100 days – Day 8

It’s the last day of April and, on arising, I opened the back door to let in some cool Spring air.  The cherry blossom tree in my garden is flourishing – bedecked in beautiful pink.  The birds are singing.  It’s amazing to think that tomorrow will be the first of May…..with some folk getting up early to collect the morning dew.  Spring has sprung!

 

 

Then indoors to check my emails.  Among them was a message from a local country house hotel advertising the CHRISTMAS menu!

It would seem – in this country at least – that our calendar has gone awry.  Cadbury’s creme eggs on sale from Christmas Day; winter sales in the autumn; Chritmas goodies in the supermarkets sometimes alongside all the paraphernalia that is associated with Hallowe’en.

 

Yesterday, a friend posted on Face Book this quote by the Dali Lama:

“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.”

 

 

 And as the Roman poet, Horace, puts it: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.    seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the next (day)[/future].

 

 

 

 

ps the Christmas menu DOES look rather appetizing:

 

MENU
Soup of the Day
Home-made Smoked Salmon and
dill Tartlet, served with Side Salad
Duck and Orange Pate with red
onion marmalade


Roast Turkey, Chipolatas, Stuffing
and rich pan gravy
Grilled Salmon served with soya
infused julienne of vegetables
Roasted Peppers filled with
savoury rice on a tomato, basil coulis
Topside of Beef, whisky and
haggis sauce
Served with a selection vegetables
& potatoes


Traditional Christmas Pudding with
Brandy Sauce
Individual chocolate and orange
tart with Chantilly cream
Fruit of the forest Pavlova
with coulis
Selection of cheese and biscuits


Tea, Coffee and Mince Pie


Friday 19th December 2014
Make this the year you celebrate your work’s Christmas event in our luxury heated marquee. We will provide a three course dinner and disco. Book early to secure your table(s). Only £24 per person. Party Night bookings require Pre Orders.

Alternatively, THROW YOUR OWN PARTY!
We are available for work and family parties, we can help organise a disco or band and the marquee can be your own for the night!

Special Offer! Book your party night by 1st July 2014 and your guests will be offered a complimentary welcome drink on arrival. Just £10 per person non-refundable deposit will secure your booking.