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Warm Greetings and Community Spirit
Many community members greeted each other with cheerful 'Good morning,' 'Good night,' and 'Happy Caturday' messages throughout the day. The communityβs spirit was positive and welcoming, with frequent encouragements to enjoy tea and the weekend.
Bambi Hora, Kristin Navarro, Kathryn McCutchan, and several others wished everyone a restful and pleasant Saturday, keeping the conversation friendly and inclusive.
Playfulness was evident with reminders like '104 days till Halloween' and comments about celebrating various quirky holidays.
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Tea Tasting, DIY Blends, and Culinary Delights
The featured tea prompted much discussion, with users like Debbie S and CJ Carlisle trying it for the first time and sharing tasting notes. There were several personal preferences shared, such as mixing blends or favoring certain teas over coconut or hibiscus varieties.
Julie W and Cas The Monster spoke about experimenting with tea blends and methods like cold-brewing, and others, such as Mikayla D and Janet R, shared their experiences and preferences for the dayβs blend.
Photos and anecdotes, including mentions of tea with breakfast or dessert (e.g., old-fashioned donuts, baking blueberry muffins), added a homey feel to the conversation.
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Empathy, Support, and Humor
Community support was a notable theme. A F and others offered supportive and empathetic messages to Jasmine Mone, who suffered a knee injury while trying to help a dog.
Various users shared stories of minor frustrations and encouragement, such as package delivery woes discussed by Julie W and Cas The Monster, with others chiming in with similar experiences or sympathy.
The humorous side of the community came out with lighthearted banter, 'the great Hibiscus war,' and shared personal updates.
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Celebrations, Creativity, and Fun Activities
There were several celebrations and creative activities. Mary Armstrong shared about baking orange pressed cookies for a local library fundraiser and received praise and interest from users like Bambi Hora and Christine J.
Others talked about gardening successes, outings (such as Christine J going to a boat cruise and air show), and games (D&D mentioned by Philip Zendels).
Seasonal themes and fun observances (like Raspberry Cake Day and Woodie Wagon Day) were also discussed.
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Card Trading and Community Exchanges
Active trading of tea and spice cards occurred, with users like Woodie Barnes-McWhirter, Ruth Perkins, Anneke Mikulski, and Julie W requesting and offering cards. These exchanges included playful negotiations and gratitude.
A few users described their approach to collecting and trading, fostering a sense of community through sharing and collaboration.
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Reflections, Good Nights, and Community Appreciation
As evening approached, many participants reflected on their day, with well-wishes, expressions of gratitude, and thoughts about relaxation and self-care. Several users, such as Khrissi Satterfield, Jen S, and River Wright, mentioned winding down after busy or productive days.
General appreciation for the CommuniTEA groupβs warmth, friendship, and shared interests was a recurring theme throughout the discussion.