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I haven't posted here in so long that I forgot my password.
I'm preparing to go to a war. Ulfgeirr will be fighting, I will be finding comfortable and hopefully interesting places to sit around and relax.
I'm making some things in anticipation of going, but I will only actually go if I am as certain as I can be that the trip will be uneventful regarding my gestational state. Apart from anything else, it'd be rude to risk inconveniencing or stressing the people I am traveling with by heading off in dicey health.
Meanwhile, for Ulfgeirr; arming caps. Leather shoulder armour. Pants. I recently got around to quilting his gambeson so that it could be "disenchanted" per some wool-wash. It now smells like wool rather than a year of combat, which is... kind of weird, actually.
For me; maybe a new chemise or underdress and a voluminous surcote of some kind. I don't know what the weather will be like, but it's important that I have garb options that let me stay cool if it's hot. Perhaps I should dig out the Roman outfit I started? It would be cool and decent, but I've never worn that style before. Hrm. The question is; do I make something tried and tested from scratch, or do I complete an experimental outfit and risk it not being suitable?
I could get by with what I have, but a new lightweight clothing option would be a useful addition to my SCA wardrobe in any case. I'll have another look at the Roman experiment and think about the options.
Spaulders have been patterned and will be made of leather and shaped appropriately. I'll make one to begin with. We can always make another if we need it, and we can improve on the construction if we find we need it. I am thinking of using simple fittings to tie them directly to the gambeson. They need only be removed when the gambeson is being washed, or if Ulfgeirr wants to try going sleeveless (the gambeson sleeves are detachable), but keep his shoulder protection. (I plan to make the lower ties long enough to fasten around the bicep if required.)
I should work on a packing list, and a to-do list. Later, though. Right now, I'm going to use today's religious occasion as an excuse to make pancakes. :)