Busy getting things ready for later. I had ordered some smoked salmon but it was the unavailable item in my Amazon Fresh delivery just now. So no treat for tea tomorrow.
Anyway if you arrive early just help yourself to a drink. Somebody has already donated large jug of Pimms!
Dear MichaelJH
Maybe a little late as I’m not at all pleased with the way Bertram Bunny is sitting on my Easter bonnet and don’t mention the yellow chicks. Its all just a disaster, should never have given Nanny the Easter off !! {But I have nicked a bottle of Sapphire Gin}
That'd be the lady in the mirror!
Disappointing about the salmon but hey ho! Can you point me to the Pimm's please ☺️
And I now declare the tea party open! 🤣🎉🍾😁
Who's here..
I am 👋🏽 So greatful for the invite☀️ I've brought Hot Cross buns - not very original but all I had in 🤷🏻♀️
I'll have a bun, please, HHH. As long as there's lashings of butter to go with it 
JUST DELIVERED - AFTERNOON TEA SANDWICHES (CUCUMBER, EGG AND CRESS, SMOKED SALMON)
I NEED TO REBOOT AS CAN'T GET LOWERCASE! ☹️
Just arrived. I picked up an Italian antipasto platter at the deli. Think I will try a Pimms! 🍨🍹
Ah! I love salami! You can keep the olives - horrible things. Thanks, Heythrop
I just been back and got some yummy pickled herring!
Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!! Worse than olives!
Yesss, there are good for you ! And loads of Omega3!
Right, sorry I'm late, I dropped all the creme eggs, and it took ages to round them all up again. Anyway, there's enough for at least 2 each. I also have 2 M&S biscuity "eggs"... no, make that 1.33 "eggs", I had to taste one to make sure it was ok.
I also have a nice cold, New Zealand sauvignon blanc, if anyone fancies a glass of that, before we all dive into the gin?
Oh c,mon, you dropped the eggs....really?? Or did you eat them and then had to find more!!😉
Dang it! I've been rumbled. Although I did nearly drop one when I was half way through it, and you'd be surprised at the places I had to lick the creme from...
Pimms for me please.
I'll grab one of the smoked salmon sandwiches that Michael was shouting about😁
I have brought some homemade scones and strawberry jam.
I've sneaked in some clotted cream....no arguments about which goes first on the scone, jam or clotted cream.
Hi Mf. Clotted cream? You're spoiling us... Yes, please!
It's clotted cream first in Cornwall, jam first in Devon an goodness knows in London and the Home Counties?!
I think you'll find it's the other way round - jam first in Cornwall. However, being a born & bred resident of London, as long as it has jam, clotted cream AND butter, I'm not bothered which way round it is
Also being a London born, though not currently resident there, who needs a scone a jam butty will do and cream..... what's that!! 🤣🤣
Clotted cream and butter! Now that is egging the pudding.
London resident since 1987, Lincolnshire born.
Clotted cream then jam for me!
Which part of London do you reside Alison?
Mitcham. (under St George's without trying!)
I am at the other end of the Northern Line.
I used to travel all the way to St George's to see a specialist.
Now very happy at the Royal Free.
Well at least you didn't have to change tubes :)I've got a new problem now - a newly diagnosed brain tumour (aren't I the lucky one?). But handily, the neuro surgeon I'm meeting on Wednesday is still based in Atkinson Morley wing, so I know the building very well.
I'm here, but I'll be dipping in & out! Just gotta pop to the shop to buy some tomatoes 🍅 for my pasta dish!!
I have some Big Tom to make Bloody Mary's if someone has some vodka?!
No vodka I'm afraid and apparently no gin!! You might want to talk to Alison_L about that!!
I’ve been here awhile but with this bonnet on I think folks think I’m a standard lamp.
Already lost the Bombay Sapphire gin, think Lezzers has run off into the garden with it.
Sorry to moan but a carrot stick on a bit of sour dough is not a vegan high tea!
I'll let you have one of my tomatoes once I've bought them!! And I've not seen the gin but very happy to track it down!!
Hello, Blue. Hopefully Lezzers will get some more gin while she's off "buying tomatoes" (clearly a euphemism). There's plenty of Pimms and white wine while we're waiting though
Thanks for the offer Alison_L but I’m a beer man and yes my knuckles do drag across the floor when I walk, yeah agree that the old tomato thing maybe a cover up………
Oh I see the food has improved, now celery stick or carrot? Such a hard life
I’m so sorry I’m late. I got so involved with the Harlequins v Montpelier match I completely forgot.
Don't worry, Maisie, we've still got some booze, although I'm not sure what happened to the gin...
Well, what can I say!! Today almost turned into a disaster! There's been a run on tomatoes 🍅 and very nearly didn't get any any!! So having got the tomatoes there's no chives to be found anywhere!! Have substituted basil instead but I'm not sure that's really the answer, I may have to go and have a lie down to get myself together or........where is that gin 🤔
I'm not sure basil is a good replacement for chives. I've got leeks (!) if you'd like one of those? As for the gin, it disappeared in very mysterious circumstances 2 hours ago and hasn't been seen since.
Hic.
Oh tell me it isn’t so Alison_L making me think it was Lezzers that did the deed when it was you all along!
It may not be Death On The Nile but the loss of gin cannot be taken lightly,
you are barred from wearing my prize winning bonnet, that may I say has captured the very essence of spring its self.
Loverly bonnet. Are you allowed to pick wild daffs and bluebells in that quantity? It wash definitly Lezzersh...
You're quite right about the basil, it was a panic buy! I've got onions so I'll use that instead as it's for a the potato 🥔 salad. I can't believe there's a shortage of chives, it's literally like a weed and grows everywhere!
Hmm, can we talk about the gin? First the eggs now the gin, is there something you want to tell us 🤔
Ginsh gon. Carnt shee it anywhere.
I rest my case…………
Chives in my garden- you'[re welcome but please swap for lettuce. Tesco had none at all this week.
When I moved house late last year I bought all my herbs with me as they were in pots etc. I didn't worry about bringing the chives as they're so easy to grow & grow & grow anywhere'!! Thank you for the offer, I've no lettuce unfortunately would left over pasta and potato salad work?? What is it with the missing veg in the supermarket???
Has anyone seen the Host? Alison_L have you any thing else to confess to?
Nope, haven't seen him. At least... No. No I haven't. He's probably lost his t'interweb again. And I wouldn't have a clue how to steal that. Not that I stole anything else. No sirree.
Mmmmmmm missing eggs, missing gin, missing host, its almost worth Interpol getting involved, I’ve had a snoop around and all I can find is countless reams of square puzzles and a packet of frozen peas.
I think that our host has gone away for Easter, did you notice the way he answered all the posts on holiday insurance?
Mein host is back - see below. I told you it was nothing to do with me
I think he was having problems with his upper case possibly something to do with his ear wax and the need to SHOUT?
There's a selection of fairy cakes and a few cupcakes if anyone is still hungry. Anybody seen Prada47 he is usually lurking somewhere with his Jolly Sailor rum...
Ask Alison-L she seem to make most things disappear and we ain’t talking Harry Potter here……..
Afternoon all, sorry I'm late - just de-turfing the lawn. Note this is not a euphemism for drinking or making off with gin.Can offer mini hot cross buns, home made Apple and marzipan pies and a bottle of prosecco given us by the neighbours when we moved in.
Phew, bit warm today maybe I should go down the sun hat route - think blue has got bonnets covered already.
Good to see you all is anyone leading the singing? X
Love your neighbours, mine bought me flowers and some cooking apple's! Would it have been rude of me to say I prefer alcohol?? And can we talk de-turfing? How do you do that?? I'll just pull up a chair ☺️
The term lawn de-turfing is rather technical and involves many years of horticultural study. Alternatively you can just dig up slices of turf if you are a beginner!To be honest I deserved a medal when we moved house, never mind a Bottle of prosecco. Seven months of solicitors did nothing for my bp. But it was worth it.
How are you and your husband?
Happy Easter x
Buying and selling property has got to be the most stressful thing ever!! Our first sale fell through at the point of signing contracts because our buyer was actually short of the buying price by £37000, which he asked us to drop our price by 😳 2 days later we'd re-sold the place but the person we were buying from then decided she wanted another £10000 for her place!! We said no and then kept getting panicked text messages from her as she was worried she'd miss the stamp duty holiday and why does my buyer want a survey on my property, why can't he do that once he's signed contracts!!
We're currently sorting out the garden, oh the mess she left the house & garden in, it's almost like she did a moonlight flip as she left so much here!! There's s much more that needs doing than we realised but still very happy to be here.
I'm doing fine thank you, kevins been having a tough time unfortunately but unlike me he never moans!
How are you? And happy Easter to you too
Your tale of the state of the house and garden could have been written by me. We have never encountered such a filthy kitchen ever and the rest of the house was just as bad. The garden has so much promise - big and lots of interesting nooks and crannies including a little ruin and a pig cot. But just like the house full of junk - apparently if you just dump stuff in the garden it is taken away by the magic pixie fairies!I think we have definitely made the right move and the garden will be a massive boost to my mental health which hasn't recovered as well as the physical side of the ha.
Best wishes to you both in your new home x
Your reply hasn't come through, did you mention the naughty C word?🤔
Nope, but here it is again Your tale of the state of the house and garden could have been written by me. We have never encountered such a filthy kitchen ever and the rest of the house was just as bad. The garden has so much promise - big and lots of interesting nooks and crannies including a little ruin and a pig cot. But just like the house full of junk - apparently if you just dump stuff in the garden it is taken away by the magic pixie fairies!I think we have definitely made the right move and the garden will be a massive boost to my mental health which hasn't recovered as well as the physical side of the ha.
Best wishes to you both in your new home x
Altogether now sing away ! x
youtube.com/watch?v=z_CNYnt...
My bonnet is better {even though I have to say so myself}
I bet it is 
You sound very proud of it x
Its Bertram Bunny sitting on the top that does it, give old nanny her due she can sew when she puts her mind to it !
Well I have a picture of this hat in my head but one thing please don't tell me you have an Easter dress on to match or I shall get really worried x
Hi bekind. Wondered how you are lately. Easter wishes to you x
Did try a rendition of one of my old rugby songs then realised the ladies had not retired to the drawing room yet……talking of which the host has re-appeared, funny after just asking Alison_L about him
*Quickly adjusts clothing*
You would be surprised by what us"ladies" have heard! Could probably teach you a few songs as well. X
Now we are talking ! Always ready to learn but warn you I don’t carry a tune very well, think draining sink and you will have an idea, but I can whistle, as long as someone holds on to my false teeth !
Afternoon Nettekin. We've been a bit short of gin today (I deny it), so I'm not sure if we're ready to sing yet...Apple & marzipan pies sound good
Sorry just arrived, have two bottles of Proseco (was three, but I had to sample it didn't I), my speciality trifle and some sausage rolls. I'll lead the singing: "Roll me over in the clover, roll me over lay me down and do it again. Right all together now:
Jean
Did Pavarotti sing that on his farewell world tour?
Probably!!!
Ok,I'm here and ready to party!! I have pasta with bacon, sweetcorn & tomatoes drizzled with garlic & rosemary oil and potato salad which looks a bit anaemic without the chives but does actually taste delicious 😋
Moves closer to Lezzers, looks like at lest she has something that I can eat
Was feeling underdressed so borrowed me mams bonnet she made 40 years ago, chicks have hatched and fled the nest, chocolates gone off but the ribbons still functional 👒 Thoroughly Enjoyed that sing song 🎶 🎤 must be the Pimms effect 🥂
"There'll be bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover".
This reclining chair is so comfy, think that little bottle of Prosecco has gone to my head zzzzzzzzzzzz snore!
I've not yet had a drink apart from a small Pimm's hours ago, I'm still looking for the gin!! As you've obviously had enough I think I'll help you out with your prosecco 🍾
Snore, Ehh what, what, yes please help yourself.
Well MichaelJHThank you so much for the invite, its been a blast, my bottle of drink was stolen {borrowed} and your idea of carrot and celery sticks on sourdough being a Vegan feast is not mine. But I understand that you have other more difficult guests {some already asleep, others nicking your curtains} to worry about if I need food in my condition….Have I mentioned my heart Problems?
Still it’s Bertram Bunny’s bedtime so we must part, chin chin
You've got heart problems? Why didn't you say? I'd have left you some... er, I mean, I'm sure I could have found you some more. From somewhere.
Thanks….see you all on the other side XX Happy EasterXX Kevin x
Just to say I am gutted! I missed the party! Looks like everyone had a fab time 👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗
Think there are still some here sleeping off the effects of various tipples. Check the sunloungers in the corner for the ones who never know when to stop!
Thank you Michael for a bit of escapism - much needed. Hope you can move forward health wise yourself soon. X
Sorry I'm late - I've just made a pineapple upside down cake if anyone is still hungry? We also went to the tomato farm today - great tasting - lovely in a salad. Happy Easter everyone xx
A pineapple upside down cake just arrived, everyone! Thanks, Mary. I think there's still a drop of Pimms left, but I'm afraid the gin, er, went.
I once went wine tasting at a vineyard in the Algarve that belongs to a very famous singer, is tomato 🍅 tasting the same sort of thing? 🍷🤔
Could be - its a local farm that has an honesty box, but basically supplies shops etc.Do you mean Cliff Richard's vineyard? We once went to a restaurant that was one of his regular haunts.
OK bye for now. I have a few things to do before sunset.I think it will be a small and late supper for me. Not the herrings though as much as I love them. Before bed they give you nightmares!
Bye Heythrop. Thanks for the antipasto, that was delicious. I know a cat that would happily take those herrings off your hands
Have you got room for a mad hatter on statins
Hi, I don’t get this thread until 7am Sunday morning but will bring bacon and eggs for breakfast and Buck’s Fizz. Also will bring my elephant to eat up all stale hot cross buns. I took him to the. Bun and tea party on Friday and he was very popular.🐘
Hello VelvetSky, just popped back to see if I could find an empty bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin as evidence, and egg wrappers, but no luck so far, nice elephant by the way, nothing strange about this Easter Sunday talk at all…….
Yes, can supply sausages and black pudding and tomatoes, how about some mushrooms, beans and hash browns, home made of course. I found a bottle of champagne in the back of the larder, it’s been there ages, someone will have to be brave and test it🥳🐘
I will go for it but bring my own cold Guinness. Meaty products go so well with it!
How many times has that champagne 🍾🥂 come out of the cupboard and gone back in again?🤔 I'll have a bit of everything please if you don't mind, except the black pudding!! Ta
Hi, how did you know that about the bottle or champagne, I take it out, put it in the fridge, family prefers beer and wine and back it goes into the larder.I don’t like to give to anyone in case it’s off, must be at least 15 if not more years old, we were often given champagne when we worked in the yacht trade. All a long time ago now. I will do you a plate without black pudding.
Oh can you save some for me, especially the blackpudding my favourite please? I just have to pop out to walk my dog.
Not just any old black pudding but M&S black pudding, thought I’d do some fried bread as well. My late husband liked Guinness, a bit too much me thinks🙀As a born south Londoner, now in Hampshire, I be will be watching Crystal Palace play, they had better win.
Did anyone find the gin? I've been gardening all day and I'm now in need!!
Sorry I missed the party. Don't suppose there were any leftovers?
There is still some pickled herring in an onion marinade. It didn't help with today's puzxle. I just got a headache!
Sounds as though you all had a wonderful time. I tried to come but the plane was cancelled so I ate all the Easter eggs myself and now I am both nauseous and hyperactive.🇳🇿😀
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