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Approaching the stones

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:01:04 MDT

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Tourists snap away as we approach Stonehenge to the beat of many drums.

God of Stonehenge?

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:53 MDT

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Who is this peering out of the stone?

Spiral procession

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:41 MDT

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Processing to the temple

Circling the stones

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:28 MDT

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Walking around the stones to the sound of the drums.

Still circling the stones

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:12 MDT

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Still processing to the stones.

Entering the temple

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:58 MDT

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The first part of the procession arrives.

Spiral continues

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:54 MDT

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Spiralling around the circle

Almost there

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:39 MDT

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The temple begins to fill with celebrants.

The drummers follow

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:34 MDT

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The first contingent of drums arrive.

Not I Nor Thee

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:19 MDT

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The elements are called and invited to join.

The chant continues

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:14 MDT

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The drums add to the intensity.

The gathering

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:09 MDT

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The assembled group

Calling the quarters

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:53 MDT

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Asking the elements to join us.

Life observations

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:47 MDT

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Charming us with poetry once again.

Tibetan visitor

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:41 MDT

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Sings a blessing to us. Few would understand his words, but all caught the meaning.

Visiting monk

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:36 MDT

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On a fund-raising tour of the UK

Singing ladies

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:31 MDT

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The talking stick starts with these four and their pretty tune.

Another poem

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:26 MDT

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The talking stick makes another stop.

Bless the children

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:22 MDT

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The talking stick makes another stop.

We all are one

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:16 MDT

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This man from Spain takes a turn with the talking stick to deliver this message.

From Boston to Tibet

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:11 MDT

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The talking stick makes another stop to learn about this lady's travels.

From Arizona to Glastonbury to Stonehenge

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:06 MDT

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She sprinkles Chalice Well water.

Forty years ago...

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:58:02 MDT

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The talking stick stops with this woman emotional with her return to this sacred space almost exactly 40 years after her last visit.

Last stop

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:57:57 MDT

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The talking stick makes one last stop.

Bless the children

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:57:52 MDT

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The group entones whilst the enchanting blessing is sung over each child.

Taking his father's place

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:57:47 MDT

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In the drumming circle, this lad uses his father's own drum.

New friends

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:57:42 MDT

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Meadow (in pink) finds a new friend to keep her occupied.

Drumming a blessing

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:57:25 MDT

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Energy and blessing sent for a departed soul.

Drummer girl

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:57:08 MDT

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Meadow takes a quick turn.

Sung blessing

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:56:49 MDT

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Song sung for the departed soul.

New seeds of life

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:56:32 MDT

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Blessing said for an unborn child.

In the temple

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:56:17 MDT

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My best-ever Stonehenge photo.

Time to go

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:56:12 MDT

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Preparing to depart the stones.

Unwinding

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:56:07 MDT

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We circle the stones as we leave.

Departing

clatsopduck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:55:52 MDT

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Family portrait Jul 2008

clatsopduck — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:47:57 MDT

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Clockwise from me (Lori): Meadow (19 months), Simon (10), Gavin (8), Colin (6) and Ian (almost 12),

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clatsopduck — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:46:28 MDT

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clatsopduck — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:10:43 MST

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clatsopduck — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:10:31 MST

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Town hall, Newbury, Berkshire

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:54:31 MST

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Cottage in Warminster

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:55 MST

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Cottage near Warminster

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:54 MST

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Christchurch, Warminster, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:53 MST

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Lovely cottage in Warminster

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:52 MST

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Christchurch, Warminster, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:51 MST

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Christchurch, Warminster, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:50 MST

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Christchurch, Warminster, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:49 MST

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Cottage in Warminster

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:48 MST

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Christchurch, Warminster, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:47 MST

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Apollo and Ajax, 7 weeks

clatsopduck — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:04:09 MDT

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Who's going to fall?

clatsopduck — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:04:08 MDT

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Ajax, the harpist

clatsopduck — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:04:07 MDT

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Ajax, the harpist

clatsopduck — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:04:07 MDT

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Portrait of kittens

clatsopduck — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:57:35 MDT

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Kid Collage

clatsopduck — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:19:54 MDT

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Carnation (Pink)

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:29:30 MDT

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Paint-effect Flowers

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:27:20 MDT

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Paint-effect flowers

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Paint-effect Nightshade

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:27:17 MDT

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Burdock

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:26:11 MDT

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Shearwater, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:24:56 MDT

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Kennet and Avon Canal, Newbury, Berkshire

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:24:55 MDT

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Swan in Warminster

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:24:24 MDT

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Gate to Smallbrook Meadows

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:23:53 MDT

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Cows in Warminster (Damask Meadow)

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:23:52 MDT

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Meadow pond

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:18:04 MDT

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Cows in town

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:18:03 MDT

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Fence in meadow

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:18:02 MDT

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Fence in meadow

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:18:01 MDT

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Sunny day in the meadow

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:18:00 MDT

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Field in August

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:17:59 MDT

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The Old Farm Gate

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:17:58 MDT

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Tree corrale?

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:17:57 MDT

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Dawn Silhouette

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:17:56 MDT

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Wylye Ripple

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:15:49 MDT

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River Wylye, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:15:48 MDT

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Boathouse at Lakeside Pleasure Gardens, Warminster

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:15:47 MDT

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Shearwater, Wiltshire

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Pond in Smallbrook Meadow

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Shearwater, Wiltshire

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:15:45 MDT

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Wild Strawberry

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:12:30 MDT

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Willowherb seeding

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:24 MDT

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Hydrangea

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:23 MDT

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Hydrangea

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Fuchsia

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:22 MDT

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Leek blossom

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:21 MDT

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Fuchsias

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:20 MDT

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Drone Fly on Fennel

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:19 MDT

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Rose with water

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:18 MDT

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Chicory flower

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:17 MDT

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Fennel against a blue sky

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:16 MDT

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Bee on Chicory

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:11:15 MDT

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Artistic Green Rose

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:10:36 MDT

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Artistic Blue Rose

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Artistic Pink Rose

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:10:34 MDT

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Artistic Blue Fuchsias

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:10:32 MDT

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Pink fennel on green

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:10:31 MDT

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Green fennel on pink

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:10:30 MDT

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Embossed fuchsias

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:10:29 MDT

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Tapestry-like leek flower

clatsopduck — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:10:28 MDT

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