I went away this weekend to an SCA event (Society for Creative Anachronisms) and I quite enjoyed it. I've been training in period sword techniques since about September and it was fun to try them out at full speed against properly armoured opponents. There were a few Melees in the woods, as well as free-play and tournaments. They were all a lot of fun.

There was also a lot of old-style crafting going on including carding and spinning wool using drop-spindles. I didn't spend as much time with the crafting as I did with the fighting, but what I did see of it was very interesting. I also took part in some card games on the Friday night, and won quite a bit of fake money. (well, SCA money technically.) I'm not sure if the card games were fun or if I just enjoyed them because I was winning, but I had a good time either way!

In other news, my laptop is suffering from some problems with its screen. It's working at the moment, by dint of a cunningly placed clamp, but I may be leaving it in to get repaired soon, and so be out of touch of the internets for another while. While my laptop is still working I'm posting up some more photos of older art. The current theme is my doll's house. I've posted up the main rooms already and will be moving on to close up shots of some of the more detailed things such as food later on. I'm quite proud of my doll's house food, and intend to start making some again and trying to sell it at markets and the like. Possibly online too. We shall see how well I stick to this plan shortly!

Anyway, I hope you are all well.
Until the next update,
Yours Sincerely,
Adreanna.