Barkeep's Blog - Vollsanger

28th June 2012 - Back to a suit  .... and sensible shoes...

It is strange but it isa long time since I wore a suit and in fact a long time since I wore long trousers - shorts being my normal wear other then costume !!
But up this morning for a tip to Carmarthen for the Consecration of a new Conclave of Past Rulers of the Order of the Secret Monitor.....   I am a founder and organist - so have my books - but have not played for months !!  Did not expect to be back so they are not expecting me...
Will not be staying for lunch as I have another meeting this evening in Llanelli...
Ho Hum...
Gosh all these clothes are warm - and it is very humid outside...

9am .... off we go

2pm - back for the afternoon - successful morning - played the Organ a little and became founder of the  Deheubarth Conclave of Commissioned Rulers - No 605...

Deheubarth was founded circa 920 by Hywel Dda ("Hywel the Good") out of the territories of Seisyllwg and Dyfed, both of which had come into his possession. Later on, the Kingdom of Brycheiniog would also be added to its territory. The chief seat of the rulers of Deheubarth and its traditional capital was at Dinefwr (although Carmarthen and Cardigan also served as the kingdom's capital for certain periods).
Deheubarth, like several other Welsh Petty kingdoms, continued to exist until the Norman Conquest of Wales, but constant power struggles meant that only for part of the time was it a separate entity with an independent ruler. It was annexed by Llywelyn ap Seisyll of Gwynedd in 1018, then by Rhydderch ab Iestyn of Morgannwg in 1023. Llywelyn ap Sisyll's son, Gruffydd ap Llywelyn again annexed Deheubarth and became ruler of most of Wales, but after his death the old Dinefwr dynasty regained power.


6pm - all set for an evening at St Teilo Lodge.. Director of Ceremonies (Acting)  lovely ceremony and good evening had by all...

Late night now - and watching Red Dragon - Hannibal Lecter Prequel....
nice..