Christmas morning i felt so down in the dumps and had not the slightest wish to go anywhere, but i had promised to make 2 gateaux for a Christmas lunch put on for people living alone or those without family.
My gateau were indeed very slapdash because nothing seemed to be in my Favour, the fresh cream took ages to whip and the sponges were falling apart, it was more of a demolition job than a cake fest. However i finally put it together with cream raspberries and strawberries and chocolate but it was not up to my usual offerings to be honest.
I duly loaded the car and made my way to the venue, and the place was heaving with lots of chattering and mirth going on and the wonderful leader lady, Angela was brilliant ,she really is a remarkable lady, always cheerful and welcoming.
I sat at a table with 3 other people and wanting to be anywhere but there, and suddenly quite unexpectedly I spotted a good friend , Stella, and i quickly joined her, and then out of the blue another two good friends turned up, and i was flabbergasted as i didn't expect to see them there.
And so we ended up eating a wonderful lunch with 83 people, and later i went to my friend Mike's house together with a few others, but i did'nt stay long because i had to get home for the dogs.
So all in all it was a nice day, but I still am not ennamoured with Christmas , I am relieved its now over.
PS/ the gateau must have been ok as it quickly disappeared.