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Post Kingdom A&S - Trip home

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:21:07 GMT

Finally got home just before 10pm last night from Kingdom A&S in Newport, Oregon.

Nice leisurely trip home, late lunch, drive to Fabric Depot where EVERYTHING was 30% off!!!!
   Picked up 7 bits of trim, all only 1/8th of a yard ea. @ 5" each, depending on the pattern repeat.
   Only cost me $4 for all of them... :)
   One for an example of some trim for my Lord's dublet to be made in the future.
   One for an example of trim he can weave.
   The other 5 are trim that I will try my darndest to duplicate in bobbinlace.
2 are gold metalic, 2 silver metalic, 1 white.
   The 2" wide gold metalic trim, was $29.99 a yard regular price!!!! OUCH!!!!  Very Beautiful!!
   One of the silver metalic would look good with tiny seed pearls dangling off them.
   Putting these on cards in my sample book, so I won't lose them!!
   Will take pic's and post later......

Then off to Powells.
   Picked up 3 books: 1 on beading with Cabachons (sp), 2 on weaving.
   The beading one will be for my Lord, he made the pearl and emerald earrings, broach, and necklace I wore at the event.
   Weaving books: 1 basic book about looms, warping, and weaving on them. I just bought a floor loom, so this will be really helpful. 1 book on weaving patterns, very helpful once I get the loom put together, and ready to start....

Must get to work, will post more regarding my most honored teachers elevation to Dame Eleanor.
Tonight, need to burn a copy of my pictures (250+) of the weekend, and get it to her so she may post ones she wishes.

Countdown to Kingdom A&S - update

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:40:48 GMT

Busy working on finishing projects for Kingdom A&S and my honored Teacher's upcoming Vigil and Elevation to Laurel..... (No, I'm not entering the competition, but will be there to help my Teacher in her time of need.)

At our Canton's Tea Party of the Smoldering Sow this past weekend, I got some help from three very talented costuming ladies.

HL G, marked both my new gold Underdress and purple Norse Apron Dress. Only have to actually sew the hem now. Then my new outfit for Friday Night's Vigil for my honored Teacher is finished. They just happen to be her heraldic colours, don't know why people were saying I look like an ad for the UW Huskies..... hee hee hee

Also, with taking in my bodice for my green/gold Elizabethan outfit... Lady Faileen helped me by taking apart the front closure of the bodice, and repinned the hook/eye strip to the green velvet, then I stitched it up. Next, HL Solieg pinned the green linen in correctly, so I could finish up the stitching. Now just have to finish up the last of the stitching on this. Then it will be ready for the Saturday's Elevation.

Without their help, only about 5 minutes of work for both of them, it would have taken me at least a week to get it all to lay correctly, and I would have screwed up the velvet terribly....

The Linen Bobbinlace trim is ready for the linen lawn hankerchief. HL Solieg did a beautiful job on her rolled hem. Now I just have to hand-stitch the lace onto the edge.

Will need to go through all the extras for both outfits, and make sure I have everything ready to go....

My Teacher will shudder if she sees this part, do I won't say how long we have to make sure we have everything ready....

Also, on a different note, our All Champions / All Thing is coming up next month.
I've been asked to teach again on Sunday. So, since I think people are ready for a new class, and not my buttons again, so I'm going to try to teach Bobbinlace 101. I know I won't be half as good as HL Kassandra, but I'll at least try not to shame her. I'm making up about 5 small pillows, since I have enough bobbins for 5 students. So, after Kingdom A&S, I'll be working on making those up, and getting the paperwork ready for that. Also, I'll rework the sample piece, so I'll remember how to do the stitches... I think the teacher should at least remember how to do what she is teaching.... hee hee hee

I've been working on making up some samples of different patterns from the New Modlebook. Been interesting.... will be a good sample book.
Have to quit working on that, and get my other sewing projects done.
Good incentive to get the sewing finished, then can get back to the bobbinlace....

Nicked from RenartTheFox

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:55:03 GMT

Was there any doubt????

What Fantasy Archetype Are you?
The Seasoned Veteran Friend You are the Seasoned Veteran Friend! You resemble Aragorn (Lord of The Rings), Merlin (Arthurian Legend), Han Solo (Star Wars), The Marquis (Neverwhere), Sirius Black (Harry Potter) and Chase (Wizard's First Rule). You are exceedingly loyal, tricky and hardy. You regularly pull the Unlikely Hero, Mentor and Pillor-of-Strength Love Interest out of trouble and into safety. Beware The Traitor, who will make your job intensely difficult. And don't coddle the Unlikely Hero too much, he has to learn how to fend for himself. Anyway, everyone admires you and your resourcefullness / reliability - good going!
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Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:40:55 GMT

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is:
Grand Duchess Arnora the Recumbent of Bismorton Shropcake
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HELP!!! Videographer Needed!!

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:28:59 GMT

My videographer just cancelled on me, for this weekend!!! Due to mundane job changes, has to work this weekend.

I need someone that has a video camera, that can video my wedding at 6pm this Saturday!!!

Anyone out there that can do it for me???

OK, starting to get antsy about this weekend!!!!

Countdown... 5 days to go.... (long)

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:32:25 GMT

Only 5 days to go....
Heading out to site Thursday, so only have these 3 days to finish up everything.

1) Got 100 programes printed, stapled, rolled, and tied, ready to go. 50 more printed and stapled. Will finish them up tonight. Got a friend's daughter, Frankie, to man the Guest pages, and give out the programes.
2) Got Rachel's skirt finshed, so delivered Reggie's kilt, her skirt, and the sash to them last night. Several people in our class, wanted Reggie to model the kilt.... he told them to see it modeled, they would have to come to the wedding... hee hee hee Only need to finish handsewing the fastners on one kilt, then done with the sewing.
3) Still have to make a 4-part ribbon braid. Tried it once, but didn't like it... need to do that tonight.
4) Last meeting with Feast and Dressmaker people tonight.
5) Pack RINGS!!!!!
6) Purchase Chocolate Coins for the end of the ceremony/walk to reception.....
7) Nails to be done Wednesday.
8) Storage run - 4 Gold Key bins - Wednesday
9) Have picked up 38 lbs of beef, 20 lbs of cheese, all the paper plates, bowls, utensils, napkins... Scadian's hopefully will bring their feast gear.... Mundanes will have the paper...

I know I have more to list, but don't have that listing with me....

Found out last night, that my biological mother and half-brother from Idaho, won't be able to make it....
So, with my half-sister from WA DC not able to make it, NONE of my biological family will be there..... DRATS!!!!
But then, I have my adopted family, about 20 of them coming.... Oh well.... :)

Have invited over 90 mundanes, probably only 50 might show up, but then again, lots in our church have decided they want to see our Pastor in a kilt, so are planning on day-tripping..... will be lots of fun!!!

Off I go into more head-spinning whirlwind planning...

Finished one project..... 12 more to go...

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:13:05 GMT

Finished my 42" of bobbinlace, for my wedding hanky.

I've written over 13K words for my ceremony,
and I know at certain parts, I'm going to need that hanky!! I know Mikael will.
Heck, he teared up during the proposal, so I KNOW he'll tear up during the ceremony. I've added 11 Scottish Traditions to the ceremony. When Pastor Reggie explains some of them, I know some people will need their hankies too.
I even have an actual decendant of Scotland's own William Wallace taking part in the ceremony!!!! He's a good friend.

If you have a sword, and wish to take part in the Arch Of Swords at the end, the PLEASE, bring it!!! Would love to have 50+ swords partaking in this tradition!!!!

Have all of the kilts made, one more skirt to make.
Make a 4-part ribbon braid.
Finalize plans for repast, wedding cake, music/dance.
Final fitting for my outfit.
Pick up plates and such.
Pack the RINGS!! Have to make sure I do that!!! hee hee
Cut ivy for the decorations......
About 10 other small such tasks....

Let's hope I don't go crazy in these next 9 days.

Drats!!! Didn't find anyone to keep me sane!!!
Any volunteers????

Countdown... 10 days to go....

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:38:00 GMT

Working on the last details of the wedding.....

Come to Banner War.....
Watch a Pirate get caught, and get full punishment from a Scottish Clan for kidnapping one of their own.....

hint....
Bring a hanky.....
You might just need it.....

Many Scottish Traditions have been written into the ceremony....
Bring your camera, would love to get different views of everything....

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Thu, 24 Aug 2006 20:25:31 GMT

Trying the cut.....

What you really did NOT want to know about me!!!!

Read if you DARE!!!

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
All of them! I wait until the very last minute...Then forget that they need to be paid..... Would rather set them up on automatic payments..... Need to look at that!

2. What's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
Sunset at the Beach. Maybe Hawaii??????

3. Last time you puked from drinking?
Girls night out with ldylavender several years ago, with Jeeves driving the convertable..... Well made it home, but up and down and back and forth in the back of that convertable did its work....... (Actually, with Jeeves driving you don't have to be drinking to get sick!!!)

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
I've never done that... never been around when anyone did that... Drats!!!

5. Name of your first grade teacher?
I remember!!! Mrs. Lacey........ Can't believe I remember!!!
Guess my mind isn't going just yet!!!
hee hee hee

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Have my business going well enough, that I'm retired, and playing down on Peter Island with my friends up at the Crows Nest.

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A Cop of course!!!!! Stupid question!!

8. How many colleges did you attend?
One...

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
Cause its so comfy and clean.

10. GAS PRICES! First thought?
Who are we keeping in luxary????? Not us!!

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you...
To my 350 acres with my castle. Many friends!! Lots of room!!

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
Oooops!! Forgot to turn it on last night..... Woke up an hour late!!! Must rush!! Last day of work before 11 days of camping!! Yippieeeee!!!

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Ahhhhhhhhh, kinda sweaty from some play time.... heh heh heh (TMI!!)

14. Favorite style of underwear?
Lacy

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite/same sex?
None.... heh heh heh

16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Dishes - kitchen

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
Nope..... Not sure.... would be too busy traveling and having fun....

18. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in!!! Won't be getting up til around noon!! Playing all night with friends!!!

19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Yippie, Yappie, and Yahooieeeee

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Computer games..... Have to be quiet, neighbors have to sleep cause they have to go to work in the morning!! Suckers!!!!

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
Secret means they don't know, so :P

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Turkey....

25. What do you get every time you go into Costco?
Don't go to Costco.

26. Beach or lake?
Beach!!! Especially Peter Island!!!!!

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20?
Nope. If I did, why am I planning mine for 5 weeks for now..... eeek!!!!!!

28. Who do you stalk on MySpace?
Don't do MySpace.......
Don't Stalk...... well.. at least not anymore......... heh heh heh

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Ice cream...lots of ice cream.

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
I'm not ashamed of my taste in movies. I'll tell you about any of them.

31. What's your drink?
XS - Citrus, Cherry, Tropical Blast, Root Beer.

32. Cowboys or Indians?
Cowboys! They look so darned cute in those tight jeans. yummy!!!!!

33. Cops or Robbers?
Cops. But of course....
See #7

34. Do you cheer for the bad guy?
Depends....."Only if he's hot. Priorities you know".
No way, if he hurt a child!!!!!!
Then I'd hunt him down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best?
Don't know.... anyone out there know????
Please be kind.....
See #34... if not kind, I'll hunt you down!!!!

36. If you had to pick one, which cast member of "Lost" would you be?
"Lost"??? What's that?

37. What do you want when you are sick?
Big comfy bed...lots of blankies...a dark room, and a hunk to bring me things, tuck me in, hold me, and take care of me... many movies...!
Yea!! Right!!!! That will be the day!!!
Got the bed, blankies, dark room and movies.....
Where's the hunk to take care of me!!!!!

38. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Can't think of anyone......

39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
KBSG - Oldies

42. Norm or Cliff?
Neither, not the know-it-all, nor the beer slurping bar stool.

43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
Neither, SG-any or CSI.

44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Saying "yes" when he offered me that cubic zurcornia ring. I knew he played around, but stupidly thought he'd change with me..... stupid me!!! I was his third, he had affairs while married to each of his three ex-wives. He and his second wife were on Oprah for catching him cheating.... Now he's working on his fourth!! Hopefully she'll wake up to what he does.... he's already been seen lip locking with others...... Oh well.... she can have the lousy bugger.

45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
No, not really. Don't care for the four lettered wordage that spills from that mouth.

46. If you could get away with it, who would you kill?
heh heh heh
Don't wish that to get out.....
Liability issues......
Some people know that one....

47. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Brad Duncan, Greg Duncan, Dave Duncan, Ron Puryear.
Oh yea, already had dinner eith Dave Duncan.... he even picked up the bill... nice of him.... :)

48. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
Sleep is different than Sex, so sleep with several I can think of. Sex - No Way!! Wouldn't want the possible diseases......Never know with whom they have been with, especially if they lower their standards and want to have sex with me.

49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Yep!! Oh!! You mean, putting out fires... No, Not yet...

50. Last book you read for real?
Janet Evanovich - Hard Eight The continuing saga of a female bounty hunter.

51. Do you have a teddy bear?
Nope. But do have a Dragon, and a Pegacorn!!

52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
A field in Peru.

53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
San Francisco

54. Number of texts in a day?
None. Maybe 3 a month.

55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
Well, doing both.... does that count???

56. Do you go to church?
Yes!! Helping start a new church in South Everett.

57. Pencil or pen?
Both! Depends on what you're doing!!!
Trachiotomy, pen of course!!!

58. bueller??? bueller??? bueller?
Who??? Who??? Who?

59. How many jobs have you had?
Don't wish to remember

60. What do you want to achieve in life?
Love. Friends. Success = Time & Money enough to spoil your friends.

Is this surprising?????

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:21:58 GMT

You scored as Maximus. After his family was murdered by the evil emperor Commodus, the great Roman general Maximus went into hiding to avoid Commodus's assassins. He became a gladiator, hoping to dominate the colosseum in order to one day get the chance of killing Commodus. Maximus is valiant, courageous, and dedicated. He wants nothing more than the chance to avenge his family, but his temper often gets the better of him.

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Maximus

71%

Batman, the Dark Knight

71%

William Wallace

63%

James Bond, Agent 007

50%

The Terminator

50%

Captain Jack Sparrow

46%

Indiana Jones

42%

Lara Croft

38%

The Amazing Spider-Man

33%

Neo, the "One"

33%

El Zorro

Which Action Hero Would You Be? v. 2.0
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Gakked from hleleanorsdress

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:17:20 GMT

Your results:
You are Worf

Worf		85%
Jean-Luc Picard		80%
Geordi LaForge		60%
Deanna Troi		60%
An Expendable Character (Redshirt)		60%
Beverly Crusher		55%
Chekov		45%
Uhura		45%
Data		45%
Will Riker		45%
Mr. Scott		35%
James T. Kirk (Captain)		30%
Mr. Sulu		25%
Spock		24%
Leonard McCoy (Bones)		20%

You are trained in the art of combat
and are usually intimidating.

Click here to take the Star Trek Personality Quiz

I think I saw this one coming..........

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:22:57 GMT

You Are: 50% Dog, 50% Cat

You are a nice blend of cat and dog.
You're playful but not too needy. And you're friendly but careful.
And while you have your moody moments, you're too happy to stay upset for long.

Are You More Cat or Dog?

Proud....

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:11:31 GMT

Got back from Midhaven Champions Tourney last night....

Close ears if you don't want someone to show off their beloved.....

My intended won the Thrown Weapons Championship for Midhaven....

So, now his listing is,
Thrown Weapons Champion of:
Barony of Aquaterra
Barony of Dragonslaire
Shire of Midhaven

Midhaven gave him two memorial tokens.
An Axe, that was Master Julian's
A Box of Darts, that was Lady Elizabeth of Midhaven

Both of these items shall reside in a place of honor.

OK, off soapbox now.....

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:02:08 GMT

You Were an Otter

You are a faithful friend who guides others toward success.

You are also light hearted, and love to play around.

What Animal Were You In a Past Life?

Duh!!!!!!!

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:12:22 GMT

Your Love Style is Agape

You are a caring, kind, and selfless partner.
Unsurprisingly, your love style is the most rare.
You are willing to sacrfice your world for your sweetie.
Except it doesn't really feel like sacrifice to you.
For you, nothing feels better than giving to the one you love.

What's Your Love Style?

I knew it!!! Meowwwwww....

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:18:10 GMT

You Were A Lion

You have a lethal combination of strength and energy.
You have strong family ties, and close friends are like family to you.

What Animal Were You In a Past Life?

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:29:39 GMT

What's Your Celtic Horoscope?

I like this....

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:24:46 GMT

<td align="center" style="background: #000000; color: #FFFFFF;">Arnora's Random Movie Quote:

'Did anyone ever tell you, you look like a penis with that little hat on?'

- Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own

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Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:59:18 GMT

Your Christmas is Most Like: A Very Brady Christmas

For you, it's all about sharing times with family.
Even if you all get a bit cheesy at times.

What Movie Is Your Christmas Most Like?

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:55:23 GMT

What Your Sleeping Position Says

You are calm and rational.
You are also giving and kind - a great friend.
You are easy going and trusting.
However, you are too sensible to fall for mind games.

What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:54:22 GMT

You Are Teal Green

You are a one of a kind, original person. There's no one even close to being like you.
Expressive and creative, you have a knack for making the impossible possible.
While you are a bit offbeat, you don't scare people away with your quirks.
Your warm personality nicely counteracts and strange habits you may have.

What Color Green Are You?

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:50:47 GMT

Your Kissing Purity Score: 40% Pure

You're not one to kiss and tell...

But word is, you kiss pretty well.

Kissing Purity Test

Well....DUH!!!!!!!

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:46:37 GMT

Your Ideal Pet is a Cat

You're both aloof, introverted, and moody.
And your friends secretly wish that you were declawed!

What's Your Ideal Pet?

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:41:54 GMT

Your Pirate Name Is...

Bloody Tanya the Terrible

What's Your Pirate Name?

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:36:23 GMT

You Are a Classic Martini

You area sophisticated drinker, who knows that simple quality is over-rated.
You're a knowledgeable drunk, but sometimes you're a know-it-all when you're blasted.

You should never: Drink and gossip. You tend to forget who's standing right behind you!

Your ideal party: Has a real bartender. But no one mixes a better drink than you.

Your drinking soulmates: those with a Chocolate Martini personality

Your drinking rivals: those with a Margarita Martini personality

What Flavor Martini Are You?