Christmas Lunch at "Loose Goose" 06/12/12

Lesley, Baroness of Bohemia, gets into the Christmas spirit

Lynne, Countess of Cocktails 

Judi, Baroness" Brandy A"

Jan C, Lady Baileys over Ice (VQ)

Verneice, The Sharress of Splendours

Glyneth, The Grand Duchess Guinevere

Gay, the Goddess of Glamour

Baroness Bubbly Bardot, Beryl

Bern, Baroness of Bling and Booze

Gay B, the Countess of Ninderry

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Jan H, Lady Jazz'n'Shiraz (VQ)

Sue, Lady Sewalot

M'ladyMaggie, Mistress of Moonshine

Judith McK, The Tartan Lass

Margot, Judith McD's sister

Thelma, Lady Gadabout

Julie, The Countess Champagne

Princess Pammie

Barbara, friend of Sandi

Sisters Barb and Pamela, Queen B and Princess Pammie

Pamela and Sandi, The two princesses, Pammie and Sweet Pea (VQ)

Judith McD, Marchioness of Merlot (VQ) with her friend from Casino Giggle and sister Margot

We had a good turnout for our Christmas lunch at the Loose Goose at Twin Waters. It was a lovely venue on a hot day to be in the airconditioning to enjoy a lovely lunch. As you can see by the pictures, all who were there enjoyed a good chat and pre-Christmas catch-up with their redhatter friends. Thanks Judith-McD for the beautiful gift bags each lady received. We certainly added colour and an air of festivity to the restaurant.

Happy Christmas everyone!

Christmas lunch at "Loose Goose" 6/12/12

Breakfast BBQ at Julie's 24/11/12

The Sugartown Sweet Hearts welcome several new members at a breakfast BBQ

Kim, Lyn, Belinda, Bobbi and Glenda getting aquainted at the breakfast

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Lady Jazz'n'Shiraz catches up with the Duchess of Bling'n'Booze and the Goddess of Glamour chats to the Tartan Lass over a glass of champagne and O/Juice

It was a very relaxed atmosphere by the pool on a glorious morning

The Countess of Champagne supervises her lovely husband cooking the BBQ

Lady Gadabout deep in conversation with Kim and Lyn


The Sweet Hearts enjoyed a lovely relaxed morning at the home of the Countess of Champagne, who kindly provided a breakfast BBQ of bacon and egg on rolls, with a fresh fruit salad and Champagne and Orange juice flowing freely. It was a nice introduction to some new potential members. Kim, Lyn, Belinda, Bobbi and Glenda, who were all welcomed into our happy group of redhatters.

 

Dinner at Cafe de Orient, Palmwoods

Lady Gadabout shares a laugh with the Tartan Lass at our gathering at Cafe de Orient

The Goddess of Glamour, Grand Duchess Guinevere and Countess of Champagne get cosy at Cafe de Orient

Sarah and Ann seem to be enjoying the night!

M'Lady Mistress Maggie of Moonshine and Baroness Brandy 'A' catch up with the girls

Queen B meets Lady Gadabout who's visiting our group til January

The Baroness of Bohemia brings along her friend Yvonne ( and has already led her astray with BLING!)

Dinner At Cafe De Orient 15/11/12

We had a lovely relaxed evening for our November dinner and welcomed three prospective new members, Anna, Sarah and Yvonne as well as met Lady Gadabout who is visiting us while she housesits at Palmwoods for a couple of months.

Queens of the North lunch at Caboolture 3/11/12

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Our new Vice Queen, Princess Sweet Pea and VQ Lady Baileys over Ice represented the Sweet Hearts

On Saturday 3rd November there was a gathering of the Queens of the North at a restaurant in Caboolture. Our VQs Sandi and Jan C attended. The lunch was held at "Scott Damiens on the Lake", a lovely venue with a view over the lake from the terrace where we were seated. There were 30 Red Hatters in attendance including Queens, Vice Queens and an Empress.
Queen Nettie of the Shangri-Lars, Caboolture was our hostess for the afternoon. We were greeted by Queen Gleeful Glee of the Sunshine Sistas (Kawana) and encouraged to get our raffle tickets for the lovely prizes on show. Unfortunately the unusual design handbag was not won by Sweet Pea despite her willing it to happen in her favour, She did manage to win a bottle of red wine by having one of the lucky Bingo cards.

Yes, that's right- we played Red Hat version of Bingo during the day. Fiona from "Just Add Bling" provided a fashion Parade of non- Red Hat garments. After all, there are days when other colours are worn. The garments showcased the bright hues of yellow, orange and electric blue, all of which are forecast to be the colours of this summer.

Friendships made at the Giggle in July were re-newed. Many lovely compliments were made by the Queens in regard to the Sweet Hearts organisation of the Giggle. Several went so far as to say that it was the best Giggle they had attended.

An enjoyable day!

 

"Sring into Summer" gathering at Casino, NSW November 2012

Queen B, Lady Sewalot, VQ Marchionness of Merlot and VQ Lady Jazz'n'Shiraz glammed up for Gala

The group of red hatters who stayed at the Milgate  with us

Where do you find any wise men? ......On Wiseman Way in Grafton

Queen B sprawls decadently on the Jacaranda petals at the Jacaranda Festival in Grafton

Our friends from the Magnificent Mesmerising M'Ladies in Brisbane looking gorgeous for the Gala

 The Gala was held at the RSM in Casino....a great venue, made more amazing by the array of lovely ladies (that's us!) bedeecked in our finery and very creative "spring" themed hats

The girls from Gympie display their amazing patchwork banner from their Gaggle

We had to leave early on the last day, but stopped in at Nimbin on the way home for breakfast

"Spring into Summer", Casino NSW 2012

We had a fabulous time when we attended the "Spring into Summer" gathering hosted by the Sassy Cassies (2nd to 4th November 2012).
Queens Janet and Dianne and their whole team of helpers really went all out to make us feel warmly welcomed, and it was a fun and friendly affair from start to finish.
We started off with a Meet & Greet cocktail party on the Friday evening at the RSM, having earlier registered and browsed the Traders stalls and purchased raffle tickets.
This was a good chance to catch up with some familiar faces from past Giggles, and to try and locate our "mate" from the Colour Song Match game.
On Saturday morning, buses picked us up from our motel and we travelled to Grafton where we looked around the local craft markets and the lovely town. The jacarandas were in full bloom, and the avenues of these magnificent trees lining almost every street in town did not disappoint!
Loaded down with shopping bags, we returned that afternoon in time to dress for the Gala, which was again held at the RSM.
A lot of work had gone into transforming the venue into a spring theme. Every table boasted floral centrepieces with little birds or butterflies. Some of the hats were true works of art, and of course everyone looked stunning in their red and purple BEST!
We were sad to miss the final breakfast and skits on Sunday morning, as we had to leave early, but we did console ourselves by calling into Nimbin on the way home for breakfast.
A great time was had by all at the gathering. The Sassy Cassies are to be congratulated!