Hazelnut Reflections: Other tasks as assigned

Monday, April 10, 2006

Other tasks as assigned

Or, how I spent Palm Sunday between services. A parishioner said he'd bring the donkeys if I would get on and ride. . .

12 Comments:

At 8:31 AM, Jane Ellen+ said...: "Things They Never Told Us About in Seminary," Chapter 63.
At 2:28 PM, mibi52/ The Rev. Dr. Mary Brennan Thorpe said...: Isn't it fun being a fool for Christ? Seriously - you're my hero. That's a game thing to do.

One of these days you've got to come east and visit...
At 3:32 PM, Rhiannon said...: Tell me Vicar what is the weather like in Dibley?

That's great! Plus it probably gave all the parishoners a chance to make "nice ass" comments, in accordance with the Scripture.
At 8:34 PM, kay_okc said...: Ok, it seems Rhiannon and I had a similar thought, "nice ass". lol Those are fun pictures Emily!!!
At 9:31 PM, Jules said...: You are so brave!
Love the pink scarf!
At 11:05 PM, Anonymous said...: I LOVE these pictures! How brave does that make you and certainly you parishoners should appreciate it!
At 9:05 AM, Emily said...: Oh, it was so very Dibleyesque.

Actually, the only tough part was getting on. The parishioner led me around and the donkey was very gentle.

I wouldn't recommend wearing black pumps for riding on a regular basis, however.
At 2:38 PM, Anonymous said...: YES (and I loved Jane-Ellen's caption too)
At 2:41 PM, Anonymous said...: Several years ago our minister preached a sermon on how it must have felt to the disciple who was put on the "donkey committee" when everyone else had more glamorous and/or interesting committeess to chair for that first Holy Week. His point of course is that all duties (in a church) are important and necessary but your picture made me think of that sermon.
At 9:31 AM, Sophia said...: This is great!

I've done plenty of horseback riding but I've never been on a donkey...

I'll add this to my list of "crazy things I might have to do with a parish."

:-)
At 2:28 PM, Prayerful Knitter - Shelly said...: Oh, Emily! You are one brave lady and I'm sure the Lord was looking out for you. A strange equine, riding on *pavement*, and *NO* helmet...Mercy!

I'm so glad that it turned out well, but next time, please wear a protective helmet...and you might want to consider riding on grass. : )

Shelly
At 11:07 AM, Beth said...: I love the pictures. I printed one and am hanging it up at my desk. If anyone asks, I'll be sure to make a crude 'ass' joke. ;)