[SEL] FINALLY, We've Turned the Corner (OT)

Reg & Margaret Ingold randmingold at hotkey.net.au
Wed Dec 22 23:46:06 PST 2004


He could come here and join us in the dancing.  The temp is just perfect for
that sort of thing!!!
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message -----
From: "chuck emsweller" <clemsweller at earthlink.net>
To: "'The SEL email discussion list'" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 9:44 AM
Subject: RE: [SEL] FINALLY, We've Turned the Corner (OT)


> Hey Arnie,
>
> If you are going to dance naked, I would suguest doing it before this
> storm gets to you.  We have 14" of snow on the ground in SE Indiana as I
> write this with a potential of another 10" tonight and tomorrow morning,
> then the temps are going to -8 degrees.  I would recommend you dance
> tonight if you are going to do it this week.
>
> Merry Christmas to all!
>
> Chuck Emsweller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Arnie Fero
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:53 AM
> To: The SEL email discussion list
> Subject: RE: [SEL] FINALLY, We've Turned the Corner (OT)
>
> Hi Peg,
>
> Well, Beltane is definitely on my "occasions to dance naked in the
> moonlight" calandar.  8->>>
>
> http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5202/mayday.htm
> http://www.spiritualitea.com/sabbats/mayday.shtml
> http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art19730.asp
>
> And I've even learned WHY one dances naked.  8->>
>
> By Celtic reckoning, the actual Beltane celebration begins on sundown of
> the preceding day, April 30, because the Celts always figured their days
> from sundown to sundown. And sundown was the proper time for Druids to
> kindle the great Bel-fires on the tops of the nearest beacon hill (such
> as
> Tara Hill, Co. Meath, in Ireland). These 'need-fires' had healing
> properties, and sky-clad Witches would jump through the flames to ensure
> protection.
>
> Sgt. Howie (shocked): 'But they are naked!'
> Lord Summerisle: 'Naturally. It's much too dangerous to jump through the
> fire with your clothes on!'
>
> So now you know...  8-)))
>
> See ya,  Arnie
>
> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004, William J Pfeiffer Sr wrote:
>
> > Below zero wind chills not condusive to this behavor (however Balatine
> it
> > would be OK).
> >
> > PS: in case you know know about this Pagon rite, it is the night
> before May
> > 1st or May Day.
>
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