the Cafe' is open, a place to just be, welcome to all...

[Jonesy]

Hi dancingfish, coconuts, gods_child and quixote

Great to see you all - got some freshly baked muffins this morning, help yourself!
We have quite a selction of tea on offer here - what's your favourite?
I quite like grapefruit and raspberry tea... but not as much as my morning coffeeeeeee

Anyone else out there? Plenty of outdoor seating available, come grab a spot...

[gods_child]

I'm baaaaaack! Would you believe, quixote I coffee-ed myself out in university. I find is smells better than it tastes. Jonesy, thanks for the muffins! I've recently enjoyed dragon pearl jasmine tea. I'll take more if you have it. I need a break. I need some calm and some time to just sit. - gc

[Progress]

Wow, I like this cafe. A lot! Just gonna quietly sip my coffee and hang out here. I’m new here so I’ll admit I’m sitting inside my plexiglass box (my EA protection from when I was 12) just until I feel comfortable and safe.
Thanks for making this place.
Progress

[Carmel]

Sipping a coffee now - I like online friendly cafes!
I’ve not been here for some time, so a cafe seems a good restarting place.
for anyone following.

[gods_child]

Whew, it's been a bit rocky for me! I'm slowly making my way to the café where I think I'll just collapse onto something soft and fluffy. It's nice to see you, Progress and Carmel! Please excuse me if I don't say much. I made it here, that's a good start for now. - gc

[Jonesy]

Good to see people here
*bringing a tray of freshly baked scones (butter, jam and cream available, of course) and finding a quiet spot over in the corner

[rainewillow]

This is just what I need....A place to just be....think I will just lay over here on my outside hammock and wander to the other forums as I'm ready....I've .missed this place.
Rainewillow

[gods_child]

Hello! (echo: hello...hello...here)
Anybody here? (echo: here...here...here)

Looks around for a soft, warm, comfortable place to sit. I need to just be. I'm so weary, I've got to have a break. Sorry I missed you, rainewillow. I hope you return. I think I can manage a quit chat or two. Maybe not. < Collapses in exhaustion and a sense of comfort.> I made it here, that's a start.

-gc

[Watercolor]

I'm plopping down across the room from you, gods_child, waving hello. Sinking into some cushions for a bit, then I want to find something cold and bubbly, maybe a Coke or seltzer, to sip. I'm triggered out of my gourd bc of a phone call. It's a good thought that I won't be in the same state by the time I return to the forum, so that's something to mull. I think I need some tasty snacks, too. Just finding a bit of calm in this gentle space.

Glad you're around. Wishing you well. Hope you're less exhausted soon.

[Oceantide]

I'm also plopping down along with my bag of toffee to share with friends, while we sip warm drinks. I just got a very distressing phone call from my daughter, who was planning to drive home tonight, but turned around 15 min into the 2-hour drive and went back to her dorm due to crippling anxiety. I'm so worried about her. I think I'll kick back and eat chocolate and chill for a while.