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Tea Room the Eighteenth - the Cricket Pavilion

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thumbwitch · 20/09/2010 04:01

Welcome one and all to our new abode - a lovely old-fashioned Cricket Pavilion, with decks outdoors and a rather lovely Members' Bar, complete with deep-seated leather comfy chairs and any drink you care to mention.

Our outdoor amenities include the well-tended cricket pitch, kept immaculate by Mellors, our multi-purpose man; a couple of tennis courts round the back for those who prefer the Wimbledon scene; and another multi-purpose pitch (can be used for hosting Fine Lad-style rugby matches, or Little Kickers' football, or the occasional All Comers' Lacrosse Tournament.

Bishops abound, mostly snoozing in the leather armchairs; there are sundry animals around - guineapigs and bison mostly - and of course the Naked Mohawk Babies, fetchingly attired in cricket whites (most unusual for them!)

The cricket pavilion tea room is open to all - those with only one child who need a safe haven predominate but having more than one child is fine - come in, have an egg'n'cress sandwich and a glass of Pimms!

*other fillings and beverages also available.

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teafortwo · 01/11/2010 19:22

Thanks roslily x x x

ASmallBunchofFlowers · 01/11/2010 19:32

A toast to Tea's nanna. And a hug and Parisian air kiss for Tea. xxx

teafortwo · 01/11/2010 19:38

Roslily I've been meaning to tell you for a while... someone we are close to has bipolar disorder. Through him I have learnt what a bloody pain it is...

I really am impressed with you for staying on the meds and making such a difficult and I truly believe RIGHT decision re your family.

The person I know well loves the highs so much he kicks the meds and to be honest with you without really realising it himself he has lost everything that matters.

The way you are taking responsibility for your illness is really really amazing!!!

TBH I am very much in awe of you for it I am sure I couldn't be that strong. x

UniS · 01/11/2010 19:47

evening all.

UNis raises a glass to departed nannas , gives roslily a big thumbs up for having had THAT chat with mum and passes round a pate of chocolate eyeballs.

teafortwo · 01/11/2010 19:59

Thanks Unis and small x x x

ASmallBunchofFlowers · 01/11/2010 20:02

Hmmm. It was all going so well until we got to the eyeballs, UniS! Wink

teafortwo · 01/11/2010 20:44

And thanks Cat... x x x

I want to send my Nanna's twin some flowers but don't know what to write on the card.

They were the type of twins who dressed the same and finished each other's sentences. When I phoned her today she told me that she had never in her entire life felt as lonely as she does today. Sad I know she is not being dramatic and she is not lost in the moment. It is completely true and very sad...

3thumbedwitch · 01/11/2010 21:33

oh tea - your poor great aunt! She probably feels like her right arm has just dropped off.:(

UniS · 01/11/2010 21:49

soooooooorry Grin

UniS · 01/11/2010 21:49

[hgrin]

JBsmama · 01/11/2010 22:03
thumbwitch · 01/11/2010 22:11

UniS - how did you manage to do a [hgrin]? thought they'd disabled them already [hshock].
Just checking now for completeness..[hgrin]

JBM - how's your knee? [hwink]

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thumbwitch · 01/11/2010 22:13

So - who's going to start the new one in the S of France? Someone who has been there, perhaps? Needs to be soon, we're running out of space (11 posts to go...)

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ASmallBunchofFlowers · 01/11/2010 22:18

Perhaps LeSerpent could oblige? She would provide the necessary local knowledge and oooh la la.

Scout19075 · 01/11/2010 22:32
oxeye · 01/11/2010 23:23

JM how is your knee and is the nanny working better than the nursery? Tis hard, isn't it

Supportive pats and hugs for all, soothing sleep for Catita and well done Roslilly for facing the Ishoos and glad your mum was better than MIL!

I am dog tired. and OxPoppins is going to hand in her notice, I just know it.... I want to resign.

ASmallBunchofFlowers · 01/11/2010 23:33

Oh lawks, Oxeye. Is OxPoppins really going to quit? Here, have some gin.

oxeye · 02/11/2010 00:08

Oh Small, I think so, well she wants to change some things (don't want to post too obviously) and I don't blame her at all but I can smell the Start of the End

which is ruddy helpful given oxbloke's current disappearance

I am SOOOOOO tired and have too much to do, AGHAGH

I have to work and I just truly cannot face it.....

ASmallBunchofFlowers · 02/11/2010 00:11

Eeek. Will PM you (if I can work out how).

teafortwo · 02/11/2010 08:07

oxeye - x x x x x x

amberlight · 02/11/2010 09:18
ASmallBunchofFlowers · 02/11/2010 09:24

I always find very uplifting. Or, for something entirely secular, .

amberlight · 02/11/2010 10:45

New Tea Room now created.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/one_child_families/1074528-Tea-Room-the-Nineteenth

Hope it's ok - brain a bit fried! Please add missing details...

thumbwheel · 02/11/2010 11:39

Oxeye - hope OxPoppins stays with you at least until Oxbloke returns - when will that be, btw?

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