Afternoon Tea

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Aja

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I have an old friend and forumite arriving for afternoon tea tomorrow pm.

I propose tea/coffee and Rich Tea biscuits. Would I be wide of the mark?

I suppose at a push that cauliflower soup could be served to an old recipe found in a copy of Peoples Friend.

..... I understand he would be going on to a very important function later in the evening. Would that be fair to the other guests at this function?

Donald
 
Given the arrival of bird flu within a 1000 miles of your address, the only polite and considerate thing to do is to make him eat two cloves of garlic in line with the Government's recent health warning.

Did you miss it ?

Ah, two cloves before tea, and two after.

Your friend will understand.
 
If you wanted to be a bit malicious, of course you wouldn't, you could provide something that will have a fair chance of depositing some of its contents down his shirt. Scones with cream and LOADS of jam spring to mind.
 
Bearing in mind the very important function - are you availing the guest suite with shower and jacuzzi for this friend in order that he might arrive suitably refreshed and dressed appropriately?

If you are known to the hosts of the very important function, and bearing in mind the mischievous nature of many forumites, it might be advisable to make the time spent with yourself of the utmost quality in order that favourable reports are forwarded. Similarly, perhaps it might be advisble to have this guest convey a bottle of the finest wine for consumption at the very important function, with your compliments? Just a thought anyway....
 
Jamesie RIP

Yer deid shun, jes plain deid. Ah tried ma best tae keep ye safe but ye widnae lissen. Ah'll miss ye of course - wid it be possible tae send us a few bob fer a drink in yer memry?
 
I would be

Obliged, Sir, if you and your lady wife would make use of our facilities.

Preferably early on in your visit.

Stops the complaints from the servants, don't ye know.

Your Obedient etc.

Donald
 
Tea and biscuits! Good grief, do you want the poor chap to faint from hunger before he gets his dinner? You must serve hot buttered toast with Patum Peperium, boiled or poached eggs and a selection of cakes at the very least.
 
This is turning out to be quite an occasion.

So far I am expected to provide:

Full use of the facilities including use of the shower and jacuzzi - Auld Goat will be expecting fresh towels too, I imagine.
Plenty of garlic
Scones and cream
Crumpets. Crumpets?! Good Lord!
Shortbread (excuse me - but only Walkers served here Sir!)
Patum Peperium - Hm Gentleman's Relish. In Dumbarton? Aye right!
A selection of cakes.

But not to provide:

Cauliflower Soup - out of courtesy for guests at a second function
Rich Tea biscuits (but what if Dearheart wants a dunk - OK don't go there...)
Boiled or poached eggs*

*See Cauliflower soup

In addition provide a decent bottle of plonk to pass on to the VIP at the second function.

I'll get my staff down to ASDA straight away!

Donald
 
Do it like the toffs

TEA AT THE RITZ is an institution in itself and is served in the spectacular Palm Court. A choice of several varieties of tea, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream and a range of delicate pastries, combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon.

The Ritz London has a formal dress code in its public areas. Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie when using The Palm Court, Rivoli Bar or The Ritz Restaurant. Jeans and/or training shoes are not permitted in these areas.
 
Re: Do it like the toffs

I thought tea at the Ritz was a disappointment, over-rated and too stuffy. My son-in-law was in a suit but with no tie so they gave him one to put on before he was allowed in.

Now, tea at Claridges was much more enjoyable. Better surroundings and a better tea.
 
Re: Do it like the toffs

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Just wonder if there is good tea. I think tea is for whimps /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
Re: Do it like the toffs

You seem to be implying that you don't partake of a meal between lunch and dinner. Extraordinary. Excuse me asking, but are you by any chance, some kind of foreign person?
 
I would give him, and his good lady, a nice healthy late late lunch with plenty of beans, some delicious vegetables, balsamic venegar, and olive oil.

Will you be sharing the same table at this prestigious event?
 
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