tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post5452094074073319264..comments2024-02-06T15:08:22.613+01:00Comments on Mitchell is Moving: Saint John's Summer Solstice CelebrationMoving with Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-14753242433771496722016-06-26T23:17:58.784+02:002016-06-26T23:17:58.784+02:00Wilma:
Lobster! Oh, that sounds good.Wilma:<br />Lobster! Oh, that sounds good.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-86582507276125061822016-06-26T18:35:13.596+02:002016-06-26T18:35:13.596+02:00I would have enjoyed that celebration very much --...I would have enjoyed that celebration very much -- until about midnight! But as you say, only once a year makes it tolerable. The main nearby village (a 45 minute boat ride) is in the midst of its LobsterFest weekend, which is quite the to do, to celebrate the opening of lobster season. I am happy to be too far away to hear the revelries and am also happy to have some local lobster in my freezer. We will have our private lobster fest any day now. Cheers!Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-75100204665139467952016-06-26T10:30:22.721+02:002016-06-26T10:30:22.721+02:00Spo:
Thankfully, temps above 40 are rare down here...Spo:<br />Thankfully, temps above 40 are rare down here on the beach... which is why there are so many people pouring in.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-47347888527012069472016-06-26T10:29:08.048+02:002016-06-26T10:29:08.048+02:00Stephen:
It is. Too bad the "unlive" mus...Stephen:<br />It is. Too bad the "unlive" music had to blare until 3 a.m. But the rest is great.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-46262440509557456232016-06-26T10:28:10.694+02:002016-06-26T10:28:10.694+02:00Gosia:
It was fun on the beach and the live music ...Gosia:<br />It was fun on the beach and the live music was excellent. Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-67879437207016069262016-06-26T05:16:43.618+02:002016-06-26T05:16:43.618+02:00The summer solstice is not a cheery holiday here a...The summer solstice is not a cheery holiday here as it portends temperatures 40-47 degrees for a few months. Phooey to summer. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-51737610310371984132016-06-26T00:50:08.749+02:002016-06-26T00:50:08.749+02:00It must be interesting having a festival right out...It must be interesting having a festival right outside your window.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-57500562016877254952016-06-25T21:25:26.868+02:002016-06-25T21:25:26.868+02:00Mitchell it was a great partyMitchell it was a great partyGosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-21197695804492643662016-06-25T19:16:27.610+02:002016-06-25T19:16:27.610+02:00Willym:
Even here, though the holiday itself is ce...Willym:<br />Even here, though the holiday itself is celebrated everywhere, it's not an official holiday in every town. In some towns, most stores and businesses are closed, in others it's business as usual. After the partying that went on around here Thursday night, I don't know how anyone got up for work Friday morning.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-4138659742789042292016-06-25T15:46:40.767+02:002016-06-25T15:46:40.767+02:00What is now the Canadian National anthem was writt...What is now the Canadian National anthem was written to be sung at a St Jean-Baptiste celebration. It was once a major national holiday for Canadians in Eastern Canada both French and English. Sadly it has become more of a regional festival now.Willymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652532356102638621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-35084764224603933312016-06-25T15:39:35.876+02:002016-06-25T15:39:35.876+02:00Ray:
My lips are sealed. I won't say another w...Ray:<br />My lips are sealed. I won't say another word about your lurid past. Well, OK. Starting now.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-40334137180145420712016-06-25T15:37:49.310+02:002016-06-25T15:37:49.310+02:00Oh Mitch! (In response to your comment above). You...Oh Mitch! (In response to your comment above). You know me - and my past - only too well! I'll have to rely on you to shhhhhh!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-67931303144120418042016-06-25T14:03:38.888+02:002016-06-25T14:03:38.888+02:00Michael:
Someone filled with vodka getting too clo...Michael:<br />Someone filled with vodka getting too close to the fire could create an amazing fireworks display.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-16988443038758870822016-06-25T14:02:36.889+02:002016-06-25T14:02:36.889+02:00Optimistic:
It was fun, although none of the neigh...Optimistic:<br />It was fun, although none of the neighbors (including us) are thrilled with music reverberating off the buildings until 3 a.m. At least it's only once a year.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-52198979859965402632016-06-25T14:01:27.966+02:002016-06-25T14:01:27.966+02:00anne marie:
No July 4 fireworks here, but we'l...anne marie:<br />No July 4 fireworks here, but we'll have them July 16 in honor of the Virgin of Carmen. It's always about a saint ... or a virgin.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-75037156928872340832016-06-25T14:00:01.725+02:002016-06-25T14:00:01.725+02:00Raybeard:
And I'm sure you grew up getting dru...Raybeard:<br />And I'm sure you grew up getting drunk, dancing, and jumping over bonfires as a young student of religion.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-58769048256327460422016-06-25T13:59:13.602+02:002016-06-25T13:59:13.602+02:00Bob:
Most of the bonfire-faller-over-ers here were...Bob:<br />Most of the bonfire-faller-over-ers here were also I'm sure simply revelling in the Effects of Jose Cuervo (San Jose).Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-74931429200792458802016-06-25T13:58:02.738+02:002016-06-25T13:58:02.738+02:00Ron:
Sending warm wishes and a full heart as I thi...Ron:<br />Sending warm wishes and a full heart as I think of you on this anniversary. By the way, I had a guzzle (or two) in your honor Thursday night.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-1551720336907541532016-06-25T13:56:59.443+02:002016-06-25T13:56:59.443+02:00Jim:
While doing my reading I learned that many pa...Jim:<br />While doing my reading I learned that many parts of the world have special traditions and celebrations around Midsummer (and Saint John's Day). About an hour of sleep Thursday night. Friday was miserable. Friday night was a bit better. Glad this only happens once a year. The only night of the year with booming music on the beach... until 3 a.m.!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-3131545271756212292016-06-25T13:46:52.643+02:002016-06-25T13:46:52.643+02:00There is a small Russian version of this -- Ivan K...There is a small Russian version of this -- <i>Ivan Kupala</i> -- at a park near us this weekend. The pagan roots are obvious -- men and women both wear flower wreaths on their heads, people jump the bonfires (small campfires, actually), there is a sort of Maypole and so on. I suspect the most popular event is the vodka tasting and judging. I am not sure if this takes place in conjunction with the fire-leaping ...Michael Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942287172727040371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-48387353789092056402016-06-25T13:13:59.052+02:002016-06-25T13:13:59.052+02:00Oh wow...this looks like an amazing celebration in...Oh wow...this looks like an amazing celebration indeed :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-65876115518334663842016-06-25T12:37:11.631+02:002016-06-25T12:37:11.631+02:00not celebrated in this country; the fireworks will...not celebrated in this country; the fireworks will happen on 4 July!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-12408914051934152242016-06-25T11:11:17.890+02:002016-06-25T11:11:17.890+02:00If you asked a Brit "When is St John's Da...If you asked a Brit "When is St John's Day? you can bet your last penny on it that 95% or more wouldn't have the foggiest. I already knew - but you'll have guessed that. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-52166588864499050642016-06-24T17:32:43.090+02:002016-06-24T17:32:43.090+02:00All those times I got drunk, then went swimming, a...All those times I got drunk, then went swimming, and then fell over a bonfire three times and I never knew I was celebrating the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist.<br /><br />I thought I was reveling in the Effects of Jose Cuervo.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-12157267261224715142016-06-24T15:21:22.961+02:002016-06-24T15:21:22.961+02:00I'm listening to Neil Young's: After the g...I'm listening to Neil Young's: After the gold Rush as I read your post.<br />"Well, I dreamed I saw the knights<br />In armor coming,<br />Saying something about a queen...."<br />The juxtaposition of your world and mine are quite opposite to say the least. Reveling and carousing are just so foreign but I do enjoy your ability to draw me me in. Today is a day of reflection for me for my Dad died on this date in 1952. St. Jean Baptiste Day and my Dad was a Catholic, alas I was not. My Mom made sure of that. I do believe a good dance in the sand and guzzle or two would be appropriate. Cheers!Rfromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.com