Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Pass the syrup at Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) supper

Al Smith at the pancake

Jim Gilmer on the right
Ah, pancakes with butter and syrup for dinner tonight at Elba United Methodist Church where we had have a Fat Tuesday dinner.

Mardi Gras Celebrations include lots of feasting, partying and parading on the big day just before Ash Wednesday - when the Church rules of fasting and sacrifice take effect in preparation for a joyous Easter.

Fred Smith cooking pancakes
 I have been trying to decide what to give up for lent (that I can leave off for 46 days!).   I am thinking I will not eat any slices of bread (does not include pancakes and crackers).  This will be difficult since I love sandwiches. Especially Subway sandwiches and banana or pineapple sandwiches.  All this begins TOMORROW, March 9th, which is Ash Wednesday.




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