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Royal Court:
Favorite Web Sites For Red Hat Ladies "Tell Them Queen Fiesty Sent Ya"!
Queen Fiesty:
Lou J
Vice Queen:
Pat D
Lady Laughs A Lot:
Libby H
Lady Quiet:
Lee F
Lady Ginny:
Virginia B
Lady Music:
Mary S
Lady Feather's:
Ina G
Lady Susie Q:
Sue B
Lady Gerbear:
Geri M
Lady ??:
Vicki T
Darlene
Martha S
King Rooster:
Bill Kelly
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A BIG welcome to All Of Our Red & Pink Hat Sister's
We are an "official" chapter of the Red Hat Society. This chapter was chartered on February 25, 2004. Our chapter came about when Queen Fiesty wanted to join another chapter and that chapter was closed. So, I decided to start my own. We are women who have decided it is time for us! It is time for fun, friends, sisterhood and to enjoy life to the fullest! We get together for "outings" and "events". We don't "just do lunch". We enjoy all sorts of things to do and will never run out of places to go, people to see, fun things to do and enjoy each and everything we do! "We have no RULES" but there is a requirement to become a member. That requirement is to be 50 years and older to be a Red Hat Lady. You will be required to wear a red hat and a purple outfit. If you are under 50 years you can be a Pink Hat Lady. You will be required to wear a pink hat and a lavender outfit. No rules; just a good dress code. That's why it is the Red Hat Society. We invite the younger ladies to join us to add a good variety. "Variety Is The Spice Of Life"! "I have permission to use the great graphics on my web page's. The one's with LW on them are from http://vintagecrones.org/users/vintagecrones/index.html. You will need to email Lillian to get her permission to use them". ****Click on arrows on the left side of this web site. There are a lot of fun pages here!****
Loving Creator,
in your extravagance you have painted the world with bold strokes and gloried in our differences.
When colors proclaim our uniqueness,
let our little eccentricities be expressions of our joy for living.
When our time together looks like a costume party,
let our gatherings be a time of genuine community.
Out of the abundance of your grace,
you have set before us only a small portion of your gifts:
time
color
food
and compassion.
Bless our time.
Bless our joyful celebration of creative life.
And bless both the food we share
and those who labored so we might enjoy it.
Most of all, use us:
our flamboyance, our joy and our sharing
that we may be a blessing to all we meet.
Amen.
Written by: The Reverend Dr. Jack E. Belsom
Pastor of Iao Congregational Church
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
"You may have noticed a different spelling of Fiesty. I had a another red hat lady send me a rude email asking me if I knew how to spell. I told her that I did know how to spell and the reason why I spelled Fiesty the way that I did. I changed it to the correct Feisty for a while, but Queen Fiesty is back now! 
I used to hate purple - it wasn’t my color
it gave to my skin an unhealthy pallor.
I wouldn’t wear purple, or scarlet, or pink
cus someone might see me - then what would they think??
I used to hate purple, it wasn’t for me
it wasn’t appropriate for a lady.
I wouldn’t wear purple, it just wouldn’t do
I wouldn’t wear lavender or any other hue.
THEN - I read a poem - a WARNING to all
and the RED HAT SOCIETY got on the ball!
I bought a pink hat, and a purple tank top
and wouldn’t you know it?? the world didn’t stop!
Nobody cared what I had on my head
and nobody cared what my color choice said!
I found out that purple, in whatever hue
had given me freedom that I never knew!
Now I don’t care what others might think
I’ve joined with the women who live life on the brink!
we do what we like, and wear what we want!
Purple, pink and red are now colors to flaunt!
I used to hate purple - how silly of me!!
I took myself and my clothes too seriously.
If I don’t have fun NOW, then when will I start?
I’ve spent too much time caring what other’s thought!
I’ll wear my new colors with ‘verve and elan‘!
I’ll greet other Red Hatters with a wave of my hand!
We’ll all stand together, the reds and the pinks
We’ll not give a damn what other folks think!
The Red Hat Society is far too much fun!
And I’m here to say - I’m PROUD TO BE ONE!!
S. Maugans, 2003
Top 10 Things I have Learned As Queen Mother
1. All the new friends and acquaintances I have made are Priceless.
2. Every Queen Mother should have a Vice-Queen Mother.
3. No matter how prissy I try to get God always humbles me. Thank You Lord for that.
4. If you think you have the ultimate Red Hat. Just go to a Red Hat Convention with 20,000 other Red Hat Ladies.
5. As soon as your family and friends find out you like red hat stuff you will get all kinds of red hat gifts.
6. I get more attention sometimes than I have time for. I now know how it would feel to be a movie star.
7. You can't have too many Hat Boxes.
8. Men like women in Hats.
9. Shopping for Red and Purple is fun and sometimes hard to find.
10. It is so much fun to think of what gift can The Queen Mother give each month.
"The Perfect Red Hat!"
Shopping For A Red Hat! 
I Love This One!
My Hat Is Just Right!
RED HATTERS CREED by Lil' Mz.Chevious (Carole Mebane, RHS Moll)
I will not walk softly, but I will carry a big stick
I will laugh hard, loud, and often
I will have fun, and play hard
I will put all work and responsibilities off until tomorrow
I will take time to smell the flowers
I will never use the following words:
"diet", "exercise", "fat", "guilt", "careful", "slow", "quiet", "rules", "laws", "boundaries", or "limits"
I will never say "Shhhhhhhh"
I will flaunt my red hat and purple dress
I will not always endure the restraints of underwear
I will eat chocolate excessively and unyieldingly
I will learn to indulge myself in both familiar and unfamiliar ways
I will encourage Red Hat behavior! My Housekeeping Philosophy
2. I don't wax floors because ... I am terrified a guest will slip, hurt themselves, I'll feel terrible and they may sue me.
3. I don't mind the dustbunnies because ... they are very good company and I have named most of them, they agree with everything I say.
4. I don't disturb cobwebs because ... I want every creature to have a home of their own and hubby loves spiders.
5. I don't Spring Clean because ... I love all the seasons and don't want them to get jealous.
6. I don't plant a garden because ... I don't want to get in God's way, he is an excellent designer.
7. I don't put things away because ... my husband will never be able to find them again.
8. I don't do gourmet meals when I entertain because ... I don't want my guests to stress out over what to make when they invite me over for dinner.
9. I don't iron because ... I believe them when they say "Permanent Press".
10. I don't stress much on anything because ... AType Personalities die young and I want to stick around and become a wrinkled up crusty ol lady! 
Now, this is Hattitude!
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Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Do you have to tell it all?
Where do you get the glaring light,
To make my clothes look just too tight?
I think I’m fine but I can see,
you won’t cooperate with me;
The way you let the shadows play,
You’d think my hair was getting gray.
What’s that, you say? A double chin?
No, that’s the way the light comes in;
If you persist in peering so,
You’ll confiscate my facial glow,
And then if you’re not hanging straight,
You’ll tell me next I’m gaining weight;
I’m really quite upset with you,
For giving this distorted view;
I hate you being smug and wise,
Oh, look what’s happened to my thighs!
I warn you now, Oh mirrored wall,
Since we’re not on speaking terms at all,
If I look like this in my new jeans,
You’ll find yourself in smithereens!
When I'm An Old Lady and Live With My Kids!
When I'm an old lady, I'll live with my kids,
and make them so happy, just as they did.
I want to pay back all the joy they've provided,
returning each deed. Oh, they'll be so excited.
When I'm an old lady and live with my kids
I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues,
and bounce on the furniture wearing my shoes.
I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out.
I'll stuff all the toilets, and oh, how they'll shout.
When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.
When they're on the phone and just out of reach,
I'll get into things like sugar and bleach.
Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their head,
and when that is done I'll hide under the bed.
When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.
When they cook dinner and call me to meals,
I'll not eat my green beans or salads congealed.
I'll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table,
and when they get angry, run fast as I'm able.
When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.
I'll sit close to the TV, thru the channels I'll click,
I'll cross both my eyes to see if they stick.
I'll take off my socks and throw one away,
And play in the mud until the end of the day.
When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.
And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh,
and thank God in prayer and then close my eyes,
and my kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping,
and say with a groan. "She's so sweet when she's sleeping"! 
Author Joanne Baxter, Lorain, OH
Now I lay me
Down to sleep
I pray the Lord
My shape to keep.
Please no wrinkles
Please no bags
And please lift my butt
Before it sags.
Please no age spots
Please no gray
And as for my belly,
Please take it away.
Please keep me healthy
Please keep me young,
And thank you Dear Lord
For all that you've done.
Five tips for a woman....
1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.
2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.
3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you.
4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.
5. It is important that these four men don't know each other. 
A Strong Woman versus A Woman of Strength
A strong woman works every day to keep her body in shape...but a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape.
A strong woman isn't afraid of anything...but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear
A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her...but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone.
A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in
the future...a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings and capitalizes on them.
A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face...but a woman of strength wears grace.
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...but a woman of strength has the faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.
~Anonymous
