The Big News At Twelvty has a PARTAY!!!

Staff and friends of the Big News at Twelvty were out with bells on last Saturday night to celebrate the most important birthday of the whole entire year.....TONTO TURNS 25!!



25 means responsibilty, maturity...she's a bonafide grown up now!!

"By 25 I wanted to be married, have kids, own an apron, be able to cook. One out of 4 ain't bad. It really is a very nice apron!!"

To mark the occasion, regulars of the big news of twelvty turned up in Tontos favourite watering hole for some light refreshments and to dance their cotton socks off. Fergus presented Tonto with the appropriate grown up chocolates, luxury Roses (LUXURY!!)

And then was the first to delve in. He put a lot of thought into his chocolate descision. In the end it was between a caramel and a strawberry cream. The caramel won.

Everyone loves Tonto. Loves her a lot. Respects her roving reporterness and general beauty and greatness. There were lots of kisses for Tonto. Tonto was all aflush with all the attention.

When they thought no one was looking, Roisin and Tonto had a quiet moment to tell each other how great they thought each other was and to discuss when and where they thought the girl in the green dress would fall over in her high heels. Also, they're such lushes. They love to pose.

And then she did!! Girl in the green dress in the high heels slipped on the very wet floor (it had nothing to do with Tonto spilling beer). Roisin won a tenner but the moment was lost.

There was rumours that there was a talent scout on the crowd, looking for budding hopeful pop tarts for his new pop tart sensation band. Some people just couldn't help themselves. As soon as they heard, Niamh and Aifric jumped straight into their rendition of "Respectable", first preformed by the pair when in 6th class for a school talent show. Niamh is Mel and Aifric is Kim.

This, believe it or not, did not attract the attention of the scout. So Niamh ditched Aifric and went a different route. Her and Tonto decided to go hip pop.

Can you believe this didn't work either!!?? Marian however pulled out all the stops with a rousing rendtion of Oh Happy Day. So rousing that she slipped backwards on the steps. She decided than and there never to sing that bloody song again.

Ruadhan is not a fan of the lime light however. Or cameras. Or wet willies. He does like his middle finger. It is so big it covers his who face. Richie is very impressed. Greg just wants him to put it away. He's seen it all before.

Dancing plays a huge part in a Tonto birthday celebration. And middle fingers it seems. And smiles of course. And sweat....well it comes with all the dancing.

It was all a bit too much for Ruadhan though. He danced himself asleep. Aifric adopted the we're not worthy dance. It became quite popular for the night. Perhaps another installment of Let us teach you how to dance. Moves have changed a lot int he last 6 months or so. Its hard to keep up. For example, how do we describe Nialls moves. Greg has gone for his signature not dancing dance.

Recently outed alien, Juanine turned up to wish Tonto well, despite her being the one that outed her. Although she is not ashamed of her red eyes or her heritage, she has opted to wear contacts as to not scare the children. The Big News at Twelvty think they look good.

Tontos sister turned up to wave the Poncho family flag. Robert and Rob could not hide their amazement at how quick she can drink a pint. A pint to zero in 10 seconds....but she seems so quiet. Erich is particularly impressed.

Another great Tonto birthday. Well they always are. Tonto had fun. Others had fun. There was dancing. Spilt beers (Tonto was only responsible for spilling 2 of them...she thinks). More dancing. A lot of dancing. Sweat. No tears...well maybe some of joy. And presents for Tonto. Tonto was very happy going home and actually remembers getting home, with a little help from Marian and the Shell garage. Happy birthday TONTO!!