This past weekend I had a lengthy chat w/ gothwalk, about 'the thing on Facebook', about social media (he's stepping up as social media officer for Drachenwald), about growing groups and how to do it well ( Read more... )

Weekend before last was one of the last 'autumn' events in Insulae Draconis for Robert and me - Collegium of the White Mountain, in Mynydd Gwyn ( Read more... )

The late afternoon, for me, wrapped up with preparing for court. In a way, it was easy, since I've managed several elevations. It felt a bit odd, though, organising my own - isn't someone supposed to fix this for me? But in the end, I think I got a ceremony that suited, and that was visually striking, in line with my own fondness of good court.
I ( Read more... )

So in light of my vigil coming up in a few weeks, I've started asking people, 'what is the super-secret peerage knowledge you pass on to people at vigils?'

For a long time I attended vigils simply to congratulate candidates and wish them well - I didn't have anything to tell them that they didn't already know, and I wanted them to know I was happy ( Read more... )

Sticky note, til Raglen ffair:

For peradventure in all Italy a man shall have muche a do to fynde out so many gentlemen and noble personages that are so worthy, and besyde the principall profession of Chivalrye so excellent in sundry thinges, as are presently here.

Therfore if in any place men may be founde that deserve the name ( Read more... )

 Dance moot in Harplestane was once more a lovely occasion. For me, it was a hugely relaxing event: pusscat was in good hands, and I had three days to enjoy good company and do nothing more strenuous than invite people to join in the next dance in the hall. ( Read more... )

Notes on the little event that grew...

Yule Ball proved to be a lovely wrap-up of the year's events. I had more fun than I expected and of course greatly enjoyed seeing Sir Alaric elevated to the Order of the Laurel. He was completely taken unawares, and was his ususal modest, cheerful and honest self throughout the weekend.

I wrote up an account of ( Read more... )