In view of the weather, we have some warm nibbles: sausage rolls, pigs in blankets, mincemeat pies and chippolatas.
There is the usual array of sandwiches, egg mayo, tuna and tomato and I've splashed out on salmon in the voldy vents.
Tea is freshly brewed, coffee is perking away, elderflower cordial for Fluff and Crafty's gin is stashed in the usual area, although it did say Gordon's but that was soon rectified.
There's a bottle of champers on ice to celebrate Smow's birthday too.
Tuck in folks.
It's all sitting on the breakfast bar in the kitchen and every time I walk past I break off another little corner, and then another -it's too tempting.
All I need now is a strong cup of coffee and I'll be up all night.
Afternoon Alba..............as gin is provided I'll obviously go for the salmon voldy vents please. As the bishop said to the actress "mmmm nice spread"
< I planted the image of happy pies gambolling in the fields of Melton Mowbray with the ladies of the local deli - they now giggle helplessly when I arrive in the shop ... >