How many amongst you have drunk Champagne in a church?
Here are 'yours truly', Canadian friend Sami, and Kimbo, all enjoying a glass or two of Épernay's finest, in my local church on Sunday evening. It was the birthday of another friend, and the nearest place that would hold the large number of 'surprise' guests was the church. Thank you Father Dominic.
There were plenty of guests, plenty of nibbles (we took M & S mini pork pies), and plenty of good conversation.
I'm not a church-goer, other than for the annual Carol Service, but when there's a glass or two of Champagne on offer I make an exception. It was filled with friends, and I even had a long chat with Father Pete, who is Father Dominic's right hand man. Father D wasn't there.
Our friend was celebrating her 80th, and she was genuinely surprised when she came through the door exactly on time, and we all sang the obligatory 'Happy Birthday to you'.
A good time was had by all. Well, they would wouldn't they!
Happy birthday to your friend. She looks a pretty fit 80.
ReplyDeleteThat's not her in the photo. That's our friend Sami.
DeleteGood grief. I presume it's in one of the side rooms, not the area where the service takes place. Anyway it's a good idea for a gathering place. Plenty of seating and bring your own drinks and food. And champagne glasses.
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid idea. I may do that for my 70th. At least I wouldn't have far to travel.
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