With exams approaching for many, and after reading the posts in yesterdays CISD I have commissioned the ABRSM forum builders to create an annex on the cafe. Its open for business from today. Inside here you will find...

a selection of spray mists to create various healing, huggy, calming atmospheres. Just choose your mist and spray

Massage tables where expert masseuses will work on your body to relieve areas of tension. Especially useful are the resident reflexologists, the neck and shoulder experts and the ayerverdic masseuses

soothing music (NOT muzak) especially programmed for you and miraculously different for each person in the room

Plenty of hot coffee, chocolate, tea and herbal infusions which are especially treated to have the effect of the real thing but do not add any calories or bad health effects of caffeine

For the adults, a selection of stronger drinks which have the calming effect of a long gin, a scotch, or even the enlivening of best bubbly again without any of the bad health effects often associated with such drinks. Hey if there are no bad health effects then there is no reason to limit these to the adults!!!

Lots of luxurious loungers where you can lie back and relax and just soak up the atmosphere

Healing atmosphere for anyone who feels or is poorly, colds and flu will disappear, and anyone with any illness at all will benefit from the healing effects in this special room.

And best of all great positive company where you can offload all your stress and pressure to friendly ears and get the absolute best advice for coping.

Well I'm just off to the steamer for the next few minutes, and after that I think I will have a massage...mmmm

Is this the cafe spa room!

Exams or no with two children the need to unwind is essential. Now for a lovely cup of green tea - high in antioxidants, low in caffiene and a dose of Vaughan Williams Serenade to music.

Have they built the Jacuzzi yet?

Wonderful thing is, you only have to think of it and its built...

The Jacuzzi is just over there by the pool

What a wonderful idea, Jane!!

I love the relaxing decor.

Wonderful. Anyone care to join me in the jacuzzi?

As long as you're not as windy as the last person I shared one with!

Just about to email you Patricia! Email wouldn't do attachments yesterday!

Thanks; I'll keep a look-out.

Mmmm yes, it was designed to be pleasing and relaxing for everyone. Each person will see the decor they like best, and it may even change according their mood. Clever eh!

Would you notice, in a jacuzzi?

Anyone like the outdoor patio (permanently sunny) with hot tub that I just imagined?

*goes to soak in the hot tub and enjoy the sunshine*

*joins Sarah in the hot tub*

Hi, Sarah, What do you think of the ladies changing area?
Very spacious....

You imagine it and its there...great builders these!!

*jane gets in hot tub on sunny patio*

Oooh and smart young fit men carrying trays of bubbly. Mmmm I'll have one thanks...and a glass of bubbly [/blush]

Lovely isn't it? And I love the way the patio has these lovely pots of spring flowers. Beautifully done!

Have you got your fife in your swimsuit pocket?

Yes lets have a tune

I just asked barry-clari if that was a clarinet in his swimsuit pocket (or was he just pleased to see us)

Loves the idea, Let's see if this becomes as big as the Cafe.

But of course!

*plays the Schumann Romances on her fife*

They sound much better on fife in my imagination than they do in reality

Start by imagination and it will become reality!!

* claps*

Encore!! Bravo!!

Hey everyone, don't think I've got time to get in the hot tub (sadly, in the middle of a Chemistry lesson) but I thought I needed a break from this coursework *helps herself to chocolate*

I can play the first one on the fife - but the accidentals are a bit dodgy!

Hmmm, *thinks* how about I play them on this waterproof flute? That'll work better *plays Nielsen romance*

Welcome Katy...there's some cakes and fresh fruit too

*eats some pineapple*

oooh fresh pineapple... flute'll have to wait till later

I get my real lunch in about 20 minutes, luckily - but in the meantime, cakes and fresh fruit sounds good!

Yes get stuck in...Nicki won't be wanting any.

I have just hired a string quartet to play in the corner over there and keep us entertained. Any requests??

I have to go, it's the end of the lesson, but have fun.

CU later. Hope the lesson goes well. You can always pop back if feeling stressed!

Oh I love the Ravel quartet, and the Faure... I guess we can all listen to what we want??

So, who did you hire for 1st violin....?

Well I thought about the Emersons, or the Lindsays but well eye candy would be good.

How about VFV on 1st the Capucon brothers on 2nd and cello, and who shall we have on viola? Maybe you would like to join in Sarah?

Sting quartet sounds great, can they play Schubert Death and the Maiden?

This hot tub is lovely, and I love the virtual champagne, tastes just like verve cliquot brut.

I've just imagined some smoked salmon canapes. Does anyone want to share them?

I think I'd rather listen for the moment - maybe later what a line-up to play with hehehe...

Oooh canapes, just the thing with the champers.

Yes Death and the Maiden is easy peasy for these guys, and Sarah!


Maybe we can persuade Boo to play his viola with them

Hehe, I expect so. He isn't round to protest at the moment so I think we can imagine him into the line up for now at least!

*lies back in the hot tub to enjoy the music and admire the musicians *

The waiter has just arrived with a large platter of king prawns and some chilli dipping sauce to follow the canapes.

Music is great BTW

BOO! I'm here! I'll sit out, you wouldn't want me to spoil their lovely sound surely.

Oh, I'll have some of those battered king prawns, clotted cream on top please!

*takes glass of chilled sweet cider* Ah this is the life!

A rare Cornish delicacy I assume. Hope there'll be some to try at the Cornwall Concert.

Of course! Now there's a thought, if I raise the entrance fee by one pound (to the dizzy heights of £2.50 ) we could all have a nice Cornish Cream Tea! *drools*

ps. Jane, instead of annex, why don't you call it a jannexx

Ohh Brilliant idea. Cornish cream tea sounds Fab. Do you mash the tea in Cornwall??

I have never tried mashed tea but you're all welcome to bring your mashers!

I have to leave now, but my viola will probably take my place in the jacuzzi, see y'all later!

Bye Boo.

I'm getting a bit wrinkly now, I think I'll get out the jacuzzi and go and have some moisturizer massaged into my skin.

* jane moves over to the massage tables*

Bye Boo

Ahhh, this is wonderful. Somewhere to chill out between the joys of Sainsbury's and the promise of an extra choir rehearsal.......

And a nice cup of peppermint tea to sip while I relax. Sigh of pure bliss.....

Hi Katyjay.

I wondered if you would find your way in here - it seems just the thing, doesn't it?

Absolutely. Trouble is, with this soft lighting and the gentle music and the comfy couches I could just dozzzzzzzzzzzzzze offfffffffffffffffffffffff......

*is reading a large book in the corner*

*tiptoes past katyjay*

*whispers* What are you reading, anacrusis?

*emerges from massage feeling all cosy and snuggly, lies on lounger and snoozes listening to resident string quartet*

*shudders* Pineapple

*staggers into the room*

I didn't have such a good day today. Everything was going ok til Music, then we had a feedback lesson for coursework, and all my coursework needs refining and I need to do 2 more variations by Friday. I then played the flute awfully, and got so annoyed, which must have been visible as both my friend and the Music teacher noticed. I was on the verge of crying with frustration....I hate how I think.

On the positive side, I got a letter from Andy today...and that is about the only plus point I can think of.

*rejoins place in string quartet, plays horribly out of tune to add a modern slant to the Schubert, all while sipping vodka martini*

Ooooohh, it is very nice and warm outside on the patio, and the ice cream which the waitors keep giving me is lovely! Not a piece of fruit in sight