Author Topic: Afternoon Tea Party [Eugene ~ June 4] UPDATE 6/2 (Read 15984 times)

Fuyuko · « **on:** February 21, 2011, 11:16:55 pm »

So, I'm thinking about hosting an afternoon tea party this spring/early summer and who better for me to host it as than England?! This is not strictly Hetalia-themed; so cosplays from different series are welcomed. :3 Or~ if you feel like looking more the part of a tea partier, you can come dressed in fancier attire (Victorian, Lolita, etc.).

There will not only be tea and pastries SCONES MUWAHAHAHA~ >D but sandwiches as well. Oh yeah, we're going all-out on the authenticity. *SRS BSNS*
I'll be able to provide most of these but if there are others who are willing to help out, please let me know what you can bring/make and much appreciation will be received in return. :3

Now, about the location, I’m wanting to have this at Owen Rose Garden in the gazebo where we can admire the flowers while sipping tea and munching on sweeties. How perfect would that be?! <3

*And just so you guys know, I may need to have a limit of people going to this since the park has rules about holding events that consist of a crowd of people; so as soon as I call them and get a confirmation of this plan, I'll give an update on the situation, k?*
No need for any of that. We can just show up. :3

**Also, it would be awesome if anyone else (besides me and likely Malaria) would bring thermoses or something that carries hot water for the tea. Worst case scenario, I'll buy a large water dispenser if I can find one.**
I already have a large enough thermos for all of us; so there's no need for another! Thank you anyway!

FACEBOOK GROUP LINK FOR THIS EVENT

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Location Owen Rose Garden
Date Saturday, ~~May 28~~ June 4
Time In the afternoon of course! /shot Ok, 12:00.
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**Please fill this out if you're interested:**
Name:
Cosplay:
Status (going for sure or uncertain?):
Bringing/making anything?:

ATTENDEES
~*~For Sure~*~
Your host: Fuyuko / England - [Making: Scones (hehehe...) and maybe cucumber sandwiches. Bringing: Teas, honey, sugar, lemon slices, plates, forks, knives, spoons, napkins, cups, table cloth, and hot water]
Saki / France (Hetalia) - [Making: Something French ?]
Shi / Belarus - [Bringing: Three thermoses. Making: Mienski honey cake]
Crafty_Kitty / Hungary
Miria / Blog!Prussia
Radien / Ordon Village!Link or Apollo Justice
~~Eerielunarose / Undecided - [Making: Cucumber sandwhiches. Bringing: Teas and hot water]~~

~?~Uncertain~?~
Ellen / garb wear
Steely / May-Pokemon or a pirate - [Bringing: Plateware]
Scarlet / England or Lolita/Renaissance Seychelles (Hetalia) - [Making: Something French ?]
Rebecca / Undecided - [Making: Madeleines ?]
~~Malaria / Undecided - [Bringing: Teas and hot water]~~
Wuntvor / Undecided - [Bringing: Chrysanthemum beverage, hot beans, maybe some fig or gingerbread cookies]

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:28:39 pm »

Name: Saki
Cosplay: France >w> *Frenchy laugh*
Status (going for sure or uncertain?): I'm not missing this for anything!
Bringing/making anything?: Something French? *doesn't know any foods from France but will look it up*

Fuyuko · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:39:14 pm »

FRANCE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?! Do you really have the gall to bring YOUR food to MY tea party?! D<

Lol, jk. Cultural ~~intercourse~~ diversity ftw. xD

RemSaverem · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2011, 01:34:21 pm »

Ellen/Rem

If it remains on Memorial Day weekend, the best I can say is that I will try to arrange that one of my commutes home for cat-care, from Egils, the SCA event taking place in Lynx Hollow Park in Creswell all weekend, will link up.

If that's the case, I'd be in "garb" (either middle-ages-resembling formalwear, or, corset & long skirts, depending on weather).

I won't commit to specific foods as I won't know whether I'm coming until that day (unless it moves off Memorial Day weekend). However, I'd bring something that doesn't require cooking, as I'll be living in the campground most of the weekend.

steelychan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2011, 01:56:48 pm »

-waves hands around wildly- my bday will be right before memorial day weekend! im gonna go!

name: steely
cosplay: um.... may or a pirate (pirates can have tea parties too!)
status: unsure until my dad tells me whether or not we're going to the beach that weekend
bringing/making: ill probably bring plateware and/or my camera (budding photographer)

Fuyuko · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2011, 05:46:01 pm »

@Rem: I see, hopefully it'll work out somehow!

@Steely: Why of course, pirates are always welcomed! >3

steelychan · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2011, 05:56:34 pm »

Quote from: Fuyuko on February 22, 2011, 05:46:01 pm

@Rem: I see, hopefully it'll work out somehow!

@Steely: Why of course, pirates are always welcomed! >3

^^ and i meant may from pokemon.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2011, 05:23:44 pm »

I thought so. That was the first May that popped into my mind. ^^

steelychan · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2011, 05:41:09 pm »

well its always good to be clear.

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2011, 10:52:19 pm »

... I hate you all. Living so far away xDDD

Maybe, if I find a ride for the meetup the 27th, and convince them to come to this too, then yeah xD If so...

Name: Scarlet
Cosplay: Either England or a Lolita/Renaissance Seychelles... complete with giant tuna plush!
Status (going for sure or uncertain?): Maybe. Depends. Not without a ride D8
Bringing/making anything?: If I can, I'll make the hell out of French food. I lurves it.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2011, 01:28:42 am »

-Added- Hope you can make it! :3

And French food mmm~ Éclairs are heavenly~ <333

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2011, 08:22:53 am »

I love to cook, so expect it, so long as I can find a ride.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2011, 10:54:02 am »

Just curious if anyone is planning a gathering in conjunction with the forthcoming Kumoricon General Meeting in Eugene in March?

Fuyuko · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2011, 11:33:46 pm »

Oh, there's going to be one in Eugene?? O: That interests me... I may go but I'm not entirely sure...

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:09:46 pm »

I think the general meeting is just for the staff ^^;

@random · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2011, 09:11:43 pm »

Actually, they're always open to the public - but the formal part of the meeting is usually just stuff that has to do with staff.

If you ever want to come to one, the formal part of the meeting (reports from the directors and suchlike) is usually over in about an hour, then the rest of the time is us splitting up into groups and talking. A lot of that is stuff to do with staff, but a lot of it is just getting to hang out and talk with friends.

Malaria · « **Reply #16 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:21:55 pm »

Can't believe I missed this thread!

Name: Malaria
Cosplay: pfff I dunno. Probably decide last minute based on the weather.
Status (going for sure or uncertain?): Fersure!
Bringing/making anything?: I could bring tea. I've got a semi-pretty thermos and everything.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:54:53 am »

@Random: Oh, I see~ Then I might consider dropping by to get a sense of it, depending on where it's going to be held. Thanks for the info. :3

@Malaria: Yay! -added- Ooohh, if you could bring the thermos, that would be lovely. I might bring one myself just in case. And do you know what sort of tea you plan on bringing? Cuz I plan on bringing some too so that we can have a large variety. It's essential for a tea party!

RemSaverem · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:58:14 am »

Quote from: Saki-the-cat on March 02, 2011, 05:09:46 pm

I think the general meeting is just for the staff ^^;

Oh! Please know, everyone is welcome! Yes, folks can sign up to become staff at these meetings, but they are there to increase interest and involvement in the con. Just being on the forums is more than enough for you to come if you want to!

Malaria · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:01:09 pm »

Fuyu: I can bring a pretty wide variety of teas. The easiest would be chamomile, peppermint or raspberry. Maybe rooibos, if I have enough left at the time. I could also just bring a thermos full of water and a bunch of tea bags, if that's easier.
There's a small problem where my thermos only holds about a liter of water. I'd be afraid of running out prematurely.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2011, 04:33:48 pm »

@Malaria: Alright, those kinds would be great since I probably don't have any of them. I'll most likely bring black tea, earl grey, and whatever else I can find in our collection.
And I was a bit worried about that... I should probably ask other people to bring thermoses if they're able to do so... Otherwise, it's going to be just a plain party without tea! O:

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2011, 08:23:14 am »

I already responded to the Facebook page but I may try to go with this. However, it depends on a number of factors, mainly my work schedule. I'll try to update you as soon as I can~

Name: Sandrobotticelli, or you could simply put down Rebecca if that's easier.
Cosplay: Not quite sure yet. I'll get back to you when I think of something.
Bringing: I'll think about it still. Maybe I'll make madeleines~.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2011, 08:44:35 am »

Ok~ Hope you can make it! :3 -added-

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2011, 01:34:37 am »

Just making sure, but this is still happening, right? ^^;

steelychan · « **Reply #24 on:** April 24, 2011, 08:01:48 pm »

would someone mind giving me ride to this meeting place? :3

Fuyuko · « **Reply #25 on:** April 24, 2011, 09:07:40 pm »

@Saki: Yes, I just need to call up the park and ask them the specifics on renting space which I'll do sometime this week if possible.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2011, 01:27:59 pm »

Excuse the double postage.

Ok, so according to the park guidelines, I have to fill out a permit ONLY IF the gathering will have more than 20 people which is highly unlikely in this case... So just to be completely certain, I'm going to call them up and let them know exactly what this event will be about to see if there are any other rules I'm missing out on. :3

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:01:25 pm »

~~I kept forgetting to post in here. /shot~~
Name: Shi_no_Akuma or Kei / Shi. Whatever's easiest~
Cosplay: Probably Belarus
Status (going for sure or uncertain?): For sure. c:
Bringing/making anything?: I can bring at least three thermoses of hot water, and am going to try to make a Mienski honey cake. :3

I also may be able to raid my mother's tea stash if more tea is needed. :3

And since she doesn't want to do it herself,
Name: Crafty_Kitty
Cosplay: Hungary
Status (going for sure or uncertain?): Since she's coming with me, For sure.
Bringing/making anything?: No idea. We'll probably look up recipes later tonight to find something~

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #28 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:45:24 pm »

Well i have some bad news. There's a good chance that i won't be able to go to this ><; My dad's gonna be gone that weekend and unless by some miracle happens that would get my mom to get a day off of work to take me there, things arn't looking so good. I'm really sorry ;_;

Fuyuko · « **Reply #29 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:50:17 pm »

Yaayy more people! :'D *updated list*

@Shi: That cake sounds so delicious~ <33 I look forward to trying it if you do make it!

@Saki: Nuuuuuu! Sadness. D: You'll just have to come to the next meet! There will be another one in the near future for sure!

Oh and an update on the park status: It's a green light!! Except I'm thinking it would be best to just have the actual meal at the picnic tables underneath the arbor in front of the parking lot. Not as pretty as the gazebo but it has much more space and is a few steps away from car access. Plus the gazebo is close by; so if we'd like, we could just migrate over there with our cups of tea and enjoy the environment. :3

steelychan · « **Reply #30 on:** April 25, 2011, 08:43:43 pm »

-shrugs- maky.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #31 on:** April 25, 2011, 10:14:47 pm »

Name: Miria/Kristee
Cosplay: Probably Ukraine
Status (going for sure or uncertain?): For sure.
Bringing/making anything?: Uhh maybe.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #32 on:** April 26, 2011, 12:18:55 am »

Coolies. Gotcha down on the For Sure list. ^^

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #33 on:** April 26, 2011, 02:35:07 am »

Fuyuko: I actually managed to find a recipe that gave me a bake time, so I'll be able to make it. :3

Fuyuko · « **Reply #34 on:** April 26, 2011, 02:42:10 pm »

:'D Yaayy awesome! That's going to go perfect with the tea! ^^

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 27, 2011, 02:27:18 pm »

Wish I could go, but I'll be gone for Fanime then. Hope you all have fun though!

Fuyuko · « **Reply #36 on:** April 27, 2011, 04:24:12 pm »

Ohh Fanime, eh? Lucky! You have fun a fun time there too!

Radien · « **Reply #37 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:36:33 am »

So... this tea party thing is coming up at the end of the month.

I guess I'd better "reservup":

Name: Radien
Cosplay: Ordon Village Link (unless you would prefer a suit and tie, in which case I could wear Apollo)
Status: uncertain (see details below)
Bringing/making anything?: making food would be difficult due to my schedule (I'll be outdoors most of that weekend), but I can pick up something at a store on the way to the tea party -- I'm open to requests.

Details:
It's Memorial Day weekend, so I may or may not be able to come. I have an annual event that I volunteer for on that weekend. The part I am running, however, is on Sunday, so whether I come to the tea party depends entirely on my ability to divide my attentions between one event and the other. I'll have to drive back into town if I want to go to the tea party, but it may be worthwhile, nonetheless. We'll see!

Quote from: Saki-the-cat on March 02, 2011, 05:09:46 pm

I think the general meeting is just for the staff ^^;

I don't think so. That's why they call it a "general" meeting. Anybody can come and watch. If there's a staff requirement, it's only for voting and other officialness.

Oh, wait -- that meeting was back in March. Bah, I'm lame. But the above still applies to other general meetings, so I'll leave it there.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #38 on:** May 08, 2011, 05:39:52 pm »

So you know how I said I was going as Ukraine?

Yeah, whoops. Cosplay arrived and it was too small, and I'm pretty broke right now even with the refund (which needs to go to other stuff now), so looks like I'll be blog!Prussia or something.

Fuyuko · « **Reply #39 on:** May 09, 2011, 01:32:09 am »

@Radien: Whichever you feel like cosplaying is up to you. :3 I'm thinking it's going to be pretty warm by then; so maybe Ordon Link would be more appropriate temperature-wise. Idk, Apollo would be cool too...

@Miria: Aw man, that's a bummer! D: Oh well, Prussia will be just as awesome (or more awesome since it's Prussia after all).

Radien · « **Reply #40 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:22:02 am »

Quote from: MiriaRose on May 08, 2011, 05:39:52 pm

So you know how I said I was going as Ukraine?

Yeah, whoops. Cosplay arrived and it was too small, and I'm pretty broke right now even with the refund (which needs to go to other stuff now), so looks like I'll be blog!Prussia or something.

Since I am unfamiliar with Hetalia, I have to wonder what a "blog" version of a character might be. O_o

Of course Fuyuko's just a Hetalia junkie, like so many others.

Quote from: Fuyuko on May 09, 2011, 01:32:09 am

@Radien: Whichever you feel like cosplaying is up to you. :3 I'm thinking it's going to be pretty warm by then; so maybe Ordon Link would be more appropriate temperature-wise. Idk, Apollo would be cool too...

Okay.

Apollo would be cool, just not PHYSICALLY cool...

Menswear is well-ventilated, but it's still long pants and two layers.

I have some repairs to do for Ordon Link, but I expect I can get them done by the end of the month. The real question is whether I can pull myself away from my weekend event to attend the cosplay tea party.

The real irony is that the weekend event I am attending is having a tea party social at 10:30am that day. T_T This doesn't really cause any additional problems, but it just feels like someone out there is mocking me. ¬_¬;

Fuyuko · « **Reply #41 on:** May 10, 2011, 06:35:43 pm »

Quote from: Radien on May 10, 2011, 02:22:02 am

The real irony is that the weekend event I am attending is having a tea party social at 10:30am that day. T_T

Oh wow. That is a little too ironic... Yeah, someone's out there to get you. >>;

Hopefully there will be a chance for you to make it to this!

Radien · « **Reply #42 on:** May 11, 2011, 11:28:26 am »

Fuyuko, I will try to make it happen. The problem at this point appears to be that we will only have one car among six people, and we're not all going to be on-site at that event at the same time... eek... I might have trouble getting back into town. :/

eerielunarose · « **Reply #43 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:13:24 am »

Hello, I already replied on FB but I will put myself on here too.

I will be coming, and I will be in some form of cosplay, though I do not know exactly what yet. I almost always have to work Saturdays so this is a treat!

Speaking of treats, I will gladly bring something, though I'm not sure what to bring. I can make cucumber sandwiches... they are very, very English tea apropos; would anyone like that? Also, I have a couple more neat teas I can bring with, if anyone likes. Peach flavored black, and herbal cranberry apple that comes out a lovely pink color... that is a favorite when my mum and I do English-style fancy teas at our house. I can also bring some more water along since it sounds like the more the better.

Anything else needed?

Fuyuko · « **Reply #44 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:20:00 am »

Cucumber sandwhiches would be perfect! I was actually planning on bringing some but if you could, could you be in charge of them since I also plan on making scones? That would be really nice. And thank you for offering to bring more teas and hot water.

And no, I think we have everything we need. :3

steelychan · « **Reply #45 on:** May 22, 2011, 01:06:31 pm »

i cant makes it. i sorry!

Fuyuko · « **Reply #46 on:** May 22, 2011, 04:48:39 pm »

Aww, that's too bad. D: It'll have to be the next meet then!

Fuyuko · « **Reply #47 on:** May 26, 2011, 04:03:52 pm »

Bump for reminder that the date is coming up~ It's this upcoming Saturday; so to those planning on showing up: prepare yourselves! ^^

Malaria · « **Reply #48 on:** May 26, 2011, 04:08:14 pm »

oh man I don't think I can come. A friend needs me to help her move, and I've got finals to prepare for. I am so sorry. >< I hope you guys have a good time/

Fuyuko · « **Reply #49 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:52:59 pm »

Ok, so because of tomorrow's weather condition, the date will be moved to the Saturday of next weekend (6/4).

I really didn't want to do this (especially at the last minute) and I'm sorry if this caused any inconveniences!! ><;;

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Author Topic: Afternoon Tea Party [Eugene ~ June 4] *UPDATE 6/2* (Read 15984 times)

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