Roz gets armored

What an absolutely beautiful day today. Must have been pushing 70 or so, and the sun was shining. Got an early start, but I didn't get a chance to work on any of the armor.

As I feared, there is a huge crack in the form for the arm guards. I really don't think it is going to effect the functionality of the thing, I should have taken better care though. Maybe I will run and get another 4x4 and carve another to display at Kingdom A+S, along with the rest of the completed armor (assuming I actually get anything done by then. At the rate I am going, I am going to be lucky to get any of it done in time to even authorize before Pennsic. That could put a definite crimp in my plan.

I did, however, get the Dreamstone XXVI token carved today, and about 25 of them cast. Only 175 more to go..... I am having a bit of issue getting the writing to cast, but I had so much help from David that I really couldn't concentrate enough to figure out the problem. I am sure I will get it figured out tomorrow.

I also got the tourney fence loaded on my trailer for Dreamstone. Only took me a little over an hour, but I may never bend at the waist again. At least I don't have to feel guilty about not working out today. hehe So, what is this fence thing?

Take a look at this picture of TRM Meridies, at Fall Crown List last year (where they became the Heirs),

or this picture of Duc Orlando and Lord Stephen at Dreamstone XXV:

or this picture of the field at Dreamstone XXV (Do you know these fighters? Please tell me who they are...):

I highly reccomend this beautiful addition to your group. The plans origionally came from Earl Daffydd of Clan Oldcastle, Atlantia. My barony, the Barony of Bryn Madoc (spearheaded by your truly and the lovely Mistress Caitlin), built this fence for the twenty-fifth annaversary of our signature event, Dreamstone. Cost us (2004 in Athens GA) about $400 total for 400 linerar feet, including the uprights. Your group might be able to do with less, but we generally have to run four rings for Dreamstone. The fence has also seen service at Meridian Fall Crown List last year, and is loaded and ready for Dreamstone XXVI next weekend. Transportation can be a bear (I have a 4x8 flat-bed trailer that it fits perfectly on) and of course, storage. And, something we had not really considered--- after three uses, the fence needs a fresh coat of paint. All in all, it is a very worthy investment.