Wellies for the Wedding?

Rain, rain go away - come again another day!  It appears that the latest forecast is overcast and the royal couple may be showered with more than love on their wedding day.  For those who want the real deal here is the UK weather report:   http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8472240/Royal-wedding-heavy-rain-forecast-for-big-day.html.

Here in the United States we have the ever so fashionable poncho for major outings but I don't think it will lend much ambience to my fascinator.  And, unfortunately my wellies would definitely take me over the luggage weight limit.  What's a girl to do?

But as my hubby reminded one of his favorite movie lines from "Dumb and Dumber" if there is a one in a million chance, then there's still a chance.  So here's hoping for sunny skies.

Phishing for Fun

Many of my loyal readers know that I am London bound this week in honor of the Royal Wedding.  My preparations have been intense (I have even cleaned the frig and washed the clothes).  Trying to review all contingencies is one of my strong suits or obessions (according to the family).


So now I wonder what would happen if I was mugged in London and tried to get my friends to wire me funds!   Oh no, would they think it was a scam and ignore.  Early on in my Facebook years, someone did manage to hack my account and send out a desperate plea to my 500 plus bestest buddies!  And guess how many of them were concerned.  ONE!  That's right only one person called to determine if I was in need.  Thank you Leroy Houser.  


Such is my concern that I have decided to take precautions ahead of time.  Let's just go ahead and assume that I will need some extra pounds on my trip abroad.  Go ahead and drop me some cash in the mailbox and that way I won't have to worry anyone while I am away.  If each of my 1000 plus friends sent a dollar or two then I am certain I could pay my ransom and share a brew with my kidnappers.  It pays to be prepared!  Or rather, please pay me to be prepared.  


Pip, pip and cheerio.

Saturday Night Knight was Not Nice

Sir Elton John may need to re-think his Royal Invite after his rousing and rowdy take on the Royal Family this past weekend on Saturday Night Live.  His spoof on the Queen and Prince Philip was no-holds barred and included some rather "common" language.  One has to wonder whether his skit was designed for shock value or whether it accurately reflected his take on the royalty.

With such honored ties to the realm, Sir Elton certainly did not look like the same man that opened the 2007 Concert for Diana hosted by the Princes.  And, if the Palace decides to revoke the invite I am still waiting in the wings like a Candle Blowing in the Wind. 

Kate Can Have Her Cake and Eat it Too!

Just like Marie Antoinette, the new royalty can have her cake and eat it too.  Today Baskins- Robbins announced the Royal Wedding ice cream cake.  Covered in 30 white and blue roses (I wonder if they know Kate's color scheme) this chocolate mousse ice cream cake is sure to tickle some taste buds.

According to the Windsor Knot (http://windsorknot.today.com/_news/2011/03/29/6369371-baskin-robbins-reveals-royal-wedding-ice-cream-cake) the flowers were inspired by the Cotswold gardens (blue roses - really?)  and will sell for $14.99. 

So, after you finish off you Royal Dunkin Donuts have a slice of cake and a cuppa tea! 

ROYAL WEDDING TEA

Springtime arrived in Virginia today and the southern belles gathered to toast the great British tradition of high tea.  And while sweet potato biscuits were not on the menu, we did sneak in some new favorites including cheddar and dill scones, cucumber tea sandwiches along with smoked salmon and much more.  The "ladies-in-waiting" seemed to prefer Sneaky Pete's (made with the universal alcohol of vodka) to the Earl Grey tea with a lump.


Visit our Facebook Fan Page (Royal Wedding Crasher) to view the complete photo album.  Here you will see the gorgeous hats designed by the guests and being donated to St. Francis Home here in Richmond.  It is our hope that the chapeau's will grace graying hair on the morn of the Royal Wedding.  And, much to our surprise Will and Kate were available for photo opps with all the guests.  You will see that one of our friends even arrived with her British teeth in place.  And, it wasn't surprising that only 2 grand dames donned their gloves.  Some southern ladies never forget their manners.


It was a great day and everyone is excited about the upcoming nuptials for Will and Kate.  Perhaps more so than our friends across the pond.  Perhaps our Sweet Virginia Breeze will sail across the sea and put more romance to our British friends as the day grows closer.