The Weavers and Spinners - our group collabs - all welcome!

Forsteriaana30 · Post by **Forsteriaana30** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:56 am

TRavine wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:54 am Well how about "Surprise" as a theme? Only a thought. Open to other ideas as well.

Oh, I'm very fine with it, but yes, let's see what others will say!

dianakc · Post by **dianakc** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:00 am

Forsteriaana30 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:56 am
TRavine wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:54 am Well how about "Surprise" as a theme? Only a thought. Open to other ideas as well.
Oh, I'm very fine with it, but yes, let's see what others will say!

I like it too. Or Christmas surprise? Either way.

DarkshireLass · Post by **DarkshireLass** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:01 am

that would be fine for me. see what everyone thinks and we can finalise.

PenelopePitstop · Post by **PenelopePitstop** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:10 am

Hi Merry

Just read your intro to Christmas story - a lonely John invited to Christmas's dinner by Richard Hale. Lots of Christmas fluff and nonsense possibilities here!

How about Mr Hale tells John about Fred over dinner after saying Grace, remembering family members, season of forgiveness etc. Penny drops for John, he feels the need to apologise to Margaret. When Mr Hale leaves the room briefly, he takes the opportunity. Margaret accepts apology and reciprocates. Mr Hale re- enters room, wine glasses filled up. The mood becomes a lot jollier, less sombre. They pull crackers, pull the wishbone on the chicken! John finds the sixpence in the Christmas pudd.

After dinner, they adjourn to living room for mince pies and cup of tea or after dinner brandy. Margaret sits down next to John on the Hale's small sofa. It''s a bit of a squeeze. Margaret can feel John's thigh through her dress (John has to manspread!) She does not move away from him.
Mr Hale nods off to sleep. John slips his long arm around the back of the sofa. It''s all quite cozy, on the sofa. Margaret slowly leans into John. It's all he can do to keep his hands to himself. They look at each other and realise feelings are reciprocated. John grabs a piece of mistletoe decoration and....

Not much of a plot, or melodrama or Victofian proprietary but plenty of seadonal goodwill! It's having John and Margaret in close proximity to each other with the barriers coming down. Xx

Forsteriaana30 · Post by **Forsteriaana30** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:37 am

PenelopePitstop wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:10 am Hi Merry

Just read your intro to Christmas story - a lonely John invited to Christmas's dinner by Richard Hale. Lots of Christmas fluff and nonsense possibilities here!

How about Mr Hale tells John about Fred over dinner after saying Grace, remembering family members, season of forgiveness etc. Penny drops for John, he feels the need to apologise to Margaret. When Mr Hale leaves the room briefly, he takes the opportunity. Margaret accepts apology and reciprocates. Mr Hale re- enters room, wine glasses filled up. The mood becomes a lot jollier, less sombre. They pull crackers, pull the wishbone on the chicken! John finds the sixpence in the Christmas pudd.

After dinner, they adjourn to living room for mince pies and cup of tea or after dinner brandy. Margaret sits down next to John on the Hale's small sofa. It''s a bit of a squeeze. Margaret can feel John's thigh through her dress (John has to manspread!) She does not move away from him.
Mr Hale nods off to sleep. John slips his long arm around the back of the sofa. It''s all quite cozy, on the sofa. Margaret slowly leans into John. It's all he can do to keep his hands to himself. They look at each other and realise feelings are reciprocated. John grabs a piece of mistletoe decoration and....

Not much of a plot, or melodrama or Victofian proprietary but plenty of seadonal goodwill! It's having John and Margaret in close proximity to each other with the barriers coming down. Xx

OMG, I love this idea so much.

Merry, you need to write this. Do it!

Post by **merry** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:31 pm

Penny, I absolutely love your ideas there!

It even has a Surprise! in it. If you don't mind, I shall use some or all of that!

Penny does come up with some amazing ideas.

Lovely picture, Fossy. I know you will make a lovely story out of that!

PenelopePitstop · Post by **PenelopePitstop** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:03 am

Always happy to offer ideas. Love to read your interpretation of them.

Lots of surprises all round in this little Christmas tableau!

John learns Margaret has a brother and there is no secret other lover. He also has the 'surprise' of experiencing sitting next to Margaret on a small sofa, smelling her scent...where will he put his hands/ himself?!

Margaret has the surprise of feeling John's presence (no pun intended!)at close quarters and maybe experiencing her first kiss?!

Penny

Post by **merry** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:58 am

And finding the silver sixpence in the pudding! That will certainly be a surprise

I always used to put a silver coin in the mix for the pudding I made in October every year; unfortunately my FIL choked on it one year so that was that, afterwards I started tucking the sixpence into one portion after dishing it out, and putting it VERY visibly, like a small silver dolphin leaping out of a pudding-sea

PenelopePitstop · Post by **PenelopePitstop** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:06 pm

How about art imitating real life?....John could choke on the sixpence, Margaret rushes to help him, administering several good thumps to his back. John recovers, Margaret gets carried away rather enjoying rubbing his back to help sooth him. John enjoys having his back rubbed by Margaret.

DaisyNinjaGirl · Post by **DaisyNinjaGirl** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:41 pm

merry wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:58 am I always used to put a silver coin in the mix for the pudding I made in October every year; unfortunately my FIL choked on it one year so that was that, afterwards I started tucking the sixpence into one portion after dishing it out, and putting it VERY visibly, like a small silver dolphin leaping out of a pudding-sea

That story is both very scary, and with a practical and loving solution.

Philipaholt · Post by **Philipaholt** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:34 pm

PenelopePitstop wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:10 am Hi Merry

Just read your intro to Christmas story - a lonely John invited to Christmas's dinner by Richard Hale. Lots of Christmas fluff and nonsense possibilities here!

How about Mr Hale tells John about Fred over dinner after saying Grace, remembering family members, season of forgiveness etc. Penny drops for John, he feels the need to apologise to Margaret. When Mr Hale leaves the room briefly, he takes the opportunity. Margaret accepts apology and reciprocates. Mr Hale re- enters room, wine glasses filled up. The mood becomes a lot jollier, less sombre. They pull crackers, pull the wishbone on the chicken! John finds the sixpence in the Christmas pudd.

After dinner, they adjourn to living room for mince pies and cup of tea or after dinner brandy. Margaret sits down next to John on the Hale's small sofa. It''s a bit of a squeeze. Margaret can feel John's thigh through her dress (John has to manspread!) She does not move away from him.
Mr Hale nods off to sleep. John slips his long arm around the back of the sofa. It''s all quite cozy, on the sofa. Margaret slowly leans into John. It's all he can do to keep his hands to himself. They look at each other and realise feelings are reciprocated. John grabs a piece of mistletoe decoration and....

Not much of a plot, or melodrama or Victofian proprietary but plenty of seadonal goodwill! It's having John and Margaret in close proximity to each other with the barriers coming down. Xx

This is adorable. Someone make this happen.

Post by **merry** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:21 pm

That story is both very scary, and with a practical and loving solution.

Already on it, Pips! Sticking very closely to Penny's Plot so far

773 words down - need to get it more or less done by end November as,well, you know what Christmas month is like!

Forsteriaana30 · Post by **Forsteriaana30** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:12 am

merry wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:21 pm
That story is both very scary, and with a practical and loving solution.

Already on it, Pips! Sticking very closely to Penny's Plot so far

773 words down - need to get it more or less done by end November as,well, you know what Christmas month is like!

Wonderful, merry. Oh, can't wait to read it.

I will start mine next week I hope, 'cuz then will be my vacation in work. Can't wait to start mine too!

mimosa · Post by **mimosa** » Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:58 pm

okay, I've been working on my Christmas story...

It'll definitely be a Christmas surprise...or more than one...hahaha.

Just sorting out all of the details...and complications...and throwing wind to all historical details.

ME

ColleenD · Post by **ColleenD** » Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:38 pm

Started writing my N&S/Gift of the Magi Christmas cross over. It's been a while since I had a chance to write and it feels good!

TRavine · Post by **TRavine** » Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:46 pm

Ohhh Colleen that is so lovely to hear!

I can't wait for all of you people's christmas stories!

Forsteriaana30 · Post by **Forsteriaana30** » Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:02 pm

Oh, Colleen, it's so wonderful. Can't wait to read your story and other Millers Christmas stories too.

Mine is started, but I haven't time to finish it and I don't know when I'll be able to finish it!

mimosa · Post by **mimosa** » Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:32 pm

ColleenD wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:38 pm Started writing my N&S/Gift of the Magi Christmas cross over. It's been a while since I had a chance to write and it feels good!

Oh yay!!! So exciting!! I'm happy to hear that you're writing! We've missed you!

ME

Philipaholt · Post by **Philipaholt** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:42 pm

ColleenD wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:38 pm Started writing my N&S/Gift of the Magi Christmas cross over. It's been a while since I had a chance to write and it feels good!

Colleen this is exciting. I've missed your writing.

AnnabellaGrace · Post by **AnnabellaGrace** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:40 pm

mimosa wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:58 pm okay, I've been working on my Christmas story...

It'll definitely be a Christmas surprise...or more than one...hahaha.

Just sorting out all of the details...and complications...and throwing wind to all historical details.

ME

I look forward to reading it!

I have mine written, but need to edit it. I have a working title for it, but haven't dtermined that it is the final choice.