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[Oct. 19th, 2009|03:33 pm] |
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Wow, it's been a while since I've posted here!
So many birthdays, past and upcoming, so many now-absent friends.
Penumbra Faire was fun. COLD, but fun, and I look forward to next year.
Managed to get my spring bulbs planted and the garden beds prepped for winter finally and am finishing off Halloween costume commissions to send out this week. Helped Lydanta with removing and replacing the stairway and sewing room carpet. Tasted cakes and fillings and have been watching the roommate's children for the past 2 weeks while she's in training out of state. Thank GHODS she's back today and I no longer need to do that!!!!
Arddun Mor, my fae for Penumbra, is shown below.
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| bouncy, bouncy, bouncy! |
[Sep. 13th, 2009|11:32 pm] |
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( Cut to save your eyes.... )
What with it being a birthday weekend and all, we had several things going on here in the PNW.
Hopefully the weather is as gorgeous next weekend when I'm / we're trying to clean canvas and such for the winter storage.
But, that's not why I'm bouncy.
Today, after a chance run in with my cousin in Southcenter, Gambit and I had a date to celebrate his birthday, little had I guessed he had more on his mind.
Between the delicious dinner at Cutter's right by Pike Place Market and "Wicked", he coaxed me into a small grassy area and underneath a maple tree, got down on a knee and proposed.
He designed a ring with two dragonflies supporting a purple sapphire--sapphire birthstone for him, but purple for me.
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| Birthday greetings! |
[Sep. 13th, 2009|11:08 pm] |
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To Gargleblast...Sep 12
Gambit....Sep 13
and to Avid24601 .... Sep 14
Then to Vada on Sep 16 |
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| *grin* |
[Sep. 1st, 2009|11:16 am] |
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Happy birthday Byrdmam! |
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| Happy birthday, happy birthday.... |
[Aug. 25th, 2009|11:07 am] |
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(day, day, day)
To Joustingtigress, Tranquil_Beldam and Glittercat13!
May you all three have days filled with joy and be surrounded by those you love. |
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| *gleeful laughs* |
[Aug. 18th, 2009|09:58 am] |
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Well, I've not been posting as much as I'd like, so I'm going to do a birthday run for this week.
Rebecca: Hugs, good sewing, and hopefully I'll see you in October.
Dedoc: easy shifts and maybe Loscon?
Vadenalim: take care, know you have friends who care about you, see you at Loscon also?
*smile* |
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| First impression summary of Costume College |
[Aug. 3rd, 2009|03:06 pm] |
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I'm glad I went.
Honestly that's the first thing I can say. Not only because I got to see people I normally only see once a year at Loscon, it's been a banner year for being able to do that really, but because of the concept.
So to all the people who kept nagging at me to put in a scholarship until I finally did so, thank you. If you know someone who was in on that who isn't on LJ, please pass it along to them. There was a trio of ladies who 'cornered' me at the dealer's room door at Costume Con 26 who really started the final energy towards that process, working on the foundation certain Ladies of Lux had put into place.
I know there are several folks involved with the running, and I intend to do a formal thank you as well, but I'll say it here too. Thank you for the scholarship, the feedback and boost of confidence.
( Trimmed for your ease.... )
Must drag myself back into work mode, really, but I'm looking forward to next year. My Barony's major event is the weekend after next year's CoCo, so I CAN go calendar-wise, and Gambit is going to be the "Enabler" apparently, so all I need to do is keep track of when to put in a membership and all the other forms. |
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| Weather and Costume College |
[Jul. 29th, 2009|03:50 pm] |
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When I start the day out before 7 am with it warmer than 75 F, and at 98 before noon in my area, it's too warm. I'm not acclimated to tropical heat (with humidity) anymore, it's been over 30 years.
So tomorrow will be running away to LA to actually be COOLER rather than warmer for the first time. :P
Nothing new made for Costume College, since I'm not sure of my ground there yet, but I have a few odds and ends packed to play with while I'm there. We don't get into the airport until almost 1130 pm tomorrow, and leave at 7 pm on Sunday. Whee! |
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| Laurene Williams Hall July 6, 1945 - May 25, 2009 |
[Jun. 11th, 2009|03:48 pm] |
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Lauri was born in Ammon, ID on July 6, 1945, passing away May 25, 2009 in Orem, UT. Graduating as Bonneville High School's Valedictorian in 1963, she left BYU in 1964, to marry and raise a family with James Lee Hall. All her life, Lauri needed to be helpful or doing things. She served as the Navy wives Ombudsman overseas, while raising her family and fulfilling the numerous calls to service within her faith. Many were with youth groups, but her favorites were the library or researching genealogy. She loved to read, work cross stitch or sew, to garden, cook and bake- and then share the fruits of her labors or teach others. A widespread family survives her: daughter JonnaLyhn Hall of Tacoma, WA, sons Jeremy (Heather) Hall and Jason (Kelly) Hall of Pleasant Grove and Eagle Mountain, UT, 8 grandchildren, brothers Duane (Jan) Williams and Ronald (Sharlene) Williams of Idaho Falls, ID, numerous nieces and nephews, and other friends and relatives across the country. Lauri was preceded in death by her father John J. Williams, mother Juanita Grace Owens, and husband James Lee Hall. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Ammon Cemetery in Idaho Falls. Now to finish working on the bio for the services and keep practicing her favorite hymn. |
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| *blahs* |
[May. 26th, 2009|08:14 am] |
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Not just your normal everyday post-con blues.
First, happy birthdays to cleothyla (May 23rd) and jthejester (May 24th) since I wasn't really online this weekend while at Baycon. I hope you enjoyed yourselves! *grin*
Going to Baycon after an absence of 19 years was interesting and I did have a lot of fun seeing people-Rob Lupo and Perlandria especially since it had been SO long since we last saw each other (last Baycon for the latter). Sharing a room with chartreusekitty was great, especially getting to cheer as I watched her earn awards at the Masquerade (and I *still *stand by my reasons to not enter this year). Seeing several friends again, rather than having to wait until Loscon or living vicariously through LJ or Facebook. Meeting a few new ones. Doing the Catwoman dress up was a lot of fun, and even figuring out how to bring several outfits while flying, instead of driving like we do for Loscon. Gambit, Garbleblast and I will all be returning for next year, hopefully Lydanta will join us.
Unfortunately, as Gambit and I said goodbye to his friend Christy (whom he hadn't seen since '94), we realized my phone was ringing and I had missed a phone call from Utah. My mother passed away about 1 pm-either from another heart attack or stroke- and is no longer in any pain or distress.
Right now I'm numb. I will be withdrawing from the A&S competition at Lord Defenders, as her actual funeral is set for that day, in Idaho Falls. I don't know how much I'll be checking my blogs--so if you ARE trying to reach me-phone or email will be the best ways, and likely phone first.
Thank you |
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| Baycon query |
[May. 21st, 2009|09:44 am] |
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Is anyone local going to be available to possibly pick up two folks with light luggage at noon on Friday?
If not, we can take a cab, but would rather not if we can avoid it. |
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| *smiles* Happy Birthday wishes |
[May. 21st, 2009|09:08 am] |
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To Cajun....
Enjoy your fun and a long birthday/holiday weekend.
*hugs* |
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| *Whee!* |
[May. 20th, 2009|02:39 pm] |
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Baycon approaches!
Gambit and I have figured out the general idea of what costumes we're bringing down--flying is much more restrictive than driving for that. *mock pout* Makes it difficult to keep my reputation for changing costumes several times a day!
My June Faire wedding commission is almost complete--they are picking it up tomorrow night before I head out for Baycon. I'm looking forward to seeing them at the event.
The fabric and costume swappage has been working out well so far. Sunday I was able to send out for adoption much much MUCH more than I gained, and the same for last night as well. Last night included spiffy vintage hats though, and I was lucky enough to snag several (I'm wearing one at work now...).
There's still another score or so of boxes to go through though, which both amuses and frightens me. I've only had 11 years to re-accumulate this stuff, and it, well, let's just say it was taking up more space than my books (and that's a lot too)!
When I return from Baycon, I then will be finessing more of the schedule for Autumn War A & S classes, I've gotten a few write-ups for classes and such, but hopefully will be able to have a few more show up after the holiday weekend. Plus I will be re-doing some prep for June Faire, including a new cover for Gryffry's tent, as it was damaged over the winter. *sigh*
Between his being a teenager and growing, and that, there will be a LOT of sewing going on in the next two weeks! |
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| And yet another birthday! |
[May. 14th, 2009|12:45 pm] |
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Well, we know what YOUR parents were doing in August-September, eh?
But may the rain not keep you from a glorious birthday fittzwm! |
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| *tap tap tap....* Swap and Sell: Tacoma area |
[May. 12th, 2009|02:30 pm] |
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Is this thing on? *grin*
Well, I've been having issues with it...forcibly doing "shift-refresh" in order to post OR to see current entries after noon last Friday.
Any how, I began the major purge of the fabric hoard last week (no, say it isn't so!) and have a few lengths of fabric, unfinished costumes/SCA projects/quilts and some trims that could use a new home. A couple of other folks have mentioned an interest in swapping for something of theirs, or maybe have a plant or two that could use a new home as well.
So, Sunday-May 17th, from 2 pm until about 7...I'm going to open up my home/yard for folks to swap or sell.
I've got some lemon balm and daisies that over-runneth, and possibly a bleeding heart or two, the afore mentioned fabric and am looking at making rice and pancit (a Filipino dish). So consider hanging out, bringing food to share and trading out old for new. Herbs and veggie plants are welcome barter tools for me anyways!
Tag me at either hotmail or gmail using my LJ handle for more information.
(corrected to show the right date--since I work Monday through Friday during most of that time period -P) |
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| More birthdays! Whee! |
[May. 12th, 2009|02:18 pm] |
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Happy natal days to
SSandvik
Countess_E
and to
Goth_bunnyy!!!
*hugs* for all of you... |
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| Happy birthday! |
[May. 11th, 2009|09:12 am] |
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Colleency
May you have a grand one, and enjoy a fabulous year to come with lots of fun and costumes that work right the first time. |
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| SCA MeMe from Seticat |
[May. 8th, 2009|10:45 am] |
For those who are wondering what the SCA is, please go Society for Creative Anachronism.
Ok, so I started when I was 13, deal with it.
GENERAL SCA
- Been an officer? (Local, Regional, Kingdom, Society?) - yes, but only for Local.
- Do you have an SCA name? - Yes
- Do you have an SCA persona? - Yes
- Changed persona because of different garb? - Yes
- Been adopted by a person, household or clan? - oh yes
- Had a name and/or device accepted by the SCA College of Arms? Yes
- Had a name and/or device rejected by the SCA College of Arms? *chuckle* No
- Been taken or taken an apprentice, protégé or squire? - NO
- Have rank higher than an Award of Arms. Yes
EVENTS -
- Been an Event Steward/Autocrat? - Yes
- Kingdom level or local level? - Local, and on staff for Kingdom
- Cooked an Event? - *GRIN* *love* cooking, so yes, cooking for more is fun!
- Taught a class at an event? - Yes, and not just for clothing or heraldry
- Run an activity at an event? - Yes
FIGHTING/MARTIAL ARTS
- Ever fought at an event? - Yes,
- Ever fought at Pennsic or another War? - Yes
- Done a different martial art at an event? - Equestrian
- Ever run a martial activity at an event? - Yes
- Ever fought in a Crown Tourney? - No
- Won a tourney or contest at an event? - No
- Made your own armor? - Yes
- Made your own weapons? - Yes
- Been a squire? - No
- Have rank as an archer? - No
- Have rank as a fencer? - No
- Created a seige weapon? - I'm with Rowan on this. Made one? yes. Effective? only on a miniature scale
ARTS & SCIENCES
- Have you ever entered an A&S contest? - not yet
- Have you ever won an A&S contest? - no
- Ever run an A&S contest? - Yes
- Ever judge/critique items in an A&S contest? - Yes
- Ever Wordsmithed a scroll? - Yes
- Illuminated a scroll? - Yes
- Done the Calligraphy for a scroll? - Yes
- Made your own paper? - Yes
- Made a book? - Yes
- Make someone's order medallion? - No
- Write someone in for an award? - Yes
- Have you ever sewn your own garb? Yes
- Sewn Garb for others? - Yes
- Ever been sewing on the way to an event? - Yes
- Ever finished an outfit before an event? - Yes
- Researched and completed an outfit from said research? - Yes
- Ever taught a class on sewing? - Yes
- Finished a hat? - Yes
- Do you know how to spin? - Umm, learning to use a drop spindle,
- Ever woven your own fabric? - Yes, very loosely
- Do you know how to knit? - No
- Do you know how to crochet? - No
- Have you ever dyed your own yarn or fabric? - Yes
- Embroidered a garment? - Yes
- Beaded a garment? - Yes
- Ever entertained at a feast? - Yes
- Ever ran a bardic circle? - Yes
- Ever performed in a bardic circle? - Yes
- Had songs requested from you at such? - Yes
- Ever competed in a formal bardic? - Yes
- Know any period songs? - Only snatches of them
- Been banned from a bardic circle for a song/performance, or have a piece you perform banned/controlled? - No
COURT IN THE SCA
- Ran a court as Royalty (King/Queen or Baron/Baroness)? - No
- Ran a court as Herald? - Yes
- Heralded at Court? - Yes
- Been an Attendant, Guard or Champion at court? - Yes, I'm a Courtier to the Barony of BaO and have been on retinue in the past.
- Been called to court to receive an award, if so which one/s? - Yes - Shire, Barony, and Kingdom
- Been called to court to present something, if so what? - Yes.
- Been called to court for punishment? - No
- Been part of a court 'shtick?' - Yes
- Done something while watching court, e.g., spin, sew, embroider, if so what? -If I'm not heralding, usually sewing, beading or embroidering
- Had a royal comment on what you're doing? - Yes
- Have awards from more than one Kingdom? - No
PENNSIC -
- Have you ever gone to Pennsic? - yes
- Ever done Zero Night? - no
- How many Pennsics have you gone to? - 1
- Ever Taught a class at Pennsic? - no
- Taken a class at Pennsic? - no
- Gone to Opening ceremonies? -no
- Been a waterbearer? - yes
- Worked a shift at Chirurgeons Point at Pennsic? - no
- Worked a shift as security at Pennsic? - no
- Volunteered in any other capacity? - no
- Ever merchanted at Pennsic (we'll take shopping as a given)? - no
- Gone to the swimming hole Classic or family? - no
- 'Trolled the Bog for parties?' - no
- Hosted a party at Pennsic? - no
- Been part of a 'Pennsic building project'? - no
TRAVEL IN THE SCA
- Ever traveled more than 8 hours each way for a one day event? - Yes
- Gone to a different Kingdom for an event? - Yes
- Lived in a different Kingdom? - Yes, Caid, West, Atenveldt, Trimaris
- Have trailer hitch and trailer, mainly because of the SCA? - Yes
- What ridiculous lengths you've gone to get to an event? - *lol* used dependent military status to help get someplace
THE MUNDANE OF THE SCA
- Run out of closet space because of garb/gear? - Yes
- Ever crammed more than 4 people into a hotel room? - Yes
- Met your future spouse at an SCA event? - Yes
- Met most past significant others in an SCA setting? - Actually cons beat out SCA here
- Have better research books than your library? - Yes
- Is your tent bigger than your first apartment? - Well, my (now) kitchen tent is...
- How many sewing machines do you have? - Do you really want to know? 7 plus a serger, I think...
- Own an anvil? Used to - gave it away
- Added something to the YKITSCA-When lists? Umm, I don't think so, not officially. |
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