scrawlings & scratchings, murmurings and mumblings

So it's been nearly a week since the event & I realized I've not written anything about it! It was one of the best events I've been to in a while... & yes I know that may come as a surprise to some of you but the unpleasant incidences that occurred couldn't spoil all the good things.

Firstly I didn't do the shoot because the night before, which was when I made the decision, I was in a foul mood & figured putting a weapon in my hands was probably a bad idea. It also coloured my choice of garb... rather than something pretty for the feast I figured I'd just wear my utilitarian green cotton dress the whole day.

While looking through the merchants wares I was surprised to see a gown in my size, this particular merchant tends to make things for the larger ladies & I often sigh over the beautiful stuff she makes because I know it wont fit me. So gown in hand I headed to the washroom to try it on. Despite the merchants worry that it might need a zip (yes very period) in the side to get it over my shoulders, I was able to shimmy my way into it. It could have been made for me... perfect fit with a little "wiggle room" for those really big feasts! I then was able to find jewelry to match at another merchant, which along with my rosary that m'lord picked up from home, meant I has a whole new ensemble for the evening. Woo hoo!

Why is this of significance? Because I was called up in court to receive my Award of Arms (i was made a "Lady" for you non SCAdians) & it meant I was wearing pretty when I knelt in front of everyone! ;) (ok so I'm a little vain!) Unfortunately I was in the foyer while Princess  justgemma17 said nice things about me... I'd gone out there because someone wanted to return some Gold Key (loaner clothing) & I got talking horses with Robert of Clan Gunn & Phoenix... & as anyone who knows me, talk of horses can keep me busy for a very long time whilst keeping me oblivious to all else! The scroll I was given was gorgeous... I wish I had that much skill with pen & brush! I also received a dangly (necklace) made by the Princess' own hand... she even got my favourite colours (ok who's been talking?!) It meant a lot (we're talking *huge* here) to receive it from  justgemma17  and  bork107 rather than a Prince & Princess I don't know very well. :) So now I am offically Lady Myfanwy Glanmorfa! :)

I didn't realize until I saw pictures of the event afterwards that Dauphina del lago also received her AOA... we also received our Rose Petal awards the same day (Dragon Soaker)... so now we are sister Ladies as well as sisters of the Rose Petal... which I think is cool... & so does she! :)