RantWoman's social calendar has included several parties convened on Zoom. If this were a "normal" work week, RantWoman might be dragging into work after a weekend of partying. Zoom is more complicated.
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| As much Christmas tree as there is likely to be at RantWoman's house this year |
A couple events have been able to pull off carols led by people with real voices, or shared stories of holiday experiences. But the event featured here turned out to be a little more surprising. Between trivia games offered by a Youtube personality named Mr. Quizster and drawings for door prizes, guests at one party were invited to describe their fantasy location, what they were wearing, who they were with if desired and what they were eating.
There were LOTS of votes for Hawaii, Cancun, probably understandable for people wanting to warm up in winter. But the what are you wearing question a little too often involved bikinis, a look that has never been good for RantWoman. RantWoman was among a minority of party goers who wanted to be somewhere cold and / or recalled something from childhood. In particular, RantWoman is the sort of hardy lunatic who likes to swim in a hot springs pool as snow is falling.
RantWoman's fantasy was inspired by a real place she visited more than once as a child, Wuanita Hot springs Ranch not very far from Gunnision CO. Google insisted that RantWoman needs to spell the place name the way it sounds to Anglos, not like the hispanic woman's name. Okay. Okay. Lexicography digression: Anglo is the word RantMom uses to draw a distinction between hispanics, some groups of whom have lived in CO for hundreds of years before Anglos arrived.
Wuanita Hot Springs Ranch foranyone who might want to visit themselves.
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| Winter wheel at Wuanita Hot Springs Ranch CO |
RantWoman imagines a gathering of several days. People who really like outdoor winter sports would be free to indulge: RantWoman would more be into the swimming--in a nice tank suit, not a bikini--and massage options.
When not in the pool, RantWoman would probably use the occasion to dress up a little bit, maybe a velvet dress, either a festive red Stetson, or white beads woven into her braid. Footwear would not be silly strappy things good for frozen feet. Instead RantWoman would aim to strike a balance: formal but with enough tread to get around on icy streets if necessary.
Over the weekend there would be music groups performing sets of various genres from classical to jazz at least and maybe world beat or thoughtful rock and roll. There would be a buffet both vegan and decadent carnivorous options, some steaming pots of soup and also cider or eggnog.
It's a fantasy so of course RantWoman is not going to worry about travel logistics, COVID travel restrictions or costs.
In the event RantWoman were to try to carry out this fantasy, RantWoman had great fun looking at the Website. The layout was clean. The print was easy to read. The site behaved well with the screen reader. Only one small quibble. All the pictures had some kind of minimal alt text but RantWoman would never mind a little more literary effort describing the pictures. Just a little.
Happy Christmas to all and blessings for all the other things readers might be celebrating.
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