Sidney, my little cherub, do not fret.

You'll always be my Knickerbocker Glory.

Now post haste back to Blighty, I've been keeping something warm for you.

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I know that beating egg whites poses no problem....I know from experience that a swift wrist action can make almost anything stand up stiffly.

My dear Mrs Miggins! I have been most remiss in our communications :( My sincerest of apologies! I have been somewhat constrained, and so could do very little popping out. There were... developments within my basement that required a firm hand... *blink* a VERY firm hand... :) but I DO hope this is an opportune time to call upon you and your fine establishment? :)

I note you are currently awaiting the return of your little cherub :) It does seem a wanton shame that he should have to console his fine self with nibbling on fancies and tarts, and handfuls of nuts *retire to chaise to recover from spell of the vapours* that would not ordinarily be contained within your much esteemed knickerbockers... unless times were of course particularly hard.

Perhaps on his arrival in blighty you may find a use for these... *prolonged clanking and rattling of several lengths of looped metal flexible elongations with attached locks*

I found them most helpful in resolving some issues I was having with the lack of gentleman callers of a technical disposition. :)

Do please give my best to Sydney once you have pinned him down :)

Cabin 21A
RMS Napoli II

21st Inst.

My Dear Friends,

I am currently en route back to dear England, after a fairly pleasant sojourn in Italy. Alas my intended, one Muriel Miggins had already left, leaving behind in her wake a number of rather sore and pleasantly bemused Neopolitans. As would be expected, I of course offered to apologise on behalf of Her Majesties Government, but they would hear nothing of it, and are currently engaged in making a public collection for a return ticket.

Whilst there, I was of a mind to look up Florence's Palazzo, but sadly she wouldn't let me. So in the depths of despair dear reader, I was tempted to go on the Pisa, but I realised that in so doing I would be leaning in the wrong direction. Suffice it to say that a post prandial snifter on board in the Officers mess was most welcome.

I shall report further upon disembarkation in due course.

Fraternal Regards,

Sidney J. Snodgrass (Retd)

Late of Her Majesties 3rd Foot & Mouth

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Will Muriel Miggins ever be mine?

Sidney, beware any Court Gestures
you happen to meet on your way.....
(A message given to me by the 3-D
Primp.....)

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Oh Mrs. Miggins?!! Are you here?

I'm just dying for some of your luscious muffins and soft, tempting cupcakes.

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David
Sitting on my butt while others boldly go,
Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri.

Fight it, David. Those little tarts come at quite a cost!!!

Fight it, David. Those little tarts come at quite a cost!!!

I know, I know...

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David
Sitting on my butt while others boldly go,
Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri.

Hello my little pumpkins, so you want to get your hands on my muffins, do you?

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I know that beating egg whites poses no problem....I know from experience that a swift wrist action can make almost anything stand up stiffly.

Yes. With great temptation and eagerness. But it would do my waistline no good if I had too many.

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My Dear Mrs Miggins,

To have an opportunity to manipulate such things as your widely-renowned muffins, is an event not to be missed.

I am sure that many of the people who follow this discussion would agree with me.

I remain,

Your Admirer

Graham W Middleton
Sub-Lieutenant RN (Retd.)

My Dear Mrs Miggins,

To have an opportunity to manipulate such things as your widely-renowned muffins, is an event not to be missed.

I am sure that many of the people who follow this discussion would agree with me.

I remain,

Your Admirer

Graham W Middleton
Sub-Lieutenant RN (Retd.)

:))))))

Oh Mrs Miggins! If ever there were anything that would get Sidney out of the long grass and saluting your admirables, then it surely is Sub-Lieutenant Middleton so charmingly manipulating your muffins! :)

My Dear Mrs Miggins:

I have discussed with LSM the merits of various delights
culinary and otherwise. I beg you understand the sensitive
nature of this subject here in the land of the free, and the
home of the cold. Of course a citizen of my experience and
unique approach to all of the many kinds of sweet, and spicy
would as expected be as reserved and studied as befitting
any thing I deign to try my hand at, so to speck. I have
been gently cautioned of the trials, traps, and tribulations
of apparent delights. I have always been of the opinion
that any consideration of future exertions on my part must
certainly include the estimated value of any impending
reward. Such calculations can only be made with all the
required visual evidence, and any other sensory inputs
that may possibly be made available. In the case of Mrs.
Miggins' many delightful offerings I am not sorry to say
there is at this time enough information for me to make
a decision concerning any future selections that may be
made available in some way not yet known to me.
Sincerely,
Field Officer Myrlynn Singen Quimby
Officer's Mess
1 Lundy's Lane,
RCAF Stn. Gimli,
Manitoba,
Canada ,

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To: Mrs. Miggins.

Form: Admiral Henry J. Gloval.

Dear Mrs. Miggins.

I have been informed by Orbital Command that I cannot partake of your bakery confections as much as I would like. They pointedly pointed out that travel between planets is exorbitantly costly and all extra weight grams are prohibited. So I am forced to decline your most gracious offer of delicious edibles.

Sincerely.

Admiral Henry J. Gloval
Mars Base
3rd Divisional Command HQ
Barnard Crater,
Mars

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Oh my, all these messages of support are making my bosom swell with admiration, thank you for all your kindness.

My time at the moment is taken up with something that is dear to my heart, but be assured I have a couple of Christmas crackers that will bring a smile to all that see them.

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I know that beating egg whites poses no problem....I know from experience that a swift wrist action can make almost anything stand up stiffly.

My dear Mrs. Miggins, I cannot help noticing that your RAC is sagging to precipitous levels. Dare I hope this is merely a temporary dip due to the recent troubles our friends in California have been experiencing?

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David
Sitting on my butt while others boldly go,
Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri.

Alas, at my age, gravity does begin to takes it's toll. But vigorous exercise in certain areas does seem to have some benefits. I was hoping Sidney could have given me a hand, but he seems to be on manoeuvers in some unknown location.

I do hope he's not dallying with another, I did warn him that if I caught him again I'd cut off his weekly allowance.

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I know that beating egg whites poses no problem....I know from experience that a swift wrist action can make almost anything stand up stiffly.

Oh my. Cutting Sidney off from the proceeds of the family jewels.

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I do hope he's not dallying with another, I did warn him that if I caught him again I'd cut off his weekly allowance.

A loss for one can be a loss for two...

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Officers Club
Pall Mall
London
IR1 UR2

12th inst.

My dearest Muriel,

How exquisitely delightful to renew our acquaintance which does I fear appear to have waned in recent times. However if you recall, you were wont to take an unannounced break with some Italian gentlemen, researching some toppings for your ice cream desserts. I too have been investigating some sweets for afters, and a very pleasant young lady from Austria gave a me a nice Viennese Whirl, and I shared a quite exhilarating Swiss Roll from another from Zurich. Alas I appear to have lost the address of the Bakewell Tart.

But of course at this time of year my thoughts not unnaturally turn to Yuletide fare, and as you will remember I am quite fond of a tasty bird, a nice portion of breast, and a good helping of stuffing. Which of course sets one up quite adequately for ones Christmas dinner, and a post-prandial snifter of a decent Port. Unfortunately I still recall the time one Christmas when the local church called round unexpectedly and it got right up the Parsons Nose.

However my dear Lady I assure you of my continuing unswerving attentions, and fully mindful of the forthcoming festive season, perhaps I may be allowed to inspect your trinkets, to see if I might add anything to them as a welcome surprise.

Yours in eternal anticipation,

Sidney J. Snodgrass (Retd)

Late of Her Britannic Majesties 3rd Foot & Mouth

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Will Muriel Miggins ever be mine?

I have been reliably informed that as Christmas time approaches once more, that Sidney is desperate for me to pull his cracker.

Last year he couldn't wait to get a look at my Plum Duffs.

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I know that beating egg whites poses no problem....I know from experience that a swift wrist action can make almost anything stand up stiffly.