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Westerville Ohio ...a registered chapter of the Red Hat Society
Our Ninth Year
"Some Old and then Some
New"
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Claddagh
Irish Pub |
The Golden Lamb |
The Blue Turtle |
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Raven's Glenn Winery |
Ride the Ducks! |
Scioto Downs |
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House of Japan |
Hayride & Potluck - Gibson Pond |
Dickens Victorian Village |
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Movie
Tavern |
Buca di Beppo |
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Buca di
Beppo
January 21, 2012
It was a cold, icy, snowy, day, but nine Flowers of the Bouquet risked the journey and safely arrived to gather at Buca di Beppo. Maybe the angels were watching over in order that they make audience with the Pope, whom was anxiously waiting to break bread (pizza) and share spirits. (Pepsi).
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This was to be a very special day for Queen Marilyn and Cween Carole, who donned their royal finery in anticipation of welcoming two beautiful, new Flowers Vicki and Brenda into the Bouquet.
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As the Flowers patiently awaited the
feast to be served, Queen Marilyn officiated at the reading of the
sacred vows of the Victorian Bouquet to Vicki and Brenda who in unison,
repeated and swore their loyalty to this awesome chapter of the Red Hat
Society. Cween Carole stood by (holding up the pillar) waving her
magic wand sealing these vows.
Welcome, Ladyhawk Vicki and Lady Cat Diva Brenda!! You are now a Sister Flower in the Victorian Bouquets!!!
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Soon after the ceremony, the feast was presented and the lazy Susan spun as delicious food was shared and consumed.
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As Vice Kween, Princess Daughter, Mary, began to partake of some Shrimp Fra Diavolo, her already large, beautiful eyes became bigger and bigger, and her face became redder and redder!!
Though delicious, it was very spicy!!!
All in all, it was another wonderful afternoon of love and laughter with the Flowers of the VB.
Movie
Tavern - "New Year's Eve"
December 17, 2011
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Dickens Victorian Village
November 12, 2011
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Welcome to Cambridge Ohio and Dickens Victorian Village! The Village has some interesting people to meet around town but first, why don't we delight our palates with some great food and enjoy lunch! |
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| We heard that Theo's was the place for a good home cooked meal. | They even serve a great turkey dinner with all the trimmings. | It's hard to make a decision with choices like meatloaf, pork chops, chicken, and all types of soups and sandwiches. | Of course "dessert first" is an option with choices like apple pie, lemon merangue, and pumpkin pie. |
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| We celebrated with our November birthday girls... | shared quite a few good laughs... | met another Ohio Red Hat Queen who was visiting the village... | and stole a few seconds to check out the OSU football score. |
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| We met several dapper gentlemen on our travels.... | had a nice chat with a lovely woman taking a short rest... | made some new friends..... | and sang a few songs with carolers. |
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| We always make time for a photo session.... | especially with royalty like Prince William and Princess Kate. | Because the rumors of our being "kicked out of Polaris" is legendary, the local constablewanted to take us in for questioning..... | but this kindly shopkeeper and her twin vouched for us and we continued on our way. |
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| With all our shopping done .... | we rested our tired bones... | and said our farewells to go home and plan our next adventure. | |
Hayride & Potluck - Gibson Pond
The debate was on....should we or shouldn't we....cancel the weenie roast and hayride? It called for 30% to 50% chance of rain, and the clouds were threatening. After calls back and forth, and the fact that John was excited to host this event, the decision was made....BRING ON THE DOGS!! Rain or shine, the Flowers of the Bouquet would gather at Gibson Pond and have a good, ole fashioned bonfire! The sun was shining, and the air was brisk and filled with the aroma of wood burning and leaves falling. What better conditions for good food, lots of laughter, and plain ole togetherness with your Sisters in red and purple!!! |
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Whether you liked your dogs grilled to perfection or well done with kraut, your marshmallows golden or burnt to a crisp and creeeeamy in the middle, there was an abundance.
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We were all prepared for chilly weather (perfect for a bonfire outing!) and we kept warm bundled or dancing around the fire.
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Just because it was Esther's birthday, didn't mean she couldn't help with the chores!!
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Climb aboard the hay wagon!!!! We enjoyed the spectacular surrounding views of the changing of the leaves and the stillness of the pond bouncing along the bumpy roads as Flashing Diva, Judy, drove the tractor. We were closely observed by "The Girls of the Field" as they calmly chewed their cud. These "Happy Cows of Galion" didn't have to go to California to see unique and strange beings.
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One of the highlights of the day, was when Flashing Diva pulled us up at a dead end road overlooking the freeway where we stood, yelled and waved at passing trucks and cars, who would return our greeting with a LOUD HONK!!! I imagine we gave them a story to share with their friends!!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you, Gibson Family and Flashing Diva, Judy for a most wonderful and memorable afternoon!!
September 17, 2011
We strolled over a glass bridge next to waterfalls and swimming koi fish....
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and onto the hibachis for some table-side fun!
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We didn't see a volcano but it got hotter and hotter as we saw our chef's perform tricks with their spatulas and knives. We saw soaring eggs, flying shrimp tails, and some yummy steaks and chicken cooking along side "japanese french fries".
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The chefs did everything including cleaning the grill.
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It's always a
good time when we ladies get together.
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August 20, 2011
They're off!
Harness racing. The colors, thrills, and excitement. Truly the sport of Red Hatters!
Harness racing has become a science, a science to test the skill of the unprofessional handicapper.... The weather was clear and the track fast.
Once inside we ordered our meals, checked out the racing forms, put on our bibs, and got ready for the excitement....
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The horses were coming out onto the
track, ah what a sight..... the horses where in the starting gate....
the Victorian Bouquets were ready..... the jockeys were ready......
bet's were placed.
"$2.00 on Majestic Provider of Cachinnation
to place!"
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The lights dimmed....And they're off!!!!
It's Cween in the lead by a head, Majestic Provider of Cachinnation
is in second by a half,
Lady Cat Diva following in third by two lengths, in fourth is
Countess of Creativity followed by Queen and Princess
Daughter....
Contessa of Hosta Lovers never left the gate.
Rounding the clubhouse turn is Cween on the rails with Lady Cat Diva followed by a nose with Majestic Provider of Cachinnation making her move.!!!!
Into the stretch and Majestic Provider of Cachinnation
is still moving...It's a photo finish......
Majestic Provider of Cachinnation in First,
Cween in second,
with
Countess of Creativity narrowly catching
Lady Cat Diva for third..... what a thrill.
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Ride
the Ducks! - Newport KY
July 16,
2011
Welcome to the Ducks in the City....
picked up all the tickets for today.....
and we had minute, while we were waiting....
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quacking our quackers and making gins....
Victorian Bouquets keep on quacking......
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Victorian Bouquets keep on rolling......
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river!
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river!
Had a great lunch at Brio...
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some Flowers even had their dessert first.....
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we laughed, and talked, and ate, and giggled....
Until we hitched a ride back home to Westerville...
Victorian
Bouquets keep on quacking, Victorian Bouquets keep on rolling!
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river!
Raven's
Glenn Winery
June 18,
2011
WOW!!!! This was our biggest Event so far during our "Some Old and then Some New" Year!!!! Wonder if it had anything to do with the fact we would go wine tasting at "Raven's Glen"?
We welcomed guests Nancy who came with Contessa of Hosta Lovers Joyce, Queen Sharon and Queen Lee, and Red Hat members Brenda and Vicki who are looking for a new place to hang their hat.
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Raven's Glen is a great place to shop for unique, fun gifts and supplies for true wine lovers.
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The gangs all here!!! Belly up to the bar ladies!!!
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Oh what yummy flavors of the fruits of the vine were offered!! Some seemed to be a little stronger than others! A few of our ladies were feeling very relaxed!
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Lunch began with dessert first for Flashing Diva, Judy.
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What a wonderful day with a bunch of Red Hatters who truly know how to have fun!!! Love and Laughter!!! That's what it's all about!!!!
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"I
thought she was bringing us bananas, they're rolls!" "I think I
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"Wow, that was stong!"
"Mmm, the chocolate cake is like fudge."
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The Golden Lamb
April 30, 2011
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Claddagh Irish Pub & 8th Anniversary
March 19, 2011
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