Welcome to the world of the Vinyl Cafe. Meet Dave the proud owner of the world's smallest record store. Meet his pal Kenny Wong who runs Wong's Scottish Meat Pies. Meet Dave's wife and their children. Watch while they all bump and stumble through a hilarious year of mistakes miscues misunderstandings and muddle. The adventures begin in December with Dave's disastrous yet inspired attempts to cook the family turkey. And they move through the seasons to the following Christmas's fiasco when Dave accidentally spikes the kids' punch bowl at his neighbor's Christmas soiree. Home from the Vinyl Cafe also explores the tender awkwardness of first love the challenges presented by a dying guinea pig and the answer to the question of why a teenager would rather eat vegetables and clean his room than go on a family vacation. Whether it's the mystery of sending kids to camp the dangers of putting up Christmas lights or the potential for mayhem at the grocery store in the hands of humorist and master storyteller Stuart McLean the chaotic melody of daily life is underscored by the harmonious sounds of family friends and neighbors. Warm witty and moving these stories will walk right into your life and make themselves at home.
