...Party...

The next party was Christmas lunch with the sewing ladies.  We went to the Village Bistro in Tynemouth and I wouldn't be at all surprised if we didn't go back.  I think it's the best lunch we've had so far.   I did have my camera with me, but only snapped a few photos of people, not the place.  You can look at it here though.

We had to order our lunch in advance to get the Christmas special, and let me tell you it was a chore to make a selection, it all sounded so good.  I ended up with the salmon mousse, the braised beef and the Christmas pudding.  I should have written it all down because I got a bit confused and the man who served us had a good time telling me off.  I get told off at the sewing group all the time, so I felt right at home.  (Nora thinks we talk and laugh too loud, a good thing I think).

The funny thing was, the ladies gave £1 a week to Nora all year long to save up for this meal, and the summer time lunch, (it's a British thing I've mentioned before) and then she had to attend a funeral at the last minute and didn't show up.  No one had any trouble paying for their lunch on the day in spite of not having their savings, but in my mind it does beg the question why hand over your cash?  If I were betting - but of course I don't - I'd say they'll do the same again next year...

Never mind, it was a lovely lunch with fun friends.