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Arbroath Abbey pageant ( for Pimp really)

pixi25

By pixi25

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Was talking to Pimp about the pageant held in Arbroath abbey every 5 years to re-enact the signing of the dECLARATION OF aRBROATH.
My Dad and brohter were in it as monks usually and my Bro playing some Lord whathisface too.
The one year I went to see it, it was held at night and the Abbey was all lit up in the cloisters etc and there was a blood red full moon shining through the ruins…waht and atmosphere it was.
Have been trying to find a pic of the moon but so far been unsuccessful but here are some pics from the pageant and a pic of a comet over the Abbey too.
my brother is trying to get pics of the moon that night for me and am still searching through various websites on here. When or if I get one will add later

The front of the Abbey lit up at night

THis pic shows the dignitaries doing their thing with monks in the background. You can see how the cloisters were lit up..it looked awesome

The Declaration!

Some of the actors on the march towards the Abbey, My big brother is on the left of the second pic

And finally the comet passing over the Abbey

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Wow Pixi, amazing!!! Hope you don't mind I had a look ;)

27 Jul, 2012

 

No of course not! :)))))

27 Jul, 2012

 

Lol.....sometimes I feel envious, he gets all of the attention ;))))

27 Jul, 2012

 

Aw lol..it was jsut soemthing we I was talking about the other day..need to find a pic of the full blood red moon shining throught the ruins..it was jsut totlally awesome!

27 Jul, 2012

 

I'm just pulling your leg Pixi....time for a shave ;)
Would love to see the moon pic. Hope you find it and I see it!
:)

27 Jul, 2012

 

Yes I know lol :))))

27 Jul, 2012

 

I'm one to speak.....can pass as a man during the winter months, but please, keep that between us ;)))

27 Jul, 2012

 

LOL! Keep you warm but!

27 Jul, 2012

 

'Warm but' or butt?!? LOL. Not that hairy! LOL.
Have missed you Pixi :)))

27 Jul, 2012

 

Hhahaha That wid be yer erse hen!

27 Jul, 2012

 

Who has been talking?????
Was it Pimp?
Surreylad?
Muddy???
Grrrrrrr.......LOL

27 Jul, 2012

 

None of the above hahah

27 Jul, 2012

 

Hmmmmm.......uh oh!!!!!
She swore she wouldn't tell! ;)

27 Jul, 2012

 

I knew it! lol

27 Jul, 2012

 

How impressive it looks lit up like that. It must have been wonderful to see ... and the pageant with your brother in it aswell.

28 Jul, 2012

 

A wonderful blog. Most interesting. Will check up some more on Abroath Abbey history.

28 Jul, 2012

 

I love how all the traditions are kept alive,by dedicated people..even though I'm not a religious person,I love the Abbey,for it's architecture,and the Pageantry..lovely blog and pics..hope you find the moon one :o)

28 Jul, 2012

 

lovely Pixi

28 Jul, 2012

 

Wow... It looks brilliant Pixi. The abbey is incredible, gosh your brother looks like your dad doesn't he.

That comet picture is awesome too.

28 Jul, 2012

 

I think that year Mr Hywel, my borther ,sis-in-law, 2 nephews and my lovely Dad were all in it! Bro has pics of the re-enactment but he doesnt have pics of the moon! I will find one, someone MUST have take a pic of it!
Diane..all I remember is that it was built by Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century for monks..I should know more..lol..but there is a lot of blurb about it on the internet.
BLoomer they do the re-enactment every 5 years, but every year they have a porcession down the High street up to the Abbey and like today, my bro is going with about a dozen others to do a small re-enactment at some show thing...i dont know lol. I guess its all good fun.
I rememebr Dad having to wear long johns and beige coloured socks with his sandals to keep him warm lol they were not meant to wear anything on their feet except sandals!

THanks Paul :))))))))))))))

Yes Pimp he looks pretty much like Dad ,,only fatter! He has the most huge belly! tsk tsk
Yes I like the comet picture too. Love Atmosphere! I will keep hunting for the moon lol :)

28 Jul, 2012

 

You can't call your Bro a Fattie on the internet....Lol

28 Jul, 2012

 

I call him that to his face! lololol Sarah keeps asking him when he is due lol

28 Jul, 2012

 

Ha ...re the conversation above with Lil. Have you noticed most sightings of Sasquatch happen in the winter just when Lil is at her hairiest. ;0)

28 Jul, 2012

 

lol!!!!!

28 Jul, 2012

 

Interesting plce and blog.

28 Jul, 2012

 

that looks a very intresting place Pixie,

28 Jul, 2012

 

Thanks you two...yes it is! I love old ruins!

28 Jul, 2012

 

so do I, I'm married to one, Lol

28 Jul, 2012

 

LOL!!!!!!!! Hope he doesnt read this hahahah!

28 Jul, 2012

 

of course not, do you think I'm stupid, x

28 Jul, 2012

 

;)

28 Jul, 2012

 

LoL but or butt!
Lovely atmospheric abbey!

28 Jul, 2012

 

Thanks for your observation Pimp....you'll now have Rupert Murdoch trying to get pics of me in the winter! ;)

28 Jul, 2012

 

Just be careful what you say or text on your phone,Lil..:o)

28 Jul, 2012

 

Thanks Lulu ;)

28 Jul, 2012

 

LOL Bloomer.....too late if that's the case ;)

28 Jul, 2012

 

I'll look out for you in the press...will you need to sue anyone? Lol.

28 Jul, 2012

 

Will obviously depend on whether they show my good side or not and whether they show a winter or summer pic ;)

28 Jul, 2012

 

Naturally ! ..got to be quite raunchy for our gutter press :o)

28 Jul, 2012

 

Hmmm, well then it seems you'll be seeing my bad side in the winter :0 Cig break over....later :)

28 Jul, 2012

 

Hahaha! Hairy Crawford!

31 Jul, 2012

 

thats amazing pixi id love to go see that! i only ever see whitby abbey, must make more effort to go other places! :-))

31 Jul, 2012

 

Well I think they do it every 5 yrs or so. It was the atmosphere that got me really..i didnt even hear what they were talking about lol..and that moon!!!!!!! wow!!
I love old buldings and ruins..maybe this year i will go places..oh wait Im still poor lol..need to save up!

31 Jul, 2012

 

oh i know, trouble is when i do start earning and learning ill be to busy to spend lol! :-))

31 Jul, 2012

 

Yes lololol

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