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I just got some of the pictures from Spring Fling.  I like this picture even though I have a big butt.





This is kind of cute since you can sort of see the Big man with his bow..  Looks like he is standing guard.

It was an very interesting weekend.

Reintroducing Sir Thomas back to the group was great to see that he is smiling again.  It was so funny when I introduced him to Michael & Sorcha as Elvis and they still had no idea who he was.  Then someone ask if they were going to talk to Sir Thomas.  It was so funny when they realize that Elvis was Sir Thoma.  Yippee I don't have to call him Elvis anymore. The man got up at 6 am go drive home and get his archery equipment.  How nuts is that? 

Saturday I was feastocrate which meant that I was in the kitchen almost all day.  As of the afternoon I am now apprentice to Mistress Caere Wythers.  Had all my friends there and Thomas.  Then back to the kitchen. 

We had almost everything ready for feast and they held court.  Onora comes running back into the kitchen to tell me that I have been called into court, me thinking she is playing a joke on me was caught off guard.  I told her that I had to finish the soup.    She said no really they want you in court.   I get to court and they call me up.  OMG they are talking about what I can rattle off the top of my head.  I got my Silver Hammer.  The words were from a dear friend, Seth, which made it all that more special.  However when I turned around and saw everyone behind me I think I said something like, "Oh holy shit."  

It was a wonderful weekend, I got to spend it with a special friend who, is coming back to the group, I was apprentice, I got my GOA and the feast was wonderful.

Wish you all could have been there we got photos but the video died.

I just got back from spending a couple hours with a friend I had not seen in 20 years.  It feels as if it has only been mo0nths. Except for we both have added the girth.  It is noce to see that he still has the sense of humor and that we both still have a lot of the same ideas.  I just hope that he can find a job soon, he is getting frustrated and bored.  It was a good talk and I think I cheered him up some what.  I am to call him Monday so lets hope that it worked.  I missed him and did not know how much until I saw him.  The last time I saw hime was before my life went to crap.  My life is better now & I much happier.  I just hope that I can be there for him.

Wela he says hi, And yes I guessed what he did in court.  The man can be predictable if you know him.  I hope to get him out to see people as he needs too.

Well I made it through the weekend and everyone was civil to each other.  It seems that everyone is on the same page but they didn't think so until they sat down and talked.  Some days I wonder why.

Now on to trying to recruit more Vikings.  Just thoughts:

BBQ @ Sam's for anyone interested in Viking Living History
Second weekend of the Platte River Viking Boat ride have some help rowing and some come to the encampment.

Get people seeing and handling what we do and how we do it to get them interested.


Don't stay in the long house when the temperature is going to be below 30 at night until you have proper bedding & someone to tend the fire every 1 1/2 hours.

Learned we need to teach Eddie how to butcher a deer.  Cutting the legs off and bagging them & freeze does not help when trying to thaw & cook it for only a few people. Love Eddie.


Anyone one think of any other way to get people interested?  Am I insane for all of this?

All this Jubilee reminiscing has got me searching.  Yes I went on the hunt.  I did find someone from my past.  I was so afraid to call him and ask how he was doing.  I finally the Thursday before Jubilee I broke down and called.  I wish I had call sooner because it would have been a nice surprise for a lot of people.  It was like it was 19 years ago.  He always knew how to make me smile even if I really didn't.  I felt bad for not calling sooner.  Some of you may know my friend.  He was the First Baron of Lonely Tower.  I was always there as a friend when he took the Title of Baron, when he was Knighted, when he took 2 squires ( I made the belts), When he stepped down as Baron and then when he moved away.  I soon as well.  We are going to stay in touch and talk now.

I guess what I am trying to say is don't be afraid to reach out.  They may need someone to talk to too.  The light may come on.

Anyone have a good idea of what I should wear?? No I already know I should wear clothes but which ones, When did I become  a clothes horse.  I have way to many outfits now.  I need to pick out something really nice.  Super nice.  OMG I need to not be so hyper.  I wish the weekend would just get here. 

Should I wear blue, green, brown or what?  Should I wear teh 10th century Dane or 10th C Hiberno Norse, or many the anglo saxon.  Can anyone tell I am scattered.

Who all is going this weekend. 

This has got to be the most insane project that I have taken  on since I made the Elizabeth back in the 80's and put beads on it.

I am working on a His & Her's 10th century High Class Kiev Rus. Since this is going to be so elaborate I am making the hers for me.  I have ordered 10,000 pearls,  50 amber & 50 carnelians (sp?).  The boots are going to be the hardest part but Tatjaina is going to help me since she made hers.  However all those years ago when Trim guy made his red boots I laughed at him.  Now I will eat words.  the boots are red with gold trim.  I am currently looking for the red silk & blue silk but there are 2 more gowns under that so I am not sure if I want to do the wool second layer or not.  What do you guys think?.  Besides that I am crazy.

Here is the sketch.  There are more pearls then what the sketch shows.

Ok I am on one of my rants.  I planned to spend time with a male friend and boy as soon as some one prettier, skinny blonde, comes into view they are off.  I get left standing there like I am invisible.  When I mean left standing, I mean I was left standing there by myself. 


I am so tired of planning second fiddle I am realy to break the dam thing in half. 

All I can say is wow.  I really don't get a lot done at events.  It was a great event.  I was so glad to see so many friendly faces and some even willing to come ask for my advise.  Not used to this side of things.  Usually I am hunting down others.  It was funny when the Man in Fushsia/purple just smiles and nodded when he walked by and I was answering question on how I did the coat I made.  One of these days he will say something and my bottom jaw will drop.  He is my friend & my adviser so I guess he approves of something.

Now for of you out there who have heard what 2 things I want to learn , please make sure that I do not get side tracked and forget this.  Deadline to do a good job is KA&S.

You know I really want to just have a class were everyone bring what they are working on or their questions and we discuss them or just the ideas.  I really want to have a Dark Age track of classes for Next Clothiers, cause it kind of to late for this year.  Dam I am getting into this, just make sure I stay grounded.  I always want to be where people can get to me and ask questions.

Hey Baroness, how does it feel???  Glad I could be there.


Back to writing the final class for Clothiers.. By the way those that heard I couldn't find my map I found it last night about midnight.

Last weekend someone came to talk to me, now she is not from our area.  I know that we do things differently but it got under my skin just a bit.

This person has got her GOA within 6 months of being in the SCA.  Her goal is to have her Laural with in the next 6 months.  What was said to me that just kind of did not set right with me was this.  "If you are not a Laural no one will listen to you or take what you say with any clout."  Now I know I don't have a GOA even but I do take pride in what I do know & share to be the best of my knowledge.  To Me Being Laural is not the end goal or even for me to get a GOA.  Its in the knowledge that I can pass on and see others use and make things more authentic.  But to have someone tell me that did hurt a bit.  I guess this is one reason I am in Calontir!   I can sit with about anyone and share what I know it does not matter what level they are. 

This weekend showed me that I do have information to share with others even more and the fact that I have helped other achieve a better understanding of the dark age clothing.  I  thought that it was funny that 2 other entries came to me to ask what to do to make it better.

Nope, didn't win but had many compliments and several people actually sited my previous documentation in their projects.  Which made me very proud to have passed on information.  I did have several people ask me why I am still entering Queen's prize, my answer,  "Because I can and until I get disqualified (get my GOA) I will."   I did however get something for my work which no one else could say.  Rhodri wrote a very personal poem about me, which I would love to have put on to parchment and Illuminated & frames. 



What was embarrassing was getting called up for an award and having to whisper to ask why.  I had to ask HRM why I got a leather mallet.  She told me research, I just never thought of research as a science since its a necessity for your projects.

Well we will see hwo it goes.  People tell me that it looks great.  Ok so yes it looks good.  My docuemnation is 16 pages long and I feel like I have missed something and its a bit late to change it since it is being printed & I can't really change it now.  Of Course it could be nerves talking too. 

Off to QP

All I can say is WOW!

First off I at least has some people trying different things.  Next time I need to make sure that I have someone besides myself running the hands on or at least to do the demo part.   I was far to busy to sit and do them demos.  I really didn't think that I would be that busy.

I got Michael's outfit done.  I went up in court to give out the prizes and headed back to my seat and was asked to stay by their excellencies. I was made Baronial A&S Champion for Lonely Tower.  Which was cool until His Excelleny started showing of his new outfit and when bounding across the stage to show it off. The I became embarrassed.  Someone asked me why I do it and I realized that it is the reaction of the person getting the new outfits that is the reason.  Michael was bouncing around the entire time he was wearing it and acting like a little kid with a new toy.  But I have to say it look Dam Good this time.  Here are a couple of pic,  You tell me


                                                   

I have to say they look pretty good on the dummy, We will find out Saturday what they look like on the Baron....  I just have a few seams to finish & the waist on the pants & hem.  Pretty good since I cut the pants out last night.  Nothing like waiting until the last minute.  Once Saturday is over I will embroider the bottom of the under tunic for QP.

So guys be honest what do you think?

I figured I had enough time to get everything done but now that I have spent 2 days stuck in bed with the 48 hours flu I am not so sure. My head still hurts and I am still a bit dizzy. (Ok I heard that)

Check List:

1. Undertunic
2. over tunic Kragland
3. hat with trim
4 hand woven leg wraps
5. damendorf pants

Of this 1-3 are done.  4 is started.  5 Not yet, however they shouldn't take more then a couple days.

Problem:  #4 is taking longer then expected.  The widest I have ever done was the 2 in wide now I am trying to do the 3 1/2"  on a osberg loom,  Looks cool but I was only able to do part of what I normally do.

Any ideas?  Less then 2 weeks until he has to wear it.

I have now finished HE under tunic, Over tunic and the embroidered trim.  I have yet to finish his hat (just need white rabbit fur), I have to cut out & sew his pants and weave his leg wraps all before 12th Night.  The linen arrives Saturday.

Someone please tell me why am I weaving leg wraps for  this????  Is there something that has been ingrained into me that makes me think that if I am doing a 10th C Dane that I have to do the entire outfit.  What happened to that person who would just do 1 item and call it that.   I doing everything by hand myself.  Is this insane or not???

By the way remind me later that I really need to use a thimble due to the tendency to sew everything to my fingers.

Yes Hrothny before you ask I will get pictures of the out fit up but won't be until the weekend.

I have made it through another we without being let go from my job.  For that I am thankful.. However I know it will not last.  Trying to find a good permanent job right away so that I can make sure that I am on vacation for Lilies.


I am almost finished with HE Micheal's Tunic Trim & I have ordered his linen for his pants.  I still have to weave him leg wraps.  I have 3 weeks to do all this.  Anyone taking wagers on if I can get it done?  I am not sure if I can.  Seems to me that I always take on the big projects and somehow I almost always get them done.  I spend the time to research the project and lock that in then it takes me time to get the nerve to even start.  Questions that I usually have going through my mind, "Will have do it correctly (most authentically)?,  Will I be able to pull this off?  Will the person I make it for like it? What can I learn from this? Will it look right & fit right when I am done?  If I do this for someone else are they going to appreciate the work & love that I put into it? 

Every outfit I make I put a part of me into.  Does anyone know what I mean?  

T

Here is one of the cuffs for the 10th C Dane shirt for HE Michael.  Please let me know what you think.  Its to late to change it but still.  Especially oh my mighty Teacher  , Hrothney!!!!!....