On our most recent fishing trip there were no whoppers caught, but there were many "whoppers" told.       Our Sock Hop was reminiscent of Eric Clapton & Boots Randolph! ...and some bizarre frost-haired woman with an equally bizarre hat.       On a more serious note... Sadie Hawkins Day provided us with a glimpse of nine charming couples.          An American folk event, Sadie Hawkins Day is a pseudo-holiday that originated in Al Capp's classic hillbilly comic strip, Li'l Abner (1934 to 1977). The event is still observed in the form of dances at which girls approach (or chase after) boys.    Read the Original Story here. Back to Top The British Home • 8700 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513 • Email Us