Today being officially the First Summery Day, please can Beaker Folk note the following:
1) You're not allowed to say. "Soon be Christmas" until June 22.
2) Now the Orchard has dried out so well, we will be Pouring Out Beakers out there rather than in the Moot House. Given we still have drought conditions, we will be doing the Rain Dance again. But please wear wellies, as it's still boggy in places.
3) Anyone reading Hnaef's text on "Organisational implications of male Archdruids" will almost certainly feel the unmistakable sensation of their heads imploding. Now I'm not going to translate it into English for you, but in short - Hnaef's allowed to be a druid because I say so. And I own the Big House.
4) Given the latest set of ozone layer warnings, combined with the latest news about the dangers of suntan lotion, please ensure that your summer clothes include a knotted hanky and an all-over garment that covers you from ankle to ears. The Beaker Code forbids men wearing shorts - not so much for modesty or UV protection, as because nobody wants to see Burton's knees.
5) Yes, Pimms is nice. But not till the sun's over the yard arm.
6) Rosebuds are in short supply, so don't go gathering them yet. I'll tell ye when ye may.
So, you'll be the only one casting clouts, then?
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