Hreþe
Hreþe went extremely well this past weekend. Œþelland assembled, and we even had some new faces show up, which was a pleasant surprise. I purchased a New Braunfels Smoker last week and had the chance to put it to the test this weekend… I’m very happy. I smoked (oak and mesquite -I’m a wood guy) 10 pound brisket, 4 pounds sausage, 20 chicken legs, 12 ears of corn, and mixed vegetables… it’s not quite the 55 gallon smoker I grew up with… but we probably won’t outgrow it anytime soon. The proof is always in the pudding… and there was only a pound of brisket and a couple veggies left over. The social aspect was a clear success that was crowned with the sumble.
I’m damn happy of the religious aspect as well. The ritual was done completely by memory as regards the land-taking/hallowing… but all the bedes were spoken from the heart without faltering. While compliments on your ritual style are a great booster; the best booster was the boon granted to us. I asked Hreþe for rain and it sprinkled slightly… but it rained when the last item was pulled off the smoker. Thanks.
I’m damn happy of the religious aspect as well. The ritual was done completely by memory as regards the land-taking/hallowing… but all the bedes were spoken from the heart without faltering. While compliments on your ritual style are a great booster; the best booster was the boon granted to us. I asked Hreþe for rain and it sprinkled slightly… but it rained when the last item was pulled off the smoker. Thanks.