Rock Financial Christmas Luncheon

"Oh there's no place like home for the Holidays..." unless it's our annual trip to the Rock Financial Center for their Red Hatter Christmas Luncheon.
There's so much good to tell about, it's hard to decide where to start. Let's see; there's the friends, (old and new!) there's the shopping, there's the delicious lunch, there's the shopping, there's the pictures taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and did I mention the SHOPPING?!
Some arrived very early to get a jump start on the many Vendors tables which lined the exhibition hall. Others came just in time for lunch, choosing to fortify themselves before heading off to shop. Upon arriving in the Banquet Hall, we immediately spotted our tables because our chairs were adorned with our beautiful Plum Pretty chair covers. They were the envy of the other Chapters, and we caught some sneaking a picture. I think we can look for some pirated copies at our next big Hoot!
Starting off with a delicious salad plate, then moving on the traditional Turkey, mashed potatoes, and dressing, we moved to the finale... a very decadent chocolate mousse. To quote Rachel Ray, "Yummo!"
Then, vendors beware, you are about to be stormed by a sea of red and purple. We shopped till we dropped. Ornaments, jewelry, special gifts for Christmas, and sinful indulgences were the goodies we acquired on our outing.
After a brief rest period, the last of the troopers headed for home, happy in the fulfillment of another successful Red Hatter outing.
Our Queen Carolyn was the organizer for this event. We are already looking forward to next year's Luncheon, and are happy that it has become an annual event not only for Rock Financial, but for our Plum Pretties as well!
Thank you Queen, we all had a Holly Jolly time!
Respectfully yours,
Lady Hatter Chatter Brenda
(for Queen Carolyn)

Happy Thanksgiving!

The turkey sat on the barnyard fence,
and he sang this sad, sad tune.
"Thanksgiving Day is coming, gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble, and I'm so filled with gloom!
Of being stuffed I have no dread, but I've NO red hat to wear on my head!
With feathers of purple upon my back,
You'd think my life would be on track.
But to my dismay, and if I must say,
My future would be brighter if I could play
like all the others turkeys do, and frolic around, and go to 'hoots'!
But, alas, my time is drawing near,
and the end is in sight now I really fear.
So as you gather on Thanksgiving Day,
remember me, and please, this I pray.
Remember to give thanks to God above
for all His blessings, and endless love.
And be thankful too as down life's road you go,
for Red Hat friends that you have
come to know!"

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Red Hat sisters!
May the joy of the day fill your hearts with gladness, and my we all be ever thankful for the friends that we have made through the RHS, and the Plum Pretties.
I love you all, and am thankful for you every day!
LHC Brenda

Odd Couple-The Female Version

From the time we walked into the restaurant, until we waved our last goodbye, we attracted attention, smiles, and comments as we made our way through the evening.

Nine Plum Pretties met at Waves restaurant and enjoyed a most delicious meal before heading off to Gross Pointe Farms and the Gross Pointe Theater to enjoy "The Odd Couple - The Female Version". And enjoy we did!

As we entered the theater, we were very, very pleased to see that Lady Bling-Bling had done us right with our seats. We were rows C and D, and the view was spectacular. While we were waiting for the curtain to go up, we decided to play a game of "Name The Occupation". Lady Hatter Chatter spotted a gentleman on the other side of the aisle, and decided that he looked like he may have been a retired Physician. But, that theory was soon shot down with Lady Happy Snappy's observation that he was actually Orville Redenbacher of popcorn fame. I must say, she was absolutely correct, and with that most astute observation, our game quickly ended. How do you top Orville Redenbacher?

We didn't have to try, because to our delight, the curtain rose, and the fun just kept on coming, and getting funnier in the process.

The similarities between our female version and the original were very subtle, but the author left out no detail. The male Oscar became Olive, and Felix became Florence. There was even the cop who hung out at the apartment for the games, just like in the male version. Perhaps the ones who stole the show were the male actors who portrayed the brothers from Latin America, who were the targeted love interests of Olive and Florence. The acting was superb, the jokes were well delivered, and the script was extremely well written.

When the final curtain came down we were happy to have been there, and sad to see it end.
Before midnight struck, and we all turned back into pumpkins, we were safely home and still giggling over the events of the evening.

Many, many thanks to Lady Bling-Bling Nancy for putting together this outing. It was positively enjoyed by all!

Next production by this small theater group....
count me in!

Respectfully Submitted for Lady Bling-Bling Nancy,

Lady Hatter Chatter Brenda