The funniest part of the weekend was when a habit of scuttling sideways for biscuits appeared, whilst talking in the kitchen. Not wanting the others to think we were being greedy and eating all of the custard creams, we would sneak over nonchalantly (and sideways) and quietly half-inch a bikki. When someone did spot this, I said the one line that stuck with us for the rest of the weekend. "We are... Like a Crab" *presses tips of fingers together and glares evily over them* A very odd moment occured when we were playing on the swings at the park (like ya do) and two little girls who were near us, pointed at either Brother Mershon or Father Elias and said "who is he supposed to be then? Jesus?" They weren't asking us. I kinda wish they had been as we would have been kind enough to explain and educate them if they had. As they were being quite... unimaginative -shall we say- however, we let them think what they wanted and just creased into giggles! It was nice to see people from all over the country (some of whom I hadn't seen for about 3 or 4 years and have now for some unknown reason grown Taller than me!!! (this is not allowed. they should stay 9 forever) and it was so nice to be introduced to new people and be friendly to them Lastly:
I thought I would show you one of the "here today, goo tomorrow" adverts as I love them! these are the Best cream egg adverts in YEARS! I hope you enjoy it.
Sounds like you had a good time at the retreat. I haven't been to one in years and I too, used to have to be drug to them. I always managed to escape the other folks and meditate by myself once there though. Glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteso glad my parents were not religious. Id have gone nuts and been kicked out a long long time ago for arguing with a priest. I can no longer eat those eggs. mom had a habit of filling us with them until we were ready to puke. Now they are way too sweet. My kids get the little ones. love the advert.
ReplyDeleteYeah there is definately a feeling of "going nuts" sometimes with retreats and I am like you Ang. I always find that I do all my meditating better alone (though I have admittedly been worse at it since I got addicted to DC) oh well!!!
ReplyDeletethis is the reason Kim why I do not eat ANY cream eggs untill Easter actuall. if I eat any before, I get very sick from them LMAO!