Pennsic Thoughts

[countessmouse]

Summing it up, Pennsic XXXVI was a "meh" event this year. As count_gunthar outlined in his recent posts, the week was just one long train of minor annoyances. Nothing horrible happened (excluding almost getting crushed between the car and the trailer the first night we were there), but nothing absolutely fantastic happened either. It was just -- meh.

The rain and resulting mire did not enhance my overall experience. By the time we left on Friday, a day earlier than we planned, I was thoroughly sick of the damp which permeated everything -- clothes, bedding, my hair, etc. With the exception of my really nice garb, which I didn't wear because of the yuck, everything has to be laundered. And I mean everything -- all of the bedding, including mattress covers and quilts, towels, garb, modern clothes, table coverings, etc., etc. We did seven loads on Sunday and I haven't even touched what's still in storage bins.

I managed one class the entire time, which was very informative and gave me some ideas on how to do some quick tunics for both me and Gunthar. The knotted beading class I really wanted to take didn't materialize because the instructor never showed, but I did happen upon the tail end of the "Weed Walk" because it ended right in front of our tent one morning. I did get to see some friends, meet lots of Gunthar's friends from Atenveldt and An Tir, and hang out with Philip and Adam -- who are very bad influences on me as far as guy watching goes. And I got some shopping in as well. I can't wait to start stringing the pearls I picked up.

Poor Gunthar finally got out of his funk the day before we left. We probably could have stayed until Saturday but, in the words of Uncle Shawn, I wanted to leave while I still loved Pennsic.

A picture of our Pennsic "home":

Comments

[lorelei01.livejournal.com]

Philip White??? I noticed your location was Dallas and thought perhaps that's who you meant. Gosh I miss Philip! He was such a riot!! I wonder if he does this LJ thing... I just hopped on board myself. Somewhat wishing I'd done so earlier. I'm really shy at SCA events and haven't managed to make many friends locally :-( Pretty much just Elin, Philip (who moved.. the bum!), Ann, and then Russel and Erika sort of stopped playing after Rafe was born. Looks like I could have met a lot more people more quickly if I just did the LJ thing when we moved here!

[lady-eliz.livejournal.com]

Yep, Philip White. I don't know if you remember me, but I hung out a little with you at Pennsic last year because I was camping with Philip and Elin.

If you come to Elfsea Defender, you can hang out with me and Baroness Katheryn (I'm her head of entourage).

[lorelei01.livejournal.com]

I suspected that was you! The newbie that looked nothing like a newbie ;-) HI!! Not sure what I'll be going to. My husband is graduating from grad school next week and looking for a job. As soon as he gets something we may be moving, so we're currently spending all spare time preping the house for selling. :-(