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    Victorian Gala

    Hi all,

    The Geological Society of America is having its 125th anniversary this year, and, at the annual national meeting last week in Denver (8000 geologists!!!), GSA had a fabulous celebration gala. Dress was black tie or Victorian. So, of course, my daughter and I had to make bustle dresses, and our guys wore their kilts and PCs instead of tuxes. So, here we are, dressed to the 9s.

    l to r: our son-in-law (USA St. Andrews Society tartan), our daughter (5 months pregnant! *squeals* I'm going to be a grandma!!!), moi, and my husband (New Hampshire State tartan).

    Last edited by Barb T; 3rd November 13 at 05:33 PM.
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    Oh so fine, Barb

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    That's some fine stitchery, Doc. Is your dress silk, perhaps dupioni?
    --dbh

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    mmmm- actually, it's upholstery fabric from Joann's...... ;-)

    Will try to post a close-up tomorrow. It's pretty swell fabric, but it's definitely 100% polyester...
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    Gorgeous - you and the duds both!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    Lookin' good!
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    Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
    That's some fine stitchery, Doc. Is your dress silk, perhaps dupioni?
    I promised to post some pics of the fabric. Found it all in the "home decor" section of JoAnn Fabrics. Making the flowers was the tedious part! There are about 3 dozen of them on the dress. In case anyone's interested, here are the instructions I used - they worked swell: http://duhbe.com/blog/2009/07/how-to...-fabric-roses/







    and my ultracheap (but really swell!) necklace: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Black-...-/400240815973
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    That is a great picture of you all, Barb. I can echo your squeal! You and David will be fantastic grandparents. Anna and I are really excited for your both.
    Best wishes to your daughter and son-in-law!
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    You all are looking fabulous
    Best wishes
    DG

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    Barb: What a beautiful/handsome family! You all look like you just stepped out of a Victorian novel. I'm thinking Sir Walter Scott of course for the gentlemen, and George Elliot for the ladies - "Middlemarch" and "The Mill on the Floss" in particular. He was such a great writer.

    Congratulations on your first grandchild! You are about to enter what we in the south call "hog heaven". Enjoy every moment of it.

    8000 geologists!? I hope someone kept count of how many rock hammers were lost in the Rockies last week.

    Cheers!

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