Solstice Party
I went to a Solstice party today (or yesterday, really) held at an organic farm near Granolatown. It was wonderful. I commented that I felt like I was at a family reunion, I just didn't know all my family members yet.
There was a potluck. There was a clothing swap, to which I brought a brown cloak with gold trim which was snatched up by the owner of the farm, my lovely hostess. I got for myself a green and purple tye-died top which everyone agreed looked great on me - it just needs a little work to accommodate my boobs. I'd like to try putting in ribbon-tie insets on the sides. I also scored a purple tank top with a fairy painted on it, a black broomstick skirt, and a pair of black canvas shoes, which I think I'm also going to have a try at customizing.
There was an area set aside for the kids with soap mixture and bubble wands - I had fun helping the kids make bubbles, and making a lot myself! A woman was doing henna and facepainting - she did a henna dragonfly motif on my right foot, and I helped keep the kids settled while she painted faces. I also applied some temporary tattoos to the kids.
There was music and dancing - I did some drumming, and later danced, not as much as I would have liked of either - it does make me sore very fast! I talked to people who had been waiting to meet me, knowing that there were "two new Pagan ladies in Granolatown, up from Ottawa". I went up to one woman to compliment her on her necklace, and found myself grabbed in a tight hug by someone I hadn't seen in a long time, but who was thrilled to see me! I'm afraid I still can't remember who she is, though!
The Octopal found a new friend - a 19-year-old who is very bright, and into gaming. They talked together almost the whole time. Unfortunately the girl is leaving for the States in two days - but her family is local, so she surely will return. I commented that it's a good thing I'm secure in my wife's love for me...
I am very happy, also very tired and sore. On getting home, I took a bath to wash off a mixture of sunscreen, bubble soap, watermelon juice, insect repellent, woodsmoke and a lot of plain old sweat. Than I took a strong dose of painkillers.
A slightly belated Happy Solstice and a fond goodnight to you all.
There was a potluck. There was a clothing swap, to which I brought a brown cloak with gold trim which was snatched up by the owner of the farm, my lovely hostess. I got for myself a green and purple tye-died top which everyone agreed looked great on me - it just needs a little work to accommodate my boobs. I'd like to try putting in ribbon-tie insets on the sides. I also scored a purple tank top with a fairy painted on it, a black broomstick skirt, and a pair of black canvas shoes, which I think I'm also going to have a try at customizing.
There was an area set aside for the kids with soap mixture and bubble wands - I had fun helping the kids make bubbles, and making a lot myself! A woman was doing henna and facepainting - she did a henna dragonfly motif on my right foot, and I helped keep the kids settled while she painted faces. I also applied some temporary tattoos to the kids.
There was music and dancing - I did some drumming, and later danced, not as much as I would have liked of either - it does make me sore very fast! I talked to people who had been waiting to meet me, knowing that there were "two new Pagan ladies in Granolatown, up from Ottawa". I went up to one woman to compliment her on her necklace, and found myself grabbed in a tight hug by someone I hadn't seen in a long time, but who was thrilled to see me! I'm afraid I still can't remember who she is, though!
The Octopal found a new friend - a 19-year-old who is very bright, and into gaming. They talked together almost the whole time. Unfortunately the girl is leaving for the States in two days - but her family is local, so she surely will return. I commented that it's a good thing I'm secure in my wife's love for me...
I am very happy, also very tired and sore. On getting home, I took a bath to wash off a mixture of sunscreen, bubble soap, watermelon juice, insect repellent, woodsmoke and a lot of plain old sweat. Than I took a strong dose of painkillers.
A slightly belated Happy Solstice and a fond goodnight to you all.