[MR] When I first started...was ISO of the Perfect SCAdian

[Kerrimart]

Ok, I can't help myself anymore.....

When I first started (in college), I decided to go to my first event 2 days
before the event.  I went to the mall and bought a neon mulitcolored rayon
hankerchief skirt that was on clearance.  I wore it with a silk poet shirt
from my closet.  I dragged 6 friends along with cuz I wasn't going to go
camping alone with "wierd people".

I had the time of my life.  I was scared of the guy in armor with the
flaming skulls on their chest (now my household warlord).  I adored all the
people in garb, all the *stuff* for sale, the amazing feast cooked outdoors
which I at with my fingers cuz I didn't have any feast gear.  I was scared
to death with I was asked to go in front of the king during feast - greasy
fingers and all.

I didn't know a thing about the reseach the SCA did.  I didn't know a thing
about how to do it right.  But I was so warmly accepted by the local group
that I kept going and helped build the local colligium back up from nothing
(along with some of the folks I dragged along to the event).

Maybe it was college enthusium and energy.  Maybe is was my need as a
theatrical costumer to actually WEAR a costume instead of just making them. 
But I didn't make anything for myself until 2 months later.  And then I wore
the same kirtle for 2 years to every event.

I'm still learning.  In the last 2 years or so, I've really started to
"care" about the research and making it the right way - instead of making a
costume (which is a totally different topic).  I have a few more choices of
things to wear, but some of it was due to necessity (pregnancy will do that
to you).

Yes, I have cotton t-tunics that I wear in camp over sweats.  Yes, I am
working on the pattern and documentation for a hand sewn 1530's German dress
- hopfully finished before retirement.  Yes, I sit in coleman chairs at
events and put my daughter in a playpen.  No, I do not have a pavalion.

I love the SCA family.  They have helped me move many times, been friends
for me when I needed a friend, gave me something to complain about when I
needed to complain.

I am not offended by eye glasses, but I make special comments to those who
choose to buy period looking ones.  I am not offended by igloo coolers, but
the guy with the box for his is just cool.  Maybe I can do that instead of
covering mine with a tablecloth some day.

I've prattled on enought.  But for me, the best thing about the SCA are her
people and their friendship.

Lady Hrosvitha von Celle
Barony of Lochmere
Kingdom of Atlantia

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