This past weekend, we enjoyed our Second Annual Tea & Trap Shoot. The day dawned beautifully, slightly overcast with a gentle breeze. Our tent was ready, having erected it early in the week, and all of the details had been carefully arranged. Onion gravy was bubbling on the stove while potatoes boiled in a stock pot. I had made scones, roasted bangers (sausages) and whipped up Devonshire cream. I had just finished heating the teapot when guests began to arrive.
Friends and family came from miles away, wearing their best tartans and tweeds and bearing their favorite shotguns. Men in kilts drank tea to the music of shotgun blasts and exploding clays. There was fellowship, friendship and kindred unity in abundance. It was the best of all things - prayer and tea, food and music, shooting and conversation. It was a day of memories.
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| Wash tubs to soak the used dishes |
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| The lounge |
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| Looking out of the tent |
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| Setting up the tea/dessert table |
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| Master Calvin calls this my "GrandmaPhone" |
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| Just waiting on the scones |
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| Chafing dishes with the main entrees |
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| Early yellow roses |
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| Just awaiting guests |
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| Maid Elizabeth preparing the chafing dishes amongst the mess in the kitchen |
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| Sir Knight - posing with attitude |
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| Ready for action! |
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| The girls |
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| Practicing |
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| Talking strategy |
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| Miss Serenity playing with her grandfather |
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| Master Hand Grenade |
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| Nothing but clay! |
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| My dad - the winner of the shoot! |
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| Miss Serenity and Sir Knight |
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| The view from the front of the tent |
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| Sir Knight at his station |
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| Talking gear |
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| Look at all those shotguns! |
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| Maid Elizabeth, absorbing the recoil |
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| Sisters - Maid Elizabeth and Miss Serenity, surrounded by friends and family |
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| The aftermath |
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ReplyDeletewhat an excellent event---would be an honor to attend...Shadowfaxhound
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMontana Guy
Looks like much fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd a good time was obviously had by all! How wonderful to have family and friends to share these times with.
ReplyDeleteI like it that men could wear a kilt and still look and conduct themselves like men.
ReplyDeleteIf only we had neighbors like you. That would be a treat.
ReplyDeleteMaid Elizabeth is SMOKIN!is she seeing anyone?
ReplyDeleteYes, she is....and no, she isn't!
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Enola
As usual, I am so inspired by your sense of grace and style and timeless values. As our sons and their wives/girlfriends spend more and more time at our place in the Hill country of Texas I aspire to infuse all our time together with a similar sense of family, style and the transmission of godly, family values.
ReplyDeleteThe "Grandmaphone" looks like a speaker from a 1920s radio. Is it? If so, it looks to be in very good condition. A modern reproduction? Just wondered.
ReplyDeleteActually, it is a modern day reproduction - but a very nice one! It was made by Restoration Hardware especially for ipods and iphones. They also make a model for ipads. It requires no batteries and has a lovely sound. It does sound better with classical music or Celtic, piano or other instrumentals. It's truly lovely.
DeleteEnola
What fun! Refinement, good food, AND guns! Something for everyone!
ReplyDeleteCan I be your neighbor? ;)
Lovely post
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! Looks like the perfect afternoon!
ReplyDeleteWhere did Sir Knight and the others get their kilts?
ReplyDeleteWould you be willing to share your scone recipe?
ReplyDeleteHi there, after reading this amazing article i am as well delighted to share my familiarity here with mates.
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