Ladies' day out?
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Cedar "Mouse" LaBrie
May 19, 2010, 2:01:14 PM5/19/10
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At the last SSS meeting, Beatrix mentioned the idea of having a day
for the ladies. Tea and fan painting were discussed, as was, I
believe, the possibility of a sewing circle or something similar.
How feasible would such an event be? Who would like to attend and
what sort of activities would be enjoyed?
Pardon me if something has already be posted regarding this, I
couldn't find a thread and have only recently started reading the
forum again.
for the ladies. Tea and fan painting were discussed, as was, I
believe, the possibility of a sewing circle or something similar.
How feasible would such an event be? Who would like to attend and
what sort of activities would be enjoyed?
Pardon me if something has already be posted regarding this, I
couldn't find a thread and have only recently started reading the
forum again.
Laura
May 22, 2010, 10:11:19 PM5/22/10
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Strangely, although we have been discussing the possibility of a
Ladies' Tea for months, it doesn't appear that we have done so
online. What was the location you suggested for tea, Cedar?
Ladies' Tea for months, it doesn't appear that we have done so
online. What was the location you suggested for tea, Cedar?
Laura
May 28, 2010, 2:23:33 AM5/28/10
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Fan painting is definitely go. I also think the suggestion to allow
gentlemen to attend so long as they are dressed as ladies is quite
correct. I suspect location may be partially determined by estimated
attendance numbers, or vice versa. Do we want to keep it small?
gentlemen to attend so long as they are dressed as ladies is quite
correct. I suspect location may be partially determined by estimated
attendance numbers, or vice versa. Do we want to keep it small?
Laura
Jun 7, 2010, 5:44:47 AM6/7/10
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Would this be an appropriate time for my hat lining demo, or should I
do it at one of the regular meetings as originally planned? It occurs
to me that if enough supplies were present, we could all be
steampunking hats, although it might be somewhat time-consuming.
do it at one of the regular meetings as originally planned? It occurs
to me that if enough supplies were present, we could all be
steampunking hats, although it might be somewhat time-consuming.
Beatrix Travers-Braithwaite
Jun 7, 2010, 11:17:51 AM6/7/10
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Sorry, I've been away from my auto-letterbox all weekend. For the
Ladies' day, I think one activity and then time to talk, sip, and
generally idle about should be appropriate. As for locations, Karma
could work - it has tea and space, though I was thinking about finding
someplace new, perhaps more . . . um . . . frilly?
Ladies' day, I think one activity and then time to talk, sip, and
generally idle about should be appropriate. As for locations, Karma
could work - it has tea and space, though I was thinking about finding
someplace new, perhaps more . . . um . . . frilly?
Admiral Macabre
Jun 7, 2010, 4:58:37 PM6/7/10
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Wait a blasted minute! I want to attend the hat lining
demonstration... Must Macabre dress as a lady? Trust me when I say
that you definitely do not wish to witness this!
M
demonstration... Must Macabre dress as a lady? Trust me when I say
that you definitely do not wish to witness this!
M
Alexander Watt Babbage
Jun 7, 2010, 7:09:36 PM6/7/10
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Ah - this is where the flexibility of the borders of steampunk (and
time-travel) comes to our masculine rescue. As was pounded into my
head when I took the "mens" section (separate and unequal) of the
women's liberation honors class at Sac State back in the 70's women
can't be fully liberated unless men are, and vice-versa.
On my time-tele-viewer I see lots of women post 1970s wearing jeans
and sweatshirts, and some in business suits - I don't think it should
be all that difficult to "dress like a woman". In my case, since I
wear my hair rather longer than many women choose to, and since I was
the stay at home "mom" for my children, AND I was a card-carrying Girl
Scout leader for my Daughter (and also Chairman of the Boy Scout Troop
Directors) , AND because I was the first bearded member of the El
Dorado Mom's Club - I figure I am an honorary woman no matter what I
wear. {DO NOT confuse gender roles and external style with
sexuality.)
time-travel) comes to our masculine rescue. As was pounded into my
head when I took the "mens" section (separate and unequal) of the
women's liberation honors class at Sac State back in the 70's women
can't be fully liberated unless men are, and vice-versa.
On my time-tele-viewer I see lots of women post 1970s wearing jeans
and sweatshirts, and some in business suits - I don't think it should
be all that difficult to "dress like a woman". In my case, since I
wear my hair rather longer than many women choose to, and since I was
the stay at home "mom" for my children, AND I was a card-carrying Girl
Scout leader for my Daughter (and also Chairman of the Boy Scout Troop
Directors) , AND because I was the first bearded member of the El
Dorado Mom's Club - I figure I am an honorary woman no matter what I
wear. {DO NOT confuse gender roles and external style with
sexuality.)
Robin G
Jun 7, 2010, 7:17:29 PM6/7/10
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Perhaps, we can save the ladies tea for perusing over the latest in
fashion and discussing our latest gowns. And perhaps Bring current
projects to work on and save the actual demonstration for a larger and
more inclusive group. I can happily offer up my home for a tea, I have
a nice sitting room and many books that I can share. I was also
thinking it may be a good opportunity for a closet swap of sorts. I
will be happy to attend whatever is decided. As an active member of
the sufferage movement I do agree that gentlemen should not be
excluded. Although I for one may expect the favor returned when it
comes to sipping brandy and playing cards
Constance Sumner
fashion and discussing our latest gowns. And perhaps Bring current
projects to work on and save the actual demonstration for a larger and
more inclusive group. I can happily offer up my home for a tea, I have
a nice sitting room and many books that I can share. I was also
thinking it may be a good opportunity for a closet swap of sorts. I
will be happy to attend whatever is decided. As an active member of
the sufferage movement I do agree that gentlemen should not be
excluded. Although I for one may expect the favor returned when it
comes to sipping brandy and playing cards
Constance Sumner
Laura
Jun 7, 2010, 11:24:41 PM6/7/10
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I retract the suggestion regarding the hat-lining demo. However, I
feel the need to make a few points on the gender issue. Alexander
Watt Babbage - do not confuse gender roles with external style. You
may well be an "honorary woman" regarding the former, but as for the
latter, the event we are discussing is a LADIES' event and I expect
all participants to be costumed accordingly regardless of their actual
gender or usual mode of dress. This would be unfair only if the same
were not expected at any GENTLEMEN'S events. I for one am quite
willing to don a false beard if the activity is of sufficient
interest. The suggestion that gentlemen should be allowed to attend
provided they make themselves over as ladies for the day was meant to
be an inclusive one, but if you prefer we can just as easily leave you
out.
feel the need to make a few points on the gender issue. Alexander
Watt Babbage - do not confuse gender roles with external style. You
may well be an "honorary woman" regarding the former, but as for the
latter, the event we are discussing is a LADIES' event and I expect
all participants to be costumed accordingly regardless of their actual
gender or usual mode of dress. This would be unfair only if the same
were not expected at any GENTLEMEN'S events. I for one am quite
willing to don a false beard if the activity is of sufficient
interest. The suggestion that gentlemen should be allowed to attend
provided they make themselves over as ladies for the day was meant to
be an inclusive one, but if you prefer we can just as easily leave you
out.
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