HANDFASTING details - for those who aren't recieving emails on it
Ok - I've been poked viciously enough now that I realse that trying to co-ordinate this in any way is going to result in people claiming they aren't getting information and the best I can do to remedy that is put this information IN PUBLIC, on everywhere people know I use.
Handfasting details - we're meeting at 12:30 next to the
Tickled Trout. It's just round the corner from Asda's and on the 34, 44, 'etc' bus route from town. There's a path between it and the garage that lets you walk up into the Dell, and its easier to get to than the village in Colinton.
Those of you with cars may also need to know that I don't think the Pub lets people park inside thier carpark and head out into the Dell, and there's no convenient parking nearby. The ceremony I think, will take three hours or so total, becuase of the walk through and the fact taht I don't want any of it rushed (just in case I need to take a detour and 'do' something) so that might also be worth remembering.
I can't meet people in town - there's no way I'll wander into town in temple robes and a cloak, no matter how amusing people might think it to be - having been stoned once before (no, really) whilst wearing robes, its part of the reason I tend not to do this stuff in public any more, and to be honest, I don't know how I'm going to take to wearing them, so I don't want to commit to meeting people when I can't.
The options on that one are coming to my house before hand (like pre 11am) or meeting Dave and getting the bus in with him. If you're at mine, be prepared for a frazzled Kai.
If anyone wants to come to mine before the ceremony and help me get ready, my hair is a problem at the moment, as is the steadyness of my hands, so hair and makeup help is appreciated, but not neccisary. Getting the kids ready might also be...interesting. Anyway, people are welcome to join me here. I don't know if Heather is staying the night before (Heather, are you?) or just the evening OF the handfasting, but there's no crash space at mine currently, unless you want to sleep on the other bed in the kids room.
And that's about all of the details those of you that are simply attending need :) Party at mine from 6pm or so onwards, and if you're attending the handfasting bring seeds, and 'stuff' for the picnic - I'm suggesting we stop and have a small picnic at the spot of where we're holding the ceremon - I'm bringing some stuff myself, but I don't have exact numbers on who is attending so I don't really know how much to buy :D....the party, bring candle(s) - and to both, no red wine, unless its the only thing you'll drink.
I look forward to seeing everyone that is attending on Saturday - and hope those that can't think kindly of us on our special day.