Thunderstorm rages, though not severe.

Secondly, the Calendar Geeks blog now has an RSS feed: calendar_geeks. Also, there are about ten calendars left in this printing run. If you want yours before our second run in November, get them now. :D

I am still sick, and think I have yet another relapse of EBV. It SUCKS. I hate my blood getting drawn, I hate going to the doc's office (I waited for two hours for a twenty minute consult. Tell me that isn't messed up.), and I hate not being at work. Of course, it's no secret that I hate my job, but I like getting paid. I'd rather do my job and get paid for that, than sitting at home sick.

I haven't gotten started on my Queen's Prize project, at least painting wise, but I also haven't accumulated all my paints yet. I think I may just bite the bullet and get paints from Walmart instead.

Bah. I really should get to bed, but as this storm is on the noisy side, I'm afraid sleep may not come soon.

I am officially entering panic mode for Raid or Trade.

I don't have a ride yet (eep!), and so I'm trying to see if I even need to buy a tent or not, at least starting off (the answer is yes). Earth pimple (lrdfaelan, great phrase. I'm stealing it!) it will be, no lie, at least until I can afford a nice wall tent. Thankfully, I already own a sleeping bag. That's not something that's scaring me at the moment. I will even meet people in Bethany to save them time and gas, too. And I'm even offering to chip in for gas, provide direction from Bethany to site and back again, and I also don't take up a lot of room. I know it's early, but I figure I better get on the ball now and confirm things. (Mom was an event planner. Can you tell?)

If I don't go, I guess that'll be okay, but I'm jonesin' for a time with my Scadian pals. I don't get to see you guys all that often, and it saddens me. (which isn't to say that I'm not working on getting something started here in the 'Ville. It's just taking time.)

So, BFSers and nearby gentles, if you can't go, but you know someone who is, could you ask for me? If you need my email to give to people, use cowtownchick AT hotmail DOT com. I will be indebted to you! (and it gives you an opportunity to have a servant-for-a-day in payment, with terms to be discussed at a later time and date. An ornery one you'll get, but one nonetheless.)

Thanks. You rock!

YES!

After months of searching, I found Dr House's "bitchin' cane."

I must have.

Sure, it won't -quite- be historically accurate, but...it's the bitchin' cane! It's great for days like today when my hip and knee decide to hate me.

Squee.

And...this is pictorial evidence of what I've gotten done. Granted, this photo is from day one, and not day...uh...four? But, you can see what I still need to do (I will have to BADLY reinforce the neck and arms). Any pointers would be much appreciated! :D

Roadblock on the blue-surcote-of-doom project. Even with the extra gores, it still won't get around my ample derrière. So, I'm going to have to rip out gores in the middle seams, and place a panel in between. It's definitely not period construction, but I also don't have the easiest build to work with.

Bah.

All after getting all the gores on last night. Meh. I'll be lucky if I get this done in time for Crystal Ball in November. Very lucky.

Oi.