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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:35 PM
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Who's watching the guests arrive at the state dinner
I want to see Michelle's dress
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:38 PM
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1. Not I; what's for dinner???
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:40 PM
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2. I'm sure there's a menu somewhere
but I don't have a clue - lovely flowers though! Don't you love pomp and splendor in the middle of layoffs and a global recession.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:50 PM
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3. Seriously who wears more bling
than the British queen?

Nice dress Michelle
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:52 PM
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4. Got pics? Queen wears bling only on special occasions, not every day.
I think she's quite 'conservative' in style.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:54 PM
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5. I'm watching live
She just toasted the President complete with a drum roll and the US national anthem - drinks are flowing :evilgrin:

Obama speaking now - it's on BBC live.
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Rosie1223 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:54 PM
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6. "on the menu....
"On the menu for the Obamas' delectation this evening will be a starter of sole with watercress and a crayfish and bechamel sauce. The main course is new season lamb grown on the Queen's Windsor estate, with roast potatoes, roasted radish, courgettes and green beans. Desert is a vanilla charlotte served with morello cherries."
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:57 PM
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7. from BBC
State banquet menu

Paupiette de Sole et Cresson

Sauce Nantua

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Agneau de la Nouvelle Saison de Windsor au Basilic

Courgettes et Radis Sautées

Panaché d'Haricots Verts

Pommes Boulangère

Salade

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Charlotte à la Vanille et Cerises Griottes

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Fruits de Dessert

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Wine

Ridgeview Cuvée Merret Fitzrovia Rosé 2004

Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2004 (Domaine William Fèvre)

Echézeaux Grand Cru 1990 (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti)

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Vintage Rich 2002

Royal Vintage Port 1963
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never forget the Port :evilgrin:
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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:59 PM
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10. No English wine?
I was in London last weekend, and had a surprisingly good white wine from Kent.
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Erose999 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 03:03 PM
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14. I would think they'd serve California wine to honor their American guests, lol.
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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 04:54 PM
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18. No, you ALWAYS highlight the local stuff.
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 03:00 PM
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11. Le menu en Francaise???
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 03:01 PM
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12. on BBC to boot
:D
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 03:05 PM
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15. FUNNY! Je ne comprends cela!!!
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Erose999 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 03:02 PM
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13. Sounds good, but do they have any beers on draft?
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 03:05 PM
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16. Draft Guinness???
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:58 PM
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8. Oops I think the band started that gawd save the queen
too quickly Oman was still toasting
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 02:59 PM
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9. Thanks.
Decaf, please!!!
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southernyankeebelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-24-11 03:07 PM
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17. Mrs Obama wore a beautiful white gown. WOWOWWWW. Beautiful
Edited on Tue May-24-11 03:08 PM by southernyankeebelle
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