Stuff-a-rama (or: I'm too lazy to think up a clever title for this entry)

[attack_laurel]

Read the comments from my last post, and see why I love writing this blog:

Comments

[kass_rants]

I've always been under the impression that the apron or overskirt over the Countess of Southampton's petticote was a kind of protection for the embroidery on her petticote. I don't know what gave me this impression to be honest, so I can't tell you I read it in a book or anything so concrete. Just something to contribute to your contemplations.

[attack_laurel]

Yes, that's what makes me think skirt - it looks like the Italian ones, and also like the sheer organza sleeves worn over embroidered sleeves in England.

I just need to pull out the really big picture I have of it and see if the sheer goes around to the back or not. The other thing is that I have never seen an apron that does that in front.

...but there's always a first time. :)

[gwacie]

*munches popcorn* C'mon Apron!

(Why do I feel like I'm watching a horse race or something?)

Seriously, what makes me think apron is looking at the hem, the sheer bit doesn't show at the outter edges of the skirt on the bottom. The one side is obscured by the doggie, but the other is pretty open. Totally looks like an apron to me.

[attack_laurel]

I see what you mean - but I'll have to wait until I get home to look closely.

[kass_rants]

Oh, and total empathy on the headache. When there aren't sufficient storms in the summertime, I get them for about six days in a row. I used to be really afraid to drive because I knew I wasn't using the eye over which the headache centered.

I hope the weather breaks soon and you feel better!

[attack_laurel]

I get them regualrly - they're related to migraines (which I get fortunately less frequently), and are either medication or hormone-induced, and I can't do a damn thing about either of those reasons.

I ordered some more patterns from you this morning, btw. :)

[kass_rants]

Suckage. Mine are definitely weather related. But meds seem to do nothing for them. Only coffee or a change in the barometric pressure helps. And too much coffee just upsets my stomach.

I saw the order. Thanks tons! First State Greyhound Rescue thanks you too!

[albreda]

I find that sometimes antihistamines help with the jitters, especially if I'm on opiods. Just FYI.

Can't wait to see the pink petticoat!!

[chargirlgenius]

There's nothing wrong with wanting recognition.

Ironically, I'm much more of this opinion now that I'm a peer. Beforehand, I waffled so much on whether or not I actually wanted it, and was very uncomfortable with the idea that it might be important to me.

[attack_laurel]

Well, we've all been somewhat indoctrinated with the superstition that declaring something one wants guarantees it will never happen, for starters.

I remember one person once gleefully exclaiming "you'll never be baroness of Lochmere!" after I sat in one of the thrones (to test out the cushion I had made for it). So much for that superstition. :)

[chargirlgenius]

For starters. :-)

I've even tried on Royal regalia. Guess I'll never be queen. ;-)

But in addition to that, I think I was pretty wrapped up in making sure that I was doing it because I wanted to do it, and looked down on the idea of letting peerage or awards help to spur me on. And yeah, while you should do it because you love it, I'm sick of people looking down on awards and "cookies" because they have an idea that it makes their goals seem loftier.

But anyway, that's another rant that I've been toying with writing...

[kass_rants]

Don't forget those of us who just plain don't want the job. I like to participate on my own terms. If I were a Peer, I'd feel an obligation to attend more events like Coronation and teach classes and all that kinda stuff. So I don't feel like I could accept a Peerage with clear conscience unless I rearranged my life.

[mmcnealy]

I should be able to post them later today or tomorrow.

[attack_laurel]

Cool! :)

[attack_laurel]

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