I'm starting things a little bit early because of my schedule today.

Welcome everyone. Thank you for coming out to welcome our newest friends Great Britain and Ireland (GBI).

May our regions long know friendship!

Ok. That's just disturbing.

Better. Much better.

Welcome, GBI!

*raises a glass to toast*

Oh man. Louis Wain. That man's progression into madness is interesting.


Oh that note: *raises glass*

*raises glass* welcome!

Welcome, esteemed friends of the GBI, to the great region of Canada.

Please fill yourselves from any of the find foods we've prepared. Waiters and waitresses will be at your beck and call for whatever you wish, or there are tables set up in a formal dining room.

Smoked Salmon on Melba Rounds
Smoked alaskan salmon with dill mascarpone

Chicken & Chanterelle Strudel
Baked in a puff pastry roll and served sliced with a lemon and caper aioli

Stilton
Flown in From Stilton, England. A nutty cheese served in pie-shaped wedges.

Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Served diced in phyllo pastry cups

Assorted Cocktail Sandwiches
Roast beef, honey baked ham & roast turkey are thinly sliced & served on cocktail rolls with our own Dijon mayonnaise and lettuce.

============ T & P's ============
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I'll drink to that!!

CHEERS :clapping:

Good to have you blokes aboard.

Welcome all! ^_^

Special welcome to our friends from GBI! :)

*raises glass*

Thank you all for your kind and warm welcome!

I must admit that this is the most warm welcome I have found in all of the regions I have been Ambassador in (and there are many of these ;) ).

So, I think that my penguin is already properly dressed to join the Gala. After all, my feathers are very similar to a tail coat.

And here is something I brought for you from GB&I:

Hello, r3naissanc3r! :)

Quite the champagne tower! B)

Would you like a bite to eat or a drink, perhaps?

*picks up cell phone and cancels the champagne truck. Calls to order some wine and hard liquor instead*

Hello, r3naissanc3r welcome to Canada!

*pops open a bottle of champagne and the cork hits JT in the forehead* :ph43r:

OOPS!

*takes a roast turkey cocktail sandwich and a drink*

Welcome r3naissanc3r and company. The tower is truly impressive.

*checks the list*

For the beginning, one of these "Smoked Salmon on Melba Rounds" would be more than welcome.

And champagne for all!

*gets 2 glasses of bubbly from Shay and hands one to r3 before taking his arm and leading him to the buffet table*

What an honour, to be led to the buffet by such a charming lady!

^_^ You are just a little charming, yourself! ;)

*hands r3 a plate and a napkin*

Help yourself! T & P's outdid themselves! :yes:

*puts a Chicken & Chanterelle Strudel on a plate and looks around for JT* :unsure:

Lol, r3 or r3n?

In GB&I, we haven't concluded yet on which of the above two we will use for me. Some support the first, since it is an "andromech droid", other the second, because it sounds better.

I think JT is getting a couple stitches in his forehead.

Welcome, r3n. I see you've already been introduced to the best Canada has to offer. *Kisses each of Ess, KG and Shay on the hand, then selects some salmon and crackers.*

How is GB&I these days?

Upon further reflection, I've decided I like r3n better! :yes:

:D

Well, there are some heated debates these days, I'll include them on the following update ;) .

But this is not time for politics. Have fun!

*Regaining conciousness, looks around and immediately knows who nailed him by her evil grin. Runs up to Parrrrtay pointing to the bump on his forehead.*

Now you have to kiss and make better.

:wub:

*Kisses JT on the forehead*

It was an accident, I swear. (heehee)

*grabs some non-alcoholic wine and mingles*

It still hurts! One more!

*As Shay reaches for my forehead again I move my head at the last instant and catch a big smoooochie square on her lips.*

NOW I feel better.

:hide:

Maybe I should get hurt, too ;) .

:lol: :lol:

Who built a kissing booth here while I wasn't looking?

I sense that there is going to be a rash of sudden injuries around Shay. ;)

Lol, you build these kissing booths everywhere!

Can I have of these "Grilled Marinated Vegetables"?

r3n, help yourself. I think I will try some of them too, they smell delicious.

*Looks around for Westawy*
Hmmmm I was sure would be bouncing by here today ;)

Hey anyone seen Westaway today?

Nope I haven't.
*Takes a plate and loads it up*

*pours champagne for everyone*

*Turns up late. Again*

*Minesweeps a few glasses off abandoned tables*

*Feels rather good*

Hello Canada! :Canada:

Welcome to Canada Westmorlandia :Canada:

:D Welcome to Canada Westmorlandia :D
Must say - :wub: the avataar.

Awww, thanks. He is a personal hero of mine.

Hail Optimus! :hail:

WTC old chap. :Canada:

Welcome, Great Britain & Ireland! We look forward to having you here!

Lelana Songwind
Beaver-Country Canada
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Better late than never...

Congratulations Canada on your new Alliance with Great Britain and Ireland!

Cheers to r3naissanc3r!

We would have been here earlier, but Texas just opened a new Consulate today as well - the Elite Conservative Circuit. It has been quite a day for diplomacy!

Texas wishes y'all's relationship the best!


And howdy to all our Canadian friends at the party!

:Canada:

Congrats New Texas on your new friendship as well!

I had heard there would be dancing, although I haven't seen it yet. Who would like a dance?

Thank you very much for your welcome, New Tex! And congratulations for your diplomatic success, as well! Cheers :D !

It is good to see that Westy has also joined the party. I am not the only one from GB&I here now.