A Mummering We Did Go

Last night, I did something I've wanted to do for years - go mummering.  With four musicians and two dancers/rhythm section we were a fine looking lot.

Over about a six hour period, we visited seven houses starting with a bang at a packed open house.  Lots of cheers went up when we entered, a great way to start the evening.

At one visit, the children were warned that "people they knew were dressed up and coming for a visit." So when we arrived, we were greeted by a three-year old Cinderella and a five-year-old transformer since they too wanted to dress up.  They are on the recruitment list for next year.

At another house, we were introduced to grog (yummy!).   

The most popular mummer was the tart.  Isn't that always the way?  Her 42 inch bust was matched only by her 42 inch arse.  Proving that, like Kim Kardashin and Jennifer Lopez, you need no other talent.

One of the challenges of being one of a handful of fiddlers in a town is that you're easily identified.  Didn't matter - meant I had an early start on the drinks.

Whether people were expecting us or not, we were welcomed so warmly and with such enthusiasm.  The hospitality of people was incredible (there's a lot of booze in the cupboards of people in this town) and the ability to put out a spread in minutes is pretty impressive.  The pleasure that people received from our visit was reflected back to us tenfold, making me wonder why I hadn't embraced this tradition earlier. A great way to start the New Year.

Another great way to celebrate is to attend the Town of Clarenville's New Year's fireworks at the Elizabeth Swan Park on Sunday, January 1 at 7-8 pm.

Happy New Year all!