It's over. Despite looking forward to it I felt very sad yesterday as we headed towards the witching hour and the final door closing.
The weather was great for October so we were pleasantly busy for the last weekend. The trick was to end the season without lots of stock, while still having enough so that it didn't look like a closing down sale.
We sold out of tea cakes. And scones.
We have half a granary and half a white loaf left.
We've a four pinter of milk (bought yesterday afternoon in a panic that we'd run out too early) but that'll be fine for the gathering tomorrow. Freda, Mary, Nancie and Kate and I will be putting the tea rooms into hibernation. Bringing in the tables from outside, defrosting the freezers and fridges. That sort of thing. Then I'll start on the leftover cake.
On Friday we're going on a works outing - a day trip to Oxford with high tea for all. We'll see how they do it in Oxon and chat on the train about how much better our scones are.
As for this blog. I reckon I might update during the closed season on pertinent purchases or decisions. I have several issues to address before April 1st 2011 which will keep me busy. And all that leftover cake to get through.
It's been a roller coaster of fun following your first season. Think like Simon Cowell over winter, and come back with "Happy With Cake II"
ReplyDeleteI remember when the 'new' coffee got a complaint. oh yes. and look at you now, selling out of paninininis with glitter on the soles of your shoes.
ReplyDeleteYou did it!
On a more practical note, v keen to chat about how the oil cloth held up to tomato based stains.
Put onto your fantastic blog by Bill, I will miss your great stories and humour through the long winter months.
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