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Fun at Twelft Fight
Jan. 28th, 2007 06:28 pmDarling and I loaded up the Tricycle Motor and headed to GR for Twelfth Fight this weekend. A good time was had by all. The Small One didn't care that Mama had forgotten HER dress, and played happily with her stuffed castle set for most of the day.
Baroness Kassia invited me into the Ladies' gallery - and I dragged my sister and Harley along for the ride. This is the only event I get to on a regular basis that is a formal Pas, rather than a "last man standing" tourney. I enjoyed the show rather thoroughly. Counted blows at the barrier and on the open list made for a nice change of pace. Of course, I might be biased by the fact that Darling one the tourney! This was the choice of the Baroness, and largely based on his extemporaneous oration on the virtues of the ladies of the gallery (complete with somewhat backhanded complement to the Baron - panic sort of set in for a moment), and choosing to match weapons with the Baron in spite of never having fought with an axe before. *g* The first bout, Baron Garth took him in the head on the first shot. The next, Darling made quite a good accounting of himself. He was delighted with the 14th century armor book, and handed over the chocolate to me.
I wandered around the room, sharing the fruits of his labor, even with Them. We are determined not to give them any polish for their martyr's crowns. And I decided just to flat be the bigger person. I have no respect for them, I think their character is lacking. But it's their problem, not mine.
I got about 1/2 of my brustfleck embroidered, the gown cut out, the trigger seamed and hemmed for cartridge pleating, and can probably get quite a bit more of the construction done tonight. I've decided to go ahead and do just a single gown with a high-necked chemise and corded petticoat. Hence, two layers of acro in the bodice of the gown for structure. So I still need some black velveteen for the hat, some gold lace for the brustfleck and hat, some pillow ticking for the petticoat, yards of bias tape and cotton cord, and some trim for the chemise. Bridezilla was not all that pleased with me for setting down wedding clothes in favor of something for ME, but tough cookies.
I DO also have enough fabric to manage a cotehardie and chausses for Darling, and a viking apron dress for Boo. Of course, I do have a Court scroll to do as well, and I need MY corded kirtle done shortly so we can fit my overgown. By Feb 14th at the absolute latest. But I'm darned well not going to be embarrassed by the scruffiness of my family if I can help it. And, as Ingrid keep promising Boo a viking necklace of her very own, she ought to have a dress to wear it with.
Baroness Kassia invited me into the Ladies' gallery - and I dragged my sister and Harley along for the ride. This is the only event I get to on a regular basis that is a formal Pas, rather than a "last man standing" tourney. I enjoyed the show rather thoroughly. Counted blows at the barrier and on the open list made for a nice change of pace. Of course, I might be biased by the fact that Darling one the tourney! This was the choice of the Baroness, and largely based on his extemporaneous oration on the virtues of the ladies of the gallery (complete with somewhat backhanded complement to the Baron - panic sort of set in for a moment), and choosing to match weapons with the Baron in spite of never having fought with an axe before. *g* The first bout, Baron Garth took him in the head on the first shot. The next, Darling made quite a good accounting of himself. He was delighted with the 14th century armor book, and handed over the chocolate to me.
I wandered around the room, sharing the fruits of his labor, even with Them. We are determined not to give them any polish for their martyr's crowns. And I decided just to flat be the bigger person. I have no respect for them, I think their character is lacking. But it's their problem, not mine.
I got about 1/2 of my brustfleck embroidered, the gown cut out, the trigger seamed and hemmed for cartridge pleating, and can probably get quite a bit more of the construction done tonight. I've decided to go ahead and do just a single gown with a high-necked chemise and corded petticoat. Hence, two layers of acro in the bodice of the gown for structure. So I still need some black velveteen for the hat, some gold lace for the brustfleck and hat, some pillow ticking for the petticoat, yards of bias tape and cotton cord, and some trim for the chemise. Bridezilla was not all that pleased with me for setting down wedding clothes in favor of something for ME, but tough cookies.
I DO also have enough fabric to manage a cotehardie and chausses for Darling, and a viking apron dress for Boo. Of course, I do have a Court scroll to do as well, and I need MY corded kirtle done shortly so we can fit my overgown. By Feb 14th at the absolute latest. But I'm darned well not going to be embarrassed by the scruffiness of my family if I can help it. And, as Ingrid keep promising Boo a viking necklace of her very own, she ought to have a dress to wear it with.
