Post Viking Games

The event went rather well actually. Very different for me. I really liked the fact that there was no oh-so-boring afternoon lull after the fighting. There was alot going on all day. I even managed to get 2nd place in the speed inkle weaving contest. Drake garnered 3rd place since it was his second time weaving, he was the only kid, he had a good time, and he actually did pretty good. :)
It was kinda nice to not stay overnight I have to admit. Less to pack and worry about.
I danced. Yay. My toe reminded me that it was indeed broken shortly afterwards though.
And I'm beginning to believe we are cursed to get a flat tire if we go to that event. ARGH.

I'm planning Christmas presents now along with Halloween costumes. What a mix. Well, I guess it isn't all that far-fetched since the stuff will be purchased at a fabric store.

More later.

We always do this to ourselves

A couple days before an event, our local barony's event, and we're getting stuff sewn and ready to go. Not 'finished', started. *rolls eyes* We have a real knack for procrastination...or taking on too much, or both. Probably both.

The event is called 'Viking Games' in honor of the Olympics and, well, vikings. Some of us like to call it the "not-Danelaw" event since that is what our fall event is usually called. The schedule is actually pretty full of some nifty things like themed fighting (longship battles), crafting sprints (speed drop spinning), poetry contest, mead contest, "throw the rings around the giant's fingers" kids games and more. Here's the link http://www.brynmadoc.org/Viking-Games1.html.

I'm not sure how many attendees we'll get because, I'll be blunt here, the Meridien Army rudely decided to make Panhandle Skirmishes a kingdom level event by "encouraging" every fighter to go. Whatever.

Do I sound cranky? Not surprised. Seems I go on the rag whenever we have an event. I'm not kidding, at least the past three have been that way. Then too, I'm on a 28 day cycle and it lasts for a week...not including the lovely pms I get. /nasty personal info.

Tonight I get to draw and paint my "viking style" banner to use for hall decoration. I'm in charge of that bit, so I should make sure I make one right? We need to ensure everyone's garb is in order. Alex has to make and paint a shield. I have yards of trim on my inkle loom that I don't want to lose, but I need the loom for the competitions.

Speaking of inkling, I taught Drake the basics of inkle weaving the other day and he really likes it. Cool!