So many plans...
Aussie was in town this weekend and it was really great seeing her. I organized a tea with Aussie and some friends from work that was set to start at 2pm on Sunday. Aussie suggested that she come over early to hang out and help make scones before the others arrived. I suggested she and her friend whom she was staying with that weekend come over for lunch and scone making at noon and Aussie agreed.
So in typical fashion, I went a little overboard in the food preparation area. I love to dust off my culinary skills when people come over to visit. Spicy Pumpkin Soup, salad, roasted chicken sandwiches for lunch and biscuits, scones, brownies, lemon bars, cheese, crackers and fruit for tea.
I wasn't surprised that no one arrived at noon. Aussie is often late. I did get concerned at 12:30 so went to call her just to get an ETA. I needed to get some other stuff done for the 2pm tea and wondered if I should proceed or if they were about to arrive. No answer on the cell phone although there was a missed call from Aussie at 11:30. Hmmmm. I started my prep work for 2pm tea. By 1pm, still now word and I was not thrilled. I got a call at 1:30 from Aussie saying she was at Target and would be there soon. She realized I was not the happiest camper and realized she had forgotten about lunch. Oh well, B and I will eat leftovers for dinner.
Aussie arrives around 1:40 in tears. She is very sorry about missing lunch and cannot find her credit card. Probably lost the night before while out at the bars. I get the number for the credit card company so she can cancel her card and continue finishing stuff for 2pm tea. One friend did not come with Aussie because she is still suffering from a hang over.
2:30ish one of our tea-mates calls to say she is not well and won't be able to make it. 3pm another calls and wonders if we are still there. She has been delayed but will probably get there at 3:30. No problem! Please come because we have LOTS of food that needs to be eaten. I'm even suggesting Aussie contact other friends in the area and invite them over. B suggests we invite Judy next door who looks like she is at home.
In the end, I sent the 2 ladies home with lots of leftovers and tried not to consume all of the remaining food all by myself. It was lovely to catch up with Aussie and visit with some friends but the other issues and drama definitely put a damper on the day.
So in typical fashion, I went a little overboard in the food preparation area. I love to dust off my culinary skills when people come over to visit. Spicy Pumpkin Soup, salad, roasted chicken sandwiches for lunch and biscuits, scones, brownies, lemon bars, cheese, crackers and fruit for tea.
I wasn't surprised that no one arrived at noon. Aussie is often late. I did get concerned at 12:30 so went to call her just to get an ETA. I needed to get some other stuff done for the 2pm tea and wondered if I should proceed or if they were about to arrive. No answer on the cell phone although there was a missed call from Aussie at 11:30. Hmmmm. I started my prep work for 2pm tea. By 1pm, still now word and I was not thrilled. I got a call at 1:30 from Aussie saying she was at Target and would be there soon. She realized I was not the happiest camper and realized she had forgotten about lunch. Oh well, B and I will eat leftovers for dinner.
Aussie arrives around 1:40 in tears. She is very sorry about missing lunch and cannot find her credit card. Probably lost the night before while out at the bars. I get the number for the credit card company so she can cancel her card and continue finishing stuff for 2pm tea. One friend did not come with Aussie because she is still suffering from a hang over.
2:30ish one of our tea-mates calls to say she is not well and won't be able to make it. 3pm another calls and wonders if we are still there. She has been delayed but will probably get there at 3:30. No problem! Please come because we have LOTS of food that needs to be eaten. I'm even suggesting Aussie contact other friends in the area and invite them over. B suggests we invite Judy next door who looks like she is at home.
In the end, I sent the 2 ladies home with lots of leftovers and tried not to consume all of the remaining food all by myself. It was lovely to catch up with Aussie and visit with some friends but the other issues and drama definitely put a damper on the day.
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