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So, got home from an ugly day at work and cleaned up the cat box (ewww..only thing I hate about having a cooler...things just don't clump). Katelena was right on time and we chatted rus clothing, ivan's embroidery and fabric. Then we all headed to Mei Hon to eat with Mingo/Cecelia/K. Had a good discussion on some folks and their judging styles. Katelena and I are going to talk with one of our judges to prove some of her misconceptions about anglo saxon clothing. Cecelia was horrified by the bad judge of my tweezers but hey it was all fun. Got the details of mel's vigil worked out. It will be friday October 14th at our house. We figure start latish 7:30-8pm and go till about 2pm. So those who are going to the feast can come over afterward. K's doing the food and that should be great. The Domonostroi is in great use for the food even though its later period than us but hey, recipes is recipes. Meg and I got mel's scroll planned out...very nice. Then we all headed to Art's Night.

snotblossom made wonderful ices and gave us lots of recipes. Nummy. Got to chat with folks and learn some stuff and I finished my sleeves on the old linen underdress. So all good. Then back to the house to give instructions to richard on the care of the cats and the house. I still have to email him the emergency number for pennsic and our insurance number just in case, oh and probably mingo's number since he's just down the road too. So all good. Katelena & richard stayed till about 9:30 but we all said our good byes and she was able to take the silk collar and cuffs, the backing linen and the pearls/garnets with her. So one project for ivan's vigil started! Mingo got the fabric for the pants (we just need to repattern them when we get back so all is good. yeah!

I awoke at 3:30 am this morning with a panic attack. I was dreaming that we overslept and missed out flight and it was really weird. fitfully slept until 5:30am...oh, well. I have to wake up at 3:30 to tomorrow morning...so I guess I can wake up then. We shall see. Luckily mingo is picking us up at 4am and we should be okay.

So, I've been thinking. Do I really want to fight at pennsic? I'm kinda out of shape right now. Didn't really enjoy the battles last year...still deciding. I'll email ed and ask if he cares or not. I'm just not feeling very fit and lugging my armour across the country to put it on maybe once or twice just doesn't seem right. So we shall see. I've got a few hours to decide. So, gotta get slides ready for 1pm. Then I have all of the wrap up stuff for going on vacation. Well off back to powerpoint fu.

Edit 8am So I'm reading my morning comics and head to Queen of Wands and find that today's comic really was runny and pertinent to my junior high life. I read the commentary it its great. Go Weseley Crusher!!!