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August
14th 2005: GOG
Harvest Ritual to John Barleycorn
41 grove members and guests came from all directions to help kill John
Barleycorn! A harvest ritual of feasting ensued that honored John Barleycorn,
personification of the harvest, both fermented and unfermented. Ed was
Druid-in-Charge, sacrificial victim, and also "proved the strongest
man at last." Thanks to all for the tons of food and drink- you made
and ate amazing amounts of delicious food. Special thanks to Jason for
The Macallan twelve-year-old single malt. Kudos to our hardworking kitchen
witches- Deb, Blue, Norma, and Maria Raven- for perfect timing and kitchening
beyond the call of duty. Thanks to Jenne, our steadfast and unflappable
bard. Norma's special thanks to everyone who helped clean up the kitchen,
house, and yard. Thanks to Jeff and his guitar, and to Jenniforensics
and Tricia for dumping dirt, water, and flour on Ed's head and chasing
him with scythes and pitchforks. Thank you, Marc, for the photos!
Click here for the song John Barleycorn Must Die!
and Click here for the rough
script.
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