An SCA DAY

I just got back from Lyondemere Anniversary.  What perfect weather at a great shady venue in Long Beach, CA.

I tried to work with my new knitting book, but kept ending up one stitch short so I quit for the day.

I got 6 tickets to the basket raffle and won a set of 4 sketchbooks. I think people mostly picked the handcrafted items, so not that many tickets went into the envelope for the sketchbooks. But I can never have too many sketchbooks so I'm happy I won! I only put $5 into it so I got my money's worth.

I was so excited to see a guy dressed as a jester. I admit I stalked him. I was hoping he'd come by for a juggling lesson but he never did. My first SCA persona was as a jester back when I was in college. My friend Ted knew me in college and took this photo of me in the very first garb I ever made (even the head piece).

Me in the '70s.

Wulfric the Jester

Woman in choli

Jester backview

Jester shoes and all.

Choli

Festival of the Rose Lyondemere. SCA

Yesterday was awesome. I got to juggle, watch belly dancers, crochet a hat, see friends, and run between the raindrops. Sometimes I love the SCA.

The new bard of Caid

Guy making a bow.

Discussing archery.

The first King of Caid

Heavy weapons

Lyondemere Anniversary SCA Event

Heavy Weapons

My First Egg Tempera Painting

Sword Match Round Robin

Fencer Stretching

Dueling

Shoemaker at work

I survived the Lyondemere Anniversary in Long Beach.  No time to post photos now as I have to get up early for archery in Pasadena.
At the event I got my new tempera supplies from Griffin Dye Works.  So I spent as much time as I could doing an illumination of 2 foxes. Dealing with powders in the wind was a bit challenging. As soon as I can get the powder wet it's ok.
I took photos of some of the heavy weapons and fencing too. I'm getting to know more of the fencers.
As far as bardic goes, I only saw a trio of singers, so they got my tokens for the day.
There was a sweet raffle. My new friend from last weekend's tempera class was there today and she won a big coffee table book of Earth photos and 2 crocheted collars, so she was happy. Her SCA name is Ariana. Hope I remember it.
A lot of people were interested in the bow shaving bench too. And Guy repaired some arrows for folks while they waited. He stayed busy and I stayed busy and we get along best that way.
Off to bed with me.