Happy but tired

September 16, 2007

Well, we had a mega party last night to mark the launch of WYWH and the DE Movie Thing. Saw Nell, Robyn, Rosy, Janeite, RQ, Lily, Millhand, Janice The Bookseller and lots of family and friends. It was on a vaguely French theme because Wish You Were Here is set in Corsica.

We sat out in the garden eating dinner, drinking Pousse Rapiere cocktails (Champagne, Armagnac and orange syrup) – all by the light of lanterns (and moths!) until it got too cold. It was a wonderful evening I shan’t forget.

Later, after much wine, I was encouraged to read some rude bits from Wish You Were Here but I hadn’t got past the first ‘naked‘ when everyone started giggling and shrieking – so I gave up. And these people are supposed to be mature professionals. Like yeah!

Has anyone else ever tried to read aloud their sex scenes to people they’ve been to school and uni with? Don’t. 🙂 Nor should you read them in the presence of your OH’s work colleagues…

Just waiting now for our daughter to come home as it’s her birthday…

UPDATE – Monday

Our friends helped us clear up. Now the house is full of squashed Daddy Long Legs and flowers. We have enough wine and beer to last until the next book launch but no food other than tarte aux pommes and creme fraiche. I had a fabulous time – thank you to everyone who came along and hugs to those who couldn’t.

CJ came home after lunch and had her pressies and cards – she’d had her own party at her university house the night before.

P x

Comments

1. On September 17th, 2007 at 3:35 am
   Rosy Thornton Says:
   

   Thanks for a lovely party, Phillipa!

   (And happy birthday, Charlotte!)

   Rosy x

2. On September 17th, 2007 at 3:47 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Ah but Rosy – you missed the best bit. See above.

3. On September 17th, 2007 at 4:16 am
   Rosy Thornton Says:
   

   Doh! Mind you, perhaps just as well I’d taken my daughters home by that point! Might have completely blown my story about storks and gooseberry bushes…

   Rosy x

4. On September 17th, 2007 at 5:02 am
   Nell Dixon Says:
   

   It was a lovely night, and so great to share it with such good company.

5. On September 17th, 2007 at 10:06 am
   Jessica Raymond Says:
   

   So glad the party went well — I love the sound of the lanterns and cocktails! I was sad to have missed it. Will definitely try to come to the next one!

   Jess x

6. On September 18th, 2007 at 6:54 am
   Liz Says:
   

   Sounds fabulous…….