And perhaps a dash of salt?

[rabidsamfan]

A bath is a good and glorious thing.

After living in an apartment with only a shower for over a decade, it must be confessed that selecting a new abode was made simpler for me when the choice included lodgings equipped with a large, friendly tub. Showers do for every day, but once a week I have made it my habit to ensconce myself in a vat of hot bubbly water, generally with a book in my hands and my dinner at my elbow. Often, I choose to patronize my local cafe, rather than cook my own food,in the knowledge that luxuries should be as luxurious as they safely might.

The local cafe denizens, unaware of any oddity in my prandial positioning, invariably provide the little niceties which might be required in the absence of soap and water -- napkins and so forth. Included among the sundries are usually such condiments as might enhance the viands I have selected for the evening. But occasionally, an enthusiastic packer provides more.

Tonight I dined on a cheeseburger and french fries. I had two little packets of ketchup, which I caught before they fell out of the bag, and a napkin, which I did not, and had to consign to the wastebasket in a sodden lump. But the food tasted good, the book was well written, and all in all the bath went well.

As the fragrant froth diminished and the temperature of the water began to fall, I decided to depart, and reached forward to pull the plug, pushing aside the last cluster of bubbles in my path.

Imagine my surprise when I found one of those little plastic tubs, and a loose foil cover, floating on the gentle waves.

Ladies and Gentlemen -- I have been buttered.

Comments

[elendiari22.livejournal.com]

Oops.

Still, sounds lovely altogether.

[surgicalsteel.livejournal.com]

*giggles*

OK, first of all, I need to take hot baths more often, with books. And a glass of wine. And hubby sometimes brings me cheese and crackers while in the tub... *sighs*

Oh, I've got to post pictures from ST. Lucia, too. The tub in our room was truly amazing.

*giggles more*
I'm sure the oil in the butter will be moiturizing for your skin. They sell all sorts of 'body butters', y'know, although I have a feeling this is not quite what they meant. :)

[shirebound]

I am *so* inspired to go take a bubble bath now, with or without butter.

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

eee! That's awesome! I love a good bath! A buttery bath is even better!

[lothithil.livejournal.com]

They must have decided that buttering you up would be the best way to get a bigger tip.

Perhaps we should ask them to try flattery, next time! LOL!

[febobe.livejournal.com]

*dies laughing*

Now you're making *me* crave a bubble bath, too. . . .

*contemplates*

*decides to save it for Tuesday, when she might actually have some time*

[rubynye.livejournal.com]

*giggle* I'm with you on the baths, too. I love baths.

[lame-pegasus.livejournal.com]

A butter bath! *giggles*

[illyria-novia.livejournal.com]

Heee! Good emollient, butter is. :D

I love being in a bath, but I still couldn't bring myself to indulge in activities other than wallowing. Bringing a book where it stands the risk of being plunged into the tub is unthinkable. However do you manage?

[ansostuff.livejournal.com]

Hahaha. If you weren't slick before you certainly are now then. :P

[danachan.livejournal.com]

Buttered. Glorious! You must feel so soft.

Ah, now I want a nice bubble bath! It's been too long since I really enjoyed one.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Can't stop cackling here . . .

[jane-somebody.livejournal.com]

I genuinely did LOL at this! You set the scene so expressively, and led up to the punchline beautifully - thanks for cheering up my day ;-)