I have often written a partial post and deleted it. I just got to the point where whatever rant I had didn’t seem worth it anymore. So, perhaps I should post something other than a rant!
I am slowly making some progress on the Apple Tunic. I have watched a lot of videos on making what is really a simple garmet. I try to find time each week to a little more. The problem is with our jobs, Gertie and I are just drained when we get home. But I do ultimately think I can do this and dare I say it, enjoy it? I have body panels and a neck hole of an undertunic.
I learned that there will be slings at Pennsic. I later learned that slings have been legal in some kingdoms for almost 10 years! I have no idea why I think this is cool and want to do it. I don’t think I can shot archery well anymore. My form is bad and some arthritis make holding the arrows and string awkward. But maybe thrown weapons will not be so bad. I am aware that slings were pretty much out of use by the late Medieval period but they were the ranged weapon of the Classical period. I am pretty excited to try and see what I can do.
I will be on walkabout for Pennsic. I am going but Gertie is not. I don’t like being away from her and I know she doesn’t like being away from me but I am looking forward to it. There are some things I want to do and Pennsic is where I need to do them.
Not the least of them is saying goodbye to my Father. I doubt it ever occurred to my parents that their weird kid would honor them both with a pseudo-Viking funeral but there we are. Gotta make a shield for my Father and hope his finds peace.
