I read parties on the water as being on a lake or a river

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I read parties on the water as being on a lake or a river Written by Tracy W (9/24/2006 6:40 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, L&T question., penned by Reeba

Since I think JA would have mentioned if they were near the sea.

From the dictionary definition, a party can mean:
* A social gathering especially for pleasure or amusement: a cocktail party.
* A group of people who have gathered to participate in an activity.

So singing and dancing are not required for a party on a boat.

I've always visualised it as mucking around on a lake or a river with rowboats, since I don't think that there are any lakes in Devonshire large enough to really sail on. People would talk, sing songs maybe, perhaps carry along a picnic hamper.

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L&T question. Reeba (9/24/2006 9:23 a.m.)

I read parties on the water as being on a lake or a river Tracy W (9/24/2006 6:40 p.m.)
Covert is... Barbara (9/24/2006 10:10 a.m.)
- Thanks, Barbara nfm Reeba (9/24/2006 12:16 p.m.)

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