I can vouch for the fact that a dreich February afternoon is much improved by afternoon tea with an unexpected cat thrown in for good measure. This particular feline rather sniffily accepted a stroke, but he wasn't moving for any annoying biped. I can't say I blame him because he'd nabbed himself the perfect warm spot in the hotel foyer. Us guests just perched on the sofa in the remaining space.....cats are supremely confident beings who always get the upper paw.
It was a lovely way to spend time indoors. As ever, our eyes were bigger than our tummies so I did that most unbritish of things and asked if we could take the rest of the cakes home with us so that they wouldn't be wasted. TYM had bought his Dad the afternoon tea voucher for his birthday last summer. David had saved it so that we could have a treat in the quieter months of the year. Perfect.
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Absolutely no shame in asking for a doggy bag!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever been to a cat café? The cats there are definitely not as well behaved and will (and in our experience - have) launched into our meals with ninja precision!😆 That cat is the perfect host x
I didn't realize before going that take out containers for leftovers isn't a thing. Granted, meal portions seem more appropriate but still saw( and left) food on plates unfinished. Yes at tea though we brought our treats ho
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat! Tony bought me something silimat a few years back and, like David, I decided to save the voucher until the most miserable time of the year so we'd apprecaite it all the more. We took half of the food back, too - although I think this was the norm as we were offered a box before having to ask.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous cat! xxx
Gorgeous tea arrangement. Feline was inviting you to bribe him with ham....
ReplyDeleteCakes should NEVER go to waste. They should go to waist.
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