SOME LEAP YEAR TRADITIONS

A leap year has long been the year, women can propose to men. Proposing, for centuries, was the gentleman's prerogative, but once every four years Leap Year tradition dictated that on the 29th of February, women looking to put a ring on it can ask their loves to marry them.

Scotland: A Scottish touch on Leap Year is that proposing women must wear a scarlet petticoat while doing so.
Queen Margaret of Scotland is said to have issued a law in 1288 , saying any man who refuses a Leap Day proposal should be issued with a fine amounting to anything from £1 to a silk gown.

Denmark: In Denmark, the forfeit for turning down a Leap Year proposal is twelve pairs of gloves, supposedly so the spurned maiden can wear them to hide the horror of having no ring.

Finland: In Finland, the rejecting beau must hand over enough fabric to make a skirt. Though shorter modern hemlines may make this less of a drain on their wallet.

THE ANGLO INDIAN RECREATIONAL CLUB
CELEBRATED THE LEAP YEAR!
AT THE GREEN LETTUCE RESTAURANT
SCOTT ROAD, SURREY, B.C.
February 29th 2020


The gang's all here!
Right: From the back - Bea (waving), Freda, Brian, Marie
Left: From the back - Thelma, Crystal, Ashley(nostril man) and Leslie
Left front to back: Geoff, Brenda, Leslie, Ashley and Crystal
Right front to back: Lesley, Marie, Bea (far corner)

Right: Carol and Eric;
Left: Fanch, Gerry and Betty (M)
All wearing lean and hungry looks - specially Eric!.


L-R: Bea, Lynne, Freda, Brian

L-R: Eric, Monique, Betty )T)

L-R: Ashley, Jacqueline, Savio, Crystal, Thelma
Mmmm!
Geoff relishing his "tiffin carrier" rice
Gilli and Barbara enjoying their meal

Tucking In

Left: Jacquie, Savio, Crystal, Thelma;
Right: Brian and Freda
Carol, Eric, Monique

Take Home "Potlees"

Party's Over! Note the stainless steel "tiffin carriers" - not to take home alas!

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