Scarborough in the rain and pattern shopping...

[jaelie]

I got to meet a fellow FFXIer who moved recently to the DFW area. He came and helped our staff painter with some army painting, and we all did lunch. That was fun.

Friday evening we played Werewolf. It was fun, although the players weren't very focused. We missed finari - she was sick. :( Hope you're feeling better!!

Saturday, in spite of the rain, my sister annawick and I went to Scarborough and had a blast. It never rained very hard, though it did stay pretty damp. Annie was more prepared than I. She brought two umbrellas, which we used about three times. We meandered about, did a lot of window shopping and bought a few things. I think we heard the Are you sisters? at least four or five times, heh. I got a new wedding ring. It's plainer than my last one, and much more easily recognizable as a wedding band, I think. It cost the same as my old one ($10, hehe), which I am keeping because I'm a sentimental freak. I did impulse by a music CD. The musician had a beautiful tenor voice and was singing traditional Renaissance songs to lute. I listened to it on the way home. It was very nice, and I never regret supporting the small-time artist.

Because of the rain, my Hyundai got a lil stuck, but due to Annie's foresight, I didn't park very far into my spot. Annie and some really nice man pushed my car out easily.

Oh and before anyone says Why in the world did you let your pregnant sister push your car?!, she said "Do you put your precious things in glass cases or sturdy boxes?" She's still in her first trimester.

And she doesn't know how to drive a standard. ^_~

We did come out of there with a "rain check" each, which was nice, because now I may be able to convince Matt to come out with me again. ^_^ He needs to try on some of Pendragon's garb...

After Scarborough, we did a pit stop at Hancocks. Butterick patterns are only $1.99 each right now (max 5). I picked up three at the Hancocks near my sister's place, then went home and grabbed the other two I really wanted. Matt has decided that he wants to do an 18th century costume for faires, not Renaissance. I don't think it matters as long as he looks good, especially since we're patrons, not staff. On top of that, the 18th century is one of my favorite fashion periods. Buttericks had two different 18th century style patterns (for men), and I got him an early 19th century military pattern, too. I picked up two patterns for me and three for him.

So, now I have to get back into sewing. I think we're going to send the jacket patterns to Thailand and have those made there, though. Jackets are a little beyond my limited abilities, and since we have that option open, there's no reason not to do it.

So, lolafae, are you looking forward to going to Scarborough? I think between finari and I, we may be able to come up with some garb for you... If nothing else, you can borrow my blue chemise and put on some fairy wings. ^_^

Comments

[lolafae.livejournal.com]

I AM excited!! My aunt, who is also tall and hefty, has been going to SF for years and has oodles of garb, so I'm going to check out her collection, but if I find nothing, which is unlikely, I shall indeed take you up on the chemise and wings. :) Thank you for offering!

Wings

[jaelie.livejournal.com]

I don't actually have fairy wings but you can pick up a cute pair of wings at the Faire for around $20. ^_~ The chemise is still available to you, though.

Re: Wings

[lolafae.livejournal.com]

In that case, I might take you up on the chemise. I'll keep you posted. :)