Just a Little Too Much to Eat

Today I have been at a 40th birthday party, outside in the sunshine - gorgeous.

On the journey down I was wedged  (the car was small) between two other folk; captive, they had nothing they could do while I Told them about volunteering in Africa. And all in all it helped the journey go by. One was the mother-of-the-bride-to-be and with only 8 weeks to go still did not have her outfit sorted! (The other was a chap, and as a fella he failed to see the drama in this. Huh!) In desperation she had even considered changing the theme from Pastel Pink & Purple to Fancy Dress Pirates. (No really, she had even gone on the internet and found that this opened up her options immensely and still meant her daughter could wear a posh frock - Kiera Knightly, Pirates of the Caribbean, you know...)

When we arrived the hog roast was smelling divine and we all assembled the different courses we brought to provide an enormous feast. Tucking into my grub I discussed homeopathy with a fellow who went on to tell me the ancient folk lore of how to catch a hare: you take two sticks into the wood, when you spot the hare, leave one stick with your coat on it (so he thinks you're still there) and duck, slowly edging your way around until you get behind him. Then go for it with the stick! He said that he had  sometimes got near a hare (in other words, no, it doesn't work in practise).

Pudding next. Fabulous, sticky, sweet, fruity puddings. Chomping, I chatted with a chap who, among his many talents, did Dame Edna Everidge impressions professionally. He too was interested in Homeopathy for Health in Africa (oh, I was wearing the sweat shirt up until then, so could point at this for reinforcement. Full of pavlova, I then had to take it off before I sweated away).

Cheese course - Told some more people, including a few homeopaths.

Then the birthday cake. What can I say? it was pure Chocolate Heaven. Made by a fabulous chocolatier (who clearly really knows his stuff). Praline, dark chocolate and double cream mousse (yes, you could taste it all!) fresh berries on top, dark chocolate rings to decorate. Oh.

Needless to say we all had some and finally waddled out to go home. Mmmmmm......