Victorian X-Mass Soiree!

The weekend has come and gone, but the glow from the wonderful memories will last a long time. Once again I threw my Victorian X-mass Soiree, a tradition that I started in 2002. It was the first gathering we had at our new digs in The Cabin in the Woods. Jess and I pulled out all the stops and cleaned like crazy and did ALOT of food prep before the party.

Around 32 people showed up and all were dressed in Victorian and 19th Century finery. One of the highlights of the evening was when my friend Lindsay Lambert sang for his supper. He sang 3 hilarious old Vaudeville tunes and was in perfect form.

Later in the evening, I did my rendition of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the night was full of great stories and good friends.

I have really enjoyed the move from Toronto to the Cabin in the Woods. It has been a very therapeutic and  life changing move. The friends I have made in the last 6 months are very down to earth and kind. So many of them are lovers of Victorian and Pioneering history and live the lifestyle.... so, the Victorian styled party was a cinch for all involved.

One of the things I enjoy most of my new found friendships is the fact each and every one of them has a talent in some sort of olde world craft. Some are Pioneer re-enactors, some are Steam Punk enthusiasts and some are into the Goth scene. It is exciting to hear their views on the past and I enjoy seeing them all dressed up in their finery (which they do on numerous occasions)

All in all, the X-Mass Soiree was a smashing success!

A BIG thank you goes out to Jess and her Mom and Dad for all of the help in the week leading up to the big day.

Here's to a Great New Year and more adventures with my new found friends.