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Tea Room the Twentieth: The Greek Island

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asmallbunchofflowers · 04/12/2010 21:47

Welcome to the twentieth (yes, really) Tea Room.

We find ourselves on a sun-kissed Greek island, where our whitewashed, blue-shuttered house nestles in the dappled shade of a gnarled old pine tree. In the olive grove, Mellors the gardener/handyman/factotum is tending the tea room menagerie of horses, camels, bison and guinea-pigs, recently joined by some recalcitrant old donkeys. The distressed chintz sofa, aga and cardboard cut-out of George Clooney have survived the relocation from the south of France and the aspidistra has pride of place on the mantelpiece.

Come in, put your feet up and join in the conversation. It may not make sense, but that's not important. What matters is the lovely people here and the chance simply to relax.

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Scout19075 · 01/01/2011 00:26

Just once I'd like to be in London or in NYC for New Year's Eve and the celebrations. Just once.

When I lived in Minnesota I stood on my balconey and watched the fireworks displays for both Minneapolis and St Paul (the Twin Cities) at the same time. Very cool. No where near as big/impressive/exciting as London, though!

Did SmallGirl stay up?

BabyScout is still happily sleeping even though the cats are going nuts.

Scout19075 · 01/01/2011 00:28

(whispers: RL mulled wine going to my head. Not a good idea!)

asmallbunchofmistletoe · 01/01/2011 00:29

SmallGirl is still up.

Scout19075 · 01/01/2011 00:34

Oh, don't worry, I used to be at her age, too. Grin Still have a few years of BabyScout sleeping, I reckon.

But now I'm showing my age and will say "Good night, lovely tea roomers!" Sleep well and for those out celebrating tonight I hope you have gentle mornings.

Jacksmama · 01/01/2011 00:37

What's wrong with SmallGirl still being up? I have no idea of JB will be up or not at midnight but if he is, I'm not going to let it bother me, and he's much younger than SG. :) I figure one day a year isn't going to hurt them.

In case I have a lengthy sleep-in tomorrow (please!!!!!) and you lot end up posting like crazy, I'm going to create TR 21 on Maui right now :o

Jacksmama · 01/01/2011 00:48

See you all on Maui!

asmallbunchofmistletoe · 01/01/2011 00:57

Yay! Will Mellors be offering swimming lessons again?

amberlight · 01/01/2011 08:37

Yay!

Do we have to fill the other 66 posts on here or will people find the new thread and not post on this one?

Post on the new thread please, good folks! Smile

thumbplumpuddingwitch · 01/01/2011 12:29

I'll just add this to this one, rather than sully the new one with it - I was in London for NYE 2004/5 - got remarkably drunk and went to a night club with MrThumb, his cousin and his cousin's friends. Got groped by some dodgy bloke who left bruises on one boob Shock - that sobered me up damn quick!
The fireworks were crap as well, and we were horribly hung over the next day.

MiniThumb didn't make it to midnight - he crashed out at about 11pm. Sadly, he now thinks this is normal and managed the same tonight Hmm. I need to work on his bedtimes...

amberlight · 01/01/2011 12:53

Heck! some bloke did what?! ...ruddy cheek of him!

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