at Armistice
08:30 Saturnsday 31 July 2021
I may move my tent, so I'm not unpacking yet.
I saw a universal laptop-power adapter at Walmart with the rectangular Lenovo plug. I did not notice whether it worked for 12-volt input. (That's what great about the Targus adapter, running from either 120v AC or 12v DC and not needing an inverter.)
The Armistice Merchant Guide shows a much smaller merchant area (77 booths) but does not list names! The Welcome "book" is one sheet - cover page/site rules and te 2019 Pennsic map - no E15 that year.
I forgot to stop for ice at Pilot on my way in. ☹
I had a nosebleed while I was driving, around 20:30? Nosebleeds are not normal for me in July.
There's no printed class schedule. ☹
My route was I-495 / I-270 / I-70 / US-30 / I-99 / US-22 / US-422. It's slower, longer, hillier, and more varied than taking the Pennsylvania Turnpike. There's no toll, and it passes a couple of Walmarts.
Saturnsday 09:12
I hear an urchin hawking ice - 7 lbs for $5 and 22 lbs for $7. [Carry it back yourself from the camp store? 22 lbs for $5.25.]
(Land Agent / Camp Autocrat) Anna says E15 had a sinkhole forming in 2019.
There was a detour posted around the center of town for the Ebensburg festival (Ebensburg Homecoming).
Saturnsday 15:50
I moved my tent and its contents. I was at the far corner of our land allotment last night. Now I'm closer to (within sight of) the main tent.
Saturnsday 17:45
I'm missing part of the 12-volt computer adapter, so there was no point in bringing the alternate laptop (that doesn't need the rectangular Lenovo plug my primary laptop uses). I'm also missing the 12-volt USB power adapter for charging the iPhone, some lights, earbuds, headphones, etc.
Saturnsday 19:15
There were a couple of bodhran classes today that I was considering, but I slept through the first.
Name of Class
or PerformanceClass TimeTentDescription of Class or PerformanceInstructorGroup AffiliationLengthClass Cap or RestrictionsMaterials Fee Attended Looked Interesting Flirt v.s. Blurt13:001Learn the best way to approach that certain someone, gaining useful knowledge in social dynamics. How to gauge interest, understanding conversation dynamics and read body language. How to handle rejection while maintaining good social standing.Wizard2 hourAges 18+ Annual Pen-making class, bring quills and bamboo14:002"How to make the pens everyone used -from papyrus to paper - I suggest people BRING quills - the best are Canada goose primaries (the longest wing-feathers), ask local hunters, bring some spares if you can get them. Most right-handers prefer left-wing feathers, and vice versa"Ld Aleksandr, ChymistSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Cruise Director's Meet and Greet14:00BarnGathering of some of the different organization's leaders with our wonderful cruise director to attempt to coordinate on site activities.Armistice Cruise DirectorSociety for Creative Anachronism Bodhran (Irish drum) basics18:001Did you buy a bodhran at Armistice, or have you always wanted to learn how to play it? Come learn how! We'll teach basic reel (4/4) and jig (3/4) time and basic tipper handling. If time allows, we'll get into tonality. You don't have to have a bodhran, but please bring a piece of wood, cardboard, etc, something you can hit with a tipper. I will have extra tippers available for those that want to try different types.Fíne ingen Uí Chellaig1 hour Bodhran 10219:001This class is for those who have learned basic tipper techniques and wish to improve their tipper work and learn tonal changes.Fíne ingen Uí Chellaig1 hour Night Sky Over Pennsic21:001Basic night sky observing usually by PU PointWilliam M CressSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour
Saturnsday 20:00
I am "on" for kids. So many times in my childhood adults did not respond to my interests until the interests were gone. Hence my interactions with the giant brick of cheese. We have 4 kids in the camp this year. This will be a challenge.
Sunday 01:30
59°F/15°C in the tent. Bedtime for all. I'm going to look for my camera case; the kids have one of my flashlights.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1245021.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]
I may move my tent, so I'm not unpacking yet.
I saw a universal laptop-power adapter at Walmart with the rectangular Lenovo plug. I did not notice whether it worked for 12-volt input. (That's what great about the Targus adapter, running from either 120v AC or 12v DC and not needing an inverter.)
The Armistice Merchant Guide shows a much smaller merchant area (77 booths) but does not list names! The Welcome "book" is one sheet - cover page/site rules and te 2019 Pennsic map - no E15 that year.
I forgot to stop for ice at Pilot on my way in. ☹
I had a nosebleed while I was driving, around 20:30? Nosebleeds are not normal for me in July.
There's no printed class schedule. ☹
My route was I-495 / I-270 / I-70 / US-30 / I-99 / US-22 / US-422. It's slower, longer, hillier, and more varied than taking the Pennsylvania Turnpike. There's no toll, and it passes a couple of Walmarts.
Saturnsday 09:12
I hear an urchin hawking ice - 7 lbs for $5 and 22 lbs for $7. [Carry it back yourself from the camp store? 22 lbs for $5.25.]
(Land Agent / Camp Autocrat) Anna says E15 had a sinkhole forming in 2019.
There was a detour posted around the center of town for the Ebensburg festival (Ebensburg Homecoming).
Saturnsday 15:50
I moved my tent and its contents. I was at the far corner of our land allotment last night. Now I'm closer to (within sight of) the main tent.
Saturnsday 17:45
I'm missing part of the 12-volt computer adapter, so there was no point in bringing the alternate laptop (that doesn't need the rectangular Lenovo plug my primary laptop uses). I'm also missing the 12-volt USB power adapter for charging the iPhone, some lights, earbuds, headphones, etc.
Saturnsday 19:15
There were a couple of bodhran classes today that I was considering, but I slept through the first.
Name of Class
or PerformanceClass TimeTentDescription of Class or PerformanceInstructorGroup AffiliationLengthClass Cap or RestrictionsMaterials Fee Attended Looked Interesting Flirt v.s. Blurt13:001Learn the best way to approach that certain someone, gaining useful knowledge in social dynamics. How to gauge interest, understanding conversation dynamics and read body language. How to handle rejection while maintaining good social standing.Wizard2 hourAges 18+ Annual Pen-making class, bring quills and bamboo14:002"How to make the pens everyone used -from papyrus to paper - I suggest people BRING quills - the best are Canada goose primaries (the longest wing-feathers), ask local hunters, bring some spares if you can get them. Most right-handers prefer left-wing feathers, and vice versa"Ld Aleksandr, ChymistSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Cruise Director's Meet and Greet14:00BarnGathering of some of the different organization's leaders with our wonderful cruise director to attempt to coordinate on site activities.Armistice Cruise DirectorSociety for Creative Anachronism Bodhran (Irish drum) basics18:001Did you buy a bodhran at Armistice, or have you always wanted to learn how to play it? Come learn how! We'll teach basic reel (4/4) and jig (3/4) time and basic tipper handling. If time allows, we'll get into tonality. You don't have to have a bodhran, but please bring a piece of wood, cardboard, etc, something you can hit with a tipper. I will have extra tippers available for those that want to try different types.Fíne ingen Uí Chellaig1 hour Bodhran 10219:001This class is for those who have learned basic tipper techniques and wish to improve their tipper work and learn tonal changes.Fíne ingen Uí Chellaig1 hour Night Sky Over Pennsic21:001Basic night sky observing usually by PU PointWilliam M CressSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour
Saturnsday 20:00
I am "on" for kids. So many times in my childhood adults did not respond to my interests until the interests were gone. Hence my interactions with the giant brick of cheese. We have 4 kids in the camp this year. This will be a challenge.
Sunday 01:30
59°F/15°C in the tent. Bedtime for all. I'm going to look for my camera case; the kids have one of my flashlights.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1245021.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]