I was looking for the old Germans Daughter we used to sing about on the banks of the river Rhine but all i could see was grape vines.
Christmas Cheers & Greetings & Happy New Year.
Anthony.
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Post by kathyo on Dec 11, 2009 9:41:01 GMT
hi all
i loved the christmas partey in mcdonagh bks like every
other kid except one year i got a gun i was crying so much
my poor father rip had to go up to santy to explain what happend.
all the kids were laughing at me.
any way it turned out one of the boys got a sowing set.
so we were all right in the end
all the best
kathyo
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Post by gercollinsfurlong on Dec 11, 2009 21:43:16 GMT
Hi Anthony Hope you had a lovely time over in Germany don't forget to much wine and choc are bad for you, so I'm told but hey who cares you only live once so make the most of it thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and all your wishes come through. GERALDINE |
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Post by maryfarrell6 on Dec 13, 2009 18:18:09 GMT
Hi Tommy, How did the Christmas party go today? All of us from the Morden Platoon were fondly reminising about them and the fun,presents and food when we met up yesterday. Mind you the good factor feeling we had yesterday at being reunited with each other was as good as us having our own Christmas party, it was magical! I,m sure ye all had a whale of a time ;D both adults and kids.Are there still parties in all the barracks or is it one big joint one? Hope the kids got as much enjoyment as I,m sure you did  Bye for now MaryF |
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Post by afcmoore on Dec 14, 2009 23:48:26 GMT
Hi Geraldine.
While in Germany on the evening we went on the wine tasting trip we had a container to spit the different wines into.Well I'm afraid i just couldnt spit it out and drank the lot and my Wife's as well as she doesn't like white wine and i drank hers as well only trying to be helpful.Hic so i had a good evening in the wine cellar on the banks of the Rhine.Got lots of chocs on the way back in Belgium ah as you said you only live once.
I had another great day on Saturday with the Morden Platooners.
Wishing you a Happy Christmas and good Luck for 2010.
Cheers
Anthony
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Post by Kentgal on Dec 18, 2009 21:27:25 GMT
My Christmas speciality is trifle - the highlight of the annual CHRISTMAS PARTY for me was the Army made Trifle.
Blood red proper jelly with loads of fruit, real custard and piled up on top with fresh cream and silver balls.
I was so addicted then and ever since have made a copy of the same every year.
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