The Procession processes in. At the front, the Iconifer holds up a very nice "Pantocrator". Not one of those where Jesus looks a bit stern. It is placed on the Icon-holding thing at the fron You know, the kind of easel jobby.
All: Ah, nice!
The Archdruid enters, wearing a new liturgical poncho. It has a picture of a chihuahua and a baby Siamese on the front, and on the back the words "The kitty shall lie down with the puppy" - in Elvish Runes with an English translation.
All: Ah, Nice!
Hnaef enters, holding before him a platter with a large cob loaf on it. The smell of fresh-baked bread permeates the Worship Space or, as it may be, rustic thatched chapel..
All: Ah, Nice!
Candles are lit - lovely unbleached wax ones. We reflect on the beauty of unadorned things.
All: Ah, Nice!
Pictures are projected on the wall - favourite grandchildren, much-loved holiday locations and a penguin on the seafront at Southend.
All: Ah, Nice!
We hear a reading of the pretty bits from TS Eliot's "Little Gidding".
All: Ah, Nice!
Some Tibetan Prayer Gongs are struck, solemnly and yet not dolefully.
All: Ah, Nice!
Cups of Earl Grey are passed round in proper bone china, not Woodsware "Beryl". Hnaef plays selections of popular show tunes on the piano.
All: Ah, Nice!
Archdruid: And have a nice biscuit?
All: Don't mind if I do.
Archdruid: Nice blessings on you!
All: And also with you!
We leave, feeling peaceful and yet, somehow, slightly hollow.
Sounds a bit like the Chimps tea party!!
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Don't often LOL, but LOL.