And why were they on a 'break'? That's right - The Melbourne Cup. The only place in the world, I hedge to bet, that has a public holiday on a Tuesday for a horse race. I did think it was pretty funny when the news talked about the bemused tourists never seeing anything like The Cup parade through the city, etc. What about the parade we have for the football grand final? Or Moomba? Or even how everyone goes nuts about the Australian Open - also here in Melbourne. Seriously, sport is our religion.
But back to Elle.
She asked if she and her friend could go to a party on Friday night. It was supervised, there was security and it was $5 to get in. Sounded perfectly legitimate to me. What they didn't realise was that the hosting hall wasn't in neighbouring South Yarra, but way out in Burwood. Never mind, I said, sounds fine - I'll drive you there and pick you up.
As we arrived, there were young men in hi-viz vests with night wands directing parents to the drop off point, which was all very reassuring.
The girls were very excited and said they'd text me with the pick up time.
So weren't they surprised when half way through the party, the lights were turned on, the music turned off and they were all asked to sit down on the floor and let Jesus into their hearts. Laugh!!!
In addition, they told me that during the dance, the night wands were also used to tap kissing couples on the shoulder to 'cut that out - it's offensive to others' and even those who were dancing too closely got the tap. I loved this party!
In fact having got the debrief, I have promised Elle and any of her friends that I am willing to drive them anywhere to go to more of those parties!!
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| The night wand - used for directing traffic and keeping teens apart!! |
2 comments:
Can understand your satisfaction MWW but I have concerns on a number of levels about this gathering. No heathen is JB but don't like the recruiting nature of these ' Christians!' Good learning for the kids though as we have all attended 'dud' parties!!!!!!!!
Laugh out loud JB!! As you know, she comes from a family of devout atheists. I would normally share your concerns but they actually had a good time and if that's their idea of recruitment, they seriously need some of my marketing expertise!!!!
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