Aylesbury, England - Page 27

Cyber Wolf · 07-11-2012, 01:14 PM

That rib plate looks absolutely amazing.

And here I am with my li'l thing of soup for lunch. Suddenly, it's not enough.

glatt · 07-11-2012, 01:37 PM

What an amazing place!

Sundae · 07-11-2012, 01:11 PM

We were the first arrivals (many people went home to get changed but I had my glad rags with me and got changed at school).
This meant I could wander about taking photos and not worry too much about people hiding their faces or getting all silly about being accidentally in a photo.

We had a room to ourselves as we were such a large party (28 I think) and it was laid out in a series of tables and sofa areas. Worked well I thought.

Sundae · 07-11-2012, 01:13 PM

More of the room

Sundae · 07-11-2012, 01:14 PM

Room details including cheeky fireplace lady.

Sundae · 07-11-2012, 01:24 PM

We were on a table for five, but two other tables had joined together. This caused some concern to one of our waiters, as he had delivered the serving for five people to them. He was mortified and apologised profusely that he was bringing us tea for three + two.

Of course we didn't mind at all, and I was quite jolly about it, as the serving for two was put on the occasional table right next to me. I didn't take advantage of it of course - everyone got precisely one of everything so I didn't dare

Sandwiches - ham, tomato and mustard, cucumber and cream cheese, smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise (the richest, yellowest eggs I have ever tasted - and I've had home laid). We swapped them about. I ended up having four smoked salmon, yumyum.

Two scones each, one plain one fruit with strawberry preserve and clotted cream. Then a strawberry tart, an orange & lemon eclair, a chocolate layered wafer thing and some sort of choux bun, again with strawberry.

I don't think anyone finished their allotted food. Then again, we swilled down four pots of tea at my table! We asked for takeaway boxes but they had run out. We weren't proud, we asked for foil which was duly delivered. I snaffled a good haul for Mum and Dad, but then I only ate one scone and a strawberry tart that afternoon. Full up with other people's sandwiches...

Sundae · 07-11-2012, 01:31 PM

This is where other people were seated for afternoon tea on the day we came. Ideally they serve it on the lawn and croquet is set up. The day we visitied was sunshine and showers.

The room is nowhere near as blurry as it appears in my picture.
When I came for a meal here a good few years ago, we waited in this room until all our party arrived, sitting in front of a blazing log fire. Even I appreciated the spectacle, if not the heat.

Sundae · 08-01-2012, 01:19 PM

Family Fun Day in the park.
Not as good value this year. Last year it was organised by a coalition of churches and was all free including a burger and a drink.

This year it was paid for by the council, so although there were free make-and-do tents, the biggies like bouncy castles and face-painting were charged for.

I have to admit they kept the costs down though.

The big hits with Tiger and Kitten were the bouncy castles and the sand.
Tiger insisted on first going in the playground, which is a proper established free playground there all year. I managed to produce a giant bubble wand from my Mary Poppins bag and we lured him away with that.

Excuse the quality of the shots.
They were high-action!

Sundae · 08-01-2012, 01:25 PM

Another bouncy castle - this one laid out as a "challenge" - children went through in pairs.
Despite it being for over-5's only, Kitten at 3 was able to pass easily. She managed the netting before the slide like a little pro.

Tiger is very focused when playing with sand.
Mum says he is happy for hours on a beach with a bucket and spade.
I had to lure him off just to eat our sandwiches. I had a gruyere bagel. Nom nom nom, until the evil people next to us got chicken and chips from takeaway shop across the road. The smell drove me crazy, so I flicked sand all over them and laughed when they cried.

Not really.

Sundae · 08-01-2012, 01:28 PM

Last of the bouncy castles - the big slide.
I counldn't believe Kitten's fearlessness.
Well, yes I could because I know her. But it still made me widen my eyes.

Tiger and I occupied ourselves in the (25 minute) queue by identifying sliders, bouncers and screamers. He said he wanted to be all three. And so he was.

Sundae · 08-01-2012, 01:33 PM

Final go on the assault course.

Then up the hill to my house for ice-pops. Mum had parked at her MIL's (she lives next door to Grandad's old bungalow) so once I was home they were practically there anyway.

There was a little grumbling on the way home, but it was a very physical day for a little girl. And of course once she got some attention by complaining, Tiger started too. So I gave him a piggyback and sang "I want someone to give me a pony..." which made him laugh. Except then Kitten wanted a piggyback from me too!

Children, who'd have them?

Sundae · 08-01-2012, 01:33 PM

A great day had by all I believe.
Certainly by a tired but happy pony.

Clodfobble · 08-01-2012, 03:11 PM

Wonderful, Sundae! Kitten is very much like Minifobette, fearlesness and blonde curls and low muscle tone and everything.

DanaC · 08-02-2012, 07:37 AM

Awesome pics!

So nice to see you back in the pink again :p

Mum loves the photos of you with your pink hair. She says you suit the bright pinks and the vibrant reds most of all. Whenever we see someone out and about with startlingly bright hair she says 'Oh look, she looks like your mate Cherry'

Scriveyn · 08-12-2012, 05:12 AM

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A piece of serendipity that came my way this week: Noted Aylesbury on the back of an LP cover of the British art group "Welfare State". It states the address of Lol Coxhill, of Brit improvised music fame, who sadly died last month.
According to Wikipedia he grew up in Aylesbury.

Only saw him in London last September:

Lol Coxhill (right)

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07-11-2012, 01:14 PM	#1
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	That rib plate looks absolutely amazing. And here I am with my li'l thing of soup for lunch. Suddenly, it's not enough. __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

07-11-2012, 01:11 PM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	We were the first arrivals (many people went home to get changed but I had my glad rags with me and got changed at school). This meant I could wander about taking photos and not worry too much about people hiding their faces or getting all silly about being accidentally in a photo. We had a room to ourselves as we were such a large party (28 I think) and it was laid out in a series of tables and sofa areas. Worked well I thought. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-11-2012, 01:13 PM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	More of the room Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-11-2012, 01:14 PM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Room details including cheeky fireplace lady. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-11-2012, 01:24 PM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	We were on a table for five, but two other tables had joined together. This caused some concern to one of our waiters, as he had delivered the serving for five people to them. He was mortified and apologised profusely that he was bringing us tea for three + two. Of course we didn't mind at all, and I was quite jolly about it, as the serving for two was put on the occasional table right next to me. I didn't take advantage of it of course - everyone got precisely one of everything so I didn't dare Sandwiches - ham, tomato and mustard, cucumber and cream cheese, smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise (the richest, yellowest eggs I have ever tasted - and I've had home laid). We swapped them about. I ended up having four smoked salmon, yumyum. Two scones each, one plain one fruit with strawberry preserve and clotted cream. Then a strawberry tart, an orange & lemon eclair, a chocolate layered wafer thing and some sort of choux bun, again with strawberry. I don't think anyone finished their allotted food. Then again, we swilled down four pots of tea at my table! We asked for takeaway boxes but they had run out. We weren't proud, we asked for foil which was duly delivered. I snaffled a good haul for Mum and Dad, but then I only ate one scone and a strawberry tart that afternoon. Full up with other people's sandwiches... Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-11-2012, 01:37 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	What an amazing place!

07-11-2012, 01:31 PM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	This is where other people were seated for afternoon tea on the day we came. Ideally they serve it on the lawn and croquet is set up. The day we visitied was sunshine and showers. The room is nowhere near as blurry as it appears in my picture. When I came for a meal here a good few years ago, we waited in this room until all our party arrived, sitting in front of a blazing log fire. Even I appreciated the spectacle, if not the heat. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-01-2012, 01:19 PM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Family Fun Day in the park. Not as good value this year. Last year it was organised by a coalition of churches and was all free including a burger and a drink. This year it was paid for by the council, so although there were free make-and-do tents, the biggies like bouncy castles and face-painting were charged for. I have to admit they kept the costs down though. The big hits with Tiger and Kitten were the bouncy castles and the sand. Tiger insisted on first going in the playground, which is a proper established free playground there all year. I managed to produce a giant bubble wand from my Mary Poppins bag and we lured him away with that. Excuse the quality of the shots. They were high-action! Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-01-2012, 01:25 PM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Another bouncy castle - this one laid out as a "challenge" - children went through in pairs. Despite it being for over-5's only, Kitten at 3 was able to pass easily. She managed the netting before the slide like a little pro. Tiger is very focused when playing with sand. Mum says he is happy for hours on a beach with a bucket and spade. I had to lure him off just to eat our sandwiches. I had a gruyere bagel. Nom nom nom, until the evil people next to us got chicken and chips from takeaway shop across the road. The smell drove me crazy, so I flicked sand all over them and laughed when they cried. Not really. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-01-2012, 01:28 PM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Last of the bouncy castles - the big slide. I counldn't believe Kitten's fearlessness. Well, yes I could because I know her. But it still made me widen my eyes. Tiger and I occupied ourselves in the (25 minute) queue by identifying sliders, bouncers and screamers. He said he wanted to be all three. And so he was. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-01-2012, 01:33 PM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Final go on the assault course. Then up the hill to my house for ice-pops. Mum had parked at her MIL's (she lives next door to Grandad's old bungalow) so once I was home they were practically there anyway. There was a little grumbling on the way home, but it was a very physical day for a little girl. And of course once she got some attention by complaining, Tiger started too. So I gave him a piggyback and sang "I want someone to give me a pony..." which made him laugh. Except then Kitten wanted a piggyback from me too! Children, who'd have them? Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-01-2012, 03:11 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Wonderful, Sundae! Kitten is very much like Minifobette, fearlesness and blonde curls and low muscle tone and everything. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-12-2012, 05:12 AM	#15
Scriveyn amnesic-confabulatory opsimath Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between my ears Posts: 739	A piece of serendipity that came my way this week: Noted Aylesbury on the back of an LP cover of the British art group "Welfare State". It states the address of Lol Coxhill, of Brit improvised music fame, who sadly died last month. According to Wikipedia he grew up in Aylesbury. Only saw him in London last September: Lol Coxhill (right) .

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