Pennsic Day 9

Never would I have imagined as a child or young teen that someday I would be sitting in a pavilion almost every August, wearing medieval clothes.  The SCA found me when I was 19.  At that age, I did not think that I would still be playing in the SCA at this age.  Now, many, many years later I raised two children within this community and my daughter is raising her son here too.  Other happy things from today:

--Gideon (my grandson) and Zed (his dad) arrived to join us at Pennsic.  They were tired after the long drive.

--Very early this morning Keziah and I got up and did a volunteer shift with the 'Watch'.  This is basically driving around in a golf cart making sure fires are attended and people aren't looking for some kind of help.  We had a radio to call in for more help if needed.  My body wasn't happy about being in the cart for three hours, other than that, it went well.

--We saw the sky lighten as the sun rose.

--The pond was lovely as small tendrils of moisture rose from it.

--Later we attended Opening Ceremonies.  This is where all the Kings and Queens and other nobility gather, declare war, and determine sides.  This year the war is centered on kindness and there will be a war because it is fun.  

--While relaxing this afternoon Gideon and Zed decided to have staring contest.  In the picture below, Gideon and Zed (off camera) were trying to frown as long as possible without laughing.

--In the evening we had an open house and people from Stonemarche and friends were invited to visit.  People came and went until after dark.  It was nice to see them and we met some new people too.

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Thank you for being part of my happy things.  Stay safe.