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Sunday, August 26. 2007

Tea Party

I could not resist taking a couple of photos. The 16 year-old pup baked some cakes and stuff last night, and threw a Victorian tea party for her pals for after church. Croquet to follow. It's proof to me that there is hope for the American youth. And hats are fine things on ladies, are they not?

 

Posted by Bird Dog in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 15:21 | Comments (19) | Trackbacks (0)

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My hat is off to the ladies who lunch. :-)
#1 Sissy Willis (Link) on 2007-08-26 15:36 (Reply)
More hope. Particularly note the citizenship exhibit by the 13 year-old.

http://rightwingnation.com/index.php/2007/08/26/3844/
#2 rightwingprof (Link) on 2007-08-26 16:11 (Reply)
Just as long as they poured the tea before the milk ... the other way round is still a capital offence
#3 Mr Free Market (Link) on 2007-08-26 17:07 (Reply)
Tea party, that's sweet. Deliberately upholding tradition, that's *patriotic*.
:-)
#4 buddy larsen on 2007-08-26 17:22 (Reply)
What a great thing. The hats are perfect. I get a feeling that the young ladies are exactly that. Yes, BD, a wonderful moment to share with us. Thanks.
#5 Habu on 2007-08-26 20:15 (Reply)
The best part is that they cleaned up the kitchen afterwards.
#5.1 BD on 2007-08-27 06:21 (Reply)
Good to know that one corner of Western civilization is safe. :-)
#5.1.1 Skookumchuk (Link) on 2007-08-27 09:41 (Reply)
Yep, we are holding up our end.
#5.1.1.1 BD on 2007-08-27 12:13 (Reply)
well, except for that obvious fib about 16 yr-olds cleaning up the kitchen.
#5.1.1.1.1 buddy larsen on 2007-08-27 12:34 (Reply)
No fib. They did it together, non-stop laughter.
#5.1.1.1.1.1 BD on 2007-08-27 12:45 (Reply)
i know --jus' joshin ya
:-)
#5.1.1.1.1.1.1 buddy larsen on 2007-08-27 13:07 (Reply)
The 'tea' is a fine thing and all, but when did 'English' tea socials become an American tradition of patriotism?
#6 Luther McLeod on 2007-08-27 15:26 (Reply)
I think that was a jocular comment, re the Revolution
#6.1 BD on 2007-08-27 17:26 (Reply)
But, the Founders WERE Englishmen --right up until July 4, 1776.
#6.1.1 buddy larsen on 2007-08-27 17:37 (Reply)
This little scene was much more common, a century ago. Look how far we have culturally fallen. This once would not have been noticed. Now it seems fresh and new. Girls, elegantly dressed, no tattoos, or strange hair, with lovely hats, having a good time with each other. It looks like a Norman Rockwell painting.
#7 brierrabbit3030 on 2007-08-27 18:54 (Reply)
Points taken gentlemen. But I still hold that 'tea' socials are not an American institution, or if so, practiced by a few only. Yes, there are entrepreneurs who start business's offering such, but I think that just points out how unusual the custom is in America. As I said, all well and good for the girl's, a nice thing they did, but a little perspective, please.
#8 Anonymous on 2007-08-27 19:57 (Reply)
#8 was me. Just loaded a new OS, forgot to set the cookie.
#9 Luther McLeod on 2007-08-27 20:39 (Reply)
No sinse in affectin ways whut arnt your'n. I knode they wus a Tetley tumble in Bean Town so this es riducilus. Them gurls ought ta shed thar raymints an put on sum sheets an start whut Mr. Beloochi done. P A R T A Y ! T O G A. Theys kin leeve them hats. I likes them. Only tea drinkin fittn a Americun es aiced tea ona veranduh weth a gennelman. Put sum mint in et. I changt my mine. Only drink aice tea weth yore lady friens sos you kin gossip bout the men. No milk. Thas discustin. Only the Twitish do thet foolishnis.
#10 Sha'Nay'Nay on 2007-08-27 20:43 (Reply)
Anon:

Up here in Yankeeland, ladies throw teas all the time. They are supposed to know how to "pour." That said, they usually have wine also...

I am partial to those tea sandwiches: cucumber, and horseradish with watercress. Crust trimmed, please.
#11 BD on 2007-08-28 05:26 (Reply)

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