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January 3rd 2009
Greetings Ladies,
Please Note A Special Event
You
are invited to
A
Farewell Luncheon
For
Phyllis – The Blue None
Saturday, 31st January at 12.00 Noon
Shoreline Hotel
Hopefully you will be free to join us at the Shoreline on
the 31st. Thank you to Crown Princess Mary for
organising this luncheon.
If
you use the web site for details of events, where I can, I
have sourced a map for directions, so just click on the URL
address and it will take you direct to a map showing
directions to the venue.
*
Friday
January 9th
12.00
Noon – The Farm Gate Kettering
Attending: BarbaraG, JanineB, MaryP + MonikaA, JeanetteR,
PatP, JoannK, AudreyB + 2 guests, LindaC + JulieR, LynC,
JeanW,
*Sunday
January 18th
The Moroccan Cook-off
-
Menu Mistress Judith (Princess Grace-less)
Attending: JudithE, JoannK, VirginiaL, ChrisS, AudreyB,
PamelaS, IreneL, ,
and Rossy RT
*
Thursday 29 January 2009
Wrest Point Movie Night
– “Goal 2: Live the Dream” starring Kuno Becker, Stephen
Dillane and Anna Friel.
Four people are needed in this group to receive the benefits
on the night.
Attending: MaryP
*Friday
13th February
– 12.00 Noon Lachlan Valley Café, Lachlan – have been
advised this venue is worth trying – if we get there before
February, we will let you know what is on the menu and what
the theme for the day will be.
Attending: BarbaraG, JanineB, MaryP LynB, SandraJ
*7th
and 8th March 2009.
The Hatters To Go chapter of Burnie, invite you to the
Tasmanian
Redhattermattazz
All details on our website
http://www.scarlettohatters-hobart.com./Redhattermattazz.html
*Friday
13th March
- 12.00 Noon The Hartzview Winery at Gardner’s Bay
includes a short walking tour of the pickers huts, the
gallery and provedore. Have been told this is really worth
trying.
Attending: BarbaraG,
SandraJ, JanineB, LynB
*Tuesday March 17th
Our Fifth Birthday to be celebrated on St Patrick’s
Day. Details will follow as planning is organised.
*Friday
10th April
- 12.00 Noon. Fish 349, back in town at North Hobart.
It will be Good Friday, and what better venue to choose for
a fish meal.
*Friday
8th May -
12.00 Noon. –The Chapel Tea Rooms at Glenorchy – we
have been saying we would go for ages and now a date has
finally been set.
Attending: SandraJ
*Friday
12th June
– 12.00 Noon. The Beach at Blackmans Bay - serve
the most scrumptious lamb shanks, for the shank lovers.
*Friday
10th July
– 12.00 Noon. The Balmoral Motor Inn - Brooker
Highway – are noted for their fantastic Ozmas specials and
go way out with the decorations and festive spirit.
We
have booked for twenty as this is a very popular venue for
Ozmas meals. So first in, and then more if we can get the
table space.
Friday
14th August
Friday
11th September
Friday
9th October
Friday 13th
November
Friday
11th December
The above dates have been claimed for the Monthly second
Friday lunches, please take into consideration when you are
planning another event.
If
I have missed you off any of the attendance lists
please
let me
know.
LOST AND FOUND at the Christmas Picnic
1
– gold earring with
red
stone
The bag of hats has been claimed and the umbrella has also
been claimed.
Thought you would like to know……………
……Queen Joann returns to Hobart on the 6th
January.
…….A lovely group of Scarlett O’Hatters met at the Sorell
Fruit Farm on New Years Day. Everyone picked fruit, no real
headaches from celebrating the night before. Fruit ready to
pick included tasty cherries,
Loganberries, tayberries and silvanberries.
tayberries, are bit of a cross between a mulberry and a
raspberry.
We
sat out the back in the gazebo and once the plastic walls
were down to stop the wind, we had a lovely sunny spot to
partake in a delicious lunch and some ‘getting to know you
conversation’.
We
thank Karel Comptess Beau Chapeau for kindly bringing a
lovely bottle of champers for us to toast in the New Year –
thank you Karel. Also thank you to Goddess Barbara for
finding this great venue.
Sue - Princess Papillon, brought her photo album of her
overseas trip she did last year with her three daughters,
which was really nice. Also we had two guests join us,
Tawdry Audrey’s friend Kaye, who did an amazing job of
remembering all of our names and Vicki a friend of Lady
Laughalot Lyn and Madam May Bloom. Both guests enjoyed their
day with us. Would highly recommend and it is only 30
minutes from the CBD.
Have a happy and safe 2009
Janine
Vice Queen
29th December 2008
Happy New Year Scarletts
This is the last Scarlett Scribbles for this year.
We have had a wonderful 2008, lots of visitors have attended to
see if Red Hatting is for them. We have to appreciate it is
not everyone’s cup of tea – though we seasoned hatters
wonder why. Visitors from other Chapters have joined us on
quite a few occasions, which is great, so don’t forget, you
too can meet with other chapters whilst travelling. Many new
friendships have been formed within our sisterhood and it
will be wonderful to get to know one another even more.
Maybe we could have a retreat type weekend, a time where we
can put our feet up and have a chat and get to know one
another better, or maybe read a book, or finish off a
project left sitting waiting for a spare few hours, or just
take a walk.
On behalf of Queen Joann - thank you to the ladies who have come
up with ideas and organised events during the year. All
those decadent lunch venues Goddess Barbara finds, the
wonderful dinner venues Baroness Butterfly Chris chooses.
The memorable day on Bruny Island that our Island Red Hat
sisters organised. Crown Princess Mary has been involved in
organising the Ozmas day in July, the Christmas Pageant and
the Christmas Picnic. Elaine Duchess of Duke Street,
organises a lovely luncheon at the Royal Yacht Club of
Tasmania. Tawdry Audrey for inviting us into her home for
the Italian Cook off. The most memorable day for Queen
Joann has to be her Coronation at Art Tart Rossy’s bush
venue and the crowning ceremony created by Vice Queen
Janine. Thank you to Queen Joann for keeping us informed
with her weekly newsletters and being our Queen. Lastly
thank you to each and everyone for your help, your support
and being a red hat lady.
We have come a long way since our CWA tea and scone days. You
could say we are “burning our aprons” as we don our red hat
and our big purple undies and go out to play and have fun.
I think having lunch or brunch is more decadent than going
out to dinner, as you really are taking time out from
the household chores and do something for “Moi” for a
change. We have some wonderful outings already planned, so
hopefully you will be able to come along and join in.
Some of the reasons we do what we do…….
·
Because we CAN!
-
Food. Fun.
Frivolity. Friendship. There needs to be a point???
-
To take life
less seriously.
-
To put more
fun into "the journey".
-
To keep an
open mind.
-
To enjoy
others.
-
The point is
to make new friends and have fun. Learn from others. Enjoy
each other's talents.
-
See different
places. There is so much ahead to look forward to and
experience!
Don’t forget Scarlett O’Hatters is your chapter and your input by
way of event ideas and organising the event will be
gratefully received. Just check the diary of events before
setting a date and discuss with Queen Joann, I am sure she
will be pleased if you come up with some new ideas or even
old ideas recycled.
With 2009 upon us, take time to reflect on year gone and think
about what changes you will be making for the new year.
Think about your health, because if you are not healthy you
will not be able to enjoy all the fun things red hatting
will be offering this coming year. Go and have a check up
with your doctor as a few of our ladies have done and have
been able to take action before it becomes a major
problem. Don’t forget to watch out where you are going, we
do not want anymore broken arms or hips this year.
THE NEXT EVENT
IN OUR DIARY
* New Years Day Fruit Picking and Lunch
on
January 1st 2009 at the Sorell Fruit Farm
There is still time to be a part of the New Years Day at the
Sorell Fruit Farm. Just let me know, so we can keep a seat
at the lunch table for you. We are meeting at 11.00 a.m.
to pick strawberries, raspberries, cherries, the list goes
on. If you do not feel like picking fruit purchase the
ready picked produce or just come for some lunch. Dress
will be casual but don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and wear
a hat. Starters so
far: BarbaraG, AudreyB plus friend, SueT, JanineB, ChrisS, LynB
and KarelF
*Friday 9th
January
12.00 Noon – The Farm Gate Kettering
– (I already know what I will be ordering for my lunch)
Attending:
BarbaraG, JanineB, MaryP, JeanetteR, PatP, JoannK, AudreyB +
2, LindaC, JulieR, LynC
* Sunday January 18th
The Moroccan
Cook-off
-
Menu Mistress Judith (Princess Grace-less)
Attending:
JudithE, JoannK, VirginiaL, ChrisS, AudreyB, PamelaS,
IreneL, ,
and Rossy RT
* Thursday 29 January 2009
Wrest Point Movie Night
– “Goal 2: Live the Dream” starring Kuno Becker, Stephen
Dillane and Anna Friel.
We need four people in the group to receive the benefits on
the night.
Tuesday March 17th - Put in
your 2009 diary for our fifth birthday to be celebrated on
St Patrick’s Day. Details will follow in the new year.
The
Lunch Venues for 2009
*Friday 9th
January
12.00 Noon – The Farm Gate Kettering
Friday 13th February – 12.00 Noon Lachlan Valley Café, Lachlan – have been
advised this venue is worth trying – if we get there before
February, we will let you know what is on the menu and what
the theme for the day will be.
Attending:
BarbaraG, JanineB, MaryP LynB, SandraJ
Friday 13th March - 12.00 Noon The Hartzview Winery at Gardner’s Bay
includes a short walking tour of the pickers huts, the
gallery and provedore. Have been told this is really worth
trying.
Attending:
BarbaraG, MaryP,
SandraJ, JanineB, LynB
Easter Friday 10th April
- 12.00 Noon. Fish 349, back in town at North Hobart.
It will be Good Friday, and what better venue to choose for
a fish meal.
Friday 8th May - 12.00 Noon. –The Chapel Tea Rooms at Glenorchy – we
have been saying we would go for ages and now a date has
finally been set.
Attending:
SandraJ
Friday 12th June – 12.00 Noon. The Beach at Blackmans Bay - serve the
most scrumptious lamb shanks, for the shank lovers.
Friday 10th July – 12.00 Noon. The
Balmoral Motor Inn - Brooker Highway – are noted for
their fantastic Ozmas specials and go way out with the
decorations and festive spirit.
We have booked for twenty as this is a very popular venue
for Ozmas meals. So first in, and then more if we can get
the table space.
Friday 14th August
Friday 11th September
Friday 9th October
Friday 13th November
Friday 11th December
So you do not clash when you are planning another red hat
event please keep in mind these Friday dates as they are
claimed for Second Friday Lunches.
Ideas are brewing for the Friday 13th Lunches, have
you any suggestions, we could use?
An invitation from The Hatters To Go chapter of Burnie, they are
holding another
Redhattermattazz
next year. It is being
held in Burnie this time.
7th and 8th March 2009.
Includes a Beach Party Breakfast – sounds like a fun weekend
– mark it on your calendar and let us know if you are
interested in attending.
All details on our
website http://www.scarlettohatters-hobart.com./Redhattermattazz.html
We can car pool, or make
it a long weekend and go a day earlier or stay a day later
(that is if you do not have to work.
If I have missed you off any of the attendance lists
please
let me know.
LOST AND FOUND at the Christmas Picnic
1 – gold earring with red stone
The bag of hats has been claimed and the umbrella has also
been claimed.
Thought you would like
to know……………
…..Unable to take Puddah the cat with her, Phyllis The Blue
None, was in a dilemma until fellow red hatter came to the
rescue. Pru a very experienced cat owner and ardent cat
lover has adopted Puddah. I am sure Pru and Puddah will have
a long lasting friendship.
……Queen Joann returns to Hobart on the 6th
January.
…….It was Goddess Barbara’s birthday this month – Happy Birthday to you.
Travel safe. Happy New Year to all.
Janine
Vice Queen
19
December 2008
Seasons Greetings Scarletts,
Tis’ the Season to be Jolly!
(bah humbug!)
There are lots of bits sand pieces for you to read today, so
make a cuppa and get your diary ready before you sit down.
Read all the way to the bottom to catch up on all the news.
THE NEXT EVENT
IN OUR DIARY
* New Years Day Fruit Picking and Lunch
on
January 1st 2009 at the Sorell Fruit Farm .
Lots of talk about the Fruit Picking so hopefully I will hear
from a few more people over the next week or so, it should
be a good day. We are meeting at 11.00 a.m. to pick
strawberries, raspberries, cherries, the list goes on. Just
purchase the ready picked produce or just come for some
lunch, if you are not up to picking your own fruit after a
big night out the night before. Dress will be casual but
don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and wear a hat
Starters so
far: BarbaraG, AudreyB, SueT, JanineB, ChrisS, LynB
The
Lunch Venues for 2009
Friday 9th
January
12.00 Noon – The Farm Gate Kettering
– (I already know what I will be ordering for my lunch)
Attending:
BarbaraG, JanineB, MaryP, JeanetteR, PatP, JoannK,
Friday 13th February – Lachlan Valley Café, Lachlan – have been advised this venue
is worth trying – if we get there before February, we will
let you know what is on the menu and what the theme for the
day will be.
Attending:
BarbaraG, JanineB, MaryP
Friday 13th March - The Hartzview Winery at Gardner’s Bay includes a short
walking tour of the pickers huts, the gallery and provedore.
Have been told this is really worth trying.
Attending:
BarbaraG, MaryP
Easter Friday 10th April
- Fish 349, back in town at North Hobart. It will be Good
Friday, and what better venue to choose for a fish meal.
Friday 8th May –The Chapel Tea Rooms at Glenorchy – we have been saying we
would go for ages and now a date has finally been set.
Friday 12th June – The Beach at Blackmans Bay - serve the most scrumptious lamb
shanks, for the shank lovers.
Friday 10th July – The Balmoral Motor
Inn - Brooker Highway – are noted for their fantastic Ozmas
specials and go way out with the decorations and festive
spirit.
We haven’t had Christmas proper and here we are talking about
ozmas.
Friday 14th August
Friday 11th September
Friday 9th October
Friday 13th November
Friday 11th December
So you do not clash when you are planning another red hat
event please keep in mind these Friday dates are claimed
for Lunches.
Ideas are brewing for the Friday 13th Lunches, have
you any suggestions, we could use?
*
Sunday January 18th
The Moroccan
Cook-off
-
Menu Mistress Judith (Princess Grace-less) has your names
and phone numbers The list is JudithE, JoannK, Barbara G,
VirginiaL, SusanneN, ChrisS, AudreyB, PamelaS, IreneL,
SueT,
and Rossy RT
* Thursday 29 January 2009
Wrest Point Movie Night
– “Goal 2: Live the Dream” starring Kuno Becker, Stephen
Dillane and Anna Friel.
We need four people in the group to receive the benefits on
the night.
Also put to put in your 2009 diary is our fifth birthday to
be celebrated on St Patrick’s Day Tuesday March 17th
, details to follow in the new year.
If I have missed you off any of the attendance lists
please
let me know.
*
Saturday December 13th
Our
Christmas Picnic Party
at the
Botanical
Gardens.
Crown Princess Mary’s Plan ‘B’ worked wonderfully, she and The
Blue None Phyllis arrived early and put dibs on the new
venue, then Mary went and waited at the Lower Domain
entrance to redirect everyone. Tucked away in the Wombat Hut
at the Cornelian Bay end of the Botanical Gardens, we
enjoyed our Christmas Picnic. Once everyone had arrived
with their little bit of sunshine, there was enough to keep
away the rain for a few hours. I think we were all girl
guides in days gone by, and were “prepared” what ever the
weather. Some wonderful Christmas hats were created with
baubles and bows and added to the festive spirit.
Harry’s catering did a really good job with the savoury picnic,
bottles of wine were shared and tasted, there was lots of
chattering and giggles. We welcomed several of the newer
members Kate McQ, Cheryl L Lady Chat-a-Lot, and visitors
Susan, Helen and Tricia.
The invalid corner was taken up by Cheryl B on her crutches,
Barbara G, still nursing her arm and Penny from Heaven
taking it easy ready to go back to hospital this week.
The Blue None and Crown Princess Mary handed around the Secret
Santa parcels, I think I saw a bottle of wine and some drink
coasters, body lotions, a gorgeous little change purse,
everyone receiving a parcel to take home to enjoy. We
managed to sing one Christmas Carol before playing the games
Crown Princess Mary organised. Now, have you ever tried the
egg and spoon race – substituted with cotton balls and
plastic spoons, not easy but the purple team seemed find the
knack quicker than the red team and were rewarded with a
little chocolate balls. The next game was even more
hilarious, soccer – with a cucumber in a stocking as the
bat, (supposed to be tied around the waist, we would
have been there all day trying to hit the ball in this
fashion – and you can imagine what it looked like) and a
small beach ball of no particular colour, played in relay
style, lots of laughs and again the purple team won, they
were the more sporting minded team and the red team were the
gigglers I think.
Left behind at Christmas Picnic
1- large umbrella
found 1 - earring
Apologies
to the lady who asked me to pass on that Spotlight were having a
haberdashery sale on Saturday and Sunday last weekend – you
might get some left overs if you would like to check it
out. Also noted that Big W have quite a bit of purple
clothing amongst their racks.
Thought you might like to know………………………..
The
BIG NEWS girls is an invitation from The Hatters
To Go chapter of Burnie, they are holding another
Redhattermattazz next year. It is being held in Burnie this
time. 7th and 8th March 2009. Includes a Beach
Party Breakfast – sounds like a fun weekend – mark it on
your calendar and let the girls know if you are interested
in attending.
All details on our website http://www.scarlettohatters-hobart.com./Redhattermattazz.html
Phyllis The Blue None is going to have a sea change so to speak. We
wish her well in her new life and hope she will be able to
make time to have a farewell lunch with us before she
leaves. For those who have met Phyllis you will agree, she
has made an impact on we red hat ladies, and we will miss
her vibrant, happy, personality. Thank you Phyllis for being
a wonderful member.
Queen Joann, returns in early January, in time to join us at the Farm
Gate luncheon at Kettering. I have already let Joann know I
will be relinquishing my title as Vice Queen. I will still
be an active member of the Scarlett O’Hatters, but will
enjoy it from a back seat.
I will be travelling more in 2009, especially to WA as my daughter
and her little family are relocating. Both my children will
be in the same place at the same time for the first time in
20 years. I know they will be pleased to be together. This
means to see my 2 children and 4 grandchildren I will have
to make a few trips West to keep up with them. (no hardship
I must say)
Another web site you may like to list in your favourites is the
Hobart Women’s Health Centre, it is
www.hwhc.com.au
Click on this web site for a lovely Christmas Card from Lady
Lin Amour -
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=PT29724496
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you are
travelling, take care on the roads over the festive season.
Janine
Vice Queen
12 December 2008
Greetings Scarletts,
Ho! Ho! Ho!
its not long to go!!
*
Saturday December 13th is our
Christmas Picnic Party
at the Botanical Gardens, Lower Domain Road entrance , near the Rotunda
or in the Rotunda if it is not in use. If you are first
there and there is no one in sight, you can bags it for us.
I spoke to Crown Princess Mary earlier this evening to discuss
the final numbers for Saturday and the only thing we are
worried about is the weather. Mary does have Plan B but as a
back up to Plan A we thought if everyone brought their own
little bit of sunshine and added it to the rest it will
make it a beautiful day for us to enjoy ourselves.
So don’t forget………
Start time is 12 noon.
Cost $12-00 per head
BYO Drinks,
Chairs or picnic rug
Secret Santa Gift to $10-00.
And your little bit of sunshine
Any late comers are most welcome, but please bring your own
picnic as catering details have now been finalised.
*Please note
the Bi-Monthly Dinner Friday 19 December 7pm start, at
Francisco’s on Hampden has been cancelled.
* Fruit Picking and Lunch
on January 1st 2009 New Years Day.
Meeting at 11.00 a.m. to pick strawberries, raspberries,
cherries, the list goes on. Depending how you celebrated the
night before you may not feel like picking fruit, so
purchase the ready picked produce and just have some lunch.
Dress will be casual but don’t forget to slip, slop, slap
and wear a hat
Starters so
far: BarbaraG, AudreyB, SueT, JanineB, ChrisS LynB
Thank you for the positive feed back re the lunch calendar, I am
sure we will enjoy visiting these new venues.
Friday 9th
January
12.00 Noon – The Farm Gate Kettering
– (I already know what I will be ordering for my lunch)
Attending:
BarbaraG, JanineB, JoannK
Friday 13th February – Lachlan Valley Café, Lachlan – have been advised this venue
is worth trying – if I get there before February, I will let
you know what is on the menu and what the theme for the day
will be.
Friday 13th March - The Hartzview Winery at Gardner’s Bay includes a short
walking tour of the pickers huts, the gallery and provedore.
Have been told this is really worth trying.
Easter Friday 10th April - Fish 349, back in town at North Hobart. It will be Good
Friday, and what better venue to choose for a fish meal.
Friday 8th May –The Chapel Tea Rooms at Glenorchy –
we have been saying we would go for ages and now a date has
been set.
Friday 12th June – The Beach at Blackmans Bay -
serve the most scrumptious lamb shanks, for the shank
lovers.
Friday 10th July – The Balmoral Motor Inn - Brooker
Highway – are noted for a fantastic Ozmas specials and go
way out with the decorations and festive spirit.
So you do not clash when you are planning another red hat event
these are the Second Friday dates claimed for Lunches.
Friday 14th August
Friday 11th September
Friday 9th October
Friday 13th November
Friday 11th December
Ideas are brewing for the Friday 13th Lunches, have
you any suggestions, we could use?
* The Moroccan Cook-off
-
Sunday
January 18th
. The Menu Mistress Judith (Princess Grace-less) has names
and phone numbers of those on the list and will be
contacting you soon, if she hasn’t already. The list is
JudithE, JoannK, Barbara G, VirginiaL, SusanneN, ChrisS,
AudreyB, PamelaS, IreneL, SueT,
and Rossy RT
If I have missed you off any of the attendance lists
please
let me know.
Thought you might like to know………………………..
I have had an email from Queen Joann and she is busy and having a
great time but is looking forward to the relative peace and
quiet of dear Hobart.
The
BIG NEWS girls is an invitation from The Hatters
To Go chapter of Burnie, they are holding another
Redhattermattazz next year. It is being held in Burnie this
time. Since it is being held on a long weekend they are
hoping you will be able to travel to their part of Tassie to
have a laughter filled few days.
Several of us attended the Launceston Hattermattazz and it was
great. The agenda for this one sounds even more fun, I would
highly recommend the weekend away. I will add the invitation
to the website over the weekend, and include more details
over the next few Scribbles.
Have a good week
Janine
Vice Queen
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