The Nuptials, that is…

I can’t tell you how happy I was the other day, when I actually ran into Lady Cordelia herself, out on the path.  Truthfully, I was taken aback that she would approach me and hold out her hand for a peanut! 

I stood there for a moment, sort of frozen, letting my brain fully register that the Lady was full on serious!  She noticed my surprise and waited patiently for me to catch up.  I realized that we were standing there awkwardly staring at each other, and immediately knelt down and handed her a peanut from my pocket. 

As Cordelia peeled the shell open, we chatted for several moments.  Guess What?  The wedding is back on!  No wonder she is in a good mood… now that I think about it, I did see quite a few squirrel folk out on the path, smiling and chittering away happily amongst themselves.   I am glad to inform you, as well, that all of the garbage has been hauled away.  The city workers spent days clearing away discarded trash and debris, once again leaving the valley bright and clean.

It seems that the delay turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as a better wedding venue opened up closer to the river, and Lady Cordelia walked me down to appreciate the view.  I got a royal tour…

I was given a walk through of the ceremony site…

Then taken on a tour of the bride and grooms’ new estate, that is still currently under renovation’s…

And finally, we sat for a few minutes in the banquet meadow, where all the festivities will be…

So, here is the scoop!  The ceremony will be two weeks from now, performed by the well-loved old Abbot, Walter Nutzly, formerly addressed as Father WalNut!  Once vows are exchanged, and the abbot gives his blessing speech, the festivities begin!  I am so excited! Wanting to contribute to the celebrations, I dumped out my pockets and offered all the peanuts I was carrying. Her Ladyship graciously accepted my gifts, and was then off in a flash to distribute the supplies to the coffers.

And!!! You are never gonna guess who the prince is…

None other than THEE Rico Pistachio, apparently his full title is Lord Rico Pistachio of House ACORN!  That story is a bombshell in and of itself, so I will come back to this on another occasion, but let’s just say, this is a love story that will need a great amount more time and study than I feel equipped for, at this time. 

Like a blood hound, I am on the scent of the truth behind these two young hearts.  I will not let you down…