tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post8529078438118346343..comments2024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:00Comments on Emily Bryan Romance: Almack's Assembly RoomsEmilyBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-19976410081121105242010-02-01T08:04:30.632-05:002010-02-01T08:04:30.632-05:00Here's a tip! I take off my glasses when we go...Here's a tip! I take off my glasses when we go dancing. If I can't see, I'm not tempted to try to lead. And without my specs, I cannot see!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-25881891449859364122010-01-31T22:39:30.609-05:002010-01-31T22:39:30.609-05:00My husband and I are hopeless when it comes to dan...My husband and I are hopeless when it comes to dancing together. We can both dance, but not together. I think I'm guilty of trying to lead all the time. We did manage to get it right once while dancing at our daughter's wedding. We were doing our usual when suddenly we were in step and waltzing around the dance floor. We were both shocked. Unfortunately I love to dance all types of dances and my husband does not.<br /><br />When we first got married, our neighbors did not dance in public. The religious group they belonged to considered dancing foreplay and only to be done in the privacy of your home.librarypatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-56145225626900231342010-01-31T08:53:34.554-05:002010-01-31T08:53:34.554-05:00Kathleen--I don't think so. The consensus in m...Kathleen--I don't think so. The consensus in my Beaumonde Chapter is what it had run its course by 1850's, having been most influential from 1816- 1825 or so. The novel <i>Almack's</i> was published in 1840's so it still had a reputation of some sort at that time. By 1863, it operated as a restaurant and closely completely in 1890.<br /><br />One of the reasons Almack's became so popular was that being presented in court was considered rather "fusty." However, in 1837, the 18 year old Victoria was crowned. All of a sudden there was a vibrant young queen and the elite had a new venue in her court for enjoying their exclusivity.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-6896343337556906552010-01-30T13:44:54.867-05:002010-01-30T13:44:54.867-05:00one question: How long did Almack's reign, do ...one question: How long did Almack's reign, do you know? Did it go on into the Victorian era?Kathleenbittnerrothhttp://www.kathleenbittnerroth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-47831896098795555392010-01-30T08:03:13.872-05:002010-01-30T08:03:13.872-05:00Cute, Janet!
My DH wouldn't dance with me be...Cute, Janet! <br /><br />My DH wouldn't dance with me because he didn't know how. I know he was just embarrassed, but it really hurt my feelings when we were at parties or functions where dancing was part of the evening.<br /><br />Then for Christmas one year, he gave me 8 weeks of ballroom dancing. It was the most wildly romantic thing he's ever done because it was the gift of his time as well. We had a wonderful time and he learned to love to dance because THE MAN GETS TO LEAD!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-29016780358001404212010-01-30T05:10:42.360-05:002010-01-30T05:10:42.360-05:00Hi,
I attended a 2 Day,Cosmetic School in Hollywoo...Hi,<br />I attended a 2 Day,Cosmetic School in Hollywood. Several of the ladies went out that evening. A man asked me to dance. I said "No,thank you."<br />Time went on and the same man asked again. I said "OK." <br />He was dancing with me and asked, "Why did you say no before and yes now?"<br />My response was,"I was afraid I would step on your toes. I had a drink and do not care if I step on them now." He smiled and deliberately steped on my toes, then kept dancing. LOL<br />Have not thought of that in years.<br />We did not exchange names.Janet Kay Gallaghernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-75493595993968806452010-01-29T16:52:50.953-05:002010-01-29T16:52:50.953-05:00Chelly--Backstory is my middle name!Chelly--Backstory is my middle name!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-30890225228276538122010-01-29T14:15:36.186-05:002010-01-29T14:15:36.186-05:00hi emily, the word "almacks" have been t...hi emily, the word "almacks" have been thrown around various romance regencies i've read and though i vaguely figured out what it is i didn't know the back story about the place. thank you for this! have a great friday! :)Michelle Santiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040069428575572352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-57264277633882294652010-01-29T09:29:44.296-05:002010-01-29T09:29:44.296-05:00How sweet, Jane! Men don't seem to realize som...How sweet, Jane! Men don't seem to realize sometimes that we don't need grand gestures. Small ones from the heart make us melt every time!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-74237317858677907742010-01-29T08:33:44.594-05:002010-01-29T08:33:44.594-05:00Good Morning Emily! Oh I love dancing, I really do...Good Morning Emily! Oh I love dancing, I really do, but my husband NOT! NO WAY! So I resort to begging pleading and forcing him often! I never understand this he is a wonderful dancer!<br /><br />My story to share though, is a few years ago we stayed at the most elegant Bed and Breakfast in South Carolina, it was an exquisite victorian mansion. They served dinner on Friday evenings and music was piped throughout the house. Allthough we were not having dinner, we were enjoying some wine and snacks the hostess graciously provided us, in what would have been a large formal parlor, it was off to the side of the main entrance and it was just a perfect romantic setting!Fireplace and all! My husband surprised me by asking me to dance with him!!! Out of the blue for no reason! I was stunned and moved to tears, it could not be more perfect. At the end a few couples had stopped and watched and they applauded! It was so romantic! I don't care if my husband never dances with me again. It was just magical that night!Jane Lnoreply@blogger.com