Madame's Nightshirt
Mrs. Peperium
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Setting: The Peperium's former home with the children fast asleep in their bed and crib upstairs, the cats snoozing soundly in front of the fire and the pit bull not even born. Mr. and Mrs. P are at the dining room table. The candles are lit, the wine is chambred and poured. A special dinner awaits in the kitchen to be served.
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Mr. P (raising his glass to Mrs. P): "Happy Anniversary, Honey."
Mrs. P: "Happy 15 years, Darling."
Mr. P smiles at Mrs. P warmly, clicks her glass and speaks, "It's only been 14 years. It just feels like it's been 15."
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Here's to 5 years of what feels like 6,
Patum Peperium.
Thanks for reading us.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knp9-GY6fHE
Posted by: Fear and Loathing in Georgetown | October 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I am hopeful that Mrs. Peperium's sentiments on this day echo those of Nora Charles at the end of this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mqKQbme6Y0
Whatever the Peperiums think of their "guests," I want to say thanks to them for hosting such a wonderfully stimulating salon over all these years. I am grateful for the hospitality.
Posted by: Old Dominion Tory | October 22, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Thanks for putting up with your guests. Oh and do you mind if I borrow the phone?
Posted by: Crackie | October 22, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Best wishes on your aniversary. Just when we thought the world was ready to fall apart, a reason to celebrate!
Just go easy on the caviar. I'm not sure it's sustainable.
TwoDeweys
Posted by: deweyfromdetroit | October 22, 2009 at 04:13 PM
And from those of us who don't have a place at table but are allowed to come in afterwards, Huzzay! Huzzah!
Posted by: Robbo | October 22, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Congratulations!!!
Time does fly when you're having fun.
Now you should start preparations to publish a book from all your posts here. It would make a nice gift for family and friends.
Cheers!
Deborah F. Hamilton
Right Truth
http://www.righttruth.typepad.com
Posted by: Debbie | October 22, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Nora Charles: How many drinks have you had?
Nick Charles: This will make six Martinis.
Nora Charles: [to the waiter] All right. Will you bring me five more Martinis, Leo? Line them right up here.
~ Here's to many more! Cheers!
Posted by: MCNS | October 22, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Best darned blog on the whole dag-nabbed web.
Posted by: Andrew Cusack | October 23, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations. I hardly seems like 4 years...
Posted by: The Maximum Leader | October 23, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Thanks everyone. And another thanks to Debbie for the link last week - thanks!
Posted by: Mrs. Peperium | October 23, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Félicitations!
Posted by: Christine | October 24, 2009 at 04:17 PM