h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hi nessaja.

Thank you for your application to become a Guardian Angel.

You are now officially a "Learner GA" {or L}

Please ask all your questions here, and I will keep you informed about the ceremony, etc.

You can also let me know if you would like someone {living, dead or imaginary} to accompany you to your Sainting, or if you wish to wear anything special.

It might help to read some old Sainting ceremonies in the Heaven threads, so you get used to what might happen.

Just beware Archangel Kes's special it is very potent.

Well the last batch was, it certainly took me a long time to recover.



Thanks for offering to join our ranks!

~AGB~

So what do I do as a L? And how do I saint? Can I wear my dental coat? It's a particularly nice shade of white! I read one of the sainting ceremonies and got a bit confused, how does it work? And whay is is it best that I dont ask and just stay well away? And my final question is............................................ is Saint Nessaja the Patron Saint of Pessimistic Aardvarks an OK title? So many questions!

Nessaja

L!

I've been out practicing my greeting. Am I doing the right thing?

You are doing a fantastic job, Nessaja! Thanks so much for your hard work!

Sorry I haven't gotten around to checking my threads lately, my internet accessibility relies mostly on my work schedule which can be quite erratic. So I apologize for not replying sooner, and I apologize in advance for any other lengthy waits you may encounter for a response.

To answer some of your questions:
As a learner you can hang around heaven and mingle with the other angels and learners, practice your greetings if you like, or start plans to organize aardvark counselling for the pessimists
To saint you need only be angelic, friendly and helpful You don't actually make other people saints, that's done by the Archangels in the ceremonies.
You may certainly wear your dental coat, or anything else you like, so long as you're wearing *something*!
The ceremonies can be a bit confusing, especially if you're not used to them. They generally involve an Archangel who will perform the ceremony with the ceremonial sainting sword. This usually causes a bit of excitement as the Archangel may be out of practise if it's been awhile since they've done a ceremony (they take turns) and if they've stopped by the drinks trolley on the way to the dais. We've never had any fatalities, and only a few minor injuries that i'm aware of
Ceremonies take place every few months or so, and usually 4-7 or so learner angels are sainted individually. It's not necessary (and sometimes impossible) to be at your own ceremony, but it is fun The Archangel in charge and a few helpers take care of all the details, but it's helpful for them if you let them know in advance if there's anything special you'd like to wear for your ceremony, if there's anyone special you'd like to accompany you or witness your sainting, what kind of halo you'd like to receive, or any other details you'd like to incorporate. This is why it's usually a good idea to read some old threads to get an idea of what kinds of details might be included.
You can find out all about Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters (shortened for obvious reasons to ) here: A799419 Yes, they can sometimes be lethal, that's when it comes in handy to already have your wings-- not having to worry about all that mortality stuff
Your title is just fine, but it won't be an official title until after your ceremony, and then we'll add you to the angel droplist and St Peter's Roster.

Did i miss anything?

You're doing just fine!


harold

Thankyou!
I am now far less confuseled!
Pan-galactic gargle blasters! I forgot about them, it's been about 7 years since I read the Hitchikers guide to the galaxy! Must try and find a copy somewhere.
Not sure whether I will be at my sainting. Depends whether I'm at home or uni and whether I have exams/coursework/something else random and dental!
Not sure about type of halo yet. Is the traditional bit of tinsel on wire a little outdated now?
Nessaja

*takes notes*

"Traditional bit of tinsel on wire"
"Dental coat"

Old fashioned?
*remembers Archangel Kes's halo*

*reads backlog*


It's necessary to wear clothes?

Archangel Kes's halo?
Maybe I'll change the piece of wire?
What sort of halos are available I've had to think about it that much!?
Nessaja

You can have any halo you want.



Sorry about mine, it got splattered with paint in one of the Heaven threads...

I heard about the paint incident. Wasn't it dripping from the ceiling? I think I'll stick with the tinsel on the bit of wire (or are there loads of angels with the same halo-style) but I think I'll go for some interesting tinsel. I've got some gold and silver holographic tinsel - will that be ok?
Nessaja

Sounds perfect to me ;-) Your ceremony will take place here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/F57540?thread=223672&post=2601275#p2601275 on Sunday morning, 11am GMT. You may attend if you wish, but it doesn't matter if you don't, as you will still get your wings and halo. ;-) Hope to see you there! Paint on the ceiling? Not the original Cistine chapel ceiling? *hopes St P doesn't find out.....*

Thankyou!
I'm so excited!