tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19742903786184255622024-03-14T21:36:52.103-07:00Tea Travellers Societeawhen the going gets tough, the tough go to teaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-54090781994514089982024-03-03T12:04:00.000-08:002024-03-03T12:04:25.785-08:00It's All in the Wrist<div><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcBpqyM19QQ0F3B5IMuVi9bIzzJdBIoiH4V52o4DvMKGx6mCp5gc0oQYwxq20_DLfbD_KfTVJVUFcA57BjCiiHZytFtmmigUHtWrA8Rhc1JkWEWoQiL3wj6H-k0a0sQNWGcQMRZTbJkBS7aLzOiYZxPgUQXY0AtzIqHVH0CA3x4RSZZ8PEg4aLpiykug/s1764/DIY%20lace%20fan.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1764" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcBpqyM19QQ0F3B5IMuVi9bIzzJdBIoiH4V52o4DvMKGx6mCp5gc0oQYwxq20_DLfbD_KfTVJVUFcA57BjCiiHZytFtmmigUHtWrA8Rhc1JkWEWoQiL3wj6H-k0a0sQNWGcQMRZTbJkBS7aLzOiYZxPgUQXY0AtzIqHVH0CA3x4RSZZ8PEg4aLpiykug/w234-h207/DIY%20lace%20fan.png" width="234" /></a></div></b></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Embellish a lace hand fan for use at our upcoming Victorian Secret Society Tea or when playing coy at a swanky soiree. </b></div></div><div><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>We'll enjoy a convivial tea, then divulge a wee bit of history about "the language of the fan"</span></span><span> while we craft.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><p></p><div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><b>Friday, April 12, 2024</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b>11am</b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><b>McKenna's Tea Cottage</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: xx-small;"><span>237 Main Street, </span><span>Seal Beach, CA . 562.431.0200</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: small;">We'll be seated in their intimate private patio</span></div><p><b><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: medium;">$59.75</span></b> Includes sandwiches, tea, and scones, plus basic craft supplies. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Amount also includes $5 donation to Whimsicalitea Arts, tax, gratuity, payment fees. </span><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">As the simple tea does not come with dessert, Joy will be bringing mini sweet treats</span></span></p><p>Please feel free to bring embellishments to share! We'll be bringing the following in keeping with our <b>pastel color scheme</b>:</p><p></p><ul><li>fans</li><li>faux & dried flowers</li><li>faux pearls & beads</li><li>assorted ribbons</li><li>tassels</li><li>hot glue, wire, scissors et al</li></ul><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please speak with the venue directly at least a week in advance.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-50942829340448451442024-02-28T12:17:00.000-08:002024-02-28T12:17:24.004-08:00Phiendish Phantom Phoul Play!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiONN2KbyQ8ydnnRz33wrTt-tF9oooDmkP7x-zKIu03y9mzF3D3icRygky6F4I4XUdB0OCb0SX1lkhYxTi-mazTlnNh_oqX5j87NAlTyYiPdh1Lcn1yoFuG178GxO0kZ_2bIy0QtAI-o3qcDyTqs8gz3OJjsCJ4NFFowDibI2pr8meynsRNjqEOs3ZKw/s1024/vintage%20phantom%20film.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="821" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiONN2KbyQ8ydnnRz33wrTt-tF9oooDmkP7x-zKIu03y9mzF3D3icRygky6F4I4XUdB0OCb0SX1lkhYxTi-mazTlnNh_oqX5j87NAlTyYiPdh1Lcn1yoFuG178GxO0kZ_2bIy0QtAI-o3qcDyTqs8gz3OJjsCJ4NFFowDibI2pr8meynsRNjqEOs3ZKw/w309-h385/vintage%20phantom%20film.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>Happy almost Spring, all. I've been getting questions about postponed events, so I thought it best to send out a general reminder.<div><br /></div><div>For those who don't know, the phantom has derailed our March phestivities, and so we've rescheduled accordingly.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Our new Phantom Phundraiser dates are:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Saturday, October 12 at 6pm</b> — Masked Gondola Dinner Cruise in Long Beach</span></li><li><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Sunday, October 27 at 1pm — Brimming Baskets partea</b> to put together auction & drawing baskets </span></li><li><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Sunday, November 10 at 1pm</b> — Phantom MusicaliTea in Fullerton</span></li></ul></div><div>(Thus, nothing is happening March 2 or 10)</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to seeing you at these events & more. </div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="color: #800180;">And all who attend our May 18 Victorian Secret Society tea and kept their Phantom reservations on the books will get first dibs on our dreamy August 17 theme tea when we announce it. Cheers!</span></i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-71860386427307133172024-02-25T05:58:00.000-08:002024-02-25T05:58:49.795-08:00Shhhhhhh. It's a secret!<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxtU6yCYfQZAhqXvpnysqBRdxwY3UJN92QAJ2_MwpjXlB758xiknmh7q0a0U0atGkSVF3rg1BReycaZUZZ6K2Lx24VukpqaMDZwmcfeuKTVZQ9VYaYVSmE-cJgnqKsIL3DTqObCMuSRq__y7xmhei0BIkIm7xqV_zLi-4WiyWsBRegHkR8Er3ejjeW24/s1932/Society%20Whispers%20sepia.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1932" data-original-width="1788" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxtU6yCYfQZAhqXvpnysqBRdxwY3UJN92QAJ2_MwpjXlB758xiknmh7q0a0U0atGkSVF3rg1BReycaZUZZ6K2Lx24VukpqaMDZwmcfeuKTVZQ9VYaYVSmE-cJgnqKsIL3DTqObCMuSRq__y7xmhei0BIkIm7xqV_zLi-4WiyWsBRegHkR8Er3ejjeW24/s320/Society%20Whispers%20sepia.jpg" width="296" /></a></i></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>It's 1881 on Nob Hill in San Francisco, and a secret society is shaping the course of history under the noses of the city by the bay's robber barons. Join us for a Victorian tea as we expose the clandestime organization with a tell-all book launch </i></span></b><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Saturday, May 18</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">11am</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">The Olde Magnolia Tea Room</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">201 N 1st Ave, Upland, CA</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(we'll have the North Dining Room to ourselves)</span></span></div></div><p><b><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: medium;">$79.95</span></b> includes afternoon tea service & custom-created specialtea gift <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(plus tex, gratuity, and payment fees)</span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #a64d79;">Books will be for sale on site, and all who attend will have early-bird access to reservations for our fundraiser tea on Sat, Aug 17</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">~ Suggest dress: a la 1881 ~</p><p><b>P.S.</b> If you want to read the books (there is a novel and an exposé) <i>before</i> our event, just let us know. There's plenty of time between now & May for us to get them to you xo</p>
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<p>Reminders: All sales are final; thus, there are no refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to find a substitute to take your place. No 'tickets' are distributed, but you'll receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of making your reservation via the PayPal button provided</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-23574753492302319192024-02-24T16:35:00.000-08:002024-03-14T21:36:20.965-07:00Lomita Railroad Friends Tea 2024<p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">SOLD OUT</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chugga chugga, Chugga chugga .... Choo Choo!</i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zrpjAuPsK9VDLCFzFbaSet7g5ARtsPljDvRZQoW7vfKz-T9AMIFxOnzKOCUBBTupQaZVwG_2lPDMqFqBT28dJxjBBg8imL6OxHuG-1X9X7SsfQ2hghW2k12xevvYQMhI1nyKN1ufu9hPL2Nzh1gMTTD6wXY92wsioM46LRcE7zut23B_WWmdbceagFI/s816/306326534_603164604508616_7499935870326825203_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="816" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zrpjAuPsK9VDLCFzFbaSet7g5ARtsPljDvRZQoW7vfKz-T9AMIFxOnzKOCUBBTupQaZVwG_2lPDMqFqBT28dJxjBBg8imL6OxHuG-1X9X7SsfQ2hghW2k12xevvYQMhI1nyKN1ufu9hPL2Nzh1gMTTD6wXY92wsioM46LRcE7zut23B_WWmdbceagFI/w640-h240/306326534_603164604508616_7499935870326825203_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">We are thrilled to be hosting a table at TEA WITH FRIENDS hosted by the <b>Lomita Railroad Museum</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><b>Sunday, April 28, 2024</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;">1-4pm</span></b></p><div style="text-align: center;">Lomita Park in Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium<br />24428 Eshelman Ave, Lomita</div><p><i>Here's the description from their site: </i></p><blockquote><p><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Tea With Friends is our foremost fundraiser of the year and is always a delightful afternoon of enjoyable conversation, refreshments, and a fun gathering of friends. We will be serving scones, appetizers, a variety of tea sandwiches (including vegetarian), fruit, and a selection of desserts. As usual, this event will have lots of fabulous raffle baskets and a prize for the Best Decorated Table with a prize for the 2nd runner up. This year we will also have a Hat Contest so be sure to have your friends don their best hat for the occasion. </span></b></p></blockquote><p><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;">$45 </span></b>includes afternoon tea service, payment fees, and a $3+ donation to our own nonprofit, Whimsicalitea </p>
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<p>Reminders: All sales are final; thus, there are no refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to find a substitute to take your place. No 'tickets' are distributed, but you'll receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of making your reservation via the PayPal button provided</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-24238482016029636482024-02-11T17:55:00.000-08:002024-02-11T17:55:55.334-08:00We're coming back!<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">We're coming out of hibernation!</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><b>February 2024 commences a whole new slew of tearrific shenanigans!</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaRixj2D07yPPrXhlcbUdNYANfh-AQbCrd2I3IXjQhvjcI6dNf77KplTmBQJqhDzWrJhJhyphenhyphena-s0KkdrGYHEgko8qreEauGM12jRRP_wJkYsHZNnDj299tqNZIrF3ItN2wQ7N8VxqqM54ZnwgxDvRMYZVGc8L9rjCHR4I0a4kW-ISISu9mzJxcBfGtYO4/s1200/bear%20in%20nightcap.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaRixj2D07yPPrXhlcbUdNYANfh-AQbCrd2I3IXjQhvjcI6dNf77KplTmBQJqhDzWrJhJhyphenhyphena-s0KkdrGYHEgko8qreEauGM12jRRP_wJkYsHZNnDj299tqNZIrF3ItN2wQ7N8VxqqM54ZnwgxDvRMYZVGc8L9rjCHR4I0a4kW-ISISu9mzJxcBfGtYO4/w400-h400/bear%20in%20nightcap.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-27638835486959714612023-06-30T06:27:00.002-07:002023-07-13T14:57:46.925-07:00A fond farewell<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6PYghUPXWG29Nn_Fbt3wvRnckV-Xpi92zX68_Y30_mRMorfxFFQd6ToWaJjKo7eKKX7yMP14wZ3MDkkAM5G6uADscpzRRrRkCDJlBNUlImTgDcIEZAk9ThVyd0JX7DGeq9W9Syzfrwc2d7ilNHJSCLruWTbZGEISXheVaWClnwy4z8kRaovgOg__xXA/s1238/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-30%20at%206.08.12%20AM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1238" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6PYghUPXWG29Nn_Fbt3wvRnckV-Xpi92zX68_Y30_mRMorfxFFQd6ToWaJjKo7eKKX7yMP14wZ3MDkkAM5G6uADscpzRRrRkCDJlBNUlImTgDcIEZAk9ThVyd0JX7DGeq9W9Syzfrwc2d7ilNHJSCLruWTbZGEISXheVaWClnwy4z8kRaovgOg__xXA/w306-h229/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-30%20at%206.08.12%20AM.png" width="306" /></a></div>To quote the incomparable Douglas Adams, "So long, and thanks for all the fish" ... or in this case, tea. <div><br /></div><div>I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for being part of the Tea Travellers Societea's mission to support and promote places that serve afternoon tea. </div><div><br /></div><div>For those who don't know, we started out in 2015 by publishing 5 regional guide books, The Tea Traveller's Constant Companion, and all of the info from those books can be found on our website. Each listing gives all the particulars on any given tearoom, including parking info, photos, even menu at the time of writing. </div><div><br /></div><div>During the pandemic, we went berserk doing events at tearooms to get folks in the doors. From 2020 through 2022 we hosted more than 100 events. Zoinks! Now with the closure of tearooms due to retirement, coupled with the changes some other tea spots are experiencing (some are going gangbusters!), it looks like our work is done. </div><div><br /></div><div>And, so The Societea too will enter retirement, doing just a couple of events each year in support of Whimsicalitea, the "genteel arts" nonprofit of which we are a part. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to see you out and about for a cuppa now and again. And if you're interested in quirky theme dining & entertainment experiences, consider taking part in our Omni Club 11:11 outings commencing this fall—yet another activity waylaid by the pandemic. </div><div><br /></div><div>For now, cheers from the bottom of my heart & cup,</div><div><p>~Joy</p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-86184496533195862832023-03-06T08:25:00.001-08:002023-03-06T08:25:43.229-08:002023 Cookbook Call for Content<p><span data-offset-key="dih2v-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbB2FcTIveSnb6NIi465cd9kWdVP74tLlPVWna54Vd4lLxlm_Xw8-w6VEgIWwlGdThL7ohJ6Vt9sjyXbVYHT8oK5G7Ls2Jjes6Bs8tdLLfNMnks5Pydx7_QoaZBae4KmIKrN8OEI-7U2PWQ_L1yr0C9LN_logx8HEB0vaEPfmSdZgHafpZ7zqwTIZ/s1892/cie-cookbook%20arbis%202023%20recipe%20compendium%20wooden%20spoon%20030623.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1892" data-original-width="1311" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbB2FcTIveSnb6NIi465cd9kWdVP74tLlPVWna54Vd4lLxlm_Xw8-w6VEgIWwlGdThL7ohJ6Vt9sjyXbVYHT8oK5G7Ls2Jjes6Bs8tdLLfNMnks5Pydx7_QoaZBae4KmIKrN8OEI-7U2PWQ_L1yr0C9LN_logx8HEB0vaEPfmSdZgHafpZ7zqwTIZ/w278-h400/cie-cookbook%20arbis%202023%20recipe%20compendium%20wooden%20spoon%20030623.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>OFFICIAL <span data-offset-key="dih2v-0-1" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 18.75px; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL FOR CONTENT </span><span data-offset-key="dih2v-0-2" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;">for the 2023 COOKBOOK COMPENDIUM. This one will focus on RECIPES THAT INCLUDE </span><span data-offset-key="dih2v-0-3" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 18.75px; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">AT LEAST ONE INGREDIENT THAT GROWS ON TREES</span><span data-offset-key="dih2v-0-4" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><p></p><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="69t2a" data-offset-key="5lt2l-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5lt2l-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="5lt2l-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE USE A "</span><span data-offset-key="5lt2l-0-1" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">WOODEN SPOON</span><span data-offset-key="5lt2l-0-2" style="font-family: inherit;">" AT SOME POINT IN THE PROCESS, even if just as a paperweight or bookmark :)</span></div></div><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="69t2a" data-offset-key="26uoa-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="26uoa-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="26uoa-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Be sure to submit a recipe that is either original or "tweaked" (lest we be sued), and include a blurb or short story — factual or fictional.</span></div></div><div class="x1e56ztr" data-block="true" data-editor="69t2a" data-offset-key="e931d-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; margin-bottom: 8px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="e931d-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="e931d-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Here are the applicable dates:</span></div></div><ul class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd" data-offset-key="4setp-0-0" style="background-color: white; 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<p></p><p><i>Reminders:</i></p><div><ul><li>All sales are final; thus, there are no refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to find a substitute to take your place </li><li>Dietary restrictions should be discussed directly with the venue at least a week in advance</li><li>No 'tickets' are distributed, but you'll receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of making your reservation via the PayPal button provided</li></ul></div><p><br /></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-15130277283045625402023-01-07T10:54:00.025-08:002023-01-07T17:26:02.610-08:00Our GOLDEN SPIKE Secret Society Getaway<h3 style="text-align: center;"><i>Visit the time & place that turned California golden</i></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZug_EDSyjjF17NW120-gqKDu1lwJqHtiJgVWt9I3MgQkOLZ79z1YTh86bKgmgoauQHQy5x8cakYHwQDVPDGyg1aKZZ_e8wVbsoOB3c_fdwqcuSWDxfnawjCorVBlIhrKBFgIZFEaL-9jDm7_DAJMXEJryWl8MHNGTav0Mq8kbXZTAGAcEjepzOCp/s1066/golden%20spike%20trains%20basic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="1066" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZug_EDSyjjF17NW120-gqKDu1lwJqHtiJgVWt9I3MgQkOLZ79z1YTh86bKgmgoauQHQy5x8cakYHwQDVPDGyg1aKZZ_e8wVbsoOB3c_fdwqcuSWDxfnawjCorVBlIhrKBFgIZFEaL-9jDm7_DAJMXEJryWl8MHNGTav0Mq8kbXZTAGAcEjepzOCp/w640-h362/golden%20spike%20trains%20basic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b style="font-size: large;">April 21-24, </b><strike>2023</strike><b style="font-size: large;"> 1881</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>We normally make our trips reservable about a year in advance, but in these strange times, this is the best we can do. Hope you can make it!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; text-align: left;"><i>Note: San Francisco is a walking town with lots of hills. Walking portions of the trip that are more than 1-minute in duration are listed in purple italics. Travellers are free to take taxis or Ubers instead.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p><b><span style="color: #e69138;">FRIDAY, 21 April </span></b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>9am-6pm</b> - <b>A full day of train & coach travel </b>from Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Francisco <span style="font-size: x-small;">(with Santa Ana leg option)</span>* <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(We should keep an eye on the train's food service amenities available as the date approaches)</span></li><li>Afternoon tea potluck (with a side of history) while we ride the rails</li><li><b>6-7pm</b> - Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) & cable car travel. All of this 1st-day travel will be the toughest part of our sojourn. We'll just have to pretend we're roughing it in the Victorian era! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Or if the group prefers, I can pre-arrange for a van to pick us up in Richmond and take us to our hotel. That would be an additional charge based on how many travellers we get </span></li><li><b>7:30pm</b> - <b>Check-in at Stanford Court hotel</b></li><li><b>8pm</b> - <b>Welcome to Nob Hill dinner at the hotel's Mixing Room lounge</b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.stanfordcourt.com/sc-bar-lounge/" target="_blank">[click for menu]</a></span> </li><li>Late nighters may want to top off the evening with a fantastic view of the city at the popular <b>Top of the Mark lounge</b> next door</li></ul><div><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">* There is no 'direct' rail service offered by Amtrak, so we'll be traveling up north by both rail and coach. We leave Union Station around 9:30am; Joy will be departing Santa Ana at 8am on the same train </span></i></div><p></p><p><b><span style="color: #e69138;">SATURDAY, 22 April</span></b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>8:30am</b> - optional BYO (Buy Your Own) Breakfast with Joy at hotel before we start our big day. <a href="https://www.stanfordcourt.com/breakfast/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">[click for menu]</span></a></li><li><b style="color: #800180; font-style: italic;">9:45am</b><i style="color: #800180;"> Walk to Grace Cathedral</i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i style="color: #800180;"> (4 mins, .2 miles)</i><span style="color: #800180;">. </span>We'll learn about the importance of the area in relation to our Victorian novel as we meander and visit the outdoor areas before the cathedral opens</span></li><li><b>10am</b> <b>- Grace Cathedral </b>and its famed Labyrinth</li><li><i style="color: #800180;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">10:20-ish - Walk from Grace Cathedral to Cable Car Museum (6 mins, .3 miles)</span></i></li><li><b>10:30am</b> <b>- Cable Car Museum</b></li><li><i><span style="color: #800180; font-size: x-small;">11:15am - Walk to Chinatown (8 mins, .4 miles)</span></i></li><li><b>11:30am - Chinatown self-guided walking tour</b>. If we choose to do a formal tour there may be an additional charge. There will be time for shopping and noshing</li><li><i><span style="color: #800180; font-size: x-small;">1:30pm - Walk from Chinatown to the Palace Hotel (11 mins, .5 miles)</span></i></li><li><b>2pm - Afternoon tea at the Palace Hotel</b>, meeting place of the secret society. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(If we can manage to avoid detection, there is a good chance we may conduct a secret society induction ceremony of our own while there ... but don't tell anyone)</span></li><li><b>3:30pm - Cable Car</b> ride back up to Nob Hill <span style="font-size: x-small;">(or travellers may take a cab/Uber)</span></li><li>Leisure time at the hotel</li><li><i><span style="color: #800180; font-size: x-small;">5pm - Walk to San Francisco Magic Theater (13 mins, .6mi); if the group elects, we can arrange for transportation instead (taxi, Uber)</span></i></li><li><b>5:30pm - Pre-show</b> entertainment & BYO noshings at the theater bar</li><li><b>6:30pm - Jay Alexander Magic show</b> (show ends at 7:45pm). <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Back in 1881 we would have attended a vaudeville show 🤹🏻♂️</span></li><li>8pm - Cable Car (or taxi/Uber) back to Nob Hill</li><li>8:30/9pm - Optional after-hours visit to the always festive tiki-themed <b>Tonga Room at the Fairmont Hotel</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(492-feet away from our hotel) </span></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span style="color: #e69138;">SUNDAY, 23 April</span></b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>BYO breakfast at leisure - perhaps explore the area a little</li><li>Joy will be looking for free outdoor Tai Chi. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(For decades folks used to practice out in Washington Square Park by St. Peter & Paul Cathedral. Not sure if that's still happening)</span></li><li><b>9:30am - Travel to San Francisco Amtrak station</b>. <span style="font-size: x-small;">It's only a mile away, but I'm thinking guests may want to keep the luggage-schlepping to a minimum. This would be an additional charge for us all</span></li><li><b>10:30am - Train from San Francisco to Sacramento</b></li><li><i style="color: #800180;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1:15pm - Walk to Delta King Riverboat waterfront hotel to drop off bags (9 mins, .5mi); Sacramento is much flatter than San Francisco, but you still may elect to take a taxi/Uber</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #800180;"><b style="color: black; font-style: normal;">1:30pm - Bag drop-off at Delta King Riverboat hotel </b><span style="color: black; font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(check-in is at 4pm, but I'll ask if our rooms might be ready)</span></span></span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #800180; font-size: x-small;">1:45pm - Walk from Delta King to Underground Tour (3 mins, .2 mile) </span></i></li><li><b>2pm - Underground Tour</b>, lasts 1 hour (If you prefer, ditch the tour & wander Old Sac)</li><li><i style="color: #800180;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3pm - Walk to California State Railroad Museum (2 mins, .1 mile)</span></i></li><li><b>3:30pm - California State Railroad Museum</b></li><li><i><span style="color: #800180; font-size: x-small;">5pm - Walk from CSRM to Delta King (5 mins, .3 mile)</span></i></li><li><b>5:30pm - Check-in at Delta King</b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(If rooms not available earlier)</span></li><li><b>7:30pm - Dinner at the Delta Bar & Grill</b>, onsite<b> </b>overlooking the water <span style="font-size: x-small;">(sunset is at 7:50pm ... yes, I looked it up 😉) </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.deltaking.com/_files/ugd/ac84ae_0c33cb63ac3c4f25a1b2d7d8b28040f8.pdf" target="_blank">[click for menu]</a></span></li><li>Optional after-hours entertainment on the waterfront; most of the theaters are dark on this day, but comedy clubs abound</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span style="color: #e69138;">MONDAY, 24 April</span></b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>7am - Joy will be checking out <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(physically, that is)</span></li><li><b>7:30am - Farewell BYO Breakfast onsite at the Delta Pilothouse </b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.deltaking.com/_files/ugd/ac84ae_6e4afb50109b4868828b341236303578.pdf" target="_blank">[click for menu]</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #800180; font-size: x-small;"><i>8:30am - Walk to Sacramento Amtrak Station (9 mins, .5 mile) or grab a taxi/Uber </i></span></li><li><b>9:50am - Train & Coach back to SoCal </b></li><li>6:35pm - Motorcoach arrives in Los Angeles; 8pm - Train arrives in Santa Ana</li></ul><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span style="color: #45818e;"><b style="font-size: large;">COSTS </b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(based on double occupancy; inquire about single prices)</span></span></div><div><b><i>Go with our full package, or arrange your own accommodations &/or travel, as meets your needs</i></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #45818e;">NOB HILL package - </span></b><b><span style="color: #45818e;">$975</span></b> from Los Angeles, <b><span style="color: #45818e;">$1030</span></b> from Santa Ana includes </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>3 train trips + bus connections – <span style="font-size: x-small;">SoCal to San Francisco, San Francisco to Sacramento, Sacramento to SoCal</span></li><li>2 nights Stanford Court hotel with all fees & taxes <span style="font-size: x-small;">(double occupancy)</span></li><li>Cable Car museum</li><li>Self-guided Chinatown walking tour</li><li>Afternoon tea at Palace Hotel</li><li>Secret Society shenanigans</li><li>Jay Alexander magic show</li><li>All-day cable car pass</li><li>California Railroad Museum</li><li>Old Sacramento Underground Tour</li><li>1 night Delta King Riverboat hotel on the water in Sacramento <span style="font-size: x-small;">(double occupancy)</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div>Notes: Does not include meals (aside from 1 afternoon tea). We will be walking here and there, usually .3-.6 miles at a time; never more than .9 miles. If you prefer to take a cab (or Uber), cost is additional</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><b><span style="color: #45818e;">EMBARCADERO package - </span></b><b><span style="color: #45818e;">$875</span></b> </div><div><li>All activities in Nob Hill package, however you arrange for your own 3 legs of transportation to/from San Francisco, Sacramento, SoCal</li></div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><b><span style="color: #45818e;">UNION SQUARE package - </span></b><b><span style="color: #45818e;">$4</span></b><b><span style="color: #45818e;">75</span></b> from Los Angeles, <b><span style="color: #45818e;">$530</span></b> from Santa Ana includes </div><div><li>All activities in Nob Hill package, however you arrange for your own lodgings</li></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="color: #45818e;">TENDERLOIN package - </span></b><b><span style="color: #45818e;">$375</span></b> </div></div><div><div><li>All activities in Nob Hill package, however you arrange for your own lodgings and 3 legs of transportation to/from San Francisco, Sacramento, SoCal</li></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>However you opt to travel, do please consider joining us. I'd love to share all things secret society with you at the peak on the City by the Bay</i></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-15536731835995287392023-01-04T21:17:00.002-08:002023-01-04T21:37:58.607-08:00Marmalaid to Rest mystery game<h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #38761d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3JJd6iGapY6Pa7aikQJH5Z8lY14FFt0e4OlreJCYt51LP0mafO-w3luAz5KOewF4UTSX5FFOwxaRA1hskg_7j4J8Gt0xwGhF81rjE4_ZGyYg0F_Jai56pCazJ9AFEej5iE7rEt-GeWoKiwMZ90bVnz2dbNB5LvvzKNkYnbOwhmEpmVIjwOjtS15f/s2114/marmalaid%20to%20rest%20whodunnit%20game%2003.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2114" data-original-width="2054" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3JJd6iGapY6Pa7aikQJH5Z8lY14FFt0e4OlreJCYt51LP0mafO-w3luAz5KOewF4UTSX5FFOwxaRA1hskg_7j4J8Gt0xwGhF81rjE4_ZGyYg0F_Jai56pCazJ9AFEej5iE7rEt-GeWoKiwMZ90bVnz2dbNB5LvvzKNkYnbOwhmEpmVIjwOjtS15f/s320/marmalaid%20to%20rest%20whodunnit%20game%2003.jpg" width="311" /></a></div>When an orange grove owner steals the recipe for award winning marmalade and makes millions, she uses the ill-gotten gains to go into viticulture. But when she alienates everyone within her sphere, bad blood ferments, yielding a bumper crop of murder.</span></i></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><b>Thursday January 26, 2023</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><b>at 11am</b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>at Pamela's Tea Room</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">12752 Valley View St., Garden Grove</span></div><p><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">$49.25</span></b> includes soup, 4 sandwiches, scone, sweet bite, tea <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(plus tax, tip, PayPal fees & $2.50 toward game). </span><span>Feel free to round up to make a donation to our Whimsicalidocious Arts nonprofit <span style="font-size: xx-small;">💝</span></span></p><p>
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<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i style="text-align: left;">Reminders:</i></p><div><ul><li>All sales are final, and there are no refunds. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to find a substitute. </li><li>Dietary restrictions should be discussed directly with the venue at least a week in advance</li><li>There are no 'tickets' but you'll receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of making your reservation via the PayPal button provided</li></ul></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-70424396316488530782022-11-15T19:11:00.001-08:002022-12-03T14:43:09.050-08:00You may shoot your eye out!<div style="text-align: center;"><h3><i><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1OGizl26YLNz4YYVHiV82p85Q-CjEyesMTBvyPCCzvMU0F4-0zDCSJVnGo0qW_AP3yhBmw9J7yp0EqV_sqM0CDJ6nhDoohZb0RGXbI4bb3i1IPurLg11xY0r5QDTiN-3vxcVNCmtpFQY1hdNzobOm1DDRoUJO-O0iXTLvpIYJ7nxes6aSxHMS3sN/s840/cmas%20story%20logo%20leg.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: red;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="840" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1OGizl26YLNz4YYVHiV82p85Q-CjEyesMTBvyPCCzvMU0F4-0zDCSJVnGo0qW_AP3yhBmw9J7yp0EqV_sqM0CDJ6nhDoohZb0RGXbI4bb3i1IPurLg11xY0r5QDTiN-3vxcVNCmtpFQY1hdNzobOm1DDRoUJO-O0iXTLvpIYJ7nxes6aSxHMS3sN/s320/cmas%20story%20logo%20leg.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><h3><i><span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT</span></i></h3><span style="color: #38761d;">Join us in Hammond, Indiana, where the Parker family is preparing for a most memorable Christmas at </span></span></i></h3><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A Christmas Story Tea</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, December 17, 1940 </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">2pm</span></b></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna's Tea Cottage<br />237 Main Street, Old Town Seal Beach</div><p><i>Warning: We cannot guarantee you won't shoot your eye out!</i></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">$59.95</span></b> includes holiday afternoon tea, trivia game, <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(tax, gratuity, PayPal fees)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Suggested attire ~ 1940s &/or holiday!</i></b></span></p><ul><li>Depending on the size of your party, be prepared to be seated at a table with new friends! </li><li><span><b>All reservations are final</b>. Thus there are no refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you may give your spot to a friend. </span></li><li><span><b>Dietary restrictions</b> should be discussed directly with the venue at least 10 days in advance. 562-431-0200</span></li><li><span>All other queries may be directed to TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com</span></li><li>Your <b>PayPal receipt comprises your confirmation</b>. No "tickets" will be distributed, but you will get a cheesy email from our admin Joy letting you know she received your reservation. If you have not received it within 72 hours, please contact TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com</li></ul>
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Thus there are no refunds. However, if you are unable to attend, you may give your spot to a friend. </span></li><li><span><b>Dietary restrictions</b> should be discussed directly with the venue at least 10 days in advance. 714-897-9442</span></li><li><span>All other queries may be directed to TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com</span></li><li>Your <b>PayPal receipt comprises your confirmation</b>. No "tickets" will be distributed, but you will get a cheesy email from our admin Joy letting you know she received your reservation. If you have not received it within 72 hours, please contact TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #800180;">~ Suggested Dress: Come attired as your favorite fairy tale ~</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Immediately following the tea, mosey out with us to the enclosed Arcade behind Pamela's for Omnifête, the first mini arts fair hosted by our nonprofit, Whimsicalidocious</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yNaZHO3X_iVKvOoAjD4aL7XYqWao-pQcIjPgYLTv3j6XGXbJ-FO_MzGWhQxmINfh5ozW0OkF1Mu-8wGX8hQMi86vQBInC-wl-f4bmv9i9UoYFDIpZtE_o7DwmbADIod0DnG2VxOERcw/s2918/00omnifete-2022+header.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="2918" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yNaZHO3X_iVKvOoAjD4aL7XYqWao-pQcIjPgYLTv3j6XGXbJ-FO_MzGWhQxmINfh5ozW0OkF1Mu-8wGX8hQMi86vQBInC-wl-f4bmv9i9UoYFDIpZtE_o7DwmbADIod0DnG2VxOERcw/w400-h93/00omnifete-2022+header.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">
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'Tis the season, spooky friends.<br />And we're tea-travelling to the historic Howe-Waffle House in Santa Ana for their annual </i></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;">Witch & Warlock Ball<br /></span></b><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;">Saturday, October 22<br /></span></b><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">6-10pm</span></b></div><p>"Enjoy this historic house, once the residence and medical office of one of Orange County's first female physicians. Brush the mystical pixie dust from your Witch and Warlock attire and enjoy an enchanted day. Costumes are encouraged to prevent bedevilment by resident sprites and hobglobins, but not required.</p><p>Purchase raffle tickets at the door for unique and fun times.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">$42</span></b> Ticket price includes buffet style dinner, games, fortune teller and much more." </p><p style="text-align: left;">Note: Our Whimsicalidocious nonprofit has purchased 2 tables for this event (12 seats total). We have made a per-person donation to this historic house museum and will cover your PayPal fees.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #800180;">~ Suggest Dress: Spooky! ~</span></i></b></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>All sales are final, thus there are no refunds. But if you're unable to attend, you may give your spot to a deserving loved one</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-DNh2H1o6oZUpoOhOg9SGCkHvxwfqxqyMhwyaC0xZUZeed85jA6J3WAxjqUQY936pvxWfBRMClLfj250f-IxEmGTjeXslxMXDyLJAzb9FheOYcpSSLvqY_MAhEOgi34QTpFk42MsXQLzJHMSOSmFP7TRN3_OcSfAUSXndhl0vlksFzcqg65u0G5e/s800/dsc_7576.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="678" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-DNh2H1o6oZUpoOhOg9SGCkHvxwfqxqyMhwyaC0xZUZeed85jA6J3WAxjqUQY936pvxWfBRMClLfj250f-IxEmGTjeXslxMXDyLJAzb9FheOYcpSSLvqY_MAhEOgi34QTpFk42MsXQLzJHMSOSmFP7TRN3_OcSfAUSXndhl0vlksFzcqg65u0G5e/s320/dsc_7576.jpg" width="271" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdFb8wYT9VCdgaq4oshH24LkdNgjbzStDI_Apb7dDUhFrIMpGn_CMpScsKtuQXYKYqwFO3H0un81w_efj4MGZGves7mNW5I-eG3-xaHY0TurtDudp4SuUexGjga2J5wqF9bMPMkJDkBJGXE6Zb-HWkMy_Z1URQvnbB94OkLyE2Q-fVFjM295YGYE9/s1024/30426257770_b23b0bf243_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1024" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdFb8wYT9VCdgaq4oshH24LkdNgjbzStDI_Apb7dDUhFrIMpGn_CMpScsKtuQXYKYqwFO3H0un81w_efj4MGZGves7mNW5I-eG3-xaHY0TurtDudp4SuUexGjga2J5wqF9bMPMkJDkBJGXE6Zb-HWkMy_Z1URQvnbB94OkLyE2Q-fVFjM295YGYE9/s320/30426257770_b23b0bf243_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-75533963902579878892022-09-02T10:32:00.001-07:002022-10-09T08:50:02.891-07:00This is Halloween 2022<h3 style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdDEmvSEi5ynokqsf7Si-fIFOTCwk1Z1dY7IzlwCeg-rP8k86pfIbsf3cyB9_c2m-c2J_B0_w_1kyu8ViXL_KZrWaSzHdzyIa5D5jtZdkrGsyzwzjyP-Xb8gzCOmhAPijFiOraahtvTq0mmLOMIfsUYNu9D4n5Wf3JgNhVuKJPgDWFJfMBn-uEAhv/s1982/Nightmare%20Cmas%20flyer%20101522.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1982" data-original-width="1526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdDEmvSEi5ynokqsf7Si-fIFOTCwk1Z1dY7IzlwCeg-rP8k86pfIbsf3cyB9_c2m-c2J_B0_w_1kyu8ViXL_KZrWaSzHdzyIa5D5jtZdkrGsyzwzjyP-Xb8gzCOmhAPijFiOraahtvTq0mmLOMIfsUYNu9D4n5Wf3JgNhVuKJPgDWFJfMBn-uEAhv/s320/Nightmare%20Cmas%20flyer%20101522.png" width="246" /></a></div>Join the Pumpkin King </i></div></i></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><i>in embracing the holiday spirit at<br /></i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">The Nightmare Before Christmas ... with Carolers!</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;"><b>Saturday, 15 October 2022</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;"><b>5pm</b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">The Courtyard at McKenna's Tea Cottage<br />237 Main St, Seal Beach</div><p style="text-align: center;">McKenna's Tea Cottage was keen to get a chance to showcase the incomparable Caroling Connection Christmas performers, but the tea cottage will be closed in December for dazzling renovations. So instead, we're bringing some holiday cheer to spooky season</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Btw, these are not your grandma's carolers. These folks put on a show!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;">$71.50</span></b> includes lantern-lit high tea, caroling performance <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(tax, gratuity, PayPal fees)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: medium;">GROUPS WELCOME!</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #800180; font-size: medium;">~ Suggested dress - something Halloweeny or Christmasy or both! ~ </span></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;">As with live theater tickets, all sales are final. Sorry, no refunds, but if you are unable to attend, feel free to give your spot to a friend.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Dietary restrictions? 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Parking is free in the Santa Ana station lot </li><li>BYO tickets.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-81772355494739933292022-08-17T18:45:00.000-07:002022-08-17T18:45:52.109-07:00Brew & Broom Craft ParTea<p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #e69138;">It's time to get crafty for spooky season!</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;">This year's theme is Brew & Broom ... brew meaning tea, and broom meaning whatever kind you like, be it a rideable model, a whisker, a decorative bundle of twigs-herbs-flowers, you name it!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;"><b>Friday, 23 September 2022</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;"><b>11am</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">McKenna's Tea Cottage ~ out in their private enclosed garden patio</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoNNuKoakbw0I96DffQ9Me52k1trJLNZQtoupCZTQhccY3IAIudy9Mb3okhfFs7mQDZ6m6GmUmFlZoNhtkVCmsrzK3hPJRiD21J9j8hjmDSvoJHDEUoNBW9aEKKcBXPuzpGvBwmQVQgLlEu1LTtcA_yk8U6Ek4c0p5JnJekDIWkSYuX1N4E53D-8W/s3264/3efee84e84c73f24fd9e369f2303a570.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoNNuKoakbw0I96DffQ9Me52k1trJLNZQtoupCZTQhccY3IAIudy9Mb3okhfFs7mQDZ6m6GmUmFlZoNhtkVCmsrzK3hPJRiD21J9j8hjmDSvoJHDEUoNBW9aEKKcBXPuzpGvBwmQVQgLlEu1LTtcA_yk8U6Ek4c0p5JnJekDIWkSYuX1N4E53D-8W/s320/3efee84e84c73f24fd9e369f2303a570.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b>$39.75</b> includes sandwiches, scone, tea, mini cupcake, <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(tax, tip, PayPal fees). </span>Note, we are going non-nonsense with their standard menu to keep it affordable and to let us focus on crafting ... Also, we'll be doing another event there mid-October in the evening with a specialty menu then woot!</p><p>BYO broom and bring trims & baubles for the <i>hodgepodge potluck</i> of decorating bits. I (Joy) will bring Halloweeny ribbons and trinkets from last year, along with half a dozen glue guns, all of which promise to be fully charged and ready to behave!</p><p>Here's a small <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152128103/handmade-brooms-16-decorative-witches" target="_blank">16" decorative broom I've been eyeing on Etsy</a>. 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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-69392030240771092432022-08-01T08:46:00.001-07:002022-08-01T08:46:22.166-07:00The Unexpected Book Club Tea<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Join the members of Omni's Bibliothefairies Guild for our next book club tea, featuring the 1966 novel <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Mrs-Pollifax-Book-ebook/dp/B00HP3Q51S" target="_blank">The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax</a></i> by Dorothy Gilman</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQE4jQhZUM-M8P1F8zKxVoO6bsfmR_z956-Qz3EcnzNelHPMkT0e9IgZDJUnRSll3sdw9w-16xJTyr0ZMBoZ8cQn1skGzltQBZinBDLBKkIM43VIXqJsTtjsEIh1dQSDFaolPxWZtjYyp00grmaCr8kxGjgGqITwPInVD55arF0NAllxIpJ440a9RQ/s500/51IsVVd8mfL.jpeg" style="font-style: italic; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="299" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQE4jQhZUM-M8P1F8zKxVoO6bsfmR_z956-Qz3EcnzNelHPMkT0e9IgZDJUnRSll3sdw9w-16xJTyr0ZMBoZ8cQn1skGzltQBZinBDLBKkIM43VIXqJsTtjsEIh1dQSDFaolPxWZtjYyp00grmaCr8kxGjgGqITwPInVD55arF0NAllxIpJ440a9RQ/w119-h200/51IsVVd8mfL.jpeg" width="119" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;"><b>Saturday, 10 September 2022</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;"><b>11am</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tea Rose Garden, Pasadena</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">$55.75</span></b> includes salad, sandwiched, scone, fruit, dessert bites, tea <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(tax, tip, PayPal fees)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #a64d79;">Dress a la the 1960s if you can, and in deference to Mrs Pollifax, please wear <b>a hat with flowers</b></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #a64d79;"></span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6NSCmSDupQfMMYd8DOxnAYrhdLateMl6wSG3iZclbYBedWt9UR_ae8Jc7XJhmxgV_8ebv8k2799BSOxFbfAxK9FXidvrvYUxrKeaS9NUPVLmxm9xKBNJtPFiviLogcahgnrsg3SEXrsHrzatGtK1Rp8sebdQ3uYGK9VSWx7Jsy4XBo1skYbffZ8l/s256/download%20(7).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="256" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6NSCmSDupQfMMYd8DOxnAYrhdLateMl6wSG3iZclbYBedWt9UR_ae8Jc7XJhmxgV_8ebv8k2799BSOxFbfAxK9FXidvrvYUxrKeaS9NUPVLmxm9xKBNJtPFiviLogcahgnrsg3SEXrsHrzatGtK1Rp8sebdQ3uYGK9VSWx7Jsy4XBo1skYbffZ8l/w200-h154/download%20(7).jpeg" width="200" /></a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<p></p><blockquote><p>"Mrs. Pollifax is an elderly widow who has come to find life dull and is almost ready to end it all out of sheer boredom. Inspired by a newspaper profile of an actress who began her career in later life, she decides to fulfill a childhood ambition and apply for a job as a spy at the CIA. Meanwhile, Carstairs at the CIA is looking for an agent who can pass as a tourist in order to pick up an important package in Mexico. Due to a slight confusion, he thinks Mrs. Pollifax is one of the candidates and decides that Mrs. Pollifax is ideal; Carstairs decided this assignment carries so little danger that even one who is relatively untrained may be sent. So with minimum explanation, Pollifax is ushered off to Mexico City to meet a bookstore owner/secret agent, exchange code phrases, and leave with the package. The courier mission does not go as planned, and Mrs. Pollifax finds herself imprisoned in the Socialist Republic of Albania,[1] facing harsh questioning and possible torture. But she proves to be unusually resourceful, and with her companion's assistance, manages to outwit the enemy and save the day."</p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><i>All sales are final. No refunds available, but if you are unable to attend, you may give your spot to a friend. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>The menu is set, so if you have dietary restrictions, please contact the venue, then contact Tea Travellers to let us know what was agreed to. We will follow up with them to ensure you're covered xo</i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-57938740073078014832022-06-30T07:26:00.000-07:002022-06-30T07:26:12.373-07:00Launch out into The Deep with Charles Spratley from Illusions of the Past<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_1GLuDTy5_ZqYwq8KfPHo1lGGRLyfPVWnxKtKjquTKVlcbaSl0amaRYYUmNUTkkq1r4kFAfORWmVqrepwAi5lCxH64sPn-d4sTbXfFIpZzYsyRiGe4IrQL_Dirv00vZMbZvlcu5UVHlmYpbmV5s9OM_Shyoi2TXjI7bnx7S1-CBNLuabVnp-YLhn/s3200/Charles%20Spratley%20Poster%20Illustration%202400px.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3200" data-original-width="2400" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_1GLuDTy5_ZqYwq8KfPHo1lGGRLyfPVWnxKtKjquTKVlcbaSl0amaRYYUmNUTkkq1r4kFAfORWmVqrepwAi5lCxH64sPn-d4sTbXfFIpZzYsyRiGe4IrQL_Dirv00vZMbZvlcu5UVHlmYpbmV5s9OM_Shyoi2TXjI7bnx7S1-CBNLuabVnp-YLhn/w300-h395/Charles%20Spratley%20Poster%20Illustration%202400px.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="color: #134f5c;">"Welcome to The Deep? The Deep is a mixture of bizarre magic and dark storytelling built around disasters on the water and the superstition of sailors. During The Deep we will commune with the dead using arcane artifacts and unlock secrets long forgotten as we make our way through time and space and make connections with those who have passed beyond the veil. Come with me, Charles Spratley, historian, paranormalist, and storyteller, as we plunge into The Deep."</span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-large;">Saturday, August 27</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;"><b>2:30pm</b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><b>The Los Angeles Maritime Museum</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>600 Sampson Way (Berth 84, San Pedro, CA 90731</b></span></div><p><b><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;">$59.95</span></b> includes Charles' presentation, admission to the wonderful museum, and very light refreshments. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Payment fees included)</span></p><div><div><span style="color: #134f5c;">FYI, the presentation will take place upstairs in the 'old-school' conference room with theater-style seating. Drinks et al will be on a table at the back of the room and are only allowed in the room.</span></div></div><div style="font-style: italic;"><i><br /></i></div><i>Please note: All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges, but you are free to give your spot to a friend if you are unable to attend</i><div>
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We'll supply a celebratory cake, games & activities, and the odd pirate insult. A darling librarian will be on hand to read a piratical story or two; but be warned, word has it a local group of Golden Age privateers intends to raid the proceedings!</p><p><b>You needn't have any kidlets in tow</b> ~ an adventurous swashbuckly spirit will suffice. And of course, if you'd like more substantial fare than cake & punch, be sure to pack some. </p><p>To sign up for the picnic, simply <b><a href="https://forms.gle/1muscALaQv2vsnhY9" target="_blank">fill in this form: https://forms.gle/1muscALaQv2vsnhY9</a></b>.<b> </b>We prefer attendees be <b>RSVP at least a week prior</b> to party day to keep things semi safe and sane ... and to ensure we have enough cake and punch for those who've signed up!</p><p>Suggested dress is as piratical as you can muster!</p><p>Reasonably priced metered parking in on-site lot. Some free street parking. Clean restrooms steps from our spot on the grass</p><p>With thanks as deep as the sea,</p><p>Joy</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-20455025960891258892022-04-28T08:20:00.010-07:002022-05-23T21:13:14.211-07:00The Pink Panther is back ... again!<div style="text-align: center;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjj2-235qOOfLnDJnRnWjbKTzrIeoPkl_Cry5dkMS5oB72OdhzA6-0ZY356hsw-9IIrF1BnsDeQIIE8vKfIS8VvU18eqwLbHx2TzvROnOkuDF9-X3JJCwG3xGH-WUD50y2I19vHO2roX1_Y4hDz3FjxOlqR6bX5sE3z3kTY8FrLYqV0bVYbLCriAOPu=s1512" style="clear: right; color: #999999; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1164" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjj2-235qOOfLnDJnRnWjbKTzrIeoPkl_Cry5dkMS5oB72OdhzA6-0ZY356hsw-9IIrF1BnsDeQIIE8vKfIS8VvU18eqwLbHx2TzvROnOkuDF9-X3JJCwG3xGH-WUD50y2I19vHO2roX1_Y4hDz3FjxOlqR6bX5sE3z3kTY8FrLYqV0bVYbLCriAOPu=w241-h313" width="241" /></a></div><i style="color: #999999;">dada, dada, dada dada dada, dada dadaaaaaaa, </i></span><i style="color: #999999; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #999999;">da da da da da</span></i></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: x-large;">Saturday, 18 June 2022</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: x-large;">11am now <strike>open</strike> </b><b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT</span></b><b style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: x-large;"> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">(2:30pm sold out)</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paris In A Cup<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">119 S. Glassell St., Orange, CA</div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>The famed pink panther diamond has been in a private collection for decades. Upon the death of its owner, the priceless gem was bequeathed to a museum, and you've been invited to the unveiling. There's just one thing missing ... Can you guess what it is?</b></p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: medium;">$69.95</span></b> includes specialty themed tea service, interactive whodunnit <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(tax, gratuity, PayPal fees) </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Suggested dress - Pink &/or Monte Carlo après-ski chic</b></span></i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Reservation policy:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Reservation is locked in after payment is made and you have received a confirmation email from our admin Joy from TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com </b>(Mind you, filling in the form without payment does not constitute a reservation)</li><li>#4 guests max per reservation (as the tables seat #4). If there are fewer than #4 in your party, there's a good chance you'll be seated with new friends!</li><li>As with theatre tickets, all reservation payments are final and non-refundable</li><li>Should you need to bow out for any reason (including Covid/health/emergency-related reasons), you would be welcome to give your spot to a family member or friend. Please understand no refunds or credits would be available and you would be responsible for finding someone to fill your spot </li><li>If health regulations require a change of date, we will postpone (not cancel) the event and reschedule as soon as is practical. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Should this occur and you are not able to make the new date, we would refund you in full)</span></li><li>Dietary restrictions should be discussed directly with Paris In A Cup</li><li>All non-food-related queries should be directed to TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com (not the venue, please)</li><li>Your PayPal receipt comprises your payment confirmation. No "tickets" will be distributed, but you will get a cheery email from our admin Joy letting you know she received your reservation. If you have not received it within 3 days, please contact TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com</li><li>By paying for a reservation you confirm you understand and accept these policies</li><li>Once the form below is filled in, payment has been made, and you've received a confirmation email, your reservation is complete</li><li>C'est ca! </li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b><i>RESERVATION FORM & PAYMENT LINK REMOVED AS EVENT IS SOLD OUT</i></b></span></p>
<p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974290378618425562.post-30000020911037837972022-04-25T09:38:00.006-07:002022-04-26T08:09:57.358-07:00Afternoon Tea cookbook launch potluck partea<h3 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d9P5GB_xjEA-dfLm5OM43lG3R5bmG9jsbX68E1zLyfnVxQJTpJ-TkvQEX-Xty77EEq09RGxylsWpRA8PRpdl2cZooii_Sgfn4kwrxrEPbWmXlsMiE4yWgSOQ7ITVzYbiTDkk8dhTPUle23qujScYa9tOK9v_0v2TTQpMqIxipFVm4TPBHG_Zx14v/s611/Afternoon%20tea%20is%20elemental%20cookbook%20recipes%20cover.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="406" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d9P5GB_xjEA-dfLm5OM43lG3R5bmG9jsbX68E1zLyfnVxQJTpJ-TkvQEX-Xty77EEq09RGxylsWpRA8PRpdl2cZooii_Sgfn4kwrxrEPbWmXlsMiE4yWgSOQ7ITVzYbiTDkk8dhTPUle23qujScYa9tOK9v_0v2TTQpMqIxipFVm4TPBHG_Zx14v/w266-h400/Afternoon%20tea%20is%20elemental%20cookbook%20recipes%20cover.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Come celebrate your fellow tea enthusiasts who have contributed to this year's cookbook, featuring recipes for Afternoon Tea. Hooray!</h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><b>Sunday, 26 June 2022</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><b>11am</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>in the indoor arcade behind Pamela's Tea Room</b></span></p><p><b>$20</b> includes hot tea service by Pamela's, potluck tea treat buffet with recipes from the book as provided by attendees, discounted paperback copy of the book to be autographed during the <i>signing party</i> throughout the event, wee donation to Whimsicalidocious Arts, <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(tax, gratuity, payment fees, blah blah)</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Please bring <b>tea treats to feed at least #8 guests <br /></b></span></i></span><span style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;">& email TeaTravellersSocietea@gmail.com </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;">to let us know what you're bringing. Thanks!</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></i></span></div>
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