I am unable to attend this fabulous event due to a crowded calendar (??) so I began searching for a spectacular "Regrets" gift.
I was nearly faint from exhaustion but decided on an enormous selection of Italian sponge cakes for Tess's dessert table! There are wonderful web design and events sites one of which is Weddings Under the Tuscan Sun.
The drivers I've hired are already on the road as it is a 37 hour trip from here. I have given clear instructions: US-33 East, turning right on Mill Ln just past Franklin St. Advising them to look for "Jen's Ice Cream Kitchen" on the corner. At this point I would expect the traffic to be bumper to bumper with other delivery trucks and I'm sure local police will be directing traffic to the Willow Manor. Sure hope the dessert table is a big virtual hit!!
oh, so sorry you aren't able to make it to this wonderful annual event! this year, i will be attending with the glorious liam neeson who just flew in from paris for the event - as a matter of fact, we've just gotten in from the reagan national airport in dc and are resting a bit - early morning will find us flying out to ohio for the ball - if you're on facebook, do stop by and see the dress i've chosen - and so thoughtful to send such a wonderful regrets gift - i know they will be a hit with everyone - ta' -
ReplyDeleteLovely gift indeed! Even not attending, one can always enjoy the festivities from blog land.
ReplyDeleteDear Blue Sky....it won't be the same without you! It was delightful meeting you and your escort(s) last year - despite the crazy parking problems we encountered! Do you remember?
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Tess will be delighted with your scrumptious desserts....I know my five dates will!
We will all raise our glasses in your honour!
Zum Wohl!
Hugs from San Francisco,
♥ Robin ♥
Mmmmm... dessert to die for!
ReplyDeleteYou were missed...dessert was divine...thanks for the calories!
ReplyDeleteThe cakes were devine! Hope to see you there next year!
ReplyDeleteI've had a fe of these delectable desserts.. Ah the beauty of a cyber ball: I can eat as many as I like and still dance the night away! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot! I OD'd on your yummy dessert treats ... ended up in the ER ... looking forward to meeting you next year?
ReplyDeleteSo, we have you to thank for the Italian sponge. Heavenly.
ReplyDeleteWe miss you daaaarling! The sponge cakes are simply divine...thank you, dearest...
ReplyDeleteM' dear Blue Sky... tsk, tsk....
ReplyDeleteI would never *borrow* a necklace from a good friend.... but, having seen it in your jewel-encrusted jewelry box one day,and falling in love with it, I took a hasty sketch and had it copied.... you don't mind, do you?
It was the perfect necklace for my dress.....
Your sponge cakes WERE divine!
You were so missed..... NEXT YEAR, ok?
Hugs,
♥ Robin ♥
Mon Cher..... no apologies needed....I, too, spend a great many hours in with some sleuths....in fact, Inspector Morse WAS going to come...but he was called away at the 11th hour to work a case!!!
ReplyDeleteIf your feet are size 8's (I'm a tall, 5"7" girl..)...I will loan you my Manolos!
Hugs,
♥ Robin ♥
Eugene has eaten half of the cakes. Good lord I told him to behave.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, and your sponge cake sounds so divine!
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GYPSYWOMAN, I read your comments over at Willow Manor and they were a scream! What Fun!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I couldn't resist the photo of cakes...the scene was total inspiration.
Robin, Zum Whol! The big event of Blogland!
Robyn, Love good cake...sponge cake!! WOW!
Jacqueline, Eating cake without ramifications...HEAVEN!
Teuvo, Thank you for this visit and putting me among blogs to follow!
Catfish Tales, I think I've read every comment at Willow Manor...you have a fun take on the evenings activities!
Yoli, The event is so much fun ...Willow Manor Ball allows for everyone to play...I've had fun trying to keep up with the ever changing scenarios!
Margaret, Only once a year at Willow Manor Ball can one eat cake and drink the drinks and dance too!
Helen, I bet that was one busy ER just outside the Willow Manor Ball...oh the stories!
Martin, Yes I'm the Italian sponge cake gift giver...watch out for the 50lbs of chocolates...team all that with quail eggs, caviar and heavy drink!! Weeks to recover!
Tess, I don't know how you do it...every year...wilder and wilder! That dress choice set the tone for the evening!! I've read all the clever scenarios...fun!
Robin, Play seems to be easy for both of us...jewels, shoes and good dialogue...fun!
Kirsten, Behaving at the dessert table at Willow Manor Ball....not possible! Decadence rules!
Roxanne, Imagination is alive and well and being played out at Life at Willow Manor!
Dear friend ... it was not the same without you there. I flew about a good bit of the evening looking for you until I was told that you would not be there. Missed you.
ReplyDeleteDear Blue Sky Dreaming: Dreamy sponge cakes so fluffy like clouds that kept the party going all night! Thanks dahlin'! :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of you! I missed the ball this year as well.
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