to a German Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream shindig at my cyber home. Grab your best bonnet and tucker and come-on it's PARTY PARTY PARTY time Who says you can only celebrate the Big Ones. I'm just happy to be able to celebrate!
Butterfly ( 'TIS sooooooo good to have a bit of Ice Cream--plain vanilla, please-- for starters)
I'll be there! It's great to have something to celebrate! :-)
Michelle in NV
Happy to celebrate with you! Except I have no idea what a tucker is. :-)
Sherry
Tucker means food.
Count me in - rich creamy chocolate ice-cream and I have my sunnies and hat and chair.
Di, In cooler Vic. Australia and loving it.
Happy to celebrate with you! Except I have no idea what a tucker is. :-)
Sherry
"Best bib and tucker"=3DOlde English term for Sunday best or formal attire. Tucker became tuxedo or female clothing tailored enough to be 'tucked' in. Best bib referred to either a lace or other fancy necktie for ladies or gentlemen - it wasn't originally an item to keep clothing clean from food accidents although the shape could be reminiscent of today's baby or adult bibs. The word 'tucker' reached Australia and eventually came to be another word for food. Hope this helps? jennellh
Oh hot dog! Okay, let's see, we need Miss Piggy and her band.....We need lots of liquorice and chocolate....(for when the cake and ice cream run out!).....we need Miz Sairey to come tell us stories.....we need someone good at sneaking in and making off with the stash whilst you are otherwise engaged.....we could replay a little Madame Butterfly for entertainment as well.....what have I forgotten?......
I do love a party!! Dreamweaver
The old saying that you learn something new every day is true in this instance. I didn't know that and I am pleased you posted it.
In message , Butterflywings writes
I will just drive down to the airport and get on a jet plane. It will take me a day to get there so save me some cake. Oh how I wish!!!!!!!!. Hugs and a Happy Birthday. Shirley ( beaded butterfly maker)
OK, cake it is. :)
NOT Old English - a technical term meaning pre Chaucerian English. This is an 19th C expression, so definitely Modern English - post Shakespeare.
Wait, wait. We need a beverage of choice. How about champagne, gently chilled with sliced fresh strawberries for garnish? None of that gross green bridal shower punch for B'fly's party. Polly
I'm there!! bit on the stiff and achy side after the 4 day marathon at the "sewing and craft show" but feeling better than I thought. B'fly, hope the day was great and the rest of the week a lot of fun.
Pati, in Phx
Easiest way of putting it: Both men and women wear their Sunday Best along with their Diamonds, emeralds, pearls, and rubies
Butterfly (Don't have a clue where the phrase comes from)
Happy to celebrate with you! Except I have no idea what a tucker is. :-)
Sherry
Dear Dreamie, Now tell me: just how would you look rooooottling thru Stash in your best Bib and Tucker?
Butterfly (On the other hand, you're wearing your diamonds and rubies and in the process of roooottling leave a bit of them behind for me......go ahead ROOOTTLE all you want. PLEASE use your dripping diamond hands for it)
I learned something new
Butterfly
Thanks.
Butterfly (Guess I should have read all the replies first)
And I still have those beaded butterflies and I still get compliments on them
Butterfly (Yes, there is cake left for you--even some ice cream to go with)
Pecan & coconut or milk chocolate frosting side?
Butterfly
Perfect! Now what will the rest of us that can't have alcohol have?
My choice of drink is Pepsi
Butterfly (Leaded of course)
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