Day two of the fabulous blog meet and we went to Starbucks.
I have had Starbucks coffee brought to me before. I am like the queen in that way, people bring me stuff (hee hee), so I knew it was good, but I don’t think I’ve ever sat down in the above mentioned establishment and ordered my own drink using the correct lingo, and supped from an over large mug inside its hallowed walls.
It was good. Pricey, but good.
We went upstairs where it was relatively empty and we were able to chat while the kids had some freedom. Mr B, Miss E and Miss M had driven up that morning to meet us and it was time for cake, coffee and a taste of Holl’s skinny chai hazelnut yummy iced thingy. (I’m sure that’s what it was called.)
Belle joined us about half an hour later and we chatted more and the kids played and we ate oreos the proper way.
And the thrower had a quiet reflective moment.
And then Miss E and QofH borrowed our cameras and got all creative. That shows how much I wanted to chat, I actually let a 7 year old run off with my pride and joy and take her own series of interesting and artistic shots. As I viewed them later in Picasa, I noticed a theme…
I think she wanted us to look at the tables.
And ok, I admit it part of me thought, ‘Hmmmm, my kid is a little weird. But another part of me thought, ‘That’s weird but I like it.’ And they are pretty cool tables and I probably wouldn’t even have noticed them if Miss E hadn’t invited me to look.
We did have a little chat about the really amazing pictures you can make when you shake mummy’s camera.
But even those were kind of cool.
As time passed and the kids started trying to escape we realized the time was nearing to take our leave, so with heavy hearts and full tummies we made our way out into the rainy street and said our goodbyes.
Until next time.
And there will definitely be a next time.
I was bad. I saved my oreos and planned to scoff them on my own. Only Jeff and his mate found them … grr.
sounds delightful.
love Miss E’s shots. that second table is really cool. She is a hoot. I love that she made a sign for her photos. so creative.
give her a hug for me.
we have a matching set, hon! the girls had waaaaay too much fun with the camera, eh? 156 shots! i also handed it to her at windsor castle in ‘06. 99 shots of the castle grounds i got. 99 shots of grass!!!! dear bob what do you do with 99 shots of grass? one thing. build a house. okay a small house. unless you’re using a3 paper. but then, in a strong wind…i should shut up now. ..
$900 to fly over there. I’m saving my spending money, oh yes I am. Glad you had such fun!
I love the table photo series and like Kimberly said, $900 to fly over, but I’d rather get a tour of your English pubs–they must have interesting tables for the kids there as well!
Oh what a fun time!
I am jealous.
If it’s $900 to fly over, I can do it!
Hmmm…
Belle, how mean. I will bring more next time.
Corey, kids are so funny aren’t they?
Holl, hee hee. A grass house would be good.
Kimberly, oh please start saving. I would love that.
Meg, if you fly over we’ll do the pubs ok?
Sybil, you are soooo welcome. Come over and partaaay.
I love chai.
and I will fly over with Sybil…
Mmmmmmmmmm. Starbucks coffee. I LOVE IT.
They REALLY are nice tables! I see a photography career in her future.
Very cool tables! Holl’s chai sounds yummy, I normally just get the regular chai.
Oh, you are so lucky to meet up with fellow bloggers in person… I would love to do that one day.
Love the tables too! My daughter is a barista at Starbucks (they hired her at 16 last October… what a surprise to me, as she did it all on her own!) She loves it. And I love the pound of coffee or tea we get free every week!
She now orders for me, as she is quite fluent in Starbucksese…
Sounds like a lot of fun, if I wasn’t a grumpy old fart who hates people, I’d be really jealous.
Hey! I found your blog on Erin’s site today. Very cute image, and (lol) at you thinking your child was strange, and admitting it.
Thanks for the chuckle!
See, Starbucks just don’t make their coffee strong enough for me. I much prefer Costa Coffee who get it just right without me having to ask for another shot of espresso.
Oh, that middle shot of the shake-shake is fabulous. But the tables — brilliant. I wish I’d thought of it.
You’ll invite me next time, right? Because if not, I may have to stalk you all. I have Holly’s address. I’m not afraid to use it.