Well that was a very happy start

We were 16 people - fewer than I had anticipated. I had calculated 18. Then due to a misunderstanding we thought there'd be many many more ! But in the end we were 16.

We all fitted pretty comfortably on the patio around three tables and it was a nice gentle start.

We'll do a bit of thinking and decide whether to repeat the experiment and whether and when to add in stuff for Christians and/or stuff for those who are not yet Christians.

And we know now how many people a big slow-cooker full of chilli feeds, and that if you say to people to bring salads, desserts or cheeses you end up with loads of salad, one dessert and no cheese.

Pat got out our wedding album and told people about how we met and how we married.

Some people had fun laughing at the fashions - our wedding was awash with Laura Ashley floral prints. Other laughed at our studio photos - where by clever lighting they made us look like waxworks.

Pat's aim was to calm the panic that some students feel when considering marriage and hearing the ticking of the clock.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I would like it to go on public record that although I was at your wedding I was most certainly NOT wearing anything by Laura Ashley.
4:38 pm
Anonymous said…
Lucky old, sorry, young you; I don't think Laura Ashley was even born when we were married. (Well maybe)
10:41 pm
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