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Tea Room the 23rd - The Canadian Rockies

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Jacksmania · 11/02/2011 16:49

Welcome to the 23rd incarnation of the One-Child Tea Room. Not to be misleading - although its inmates inhabitants mostly have just one child, we also have mums of many (but no dads yet... hmmm...). Everyone is welcome.

The usual rules apply - no bunfighting. If you like that sort of thing, go elsewhere.
Other rules: bring Wine. Or [tea]. :o

We find ourselves in a lovely spacious log cabin in the Canadian Rockies. Enormous west-facing windows show a gorgeous view of the sunset over the mountains, and there are log and/or gas fireplaces in every room, even the priest hole (which is a Hiding Spot of Requirement for Those In Need) and the bathrooms. In the open-concept living room, we find the Aga gently simmering against the wall, the bar fully stocked, and the cappuccino bar prepared to dispense any hot beverage of your choice.

Fluffy duvets and colourful pillows abound on the deep, squashy couches and armchairs. Outside, we see a vista of deep snow, dotted here and there with deer and bunny tracks. The walking trails and access roads have been ploughed clear of snow by our able (and hunky) handyman, Mellors, who is also available for massages and facial treatments in the Log Cabin Spa.
There is a hot tub outside on the west-facing deck, with a mini-bar conveniently nearby.

There are no aspidistras in this log cabin, as the cold of the Rockies causes them to shrivel and die. However, the Naked Mohawk Babies have come along and are swarming along the rafters, and in the adjacent stable, the Tea Room horses, Earl and Lady Grey are available for snowy rides. The bison are frolicking in their snowy paddock, and I have no idea if the bishops followed the trail of breadcrumbs or not.

(For newcomers, the last paragraphs obv. makes no sense - just go with, all will be explained.)

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Tee2072 · 11/02/2011 16:55

::flings herself on the fainting couch and covers herself snuggle with an alpaca wool throw, hand knitted by real alpacas::

Ah, snow. So lovely to look at.

Anyone for a hot toddy?

Jacksmania · 11/02/2011 17:10
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Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 17:27

It's almost home!

Jacksmania · 11/02/2011 17:28

That was the idea :o

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UniS · 11/02/2011 17:29

toddy ahoy...
::UniS hangs a picture on a wall, it is a very life like photo of a potted plant with unfurling dark green leaves on slender stems::

Nice pad JM, I could get used to this level of warm with snow outside, bright tooo. glorious sunset, what a fantastic orangey pink hue teh snow looks.

Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 17:34

I meant home as in the land where I come from. Shame I need my passport to visit.

MaryBS · 11/02/2011 17:44

Reminds me of my honeymoon :)

Anyone fancy a spin in this?

Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 18:04

Shock BabyScout is in bed and it's quiet. He's been a crabby mess since about 4 p.m. It's time for a large Wine -- can I pour for anyone else?

Tee2072 · 11/02/2011 18:24

Mary, I get a FORBIDDEN message on your link...what is it?!?!

::holds glass out for Wine::

Hmm, not sure it goes with the Hot Toddy...

purpleknittingmum · 11/02/2011 18:36

Oh hello all!!

NormanTheForeman · 11/02/2011 18:40

Anyone for a Brew?

Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 18:41

Oh, very nice Norman!

UniS · 11/02/2011 18:45

BrewBrewBrewBrew all round

and a plate of BiscuitBiscuitBiscuit

Sorted. well done norman.

Did any one bring George over from farmhouse?? Think he would look good silhouetted against that mountainous back drop.

NormanTheForeman · 11/02/2011 18:50

No problems! I'll be having a party later to celebrate. I'll do a link. There will be plenty of Brew (and Wine for those who would like it). Smile

Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 19:05

[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvDvTnTGjgQ Popidicorn]

Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 19:07

(Try again)

oxeye · 11/02/2011 19:15

::. Stagger in with cut out of George Clooney under one arm and racing pig and racing miss piggy wrapped in a cashmere blanket:;
well done jm great post

teafortwo · 11/02/2011 19:32

Hello all - I do so like it here! JM you are wonderful!

oxeye, and other London ladies - I came across this website and thought you might like it. Lots of kooky and nice looking London based ideas for things to do and see... www.a-littlebird.com/

Donki · 11/02/2011 19:44

So this is where the breadcrumbs where leading!

The snow is a bit of a pain, it started to ball up under my hooves!

Where can I put the hay pile so that it

  1. won't be in the way and (very important)
  2. won't be eaten by marauding deer/elk?
UniS · 11/02/2011 19:48

LOL at popcorn. Thank you for the smile Mary.

UniS · 11/02/2011 19:49

DOH., scout.

Hi MAry any how, hope you made it through teh snow to teh new tea room.

MaryBS · 11/02/2011 19:50

Not sure why its coming up forbidden Tee, as it worked earlier... it was one of these

Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 19:53

[[http://www.etsy.com/listing/66824597/new-and-improved-ultimate-bearded-beanie?ref=cat1_gallery_37 Really? Guess it might be useful for Mellors while we're in the Rockies}}

Scout19075 · 11/02/2011 19:54

Really? Guess it might be useful for Mellors while we're in the Rockies

(Damn I can't link tonight!)

Donki · 11/02/2011 19:54

Anyone?