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Friday I spent the day cleaning the house (yes, I bleached every surface in the bathrooms and kitchen) and calligraphy'd the southern invitation to TRH. Mel got home while I was getting into the shower. He was mighty impressed by my cleaning and packing prowess and we got on the road (after a quick trip for food) by 3:50pm. My muffler has a hole in it, which we figured out at the stop. Mel drove us up and we hit the traffice snarl that was I-17. We got into flag about 930 or so. Hit the hotel and then drove to the uptown. No one was there but we headed to Beaver Street Brewery for noshing (pretzels and pizza) and beer. Got back to Uptown and everyone was there and they were concerned that they saw my truck and we weren't in the bar. Drank a good amount and had a good time.

Got up and we headed out to crown after getting a salad for lunch, water and a frappacino for me. Site was a little off the beaten path but all good. I luv my Xterra. Got things settled under Ered Sul's shade pavillion and we got ready for court. Opening court was short and then the tourney got going. I took lots of pictures which can be found Crown Pictures and here are just a few from Mace and Greatsword Pictures that I uploaded as well. There are a lot from Lee vs Ed but that was cause I was shooting in rapid shot. I did get a lot of people shots too and that made me very happy.

bertana you better enjoy living vicariously through my camera! Mel fought wonderfully in the roses tourney and I got lots of pretty roses. Phelan and Elzbieta won and this will be an interesting reign.

Saturday night I got uber grumpy. I had a sunburn and my caffiene level was abismal.

aten_sibilla even commented that she'd never seen me in the "shell shock" mode of coffee deprivation. An annoying trip to Starbucks later I was better. Plus I got free coffee due to their ineptitude. Had dinner with the Twin moons crewe and then we headed back out to the Uptown for billiards and brew. Had a really good time but my pool game sucks...need more practice. Fell into bed and slept well.

Sunday we had breakfast at "The Place" and it was as good as it was 4 years ago. Got to site where I did some calligrpahy and then the warlord/rapier champions tourney started. Was very glad to be able to sit and watch the tourney. Ivan did marvelously and you could see everyone having a ball with the style. Ivan was victorious in the final round and it now the "Warlord of Atenveldt" Yeah!!! Court proceeded and then tear down happened. I got things loaded while mel fought with the youth for a while. The mud was interesting and I was very glad to have my truck again. Got to the hotel room, showered and changed, picked up beer and headed to Gunnar and Seaun's for a BBQ. Very nice evening. But man did it get cold. I had to get my wool sash/veil from the truck to wrap up in cause, well, the blue coats were at the hotel.

Slept really well and woke up to the news that Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter had been killed in a mishap with a stingray. Was very saddened. Had breakfast with a crewe at "The Place" again and then we drove home. The ride down the mountain was annoying with people in rentals and trailers that had no idea how to drive in a mountainous area. I'm so glad i drive a stick just for that reason. Got to Anthem and hit gridlock for no apparent reason though we suspected that the onramp to the carefree highway was way backed up with boats. Stopped off in phx for cheap gas ($2.55/gal) and beverages and we made it home by 330pm. I uploaded photos and napped while mel unloaded and worked on the pell. Chris came over for some kung fu practice and

archer64 was over to work on the shop electrical just as a storm hit. Mel and I left to have dinner at Sweet Tomatoes (needed ruffage). We headed to bed shortly after watching good eats.

Today should be interesting...cant' really remember what I'm supposed to be working on but I'm sure my day planner will tell me.