Monday, January 2, 2023

T Stands For Tea with Ian McNeice (Part 3)

 

This is a post for T Stands For Tuesday only.  If your Second on the 2nd and your T Stands For Tuesday post is the same, please add it at both links.

Although this is the time of year I normally do a review of my favorite T Tuesday posts from the previous year, I want to share this final Tea with Ian McNeice.

Victor Hogstrom, President and CEO of PBS Kansas has just introduced Ian McNeice to the audience.  We've already consumed tea and cookies.

Victor had a list of questions that had been given to him in advance.
One of the first things asked was how Ian got along with his onscreen son, Joe Absolom.  He said he thought of him as another son.  Apparently they are quite close.  He told about the time they were running the restaurant in Portwenn, the fictional Cornish town in which the the show takes place.  Two American tourists came into the restaurant area while the crew was taking a break.  They asked for reservations and "Bert" (Ian's character) told them he would put them down for 8 p.m..  "Al" (Absolum) asked why he told them that.  Bert said because the crew would be gone by then and the tourists would soon learn they had been tricked.  OK, it is NOT as funny as Ian told it.

Ian talked about playing a Cornish plumber.  He said he never quite got the accent down right, but it was close.  He also joked if he'd gotten the accent perfect, we Americans would never have understood a word he or anyone said.

He talked about playing Albert Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol.

Then others asked him questions, one of which was

playing Dr. Burgess in Season 4 of Midsomer Murders.  He said how welcoming John Nettles (DCI Tom Barnaby) was.  He said the entire crew made him feel at home.  The title of the episode was Who Killed Cock Robin?
 
Later, when he was signing our cups, I asked him how the crew treated and worked around the pandemic.  He said the entire crew was shut down and sheltered in place for 404 days.  
 
Now to share the cookies we had.  This was NOT a formal Tea, but a get together over tea.
 




 
 
 

  This is what was left after everyone had eaten.  I wish I'd grabbed another brownie with the strawberry on top.

This is my drink reference today.



This is the couple who Ian is staying with in Wichita.
I promise, this is the last time I will show this cup unless you come to my home.

You've seen mine and now it's time to share your own drink related post.  It can be gifts you received, photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, mail art, junk mail, catalogs, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, handmade cards, tags, scrapbooking, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, a favorite mug, cup and saucer, teapot, coffee pot, or even a wine glass. Regardless, please join us by linking below.  Bleubeard and I will gladly visit, as will other T participants.  Please link only your T post and not your blog in general.  Bleubeard would like to remind you that old photos are acceptable because they may be taken any time, not just on Tuesday and not just this year, as this post proves.  Please remember to visit your fellow T participants.




26 thoughtful remarks:

kathyinozarks said...

I enjoyed reading more about this event. Sounded really nice for everyone there, and to be able to ask questions as well. Thanks for sharing. Happy first T of the new year hugs Kathy

Sharon Madson said...

What a great event, Elizabeth. So fun that you could share. Happy New Year!

Mae Travels said...

Too bad you didn't have another brownie -- that was also my feeling at New Year's Eve, wishing I could eat another brownie. I ate too much of the rest of the dinner! But you can see the pictures in my blog post today.

Have a great year in blogging! ...mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Lowcarb team member said...

It really looks and sounds a lovely event.
Sending my good wishes for a happy and healthy 2023.

All the best Jan

Lisca said...

Yes, that was a really special event. The cookies look delicious, especially the brownies with the strawberry. People have been so modest, or perhaps they had just provided too many. Everyone could have had two!
I'm not doing a second on the 2nd this month, sorry.
hugs,
Lisca

My name is Erika. said...

I'm glad you shared another post about your outing to meet Ian McNeice.It's an exciting event. And I bet you'll never wash or use that mug-smile. They did put on a nice little spread, and it was nice it wasn't a huge crowd so everyone could actually meet McNeice. I hope your new year is starting off nicely, and that you have a happy T day too. Hugs-Erika

DVArtist said...

I have really enjoyed reading about the grand event. What a privialge to have been part of it. Have a lovely evening.

Christine said...

Interestjng Q & A. The cookies look good

Carola Bartz said...

I can see that you really enjoyed this event and I bet it was memorable. I had to laugh about the Cornish accent and that no one would understand it - there are so many accents in Britain that are hard to understand. I finally got used to some of the Scottish and more Northern accents, but there are still too many times when I don't understand them. When we first watched "Shetland" we put on the subtitles. Thankfully, we don't need that anymore.

nwilliams6 said...

Now I wish I had been there too - sounds so fun. I would love to see your cup in person and hear his attempt at a Cornish Accent! Fun stuff (especially the dessert), Elizabeth. Happy T-day.

Darla said...

I am way behind these but I did enjoy this post about the Cornish Plumber. I enjoyed that show a lot. Time goes so fast for me these days. Time for new things.

Elephant's Child said...

Totally memorable. Totally amazing.

Iris Flavia said...

Soooo thoughtful they also took care of people like me who do not like sweets!
And (a little) Big Bird was there, awww! Why?
Oh, I am so sorry I do not know Ian...

Valerie-Jael said...

Glad you enjoyed your afternoon at PBS! Hugs, Valerie

Rostrose said...

It looks like you had a lot of fun at the event - and delicious food! :-)
I wish you and your loved ones good luck and health in the new year - and a happy T-Day! 🥂🍀😌
All the best, Traude
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Divers and Sundry said...

Ian McNeice!!! He has had a wonderful career so far, and I look forward to following him in years to come. He does make a delightful Fezziwig :)

Happy T Tuesday

CJ Kennedy said...

What a lovely afternoon. I enjoyed the anecdotes and wish I could have enjoyed the tea and cookies, too. The brownies with strawberries look especially yummy. Happy T Day

Jenn Jilks said...

I love the stories they told! Such fun!
(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!

jinxxxygirl said...

Well i think you thoroughly enjoyed that visit. I'm so glad PBS could arrange that. I think i would have gone for another chocolate brownie too! Happy New Year Elizabeth... Happy T day! Hugs! deb

Let's Art Journal said...

It looks like you had such a wonderful time and those chocolate brownies look so good with the strawberry on top 😊. Happy New Year and wishing you a very Happy T Day too! Hugs Jo X

Nancy said...

What an enjoyable time you had! Of course Bert Large is recognizable right away. I'm sure his stories were fun to hear. Nice to have the cup to commemorate the occasion.

Debra said...

This is a nice tribute to a sweet looking man. The cookies looked so good. And what a treasure to have a signed cup!

Jeanie said...

This looks such fun -- I'm so glad you got to go! (I'll have to check out that Midsomer episode. I know I've seen it -- but LOONNNGGG ago!)

Empire of the Cat said...

Hopefully this comment will post today, having some google problems. Looks like you had a really entertaining afternoon and lovely tea and biccies. I've never seen the show, I know of it, but not watched it. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

I can tell what a fantastic occasion this was- as well as hearing some amusing stories it looks as though PBS put on a good spread! I'm so pleased you took the time to share the whole experience. Hugs, Chrisx

Halle said...

That's really cool! So glad you were able to enjoy the event.