Wednesday evening : Generally crappy day . . .

1. I have conujunctivitis, probably caused by a hair or a sty. (I am apparently not infectious). I have eye drops. I am also stressed and grumpy, and I do not feel like doing the things I need to do.

2. I read yendi because he's a friend, and the added bonus is the great links he comes up with, including Charlie Daniels criticizing Guitar Hero and its version of his song.

3. There are a only few people who will get this, but I will say it anyway:

So I am sitting in the doctor's office, reading National Geographic about the killing of African gorillas. I see that at least one (maybe two) had a name that ended in MWE.

My thought?

"Mystical Wood Elf, my ass. That's a fucking gorilla."

Or is it Magicall?

4. No one warned us that most of the cyclists on the East Coast will be riding past our house over and over and over again on Saturday, April 19. I am twitchy already.

Maybe I should have a barbecue.

EK Coronation auction items . . .

There is going to be some spiffy stuff there.

People are bringing cool things, and we will also have have certificates for the following:

Kathryn will put together " A Portable Pantry, Perfect for Pennsic:" This will include a selection of fifteen rare and wonderful herbs and spices, specially selected for Medieval cooking; Four four-ounce bottles of drink syrups (rose, sekinjabin, lemon and lavender) for a refreshing addition to the water carrier's offerings; A small bound book with authentic recipes adapted for fireside cooking; And to top it off, a sweet box containing candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, and homemade marshmallows.

Katrinka will provide two hours of babysitting at a mutually agreed upon time. She will be at Northern Region War Camp and at Pennsic

Master Jaji will prepare for you a tray of baklava and help make arrangements for delivery. (Three auctions for one tray each)

Lord Corwyn, who has been a private voice teacher for 10 years, and can train in a variety of styles, will provide two one-hour voice lessons. He can focus the lessons on toward public speaking, and given specific instruction on how to maximize one's voice in singing or oration. Very handy for heralds, camp criers or anyone speaking in front of an audience.

Mistress Mahin, known to her friends as “The Boo-Boo Baroness” will provide you with a well-prepared SCA first-aid kit with a value of $50. Deliverable at Panteria, Pennsic or by appointment.

Mistress Ardenia will create one batch of farmers’ cheese flavored with basic herbs as you would like it and help arrange for delivery

Master Edward, Viscount of An Tir, Knight of the Society, Master of the Laurel, Master of the Pelican, Court Baron in three kingdoms, Companion of the Leaf of Merit, Companion of the Keystone, Companion of the Silver Crescent , Companion of the Dragon’s Heart, Lord of the Court, Companion of the Troubadour, Companion of the Burdened Tyger, Sigil of Aethelmearc, Companion of the Golden Unicorn, Companion of the Cornelian, Companion of the Seahorse (Ostgardr), Companion of the Bronze Tower, holder of the Queen's Cypher and the King’s Cypher, holder of two Augmentations of Arms, a Tyger of the East and the East Kingdom Seneschal . . . will do you the great honor of deigning to visit your encampment (or an encampment of your choice) at Pennsic. He will come just before dinner, partake of your fine repast, drink of your finest Scotch and regale you with stories of the Society.

A beer tasting session for you and three of your friends – at your house, Master Liam’s house or at an event of your choice. Master Liam, also known as LiamStLiam on BeerAdvocate.com, will provide a variety of mundane beers in several styles and will regale you with stories about the beers.

Lady Tati’ana will construct a seven-foot long war banner of your design on painted silk. She will provide the materials and work with you on the design.

Wednesday Night: A post before sleeping . . .

1. Welcome to diablu, and judyjudith. It's crazy here. You will be quite comfortable.

2. Some observations from "Out Here In The Country."

A. On the way to work this morning, I saw the cows that provide our milk. 

B. On the way home, I saw the guys who kill the pigs and cattle that produce the pork and beef  we eat.
 
C. When the wind is out of the south, I *know* there's a farm down the street.

3. I knew he was on sabbatical, but it's going to be a while:

Doonesbury Creator Garry Trudeau is on hiatus until June 16. He’s working on other projects, traveling and just taking a break

4. I just posted the most borked entry in the history of sca_east. But I fixed it.

5. Right now, this is the most e-mailed story at the New York Times.

Equestrians’ Deaths Spread Unease in Sport

Scary stuff.

6. Pulitzer prize-winner in feature writing from the Washington Post.