Imbolc

[GAR]

Happy Imbolc to all. May your beginings be what you are looking for.

[Rex]

Am I the only one who doesn't know what Imbolc means?

[Naturist Mark]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rex:
Am I the only one who doesn't know what Imbolc means? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Imbolc/Candlemas/Groundhog Day (http://www.circlesanctuary.org/pholidays/Imbolc.html)

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Happy Imbolc to you also.
Ostara is almost here then on to Beltane. My favorite next to Sam Hain.

Do anything special for Imbolc? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GAR:
Happy Imbolc to all. May your beginings be what you are looking for. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Happy Imbolc, Gar! Bright blessings on the holiday.

Vin

[triaduw]

wow people who are like me...gosh I haven't been paying attention as I should...oh yeah happy imbolc /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by R.M.GREENMAN2:
Happy Imbolc to you also.
Ostara is almost here then on to Beltane. My favorite next to Sam Hain.

Do anything special for Imbolc? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Those two are my favorites, too. I've always loved Samhain, even before I was interested in Paganism. I came across a reference last year to the fact that Beltane can be "somewhat erotic." Well, duh! /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Imbolc was pretty much the light-a-candle-and-meditate ritual. How about you?

BB,
Vin

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Job hunting, incence burning, went on short hike,(which is what I do when meditating) and painting.

There was a Imbolc/ Candlemas celebration down in the Springs on Sat. but snow kept me from driving down there from Denver.

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by triaduw:
wow people who are like me...gosh I haven't been paying attention as I should...oh yeah happy imbolc /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Happy Imbolc!

I think there are more of us here than you'd think. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

BB,
Vin

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by R.M.GREENMAN2:
Job hunting, incence burning, went on short hike,(which is what I do when meditating) and painting.

There was a Imbolc/ Candlemas celebration down in the Springs on Sat. but snow kept me from driving down there from Denver. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Cold rainy weather kept me indoors. I much prefer to think in the woods, though. Maybe between now and Ostara it'll get warm enough to go hug a tree. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

BB,
Vin

[Dolby]

Belated Happy Imbolc to all. Vin, if it does stay too cold, you could always hug a house plant!

[GAR]

Dolby I like your thinking. BB /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dolby:
Belated Happy Imbolc to all. Vin, if it does stay too cold, you could always hug a house plant! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Happy Imbolc!

LOL! I seem to have quite a few of those around right now. And none of them are cacti, which makes the whole thing a lot more appealing. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

BB,
Vin

[Rex]

Happy Imbolc to you all!
I've had a look at http://www.witchvox.com/
And the Nudity at Events article.
Is this a good overview, and what do you think about the "events" article?

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rex:
Happy Imbolc to you all!
I've had a look at http://www.witchvox.com/
And the Nudity at Events article.
Is this a good overview, and what do you think about the "events" article? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Happy (Belated) Imbolc!

Speaking only for myself, I generally think that witchvox has good material. Keep in mind that it's heavily Wiccan rather than Pagan-in-general, but it's a good site. You might also want to check out ReligiousTolerance.org and Beliefnet.com.

I couldn't find the nudity article at WV, but I don't have time to do a detailed search. I'll look it up later.

BB,
Vin

[Rex]

http://www.witchvox.com/festivals/tt12_nudity.html
Why, in the opinion of author Sia, nudity is not always appropriate at some events.

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rex:
http://www.witchvox.com/festivals/tt12_nudity.html
Why, in the opinion of author Sia, nudity is not always appropriate at some events. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Thanks. I'll give it a look. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Vin

[HedonistEMT]

Wow! It's Imbolc already!!??? Isn't it still Yule??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rex:
http://www.witchvox.com/festivals/tt12_nudity.html
Why, in the opinion of author Sia, nudity is not always appropriate at some events. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Thanks for the link.

I think she's just making the case for the same philosophy as many here have: nude when possible, clothed when practical. And that Pagans or their gods may have a preference, but that preference doesn't override common sense, nor does it give anyone the right to harm or offend their neighbors in the name of religion.

Most of the writers and posters at Witchvox tend to adhere to the "harm none" advice of the Rede. I took this article to be extending that reasoning in answer to those who claim that their religious freedom trumps everyone else's rights.

BB,
Vin

[Vin]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HedonistEMT:
Wow! It's Imbolc already!!??? Isn't it still Yule??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Doesn't seem possible, does it? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Personally, I'm hoping the weather improves enough for an outdoor ritual at Ostara.

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Digging up this post because it is that time of year again!

Tomorrow I will be celebrating as Candlemas and having a big feast with friends of all faiths.
Midwinter is here and personally, I am happy for that...Sorry Austrailians...I want the sun back!

[nacktman]

Greenman may your celebration be the beginning of warm and sun filled days.

[skycladsatyr]

A Happy Imbolc to all....may the Sun shine and the Earth awaken!
Bright Blessings

Skycladsatyr

[WNYjoe17]

And a wonderful, blessed Imbolc to all from Rochester, NY

Joe & Madeleine

[grl66]

Originally posted by R.M.GREENMAN2:
Midwinter is here and personally, I am happy for that...Sorry Austrailians...I want the sun back!

We ain't giving it back without a fight! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif

[Pieguy]

Yes! We shall keep our sun! You'll have to take it back by force!

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Originally posted by Pieguy:
Yes! We shall keep our sun! You'll have to take it back by force!

O.K. fine!
I just went and threw a rope around it and am slowly dragging it back this way!
And ya cannot stop me!
What are you gonna do?
Wait til June , then throw a rope over it and slowly drag it back?
Nope! I am tying my end to a tree!

[tinner666]

WE'RE KEEPING THAT PUPPY IN VA. YA CAN'T HAVE IT.


NAAH,NAAH, NA, NAAH, NAAH

TAKE THAT!!!!!!

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[grl66]

The old NAAH,NAAH, NA, NAAH, NAAH tactic hey? So ya wanna fight dirty I see!

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

The way I see it, down there it is like our Early August, Late July which means it is hotter than heck there and soon the Aussies will hand it over willingly!

Neener neener neener!

[grl66]

Hand it over willingly?
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/xxrotflmao.gif

Yep it's about that hot, but no amount of neener neener neenering will makes us break. We love a sunburnt country!

[nacktman]

Already got the sun back as you can see.
No clouds or fog on me.
Who cares if its liquid sunshine.
Its mine, all mine.

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Originally posted by grl66:
Hand it over willingly?
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/xxrotflmao.gif

Yep it's about that hot, but no amount of neener neener neenering will makes us break. We love a sunburnt country!

But you are! Your sun is going down earlier and earlier and staying down longer and longer!

Nyuck nyuck nyah!

[grl66]

How quick we forget! Was it just yesterday Phil sentenced you to 6 more weeks of winter? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

Oh hang on, that was today, forgot you guys were so far behind times http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Either way, even your animals are telling you we've got it for at least that long! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif


http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/stickdance.gif <---- Aussies in the sun

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

That rodent lies!
Plus...he is a Pittsburg Steeler fan!
Making him extra shady!
We are already having Spring like temps and such over on the western side of the U.S.

[grl66]

Originally posted by R.M.GREENMAN2:
Plus...he is a Pittsburg Steeler fan!
Making him extra shady!

A decent crop of sour grapes has been harvested in Colorado I see. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

Besides! If some weirdos in black top hats dragged me out into the cold air outta my warm hibernation, just to parade me around in my PJ's (if I wore any) in front of a bunch of cheering, camera flashing freaks....I too would tell them something that would ruin their day!
Except my words would not be read out loud on national television!

P.S.- It is not just sour grapes. Pittsburg Steelers are only a couple steps above the Raiders in my book!
They will probly win the bowl, but I am rooting for the Hawks, because they used to be in our division, and Seahawks minus the Bozworth are not as annoying!

Besides...why be sour?
I live in Colorado!

[GAR]

I hope all had a great Imbolc as we start to enjoy and see the sun more and more. Peace and love to all Gar

[tinner666]

Peace and love to all Gar
AMEN.

[Rabid_Clam]

We all share the sun. The earth is closer to the sun by a couple million miles in (our) winter than in (our) summer. All this is to balance the weather on the planet. If not balnaced and having such changes life would not exist on our world.

If nothing else, it gives us always something to look forward to !

[shãybare]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif
I think the sun just likes to go south for the winter. I would. Besides, can't we all just get alon...er a tan?

[shomymojo]

Originally posted by GAR:
Happy Imbolc to all. May your beginings be what you are looking for. What is the traditional meal served to observe Imbolc....?

[nacktman]

Meat pie and lentils are served around here at Imbolc.

[NKID_D57]

The beast struck this weekend.
Experienced about 19 inches of snow over the weekend.
My muscles are still sore from cleaning up.