Greetings, my fellow port swillers!
Ol’ Robbo is pleased as punch this afternoon because the Port Swiller Manor dining room has finally been restored to active service after having spent the last two months seconded as an emergency storage shed for the basement furniture.
Yesterday afternoon, a couple of the contractor guys came out and man-handled the stuff (mostly sofas and comfy chairs) back down stairs, and I’ve just finished putting back the table and rugs, and generally giving the room a dust and a sweep. Yes, there are still minor odds and ends shoved into corners and all over the sideboard, but we can definitely take meals there again.
In celebration, I plan to whip up a batch of my highly popular popovers as part of the re-inaugural dins tonight, thus assuring that teh gels spend a little extra time at table.
Bumpers all around, if you please!
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October 19, 2014 at 6:36 pm
Diane Werle
My dining room table is conveniently situated at the top of the stairs from the basement – and the parking garage. It’s rare to have it empty, unless I’m actually going to entertain.
October 20, 2014 at 8:10 pm
Robbo
That would be our kitchen table, which acts as a kind of Ellis Island for things coming into the house.
October 21, 2014 at 11:40 am
rbj1
I’m starting my end of the year cleaning early this year. Both inside and out. Because, yes, it’s gotten that bad. Long haired Chihuahuas leave a surprising amount of fur around.