To new friends (and old)

Painting by Gregory Frank Harris, 1953

"True friends are always together in spirit"

Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery

The chocolate brownies are cooling. 

The muffins are waiting to be eaten (banana, honey and cinnamon)

The kettle has boiled. 

The best china is ready.

The tablecloth is ironed. 

Its time for afternoon tea with all my new friends

that I have made through GROW YOUR BLOG 

and to all my old dear friends that I have known for ages.

You are all welcome.

 I can't wait to meet you all and have a chat.

 It is raining at the moment so sadly afternoon tea will need to be indoors, but thats ok, it will be lovely and cosy.

"We'll be Friends Forever, won't we, Pooh? asked Piglet. 

Even longer' Pooh answered.

from Winnie-the-Pooh - A.A. Milne

Many thanks for all those who have dropped by my blog and said hi.  It was so nice to meet you and I do hope we get to know each other better over time. 

As a special thankyou I have two tissue holders to give away, so over the next few days I will pick two (however I would love to give you all a welcome gift if I could) and let you know.

Once again, thankyou.

Five o'clock tea by David Comba Adamson

PS I have just tasted the brownies to make sure they are ok for the guests - you better come quick as they are so delicious and fudgy.  Just discovered that my husband has also tasted the brownies - run ladies run, as I am afraid there won't be any left if you linger too long

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