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Should I reopen the happy place cafe?

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sashh · 10/02/2023 04:25

I'm often awake in the night, today was a lie in for me, only properly awake since 4am.

In lockdown I opened, 'the happy place café where I would make virtual breakfasts and people would come to chat.

When it was last opened my French pastry chef Florence had married Fernando the cocktail waiter.

The kitten bees are inside because it is too old but the bumble cats are in the garden as usual.

SO should I reopen or was just something for lockdown?

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ColinRobinsonsFart · 19/02/2023 03:02

*wasn’t on non weight bearing crutches

jesus i am a bit confused

fivetriangulartrees · 19/02/2023 03:02

I think I'll go for porridge this morning, with lots of honey, and a milky tea. Thank you. What I'm really in for is the peace and quiet and the comfy cushions.

Willowkins · 19/02/2023 03:10

I need this café in my life! Continental breakfast is my favourite. I'm awake because I've been sorting out the box of doom under the stairs and I found some stuff in there that made me sad. Can I snuggle up in the corner with my blanket please?

alwaysoutdoors · 19/02/2023 03:25

Good morning, I was just wandering around and stumbled upon your cafe. I love the décor. I'm 29 weeks pregnant and sleep is terrible. Do you have any fruit smoothies please? I'm going to take this cosy armchair spot.

sashh · 19/02/2023 03:26

ColinRobinsonsFart · 19/02/2023 02:59

I wonder if you can get them by mail order…?

god I really could do with one now. I would get a bowl of cereal (not a pasty but will have to do) if I was on non weight bearing crutches…

Yes you can

thecornishpastystore.co.uk/shop/

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alwaysoutdoors · 19/02/2023 03:27

Oh I've just seen the OJ with ginger, that will be perfect. Thank you!

alienslove · 19/02/2023 03:36

Morning!
Now I don't usually like continental breakfast but I think I might give it a go this morning! I quite fancy that flat cheese with holes that I remember from my childhood in Holland? No idea what it was! Maybe melted in a croissant! That sounds delightful!
With an orange juice (without the ginger!(

Needaholidayyesterday · 19/02/2023 03:57

Could I have salted crackers and a cup of tea?
And a cuddle with a cat.

SimpleHoardOfTruth · 19/02/2023 04:22

Morning! No unsettled baby just overactive mind dwelling on marriage difficulties. So it's nice to get out of the house ☺️

Latte and pain au chocolat would be smashing.

sashh · 19/02/2023 04:26

Yep there is cheese with hoes, soft cheese, hard cheese in real life I often have this for breakfast.

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Merryweather80 · 19/02/2023 05:45

Morning.

I've been awake -thanks to Ds almost 3, since about one am. He's never slept a night through, preferring to wake every 30min to two hours. I'm so tired.

Am I still allergic to wheat/gluten here or can I merrily pig out on chocolate based pastries? A strong latte would be amazing,if you have a minute please?

Can I also enquire about the bumble kittens and the kitten bees please? Can I have one of each from the next litter please unless you have any ready to go now? Will they get on well with Sam and George my two mogs? They are both very friendly and love cuddles and dreemies.

I'll be curled up in the huge armchair by the fire, blanket on knees, pillows plumped, reading my book - I've tried reading it many times over the last three years. I can't think why I haven't managed it (looks lovingly but grumpily at Ds, plus older sisters)

Thanks x

sashh · 19/02/2023 05:51

Holes, hot hoes, they are in the garden.

@Merryweather80

There is a link up thread to the original kitten bees story.

You might stand a chance with a bumble cat, they are quite feisty but I think an adult cat would hunt a kitten bee and they are really friendly and a bit dumb so they won't fly out of range.

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BeautifulDayintheneighbourhood · 19/02/2023 05:54

I’ve been awake for hours. Please can I have poached eggs on sourdough toast with smoked salmon , a big cup of steaming coffee with a jug of hot milk and a bowl of really lovely fruit with greek yoghurt and honey sprinkled with nuts? Fresh orange juice with bits too please!

sashh · 19/02/2023 06:08

Eggs,, salmon, coffee on their way. Take a seat.

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BeautifulDayintheneighbourhood · 19/02/2023 06:16

sashh · 19/02/2023 06:08

Eggs,, salmon, coffee on their way. Take a seat.

So exciting!! 😋

cassiatwenty · 19/02/2023 12:30

@Needaholidayyesterday I'd be happy to help with pastries and cider 😅 How was Cornwall, did you have a good time?

BouleBaker · 20/02/2023 01:59

Yawn

i have just gone 10 rounds in leg fighting with DS2, who wants to sleep in with us and rest his legs on my poor hips.

So I am wide awake now! Yesterday's continental breakfast sounded lovely. Can I go for whatever the special of the day is please and a steaming hot coffee?

keverne · 20/02/2023 03:00

What a lovely thread! I'm awake with toothache and stress. A hot chocolate with cream, and a pain au chocolat would be lovely, thank you

MinnieMountain · 20/02/2023 04:33

I’m here because the cat woke DS up, so he woke me up.

May I have a nice big coffee and a bagel with cream cheese please? Unless you’ve started a daily special @sashh ?

I hope your toothache gets better @keverne .

Sweetpea1532 · 20/02/2023 05:04

Here I am! >>>>rushing through the door>@ScottBakula @cassiatwenty I'm sorry to have kept you waiting so longBlush...I got lost on the way over when I pressed on @sashh link to her pandemic Cafe thread.
This place looks and smells amazing! Thanks for the invitation...I'd like a giant bowl of hot grits with lashings of creamy butter and a Malteasers hot chocolate, please...oh, I might as well have some whipped cream on the hot chocolate, too..yum, can't wait. ( poor Scott and Cassia...having to eat 40 croissants each and drink tubs full of lattes since I took so long to arrive...poor dears!)

ScottBakula · 20/02/2023 05:58

Good morning @Sweetpea1532 I am glad you made it . I am sat overthere ---> outside as its quite mild and I want to watch the sunrise.
@sashh I have a long day ahead of me please can I have a large strong black coffee and a bacon and egg buttie please.

ProperVexed · 20/02/2023 06:05

Morning all. I need something calming this morning. I had a curry last night ( first time in ages) and its upset my system! Any ideas what I could eat now?

ScottBakula · 20/02/2023 06:09

@ProperVexed , how about some scrambled eggs and a fruit juice ? I will make them if Florence is busy

ScottBakula · 20/02/2023 07:25

There is a big bowl of scrambled eggs a mountin of hot buttered toast and a pot of coffee and tea over there everyone help yourself.

I am off to work now see you all later.

sashh · 20/02/2023 08:20

Morning all.

It was a strange night which involved a police helicopter (just the sound) then I watcher the lost boys and then, well I'm so glad you have made yourselves at home. I'm helping ,yself to eggs and toast.

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