Armistice shower
Tiwsday 09:21 03 August 2021
It's 67°F/19.4°C in the tent with the door open. I slept with earplugs. I woke cold at 05:50. I re-arranged the bedding and went back to sleep until 08:30. I mixed some OJ. I set up 2 trash bags for the tent Sunday, and I can't find either today. The tent is not organized at all.
Tiwsday 09:30
I could hardly put on my copper bracelet. I guess it's smaller when it's cold. (It has no clasp; it's too small to fall off. I removed some links and its unreliable-looking clasp when I bought it. I don't throw things out, but I haven't seen those removed bits in years. ☹ Where do those bits end up? I think I bought it in Mexico, on a college choir trip.)
I finally remembered to put a mask in my bag to carry today, but I don't know where the other 2 masks are now. Almost no one has been wearing masks. Supposedly, we're all vaccinated here, but who believes that? (No one has checked anything.)
Tiwsday 17:35
Name of Class
or PerformanceClass TimeTentDescription of Class or PerformanceInstructorGroup AffiliationLengthClass Cap or RestrictionsMaterials Fee Attended Middle Eastern Garb - Inspiration and Construction10:001Overview of middle eastern garb focusing on the Turkish Seljuk and Ottoman periods, with some Persian examples as well. If the class is interested we can discuss construction methods and basic patterning. Class materials will include handouts with photos, period patterns and an extensive bibliography for further research. I will bring my fairly extensive library (some of which was purchased in Istanbul) for those who want to go straight to the primary source material.Amy Ostrander of The TatterdemalionSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Intro to Garb Making: Everything They Don't Print On The Pattern11:001
Covers the basics of clothing construction. Basic terms, how to take measurements, how to select fabric, the basics of interpreting commercial patterns, and how to “read” and copy simple garments. Feel free to bring pieces of garb or printed patterns for demonstration or questions.Karen I Field1 hour Inkle Weaving13:00Egills WoodstuffsLearn to weave on the inkle loom. Bring your own or borrow one ours. All materials provided.Barbara HoffmanSociety for Creative Anachronism3 hours5$5.00 Risqué Pompeii: Art Under the Volcano14:002"Upon the discovery of Pompeii, and its neighbor Herculaneum, Victorian explorers were both surprised and horrified by what they found. The sexually explicit artwork they uncovered would forever change their view of Ancient Rome and eventually lead to our modern concept of pornography. Come have a look at the artwork that caused such an uproar that it was hidden away for nearly two centuries. Ages 18+"Rosie Dubroc1 hourAges 18+ Inkle Weaving13:00Egills WoodstuffsBarbara Hoffman3 hours5$5.00 Suck it Up: The History of Cupping16:002"This class will teach you about the ancient history of cupping, from its beginnings using animal horns to more sophisticated bamboo and glass cups. Learn how different types of cupping were done and what each was used for. The class will include a brief demonstration of fire cupping. Ages 18+"Rosie Dubroc1 hourAges 18+ Conflict Spin like a Viking Workshop10:002Using hand distaff and top weighted spindle we will explore spinning wool like a Viking woman and include study of actual finds. Some equipment made available as loaners for class or please bring your own. Distancing will be used. Wool will be provided. This is a Viking Spin In for beginners, intermediates and the just plain curious.Lois SwalesSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hourDistance between attendees 4 -6 feet, use of hand sanitizer Mead and Kvass Brewing11:004"In the classroom I'll discuss the history and instruct you on brewing mead, the wine made from honey, and kvass the medieval softdrink made from fermented bread. After the classroom discussion participants will be welcome to my camp for a hands on kvass brewing demonstration. Five days later the kvass we brew on site will be available to sample. Kvass is very low alcohol and tastes like toast and jam flavored soda."Robert J. Wood1 hour Midrash, Aggaditah and the Bible -- the Oldest Jewish Storytelling Source Material11:00Performing Arts TentPeriod sources for Jewish storytelling are wide and varied, but three stand out as universal in the Jewish world throughout SCA period (600-1600). The first and most well-known is the Bible. But two other sources were widely available in the Jewish world: Midrash (stories that elaborate on the Bible) and Aggaditah (stories about Talmudic sages). The class will discuss these three sources and how they interacted with each other. We will also discuss the place of these sources in Jewish culture throughout the period.Harold FeldSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Roman Fibula with lampwork beads - Make and Take14:00Bead TentCreation of a historical documented Roman Fibula with lampwork beads. Students will follow instructions on how to make the fibula and put on ready-made lampwork beads. Documentation will be provided.Teresa NallSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hour10$5.00 per kit. 1 fibula with beads per kit. Looked Interesting Beginner Kumihimo10:003Learning beginning weaving on kumihimo diskLark Miller1 hour10$5 they get a board, thread and thread bobbins High Middle Moderate English Country Dance10:00Dance tentSome slightly more challenging dances, that are a lot of Fun. Picking of Sticks, Gathering Peascods, and TrenchmoreKeith FryeEnglish Civil War Society of America1 hourAs Many as Will (within tent capacity) Knitting 10110:00Fiber TentKnit and purl stitches, cast on and bind off. Beginning knitting for those who have never held knitting needles, or those who would like a refresher. Left handed? No problem. Needles and yarn provided.HL Mahearra d'Hexham mka Patti SnyderSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hour10 kits for participants; observers free$5 per kiet Children's Water Battle10:00FortBring your kids, water ballons and squirt guns to the fort to battle for treasure. (Sorry, no launchers or sling shots allowed)Courtney Ballard Tell Me a Story11:002Ever wonder what makes a story a story?Charles Krug1 hour15 Pysanky, Ukrainian Egg Decorating13:004In this class you will learn the wax resist dying technique that is used to produce Ukrainian Easter Eggs. All materials will be provided. This is a hands-on class. Wear or bring something to protect your garb should you spill or drip dye.Iaroslava Ivanovna (Anna Kueberth)4 hours10 Pony Bead Buttons14:001Come learn to make simple, small, quick buttons in just the exact color you needed for your medieval garments. This class is especially for hands-on learners. All supplies provided. Cost: priceless.Yeshika VoronovaEmpire of Medieval Pursuits1 hourLimited to 15 per class Fun and Easy SCA Dances15:00Dance TentWill learn 2-3 basic dances.Margaret Ellen Forsell-VanhornSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour 9000 Years of Edged Weapons16:001A display of edged weapons from the Upper Paleolithic, through Bronze Age, Classical Age, Iron Age, Middle Ages, to the 21st Century, including many original historical examples. Discussion of the history, development, crafting, and use. Photos and video welcome. Limited hands on of certain pieces, time permitting.Michael Z. Williamson2 hour Song and Story with Old Tom16:00Performing Arts TentYou like Music? What Tommaso does sounds a bit like music. You like stories? Ah . . that reminds me of a story. . . Forty five minutes of Song and Story with Tommaso.Charles Krug1 hour Irish/Scottish/Breton Trad music players meet & greet17:004Calling all Trad music players & singers! Come to the meet and greet, where you’ll get a chance to exchange contact info, tune sets, and find other players who share the love of craic. Activities will be: Introductions; list folk's favorite tune sets (collection will be shared w/attendees); email list &/or social media page (how do we keep in contact?); open announcements (camps hosting a session;events)HEIDI BRUBAKER1 hour Mythical Creature Parade17:15ArmStreet booth"What is your favorite mythical beast? Dress up as an any creature of your choice from myth or folklore - of any culture, any period - and come have fun with us! We will meet at the ArmStreet booth at 17:15 and start (hopefully) at 17:30"Alisa Vaynrubn/a
95°F/35°C in the tent; it's been open 10-15 min.
Karin Jacobsdotter (mundanely, Karen Tellefsen) has been in 2 more classes with me today.
I watched part of Inkle-loom weaving, but left to get to Pompeii. I'm planning to take the (whole) Inkle-weaving class Freyasday.
After the cupping class, the other attendee asked me where I got my bota (water bottle) - the Maryland Renfest, 30 years ago?
5 minutes later someone else complimented my bota; he has its sibling. And as we were comparing them and their histories (his bought at a Pennsic, about when I bought mine), a woman (Morgan(?)) came up with a third of the species, but hers was smaller, and covered in cloth instead of leather; bought at a gun show.
Tiwsday 18:30
The camera battery died today. The only spare that worked was the one I recharged yesterday. There's 2 more that should have been good. I'll have to recharge them next.
I hiked up the hill to take a shower. It's been too cold in the evenings to go out at bedtime, expecting to come back damp.
I forgot to take a towel. I noticed when I was almost there. I decided it was warm enough to shower and come back wet.
Half the showers were closed off - less to clean?
Our camp doesn't have its own shower this year. We usually provide hot water for a neighbor camp's shower, and they're not here. We apparently have our own shower in the works, but it's not going to happen in the next week.
The kids always want to know what you're eating/drinking. I'm glad they don't like sangria. I'm surprised that they know they don't like sangria....
I saw 3 other Black men today, and I saw a black woman on Cooper's staff.
Wodensday 01:30
Dinner was unusually late. Chicken pot pies.
During the evening I charged all the camera batteries. The 2 that the camera didn't like earlier didn't take long to charge.
It feels nice to be showered.
The new camp lantern is much brighter with the diffusing cover removed.
The Mountain Confederation (across the road) had another Bardic tonight. There's still singing and guitaring going on. Earplugs again? It's good music, but I still need sleep. 63°F/17.2°C in the tent.
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It's 67°F/19.4°C in the tent with the door open. I slept with earplugs. I woke cold at 05:50. I re-arranged the bedding and went back to sleep until 08:30. I mixed some OJ. I set up 2 trash bags for the tent Sunday, and I can't find either today. The tent is not organized at all.
Tiwsday 09:30
I could hardly put on my copper bracelet. I guess it's smaller when it's cold. (It has no clasp; it's too small to fall off. I removed some links and its unreliable-looking clasp when I bought it. I don't throw things out, but I haven't seen those removed bits in years. ☹ Where do those bits end up? I think I bought it in Mexico, on a college choir trip.)
I finally remembered to put a mask in my bag to carry today, but I don't know where the other 2 masks are now. Almost no one has been wearing masks. Supposedly, we're all vaccinated here, but who believes that? (No one has checked anything.)
Tiwsday 17:35
Name of Class
or PerformanceClass TimeTentDescription of Class or PerformanceInstructorGroup AffiliationLengthClass Cap or RestrictionsMaterials Fee Attended Middle Eastern Garb - Inspiration and Construction10:001Overview of middle eastern garb focusing on the Turkish Seljuk and Ottoman periods, with some Persian examples as well. If the class is interested we can discuss construction methods and basic patterning. Class materials will include handouts with photos, period patterns and an extensive bibliography for further research. I will bring my fairly extensive library (some of which was purchased in Istanbul) for those who want to go straight to the primary source material.Amy Ostrander of The TatterdemalionSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Intro to Garb Making: Everything They Don't Print On The Pattern11:001
Covers the basics of clothing construction. Basic terms, how to take measurements, how to select fabric, the basics of interpreting commercial patterns, and how to “read” and copy simple garments. Feel free to bring pieces of garb or printed patterns for demonstration or questions.Karen I Field1 hour Inkle Weaving13:00Egills WoodstuffsLearn to weave on the inkle loom. Bring your own or borrow one ours. All materials provided.Barbara HoffmanSociety for Creative Anachronism3 hours5$5.00 Risqué Pompeii: Art Under the Volcano14:002"Upon the discovery of Pompeii, and its neighbor Herculaneum, Victorian explorers were both surprised and horrified by what they found. The sexually explicit artwork they uncovered would forever change their view of Ancient Rome and eventually lead to our modern concept of pornography. Come have a look at the artwork that caused such an uproar that it was hidden away for nearly two centuries. Ages 18+"Rosie Dubroc1 hourAges 18+ Inkle Weaving13:00Egills WoodstuffsBarbara Hoffman3 hours5$5.00 Suck it Up: The History of Cupping16:002"This class will teach you about the ancient history of cupping, from its beginnings using animal horns to more sophisticated bamboo and glass cups. Learn how different types of cupping were done and what each was used for. The class will include a brief demonstration of fire cupping. Ages 18+"Rosie Dubroc1 hourAges 18+ Conflict Spin like a Viking Workshop10:002Using hand distaff and top weighted spindle we will explore spinning wool like a Viking woman and include study of actual finds. Some equipment made available as loaners for class or please bring your own. Distancing will be used. Wool will be provided. This is a Viking Spin In for beginners, intermediates and the just plain curious.Lois SwalesSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hourDistance between attendees 4 -6 feet, use of hand sanitizer Mead and Kvass Brewing11:004"In the classroom I'll discuss the history and instruct you on brewing mead, the wine made from honey, and kvass the medieval softdrink made from fermented bread. After the classroom discussion participants will be welcome to my camp for a hands on kvass brewing demonstration. Five days later the kvass we brew on site will be available to sample. Kvass is very low alcohol and tastes like toast and jam flavored soda."Robert J. Wood1 hour Midrash, Aggaditah and the Bible -- the Oldest Jewish Storytelling Source Material11:00Performing Arts TentPeriod sources for Jewish storytelling are wide and varied, but three stand out as universal in the Jewish world throughout SCA period (600-1600). The first and most well-known is the Bible. But two other sources were widely available in the Jewish world: Midrash (stories that elaborate on the Bible) and Aggaditah (stories about Talmudic sages). The class will discuss these three sources and how they interacted with each other. We will also discuss the place of these sources in Jewish culture throughout the period.Harold FeldSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour Roman Fibula with lampwork beads - Make and Take14:00Bead TentCreation of a historical documented Roman Fibula with lampwork beads. Students will follow instructions on how to make the fibula and put on ready-made lampwork beads. Documentation will be provided.Teresa NallSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hour10$5.00 per kit. 1 fibula with beads per kit. Looked Interesting Beginner Kumihimo10:003Learning beginning weaving on kumihimo diskLark Miller1 hour10$5 they get a board, thread and thread bobbins High Middle Moderate English Country Dance10:00Dance tentSome slightly more challenging dances, that are a lot of Fun. Picking of Sticks, Gathering Peascods, and TrenchmoreKeith FryeEnglish Civil War Society of America1 hourAs Many as Will (within tent capacity) Knitting 10110:00Fiber TentKnit and purl stitches, cast on and bind off. Beginning knitting for those who have never held knitting needles, or those who would like a refresher. Left handed? No problem. Needles and yarn provided.HL Mahearra d'Hexham mka Patti SnyderSociety for Creative Anachronism2 hour10 kits for participants; observers free$5 per kiet Children's Water Battle10:00FortBring your kids, water ballons and squirt guns to the fort to battle for treasure. (Sorry, no launchers or sling shots allowed)Courtney Ballard Tell Me a Story11:002Ever wonder what makes a story a story?Charles Krug1 hour15 Pysanky, Ukrainian Egg Decorating13:004In this class you will learn the wax resist dying technique that is used to produce Ukrainian Easter Eggs. All materials will be provided. This is a hands-on class. Wear or bring something to protect your garb should you spill or drip dye.Iaroslava Ivanovna (Anna Kueberth)4 hours10 Pony Bead Buttons14:001Come learn to make simple, small, quick buttons in just the exact color you needed for your medieval garments. This class is especially for hands-on learners. All supplies provided. Cost: priceless.Yeshika VoronovaEmpire of Medieval Pursuits1 hourLimited to 15 per class Fun and Easy SCA Dances15:00Dance TentWill learn 2-3 basic dances.Margaret Ellen Forsell-VanhornSociety for Creative Anachronism1 hour 9000 Years of Edged Weapons16:001A display of edged weapons from the Upper Paleolithic, through Bronze Age, Classical Age, Iron Age, Middle Ages, to the 21st Century, including many original historical examples. Discussion of the history, development, crafting, and use. Photos and video welcome. Limited hands on of certain pieces, time permitting.Michael Z. Williamson2 hour Song and Story with Old Tom16:00Performing Arts TentYou like Music? What Tommaso does sounds a bit like music. You like stories? Ah . . that reminds me of a story. . . Forty five minutes of Song and Story with Tommaso.Charles Krug1 hour Irish/Scottish/Breton Trad music players meet & greet17:004Calling all Trad music players & singers! Come to the meet and greet, where you’ll get a chance to exchange contact info, tune sets, and find other players who share the love of craic. Activities will be: Introductions; list folk's favorite tune sets (collection will be shared w/attendees); email list &/or social media page (how do we keep in contact?); open announcements (camps hosting a session;events)HEIDI BRUBAKER1 hour Mythical Creature Parade17:15ArmStreet booth"What is your favorite mythical beast? Dress up as an any creature of your choice from myth or folklore - of any culture, any period - and come have fun with us! We will meet at the ArmStreet booth at 17:15 and start (hopefully) at 17:30"Alisa Vaynrubn/a
95°F/35°C in the tent; it's been open 10-15 min.
Karin Jacobsdotter (mundanely, Karen Tellefsen) has been in 2 more classes with me today.
I watched part of Inkle-loom weaving, but left to get to Pompeii. I'm planning to take the (whole) Inkle-weaving class Freyasday.
After the cupping class, the other attendee asked me where I got my bota (water bottle) - the Maryland Renfest, 30 years ago?
5 minutes later someone else complimented my bota; he has its sibling. And as we were comparing them and their histories (his bought at a Pennsic, about when I bought mine), a woman (Morgan(?)) came up with a third of the species, but hers was smaller, and covered in cloth instead of leather; bought at a gun show.
Tiwsday 18:30
The camera battery died today. The only spare that worked was the one I recharged yesterday. There's 2 more that should have been good. I'll have to recharge them next.
I hiked up the hill to take a shower. It's been too cold in the evenings to go out at bedtime, expecting to come back damp.
I forgot to take a towel. I noticed when I was almost there. I decided it was warm enough to shower and come back wet.
Half the showers were closed off - less to clean?
Our camp doesn't have its own shower this year. We usually provide hot water for a neighbor camp's shower, and they're not here. We apparently have our own shower in the works, but it's not going to happen in the next week.
The kids always want to know what you're eating/drinking. I'm glad they don't like sangria. I'm surprised that they know they don't like sangria....
I saw 3 other Black men today, and I saw a black woman on Cooper's staff.
Wodensday 01:30
Dinner was unusually late. Chicken pot pies.
During the evening I charged all the camera batteries. The 2 that the camera didn't like earlier didn't take long to charge.
It feels nice to be showered.
The new camp lantern is much brighter with the diffusing cover removed.
The Mountain Confederation (across the road) had another Bardic tonight. There's still singing and guitaring going on. Earplugs again? It's good music, but I still need sleep. 63°F/17.2°C in the tent.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1246128.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]