A Final Nod from the Pacific Ocean

 Diana took Dudley Jr. to the Atlantic Ocean and now Little Blue is visiting the Pacific Ocean.

This first photo is a nod to several special ladies from ATAA that have become

my friends.  I have been most fortunate to meet each of them.

The quote is how Martha from ATAA yahoo signs off most often.

I treasure this quote, "Every cup of tea is an imaginary trip" by Catherine Douzel.

The Little Blue Teapot reminds me so much of our Traveling Teapot coordinator, Rainy.

The crocheted pad was a gift from our fearless leader, LaDonna.

All three ladies have a connection with our beautiful Pacific Ocean.

The teacup came from china and reminds me to travel each time I have a cup of tea, even if

it is just in my imagination.

 Sitting in among the drift wood watching the birds, waves, and sipping.

It's been a fun month of shared tea and adventures with the Little Blue Teapot,

snapping photos, quiet moments, shared sips of tea, and friendship.

Little Blue has Tea in California

 Little Blue had tea with my cousins and I in Columbia, California

at Columbia Kate's Teahouse.  We sat in the garden, as there were

sixteen of us.

 Mango Black Iced tea was set on the table for all.

The apricot scones were delicious.

 A salad was a delight!

 Cucumber, Egg Salad, and Chicken Salad sandwiches

were sprinkled with roses, yummmm!

 Tiramiso macaron for dessert was perfectly made and so good.

 Little Blue thoroughly enjoyed tea time at Columbia Kate's.

The Darjeeling Team teapot will travel back to Oregon soon.

Team Darjeeling Takes an Adventure

 Little Blue came to me just in time to take an adventure

to the NW Tea Festival.

Greetings from Seattle on a sunny, brisk morning.

This little teapot had a lot of visiting to do.

 First stop was Lorna Reeves, the editor of Tea Time Magazine.

She asked me to send a link to our blog, which I will do when I return home.

Oh the Tea and Savory book is totally wonderful.

She said she was inspired to do the book last year at the NW Tea Festival.

 

Of course Little Blue had to say hello to ATAA members,

Stephanie and Mara.  Mara was happy once again to say hello to this little sweetie.

 

 Amy Lawrence of Afternoon to Remember

is a vendor here and sends her regards to the group.

Don't you just love the way she ended up with a teapot on her head?

Silly me!

 B. Fuller's Mortal and Pestle was a vendor

and more than happy to pose with Little Blue.

Don't you think he was the perfect one to hold this teapot?

 Colleen, another ATAA member, says hello.

She is here helping her friend Roberta with her booth.

And of course, Little Blue had to say hello to James Norwood Pratt and his

lovely wife Valerie.  Several standing around were fascinated by this

little teapot's adventures.

Greetings from the NW Tea Festival.

Wishing all of you could be here with Little Blue!