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The Happy Place Café is open 2026

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sashh · 06/01/2026 02:39

Morning and welcome.
To anyone new this is the Happy Place Café, all food and drink served here is calorie free. Everyone is welcome.
There are some people who have been here for literally years and others are newer.
The staff are me, obviously, Florence a French pastry chef who is married to Fernando the cocktail waiter (no one knows where Fernando is from so we suspect the marriage was about visas).
In a previous incarnation one of the regulars was Tilly (RIP) who brought a sparkling light in to the café along with a lemur named Leo.
Leo runs a dog wash (Tilly had a golden retriever and her family agreed to the dog wash as a tribute) but as there are rarely and dogs around he will wash anything, his other interests are goats and eggs. He spends every morning cooking eggs.
Outside the café is seating and a water feature, the water feature becomes a swimming pool in summer and an ice rink in winter. There is also a petting zoo.
Other residents are the kittenbees who are kittens the size of a bee with wings, they are very gentle but like to nibble anything sweet. Please do not give them alcohol.
Outside is where their larger cousins the bumblecats live, they are about the size of a fist and a lot more feisty than the kittenbees.
There is normally a daily special for breakfast and sometimes there is a pack up / bait / packed lunch.

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sashh · 15/05/2026 05:09

Morning.

Well I think we can ese back in to breakfast so 'things on toast'.

Cheese, beans, sardines, eggs (via Leo of course) jam, Bovril and maybe even that stuff that is locked in a box outside.

Obviously you can combine toppings but I would not recommend Bovril and jam.

Florence is making some madeleines and Fernando is making a coffee and hazelnut combination.

The usual tea and coffee are available and the kittenbees are rehearsing a group dance.

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ImDoneOnceAndForAll2 · 16/05/2026 01:29

Oooh sounds lovely...

I have been away at a hotel for the last 2 morning so i must say irl i have eaten so much food it is unbelievable but im looking forward to this mornings breakfast with you guys 🥰

sashh · 16/05/2026 06:52

Morning.

OK for a change let's head to Guatamala where Leo is scrambling eggs. Fried plantain, black beans, fresh cheese and sour cream.

Florence is making flour tortillas. Fernando has cusha, be careful it is strong.

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Lolaslashes · 16/05/2026 21:22

My dog needs a wash. Can I book a slot if I bring him along later ?

Lolaslashes · 17/05/2026 05:06

Morning ! Reporting for a wee snackette and booking my terrier in for a wash. What drinks have we? I’ll have an earl grey while we wait quietly in a comfy chair and have a cuddle

sashh · 17/05/2026 08:04

Morning.

Sorry I am a bit slow today, I can see the staff have taken care of you and your dog looks lovely and fluffy post wash.

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Lolaslashes · 17/05/2026 10:01

Yep. All fragrant and I’m fuelled up. Thank you !

sashh · 18/05/2026 07:41

Morning.

Well this normal sleeping is becoming a habit so a late start again.

Leo is wanting to cook eggs so lets have eggs today, scrambled, boiled, fried, convent, coddled and poached.

Florence is making a selection of breads and toast. Fernando has the usual tea and coffee with a selection of whisky/whiskey on the side.

The kittenbees have found some sugar cubes so are building forts on the tables.

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sashh · 19/05/2026 05:17

Morning.

Well I seem to be back to the early waking it seems.

Something simple is in order today so bacon butties, I have back, streaky and smoked back bacon. Various sauces available.

Florence is making soft bread rolls and soda bread. I've sent Leo off to take care of the goats, he may or may not be back with goat's milk.

Fernando is serving fruit juices, OJ, grapefruit, tomato and mango. obviously there is vodka on the side.

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ImDoneOnceAndForAll2 · Yesterday 17:53

So the next few mornings we need something cooling.... Any suggestions?

Lolaslashes · Today 03:37

Morning ! What’s in today’s plans ? I’m hoping for ice cold orange juice (maybe a vodka ) for the vitamin c. My head is blocked and I feel awake and rubbish 😕

ImDoneOnceAndForAll2 · Today 06:07

Could do with something yummy too

sashh · Today 06:37

Morning.

Yes cool things for breakfast is a good call so let's start with a selection of juices, OJ, tomato, grapefruit, mango all freshly made.

Yoghurt with a selection of fruits

Florence is baking some more bread so I'll make pack ups of cucumber sandwiches and cheese straws.

Fernando obviously has vodka to go in the fruit juice.

I don't think it is quite hot enough for the pool, Leo has other ideas so if you see a soggy lemur just pretend you haven't.

The kitten bees like the fruit juice so please use lids and straws and if one gets through please pick them out.

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ImDoneOnceAndForAll2 · Today 14:40

It is for sure hot enough for the pool. Even at 6am

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