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ianukWow, its been a bit since I posted. Sorry about that.
When last I wrote we were heading off to Highlands War in Alpine, AZ. On the drive we realized we'd been close to the area for the crown that was at Layman Lake when Phelan and Marianna won in 2007? So, its been a long time since we were on those roads. It took us about 6 hours or so to get there plus stops for gas, food and potties. I have to send a note to the Giant in Showlow for having the cleanest and nicest gas station bathrooms I've been in in quite some time. We only had one big bit of excitement on the road when a large RV in front us swerved off the road and back onto it just inside Showlow city limits and we realize why when a dog appeared in our headlights. We also did a swerve and dodge and it was okay. Benton didn't even stir. I have to say our kid travels well but this trip did push his boundaries. I think 5 hours is his likely max when he doesn't have a companion in the back seat.
The cabins we stayed at were very nice, the weirdness of only having power between dusk and 10pm was dealt with and the beds were comfy and the instant hotwater was heavenly. The site owners were fabulous and the event, though very small, was pleasant. We had a very nice down home, country court on Saturday night which reminded me of ones we've attended in Northshield. We gave out lots of awards and it was good and cozy. It was drizzling and windy during court but our populace rocks and took care of tents etc during a micro burst. Our Lights of Atenveldt were quite awesome too and surprising our Noble Cousin Saeunn with one was just awesome. I got to ride a horse for the first time in *cough* 25 years.
I've uploaded some videos to Youtube from it and from our equestrian championships as well as a very small album of stuff on Flickr.
Highlands War Photo Set 2013
After Highlands we had a crazy week of work. I'm working a failure review and its been long ours and experiments and paperwork and reports and yeah, I'm tired. We had a quiet but nice celebration for Mel's 40th Bday with dinner out with Bill and Sara and Faydra. Benton got to go to bed on time at home with Cristy. This past weekend we went to Fabric War in Suprise and then down to Sierra Vista for the Mons Polling. Both events were fun and relaxing and our courts were good. Got to give out our first youth awards and watching the quadrangle of little girls we gave tails to fighting with their tails cracked me up during court. We also got to offer a Pelican to a faboo lady (THL Gepa) who, is just all that and a bag of chips...srsly, we got an award recommendation from OUT OF KINGDOM!! while she was visiting family on vacation of how much she helped the local shire.
The polling went well and we had a wondeful picnic lunch and got to do some pick ups. I picked up rapier again and was working hard on using the queen's set of gear. Its not quite my taste of blade but it is what I have...its very fancy though.
Other than that I've been reading. I finished up Bone Crossed and now in Silver Borne and almost done with that. All good though.
When last I wrote we were heading off to Highlands War in Alpine, AZ. On the drive we realized we'd been close to the area for the crown that was at Layman Lake when Phelan and Marianna won in 2007? So, its been a long time since we were on those roads. It took us about 6 hours or so to get there plus stops for gas, food and potties. I have to send a note to the Giant in Showlow for having the cleanest and nicest gas station bathrooms I've been in in quite some time. We only had one big bit of excitement on the road when a large RV in front us swerved off the road and back onto it just inside Showlow city limits and we realize why when a dog appeared in our headlights. We also did a swerve and dodge and it was okay. Benton didn't even stir. I have to say our kid travels well but this trip did push his boundaries. I think 5 hours is his likely max when he doesn't have a companion in the back seat.
The cabins we stayed at were very nice, the weirdness of only having power between dusk and 10pm was dealt with and the beds were comfy and the instant hotwater was heavenly. The site owners were fabulous and the event, though very small, was pleasant. We had a very nice down home, country court on Saturday night which reminded me of ones we've attended in Northshield. We gave out lots of awards and it was good and cozy. It was drizzling and windy during court but our populace rocks and took care of tents etc during a micro burst. Our Lights of Atenveldt were quite awesome too and surprising our Noble Cousin Saeunn with one was just awesome. I got to ride a horse for the first time in *cough* 25 years.
I've uploaded some videos to Youtube from it and from our equestrian championships as well as a very small album of stuff on Flickr.
Highlands War Photo Set 2013
After Highlands we had a crazy week of work. I'm working a failure review and its been long ours and experiments and paperwork and reports and yeah, I'm tired. We had a quiet but nice celebration for Mel's 40th Bday with dinner out with Bill and Sara and Faydra. Benton got to go to bed on time at home with Cristy. This past weekend we went to Fabric War in Suprise and then down to Sierra Vista for the Mons Polling. Both events were fun and relaxing and our courts were good. Got to give out our first youth awards and watching the quadrangle of little girls we gave tails to fighting with their tails cracked me up during court. We also got to offer a Pelican to a faboo lady (THL Gepa) who, is just all that and a bag of chips...srsly, we got an award recommendation from OUT OF KINGDOM!! while she was visiting family on vacation of how much she helped the local shire.
The polling went well and we had a wondeful picnic lunch and got to do some pick ups. I picked up rapier again and was working hard on using the queen's set of gear. Its not quite my taste of blade but it is what I have...its very fancy though.
Other than that I've been reading. I finished up Bone Crossed and now in Silver Borne and almost done with that. All good though.
