& the hungry & thirsty roos, freda, the wombette & sandra pushed open the Australian door & entered the Tavern. Well, the wombatte wasn't particularly thirsty as she wombled thru the door, trying to avoid all the feet & hooves & walk in her usual straight line ...

"Has anyone cooked the garlic prawns?" said sandra

"No carrots for us" sez the roos, "we want traditional christmas snacks - cake & beer & Purina Reindeer Chow & mince pies & egg nog & mulled wine & ...

freda was too busy smiling at everyone & greeting friends ...