In the manner of all traditions, this one has grown until it has become a vital part of our Spring celebrations. We usually combine it with an Easter Tea Party but the weather and the general muddle of life delayed things a little.
To explain...
Every year we ask a strong, lusty man to throw a fresh egg over our three storey terraced house to ensure good luck and safe keeping for all who live beneath its roof.
The second part needs two women who stand face to face. They each take a step back and throw a newly laid egg to each other, then take a further step and throw again. Each step and successful egg-catch ensures a happy, lucky month.
We had gathered and eaten the all important sandwiches, cakes and cream tea which prepare us for the rituals that lay ahead.
I explained the rules-
The Egg was chosen and approved
It was a serious business
It was the first year that Teddy was deemed old enough to take part- what a test of man-hood!
It was a great throw
an anxious moment
Not quite over the top this year but a noble first try!
Then Jonathan tried...
Mikol tried...
David really entered into the spirit ...
with a worthy throw
But to no avail....
It was finally Ian who took the honours this year-
with a magnificent effort
Emily and Freya were the chosen women this year.
They had skillfully managed to bring us 11 months of good luck when....
disaster struck!
Eggy hands are just the price you have to pay for a happy home!
It was an afternoon full of laughter, teasing and good humour.
Thank you to all my friends and neighbours and especially to Sam, who took all the stylish photographs.
To explain...
Every year we ask a strong, lusty man to throw a fresh egg over our three storey terraced house to ensure good luck and safe keeping for all who live beneath its roof.
The second part needs two women who stand face to face. They each take a step back and throw a newly laid egg to each other, then take a further step and throw again. Each step and successful egg-catch ensures a happy, lucky month.
We had gathered and eaten the all important sandwiches, cakes and cream tea which prepare us for the rituals that lay ahead.
I explained the rules-
The Egg was chosen and approved
It was the first year that Teddy was deemed old enough to take part- what a test of man-hood!
It was a great throw
an anxious moment
Not quite over the top this year but a noble first try!
Then Jonathan tried...
Mikol tried...
with a worthy throw
It was finally Ian who took the honours this year-
with a magnificent effort
There was great rejoicing all round
Emily and Freya were the chosen women this year.
They had skillfully managed to bring us 11 months of good luck when....
disaster struck!
Eggy hands are just the price you have to pay for a happy home!
It was an afternoon full of laughter, teasing and good humour.
Thank you to all my friends and neighbours and especially to Sam, who took all the stylish photographs.
