Ah still tired from the weekend. Quest was a lot of fun. Kol didn't get to Verm until super late so we didn't head out to Rapid until late Thursday morning. That was okay because we were able to score fresh out of the oven french loaves from Jones.
It was a nice cool day for traveling. No big excitements or mishaps. Got to Rapid around 5 mt time, went to Eileen's Cookies (best cookies EVAR!) and went to see Fiona's new yarn shop. Very cool. Had Greek food with Fiona and then got supplies and headed out to site. We got settled in our cabin and then wandered around until late.
Friday was a cold and wet day. It rained off and on and wasn't very nice to hang around outside. We had hot scones for breakfast. After breakfast Hagan and I went up to TRM cabin to see what they were doing. It was nice to chat inside where it was warm. Wandered a bit after that and gave out my hat stash. I knew it was going to be cold so figured I would drag them along. Supplies now depleted. Poked around in the merchants after lunch but then it started to rain so ducked into Fiona's cabin. The rain stopped and I headed back home for a nap. Good day for it. Late afternoon the sun came out but it was still quiet chilly. Ate dinner with the girls and Tom and then watched the torchlight tourney. The finals was Katsuo vs Ajax with Katuso winning. Hung out there for a bit. Had my first taste of Frog from the Outlands cabin. Very tasty but very dangerous since its like cool aid. I was tired by then, the cold wasn't helping so I went back to the cabin. Wasn't there long before we had company. I guess people wanted to bring the party indoors. It was nice to seeRob and Becca again. I kicked everyone out eventually. I couldn't keep conscious.
Saturday was a much nicer day. A bit cool but at least sunny. Delphina's squireing took place in the morning before the fighting. It was very nice. Kol and I got our chairs and picked out a spot to watch the fighting. Everyone was enjoying the day. Watched HRM do her heavy weapons authorization. Congrats on that! Most of the afternoon was spent on the porch watching fighing, sewing and visiting. The porch is awesome since you can see quite a lot from upstairs. Court was 5ish and then afterwards we went to the resturant for prime rib. Ate way too much. Retained a bit for TRM and wandered around camp and ended up at the Outlands cabin. They are a lot of fun. Will have to hang out there a bit more next year.
Sunday we lazily packed up and tried to get everyone to eat the rest of our food. "Does anyone want bacon" gets a huge response. Trip home was good. A bit windy towards the end. Had supper at Chevy's Fresh Mex in SF. Too much food. Next time I am getting a quesadilla and a whole bunch the corn side dish. Got home around 8. Hagan came over and we watch Tropic Thunder. Was glad I had already seen it since I had a hard time paying attention. Kol liked it tho.
Kol headed off after breakfast today. I bummed around and got my laundry together. Totally forgot to buy clothes soap when we were at Jones for breakfast. Doh! Got that done tho. Still have to put some things away. Nap was had and now contemplating going to see Star Trek. hmmm.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Spring Crown
Crown was a blast! Congrats to Liz and Zig!
Trip up was good. Picked Svien up in SF and Rue in Adrian. Rue had offered to drive and I never say no to that. It rained most of the way up and it was a bit hard to see. I was glad I wasn't driving. I am way overdue for an eye exam. Night driving is not the best right now. We made it to the hotel about when I expected. We hung out for awhile and waited for Kol to show up.
Saturday we leisurely got ready and headed off to site. So nice not to have to hurry up and get there.
Picked up wool crack that I have purchased from Eithni. Jess I have yours. Are you coming to Quest?
Completed step one of my currier dutes for super secret project 854. Hopefully I won't forget about step 2.
Most of the day spent wandering around talking to people. Spent some quality time in Cassandra 's spot. View was mostly people's backs so we didn't get to see much fighting but it was good for people wandering past. Hung out a bit at the list table so I could get updates since I was in high distracted mode and didn't pay full attention to the tourney.
Got two Kingdom Level job offers. One I am considering and the other would probably give me anxiety the size of texas so I am going to pass.
Had fun hanging out with the Roses during the finals. My first time doing that.
Ablalard had a good description of the tourney. Couldn't of said it better myself.
Court was good. Love Vidi's scroll. How awesome is that?
Favorite moment was the day was right before leaving Ilya was playing with some kids. I walked past and he straitened up and said to the kids oh we have to behave its the Countess. I laughed and said you don't have to behave for me. One of the kids came up to me and said Countess can I give you a hug? How can you say no to that. I said of course. Its the little things thath make your day.
A bunch of us headed off to the Outback for supper and then back to the hotel to celebrate Astrid's birthday and to celebrate with Zig and Liz. Yay throwback Mt. Dew and drinks made by Svien.
Sunday we headed off to have breakfast at IKEA and to poke around. I got some wooden hangers because you can't go to IKEA and not get something. Also went to the fabric mecca of SR Harris for the first time. Wow is all i can say. Didn't get anything but good to know where it is.
Trip home was good. Rue and Svein drove and I took a little nap. Have not been able to sleep much lately. Dropped Rue off and Svien and I got back to SF around 6. We had talked about going to see Star Trek but I only had the energy to eat and drive home. We went to Szchwans on Minnesota. So tasty. I wish we had one in Vermillion. Headed home after eating. Nothing exciting there. Was glad to sleep in my own bed.
Be busy week. Got to get things rounded up and ready to go for Quest. Will be leaving sometime on Thursday. Will be nice to have a few days to relax in the Hills. Hopefully the weather will be good. If not, we can play perudo in the cabin.
Favorite pics from the weekend. Taken by Shava. I had my camera but only took about 3 pictures.
First one would be better if I weren't bitting my lips.
Trip up was good. Picked Svien up in SF and Rue in Adrian. Rue had offered to drive and I never say no to that. It rained most of the way up and it was a bit hard to see. I was glad I wasn't driving. I am way overdue for an eye exam. Night driving is not the best right now. We made it to the hotel about when I expected. We hung out for awhile and waited for Kol to show up.
Saturday we leisurely got ready and headed off to site. So nice not to have to hurry up and get there.
Picked up wool crack that I have purchased from Eithni. Jess I have yours. Are you coming to Quest?
Completed step one of my currier dutes for super secret project 854. Hopefully I won't forget about step 2.
Most of the day spent wandering around talking to people. Spent some quality time in Cassandra 's spot. View was mostly people's backs so we didn't get to see much fighting but it was good for people wandering past. Hung out a bit at the list table so I could get updates since I was in high distracted mode and didn't pay full attention to the tourney.
Got two Kingdom Level job offers. One I am considering and the other would probably give me anxiety the size of texas so I am going to pass.
Had fun hanging out with the Roses during the finals. My first time doing that.
Ablalard had a good description of the tourney. Couldn't of said it better myself.
Court was good. Love Vidi's scroll. How awesome is that?
Favorite moment was the day was right before leaving Ilya was playing with some kids. I walked past and he straitened up and said to the kids oh we have to behave its the Countess. I laughed and said you don't have to behave for me. One of the kids came up to me and said Countess can I give you a hug? How can you say no to that. I said of course. Its the little things thath make your day.
A bunch of us headed off to the Outback for supper and then back to the hotel to celebrate Astrid's birthday and to celebrate with Zig and Liz. Yay throwback Mt. Dew and drinks made by Svien.
Sunday we headed off to have breakfast at IKEA and to poke around. I got some wooden hangers because you can't go to IKEA and not get something. Also went to the fabric mecca of SR Harris for the first time. Wow is all i can say. Didn't get anything but good to know where it is.
Trip home was good. Rue and Svein drove and I took a little nap. Have not been able to sleep much lately. Dropped Rue off and Svien and I got back to SF around 6. We had talked about going to see Star Trek but I only had the energy to eat and drive home. We went to Szchwans on Minnesota. So tasty. I wish we had one in Vermillion. Headed home after eating. Nothing exciting there. Was glad to sleep in my own bed.
Be busy week. Got to get things rounded up and ready to go for Quest. Will be leaving sometime on Thursday. Will be nice to have a few days to relax in the Hills. Hopefully the weather will be good. If not, we can play perudo in the cabin.
Favorite pics from the weekend. Taken by Shava. I had my camera but only took about 3 pictures.
First one would be better if I weren't bitting my lips.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ides of March or More yarn junkies than fighters
Ides was a good time despite the small crowd.
Hagan and I drove up to Huron Friday night to crash with Kol and Fiona. We got there later than expected since we ended up stopping in Sioux Falls to have supper with Del and Katsuo.
We got a poolside room at the super 8. Who would ever think of putting 3 queen size beds in a room. It would be nice if more hotels did. It only cost a little more than a two bed room. No one had to sleep on the floor and we had a mini fridge. Milk and cookies, anyone?
Saturday, We got to site fairly early since Hagan wanted to fence. Turned out it was just him and Aethelflad. I got to roll the dice of fate for them. Dice rolls would determine what weapon style. Hagan won that. Not sure if they did 5 out of 7 or 7 out of 11. They had fun
Most of the day was spent doing yarn activities. Kol brought me some nice alpaca and mohair. So soft.
After lunch the fighters did some authorizations and had their tourney. I taught a few more people how to play perudo. Miss counted a dice on a round and got scolded for not being able to count. Funk came to my defense saying I was Queen of Love and beauty not Math and Science. Lol. Every one enjoyed the game. We played a couple of rounds and Rachel got me back for soundly beating her at Lupercalia.
There were few entries in the A&S Throwdown but all were very well done. Svien won the competition with his wire weave necklace.
Later in the afternoon, Kol and I ran back to the hotel to get a few forgotten things, mostly feast gear. On the way back I stopped at DQ to get an ice cream cone which spurred a mass ice cream run when we got back. DQ is two blocks from site. Hopefully it didn't spoil anyone's supper.
Feast was Greek. Very yummy. The baklava was especially nice.
After clean up, we headed back to the hotel for pool time and hanging out.
Sunday we got up early since Fiona wanted to get home before it started to snow in Rapid. We had breakfast at Marlins and then everyone hit the road. Hagan and I stopped in Sioux Falls to do a little shopping and get some armor measurements for Chris St. Pierre. Hagan is making him armor. We stopped by to see Ajax for a bit and then headed home. We got home around 4ish.
Pictures of the event are up on facebook and on my flickr page.
Hagan and I drove up to Huron Friday night to crash with Kol and Fiona. We got there later than expected since we ended up stopping in Sioux Falls to have supper with Del and Katsuo.
We got a poolside room at the super 8. Who would ever think of putting 3 queen size beds in a room. It would be nice if more hotels did. It only cost a little more than a two bed room. No one had to sleep on the floor and we had a mini fridge. Milk and cookies, anyone?
Saturday, We got to site fairly early since Hagan wanted to fence. Turned out it was just him and Aethelflad. I got to roll the dice of fate for them. Dice rolls would determine what weapon style. Hagan won that. Not sure if they did 5 out of 7 or 7 out of 11. They had fun
Most of the day was spent doing yarn activities. Kol brought me some nice alpaca and mohair. So soft.
After lunch the fighters did some authorizations and had their tourney. I taught a few more people how to play perudo. Miss counted a dice on a round and got scolded for not being able to count. Funk came to my defense saying I was Queen of Love and beauty not Math and Science. Lol. Every one enjoyed the game. We played a couple of rounds and Rachel got me back for soundly beating her at Lupercalia.
There were few entries in the A&S Throwdown but all were very well done. Svien won the competition with his wire weave necklace.
Later in the afternoon, Kol and I ran back to the hotel to get a few forgotten things, mostly feast gear. On the way back I stopped at DQ to get an ice cream cone which spurred a mass ice cream run when we got back. DQ is two blocks from site. Hopefully it didn't spoil anyone's supper.
Feast was Greek. Very yummy. The baklava was especially nice.
After clean up, we headed back to the hotel for pool time and hanging out.
Sunday we got up early since Fiona wanted to get home before it started to snow in Rapid. We had breakfast at Marlins and then everyone hit the road. Hagan and I stopped in Sioux Falls to do a little shopping and get some armor measurements for Chris St. Pierre. Hagan is making him armor. We stopped by to see Ajax for a bit and then headed home. We got home around 4ish.
Pictures of the event are up on facebook and on my flickr page.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Lupercalia
Being sick takes all enthusiasm for blogging right out. So highlights version of the weekend.
Wind in SD is often worse than the snow.
Going to the bathroom at Granite City is like playing frogger. You are the frog, waitstaff are the cars. Who puts the bathroom by the kitchen door? Nothing but trouble.
Its never too cold for Culver's Custard.
Minnesota is the land of ice and snow. I am glad I live in SD.
Breaks and ice are not a good combo. Thanks car in front of me. I almost slide in the ditch.
The event was fun. We got little bunnies and rings for tokens. If anyone knows how they made the rings let me know. I would like to makes some as personal tokens. I am a ring junkie.
Anywho, retained for Her Majesty. She had some lovely fabric she was making into a apron dress. We watched the Buschkazi which was less frenzied than last year.
Taught Rachel, Jess and Kaia how to play perudo. We played two games of that. The second game was a bit cutthroat that came down to two die. I somehow pulled the win. It was awesome.
Before court, took the girls with Sir Tom to meat market around the corner. Meat sticks for everyone.
Court and feast was fun. Spent most of feast telling old SCA stories.
The drive home was much better. There were a few slippery spots but not many. I was quiet glad I had planned to stay in SF Saturday night instead of driving home. I don't think I could have stayed awake.
Sunday we got up late and then went out to lunch. We called Svien to see if he wanted to go if he had any "For the Good of the Land" CDs for the girls to buy. We had a tasty lunch at Dynasty then shopping. We hit the bead store, yarn store, Shopko for blank CDs and World Market for treats. Jess got her CD and I headed home.
Wind in SD is often worse than the snow.
Going to the bathroom at Granite City is like playing frogger. You are the frog, waitstaff are the cars. Who puts the bathroom by the kitchen door? Nothing but trouble.
Its never too cold for Culver's Custard.
Minnesota is the land of ice and snow. I am glad I live in SD.
Breaks and ice are not a good combo. Thanks car in front of me. I almost slide in the ditch.
The event was fun. We got little bunnies and rings for tokens. If anyone knows how they made the rings let me know. I would like to makes some as personal tokens. I am a ring junkie.
Anywho, retained for Her Majesty. She had some lovely fabric she was making into a apron dress. We watched the Buschkazi which was less frenzied than last year.
Taught Rachel, Jess and Kaia how to play perudo. We played two games of that. The second game was a bit cutthroat that came down to two die. I somehow pulled the win. It was awesome.
Before court, took the girls with Sir Tom to meat market around the corner. Meat sticks for everyone.
Court and feast was fun. Spent most of feast telling old SCA stories.
The drive home was much better. There were a few slippery spots but not many. I was quiet glad I had planned to stay in SF Saturday night instead of driving home. I don't think I could have stayed awake.
Sunday we got up late and then went out to lunch. We called Svien to see if he wanted to go if he had any "For the Good of the Land" CDs for the girls to buy. We had a tasty lunch at Dynasty then shopping. We hit the bead store, yarn store, Shopko for blank CDs and World Market for treats. Jess got her CD and I headed home.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Hertzkrieg
Hertzkrieg went off quite well. We had about 75 people in attendance and around 20 fighters. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Lots of fighting, heavy and light and much fiber activity. Svien resumed his duties as champion of doom. He didn't win but somehow I ended up sitting at head table anyway. Feast was good even tho we didn't have rabbit this year. The homemade sausage and sirloin roast certainly made up for it. The Toms also made cookies
which were awesome!
Photos are up on my flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/blancmange/sets/72157613521037229/
Favorite picture is this one.
which were awesome!Photos are up on my flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/blancmange/s
Favorite picture is this one.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Its Only a Flesh Wound II
Weekend was good. Friday I got up early and got all my chores done. I even had time to stop at parental units to pick up my clothes package. My mom had called the day before to ask when I was going to be able to get my pants. It was mostly an issue since I am probably not going to be home for a couple of weeks. It dawned me I had time to swing by and pick them up before heading to Sioux Falls. Did that and then on the way up decided to call Jessica to see if she wanted to do lunch. She had been having one of those boring weeks that needed a pick me up. Didn't know if she would call me back but she did and we met at the Golden Bowl for Chinese. Yummy. Nice to chat with her in person.
Headed up to Al's apato and we got loaded and headed out. Trip out was uneventful. Got to Madison about 8. Found Eithni's house and they had supper waiting. Tamales and Mexican soup. Muy delicioso. I had planned to stay with Kristen and James so after supper headed out to Lake Mills. It was a bit strange since I have never driven Svien's car before but made it with no trouble.
Got up on Saturday and headed to site. Got there around 9. I managed to score rockstar parking. woot. Got all my stuff in and settled. Ended up hanging out with Marwen, Green Jenny, Samia and Thora for the majority of the day. Basically sat around visited, knitted and unraveled the mess that my skeins of yarn had become. Thanks to everyone who helped with that. I am sure it looked quite comical. Jenny made me a pattern fur Norse hats. I will have to dig out fabric and see if I can get one made this week. Will have to find some fur but I think I can get it mostly done.
After the event was over ended up going to Thora's for supper. Kristen was going home to crash and said she wouldn't be good company. A bunch of people were going to the Brazilian buffet place but after being sick the previous weekend I didn't think it would be a good idea to ingest that much meat.
Picked Svien up late sunday morning. We had lunch with Eithni at a Lareado's for more yummy Mexican and then headed out. Trip home was okay. Hagan called around 6 to say they were having a freak snow storm. Great. Got to SF around 8. Called Hagan to see what the weather scoop was. It was clear as a bell in SF. He said it had passed so I hit the road. Everything was fine until I hit the bizzaro weather curtain in Bersford. Snow was on the road and it was icy in spots. There were several sand trucks out and someone had gone in the ditch somewhere around Union County Park. I didn't have any trouble since I know how to drive in icy conditions. Made it home around 9 .
All and all a fun event and well worth the trip. This week I need to get things cleaned up at home since I will be having company for Hertzkrieg.
Photos from Its a Flesh Wound
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blancmange/sets/72157613310903846/
Daria has been bugging me to get pictures of my project up on Ravelry. So while I waited for my cake to bake last night I played around with my camera. www.flickr.com/photos/blancmange/sets/72157613311116568/
Yes, I have posted them to Ravelry too.
Headed up to Al's apato and we got loaded and headed out. Trip out was uneventful. Got to Madison about 8. Found Eithni's house and they had supper waiting. Tamales and Mexican soup. Muy delicioso. I had planned to stay with Kristen and James so after supper headed out to Lake Mills. It was a bit strange since I have never driven Svien's car before but made it with no trouble.
Got up on Saturday and headed to site. Got there around 9. I managed to score rockstar parking. woot. Got all my stuff in and settled. Ended up hanging out with Marwen, Green Jenny, Samia and Thora for the majority of the day. Basically sat around visited, knitted and unraveled the mess that my skeins of yarn had become. Thanks to everyone who helped with that. I am sure it looked quite comical. Jenny made me a pattern fur Norse hats. I will have to dig out fabric and see if I can get one made this week. Will have to find some fur but I think I can get it mostly done.
After the event was over ended up going to Thora's for supper. Kristen was going home to crash and said she wouldn't be good company. A bunch of people were going to the Brazilian buffet place but after being sick the previous weekend I didn't think it would be a good idea to ingest that much meat.
Picked Svien up late sunday morning. We had lunch with Eithni at a Lareado's for more yummy Mexican and then headed out. Trip home was okay. Hagan called around 6 to say they were having a freak snow storm. Great. Got to SF around 8. Called Hagan to see what the weather scoop was. It was clear as a bell in SF. He said it had passed so I hit the road. Everything was fine until I hit the bizzaro weather curtain in Bersford. Snow was on the road and it was icy in spots. There were several sand trucks out and someone had gone in the ditch somewhere around Union County Park. I didn't have any trouble since I know how to drive in icy conditions. Made it home around 9 .
All and all a fun event and well worth the trip. This week I need to get things cleaned up at home since I will be having company for Hertzkrieg.
Photos from Its a Flesh Wound
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blancmange/s
Daria has been bugging me to get pictures of my project up on Ravelry. So while I waited for my cake to bake last night I played around with my camera. www.flickr.com/photos/blancmange/sets/72
Yes, I have posted them to Ravelry too.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Calontir 12th Night
Saturday morning Hagan showed up early to help me unstick the sliding door. Somehow it gets temperamental and doesn't like to open in the winter. Svien, Eithni and Morton came down from Sioux Falls and they said the roads were okay. So we loaded the stuff in my van and hit the road. It was raining a bit. Just enough to ice on the car but the roads were mostly fine. It was interesting to see the antenna ice up and then melt as we traveled south.
We got to Omaha around 11:30. Got everything unloaded and then I lost everyone for a bit. Got dressed, stashed my gear downstairs and then went looking for everyone. Figured the guys were getting ready for the fighting. Ran into Countess Jane. We chatted and admired each other's coronet.
Swung by the Northshield Royalty room but no one was about so went upstairs to watch fighting and knit. It wasn't too long before TRMs, Duncan, Seonaid, and Eithni came to watch too. Watched fighting for awhile and then went downstairs with Eithni to check out the silent auction. They had some nice things available. Many books. I didn't bid on anything since I have restricted myself from getting new stuff until the majority of stuff I already have is organized and not all over the apato. I have been looking for a new hat box since my current one isn't the greatest option. They had several cool boxes available but nothing that would work. Eithni showed me her's which is a cookie tin. Turns out I have had the perfect tin at home. Now I just need to find somewhere to stash my sewing notions.
Sat in the A&S room until they shooed us out so they could set up tables for feast. Ended up visiting with TRMs in the Royalty Room since all the activities were winding down. Hagan said he had seen Tara and she was looking for me so visited with her and ended up sitting with her during court. I got in some quality baby snuggling with baby Jacob. After court I had found out that I had missed out on bad peer in the balcony. Hagan had met up with last year's Calontir Royals.
Took awhile before everyone was ready to roll out for dinner with Tera, Jesse and kids. During the day it was fairly icy in town. The roads were slick in town but it wasn't too bad underfoot. I made Hagan drive to Indigo Joe's since hills and ice make me nervous. Dinner was good but it was hard to hear in the sports bar. After supper we debated if we wanted to stay in Omaha or head home. Everyone was in the mood to go home so we decided to brave it. The roads home weren't too bad. They had done a good job salting the roads. Ramps and bridges were a bit scary but we made it. Saw 3-4 cars in the ditch south of Sioux City so sometime during the day it had been crappy. We made it home safe and sound and I was glad to crawl into my own bed.
We got to Omaha around 11:30. Got everything unloaded and then I lost everyone for a bit. Got dressed, stashed my gear downstairs and then went looking for everyone. Figured the guys were getting ready for the fighting. Ran into Countess Jane. We chatted and admired each other's coronet.
Swung by the Northshield Royalty room but no one was about so went upstairs to watch fighting and knit. It wasn't too long before TRMs, Duncan, Seonaid, and Eithni came to watch too. Watched fighting for awhile and then went downstairs with Eithni to check out the silent auction. They had some nice things available. Many books. I didn't bid on anything since I have restricted myself from getting new stuff until the majority of stuff I already have is organized and not all over the apato. I have been looking for a new hat box since my current one isn't the greatest option. They had several cool boxes available but nothing that would work. Eithni showed me her's which is a cookie tin. Turns out I have had the perfect tin at home. Now I just need to find somewhere to stash my sewing notions.
Sat in the A&S room until they shooed us out so they could set up tables for feast. Ended up visiting with TRMs in the Royalty Room since all the activities were winding down. Hagan said he had seen Tara and she was looking for me so visited with her and ended up sitting with her during court. I got in some quality baby snuggling with baby Jacob. After court I had found out that I had missed out on bad peer in the balcony. Hagan had met up with last year's Calontir Royals.
Took awhile before everyone was ready to roll out for dinner with Tera, Jesse and kids. During the day it was fairly icy in town. The roads were slick in town but it wasn't too bad underfoot. I made Hagan drive to Indigo Joe's since hills and ice make me nervous. Dinner was good but it was hard to hear in the sports bar. After supper we debated if we wanted to stay in Omaha or head home. Everyone was in the mood to go home so we decided to brave it. The roads home weren't too bad. They had done a good job salting the roads. Ramps and bridges were a bit scary but we made it. Saw 3-4 cars in the ditch south of Sioux City so sometime during the day it had been crappy. We made it home safe and sound and I was glad to crawl into my own bed.
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