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Yona ([personal profile] darkestbefore) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-12-07 08:52 am

[Open Mingle] End of Summer Lucky-Pot

Who: Anyone and Everyone!
When: September 22nd
Where: Cnoc Áine
What: It is the final day of Summer and the first day of Fall so the Temple of Áine, the Irish Goddess of Summer, throws one last picnic to bid her season farewell. All are welcome, as long as they bring a dish for the lucky-pot potluck.


[ To celebrate the final day of Summer, the Temple of Áine has gone all out, decorated in vibrant shades of red and gold that already accent the hint of leaves that are changing outside the temple grounds. Although inside the walled temple, it still seems like a beautiful summer day, the leaves on the trees still a bright vibrant green. The picnic is set up in the large orchard that spreads within the temple, the trees' boughs heavy with brightly-hued apples of every flavor and crispness.

Blankets and tables are scattered beneath the trees and in the clearing at the center, several long tables are set up to be filled with dishes brought by guests. Yona has supplied some of it herself, with the help of some friends. Several roasts, carefully sliced and carved for guests. A large platter of corn still on the cob. Several types of breads, seasoned with fruits or vegetables from the summer seasons or the harvest. And apples, of course - those seem to be here and there and everywhere; in pies, sliced and paired with peanut butter or caramel or other dips, made into a buttery spread for the loaves of bread. No matter what people bring to add to the potluck, there will be plenty of food to go around, as well as wine and ciders generously offered to go with it.

There is music playing in the background, just to set the mood or for people to dance to, and the pools of water are still warm enough for people to take a soak or swim in. And when the sun sinks and the sky darkens and the air grows a little cooler, a large bonfire is lit, with hot cocoa passed around and the makings for s'mores set out for anyone who wants to have a little dessert after their feasting. One last offering to a fading summer until it comes around again. ]
impetuouswind: (enthusiasm)

[personal profile] impetuouswind 2017-12-18 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello, Yona!

[He cranes his neck down to speak to her, ruff stretched with cheer, and indicates the boar with one claw-tip.]

Yes, I was wondering if it would be all right to dig a roasting pit here for it? And then make a fire...

[He might need a little help with that, too. He hasn't seen a bonfire at the party that he can steal a brand from; it is midmorning, and warm, so perhaps those will be lit later.]
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[personal profile] impetuouswind 2017-12-20 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I need something to make the fire with. Wood? And coals, or flint and steel, perhaps.

[Somewhat self-consciously, he admits:]

I am not a fire-breathing sort of dragon.
impetuouswind: (enthusiasm)

[personal profile] impetuouswind 2017-12-27 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course.

[As she heads away to collect whatever it is that is needed for a fire, Temeraire turns his attention to carefully digging out the roasting pit. It should be enough bigger than the pig that there is room for the fuel, and deep enough, too... the initial digging goes quickly, and then he begins carefully squaring off each corner, and making sure the sides are precisely straight.]