My Dearest Corwynne,
It has been so very long since I have been able to write, I hardly know where to begin.
I am very glad to hear that the King enjoyed Wellspring. He really does need to get out among the common people more often, it seems to please him. I am sure he is looking forward to what should be a fabulous Pennsic this year, and at least there he doesn't have pull his punches. It is also great that he was able to be there when you were sworn in...nice to have a bit of imaginary emotional support.
I hope that your dinner goes beautifully and I can't wait to see you on Saturday for the Great Day of Table Making. It should be fun. If the King decides to come with you you should let him know that Leggs will probably not be there. He is sort of mad at me at the moment and has decided to go on a long hunt until Pennsic.
See, in preparation for the move I got a dumpster. And I was sort of in love with it. Seriously, I want one all the time. And when I wrote about it in my live journal (http://robins1stwife.livejournal.com/) and referred to it as my new love, he was angry. Not angry enough to say anything, but then a few days ago I wrote again about Matt and Dan. Matt and Dan were the lovely gentlemen who came to the house to install the cable and the internet. I wrote about how they were helping to ease the pain of the loss of the dumpster. It appears that that was the last straw.
As it turns out, Leggs had shown my live journal to several of his more computer savvy elf friends and they had been teasing him about it. And when the cable men had taken what he felt was his place in my life he couldn't take it anymore. So this morning he packed his quiver and he was off. I can't say that I am sad about it. With all the unpacking that is left to do his moodiness was gonna get him smacked. (Have you ever smacked an elf? It isn't a smart thing to do.) As always, it will be fine in the end. He will be back in time to be no help with the Pennsic packing and once there he will be off communing with nature whenever it is time to take out the trash or lift something heavy....in other words everything will be back to normal.
Any way, there is still much unpacking to do, and I would like to get as much done as I can before you get here on Saturday, so I will have to sign off. Give my best to the King.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Painting and Cleaning
My Dearest Kendrah,
I hope this letter finds you well. I realize you will be occupied most of this weekend getting you and the Sons moved into your new home, but it's been a while since I've written. Read whenever you get a chance!
I too survived War Practice. It was pleasant, too bad about the rain Saturday night. The next weekend was Wellspring. Aragorn decided to come along this time. Apparently he's gotten over his initial dislike of my "heathen displays" and thought he'd join in. And it was another excuse to go camping and avoid paperwork! As usual, he spent most of the time drinking beer, hiking and writing poetry. He joined in the warrior games too, but really pulled his punches. He thought that since he wasn't a real ADF member, or for that matter, real at all, it would be better to let someone win. It was nice that he was there when i got sworn onto the board of directors. He can be very supportive at times!
I'm in cleaning mode. I have to get the house ready for my Midsummer's Eve Faerie Dinner. You wouldn't believe the dust on everything! (Well, yes you would...you've cleaned my house before). Anyway, I got most of the dusting done and tidied up the back room a bit. I still need to mop all the floors and clean the kitchen, but there's time. My project yesterday was painting the bathroom. I have to say, the King was more helpful than usual. He even scrubbed the mildew off the ceiling! I guess with all his Elven experience, he understands how much the Fair Folk appreciate a clean bathroom. I was so excited to put up my new shower curtain and finally set out my new rug and trash can! I've had my old shower curtain since 1991! I hardly recognize the place!
BTW, Faramir and Eowyn plan to join us for table-making. I'm not sure how useful they'll be, but they seem to think a day in Conneaut would be splendid fun! I can't wait 'til they see power tools!! Kathryn and I bought 12 or so napkins at the Highland Park Yard Sale last weekend. I'll get those all washed and ironed. I plan to sew up the tablecloths and bring them when we make the tables. That way all the linens will be together. (We also looked for wooden folding chairs but has no luck. Very disappointing.)
I'm anxious to start making some garb for Sam. Aragorn offered to loan him some stuff, but I think Sam would prefer his own garb. He's fussy! If I get the rest of the house cleaned this week, I'll start in on some basics. Sam plans to come over next weekend so I'd like to have something for him to see!
Well, I should get going. It's garbage night and there's a lot to haul. I still can't get the king to take out the trash. Best of luck with your move. I look forward to hearing from you!
Your affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
I hope this letter finds you well. I realize you will be occupied most of this weekend getting you and the Sons moved into your new home, but it's been a while since I've written. Read whenever you get a chance!
I too survived War Practice. It was pleasant, too bad about the rain Saturday night. The next weekend was Wellspring. Aragorn decided to come along this time. Apparently he's gotten over his initial dislike of my "heathen displays" and thought he'd join in. And it was another excuse to go camping and avoid paperwork! As usual, he spent most of the time drinking beer, hiking and writing poetry. He joined in the warrior games too, but really pulled his punches. He thought that since he wasn't a real ADF member, or for that matter, real at all, it would be better to let someone win. It was nice that he was there when i got sworn onto the board of directors. He can be very supportive at times!
I'm in cleaning mode. I have to get the house ready for my Midsummer's Eve Faerie Dinner. You wouldn't believe the dust on everything! (Well, yes you would...you've cleaned my house before). Anyway, I got most of the dusting done and tidied up the back room a bit. I still need to mop all the floors and clean the kitchen, but there's time. My project yesterday was painting the bathroom. I have to say, the King was more helpful than usual. He even scrubbed the mildew off the ceiling! I guess with all his Elven experience, he understands how much the Fair Folk appreciate a clean bathroom. I was so excited to put up my new shower curtain and finally set out my new rug and trash can! I've had my old shower curtain since 1991! I hardly recognize the place!
BTW, Faramir and Eowyn plan to join us for table-making. I'm not sure how useful they'll be, but they seem to think a day in Conneaut would be splendid fun! I can't wait 'til they see power tools!! Kathryn and I bought 12 or so napkins at the Highland Park Yard Sale last weekend. I'll get those all washed and ironed. I plan to sew up the tablecloths and bring them when we make the tables. That way all the linens will be together. (We also looked for wooden folding chairs but has no luck. Very disappointing.)
I'm anxious to start making some garb for Sam. Aragorn offered to loan him some stuff, but I think Sam would prefer his own garb. He's fussy! If I get the rest of the house cleaned this week, I'll start in on some basics. Sam plans to come over next weekend so I'd like to have something for him to see!
Well, I should get going. It's garbage night and there's a lot to haul. I still can't get the king to take out the trash. Best of luck with your move. I look forward to hearing from you!
Your affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
Monday, May 21, 2007
The Recent Unpleasentness
My Dearest Corwynne,
I am so glad that we have a written record of your birthday festivities. It will be a wonderful guide for the children of Gondor to use in the future when your birthday becomes a Gondorian National Holiday, as I am sure it will. They won't really understand why they are giving each other televisions, but I am sure they will find something to do with them.
I hope that you have recovered from War Practice, and have finally gotten warm. That WP weather is always a pitfall. But the company, especially this year, is always worth it. Leggs was half tempted to stay home to avoid some of the company, but we really luck out with their eventual absence. And he is thrilled to have partaken in the "fantasy" cheese spread and thought that it seemed very realistic...(like he would know!)
Another excellent part of WP was meeting with other groups that have heard independently of our current situation and feel, as we do, that we have been treated in a very unchivalrous manner. Of course we knew this, but it always nice to have independent confirmation. We do have such lovely friends.
Well, it is time to unpack the bags and carry on with the laundry. I hope you found the White City was able to carry on with out you for the weekend.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
I am so glad that we have a written record of your birthday festivities. It will be a wonderful guide for the children of Gondor to use in the future when your birthday becomes a Gondorian National Holiday, as I am sure it will. They won't really understand why they are giving each other televisions, but I am sure they will find something to do with them.
I hope that you have recovered from War Practice, and have finally gotten warm. That WP weather is always a pitfall. But the company, especially this year, is always worth it. Leggs was half tempted to stay home to avoid some of the company, but we really luck out with their eventual absence. And he is thrilled to have partaken in the "fantasy" cheese spread and thought that it seemed very realistic...(like he would know!)
Another excellent part of WP was meeting with other groups that have heard independently of our current situation and feel, as we do, that we have been treated in a very unchivalrous manner. Of course we knew this, but it always nice to have independent confirmation. We do have such lovely friends.
Well, it is time to unpack the bags and carry on with the laundry. I hope you found the White City was able to carry on with out you for the weekend.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Final Post Party Post
My Dearest Kendrah,
The Show from Hell is finally over and the semester will be soon, so I can catch up on my correspondence.
Back to reliving the glory days of my party...ah yes, those were good times...
I was very glad my Aunt Vista and Uncle Paul made it in and was delighted that Uncle Paul and Felicia hit it off so well. Just when I was convinced my family and friends would have nothing in common, surprise! Bonding over motorcycles!
Rating a ballroom (even a junior one) was pretty impressive. The massive Italian cookie trays that Deana arranged provided plenty of leftovers for folks to wrap in napkins and smuggle out of the hall in their purses. The cake was delicious. Actually, all of the food was really good, not just "good for hotel food." And the buffet was lovely...beef, chicken and tortellini along with salad and veggies. Yummy! And whatever the pink sparkling wine was that we had for toasts was terrific! I wish we had remembered to ask that super nice bartender what it was.
It was fun opening presents there. Logan and Mai were very helpful with tearing paper off of boxes and Brennan and Arwen were great at picking up the wrapping scraps. Brennan and Arwen were very helpful all night, setting the favors around, picking up trash...
I think it was the heels more than the exhaustion that made the polka more difficult than it should have been. Doing the Chicken dance with Mai, Logan and Eric and Kathryn was a lot of fun. Three year olds love dancing in a circle!
It was a challenge to get all my loot home again, but we prevailed. You were correct. The TV snapped the King right out of his funk. He even helped me get it all set up, but I think it was more so he could get to Dr Who on the bigger screen faster than it was to be helpful. (Since I STILL can't get him to knock down the cobwebs that are too high for me to reach!)
The after party was lovely...beer was drunk, cheese was eaten...I've only seen my neighbor briefly since that night, so I know he's still alive. And I've seen his girlfriend, so she's alive too. Maybe I don't actually want to know what was going on!
I made my thank you notes today...now I need to get them written and addressed. I need to email Kathryn and remind her to send me the loot list! I'll make sure to have them in the mail this weekend.
The King and I are both hoping to attend War Practice. If we figure out how and when I can get there, I may ask Lassair if she wants to camp with us.
Well, I must be off. I promised the King we'd watch the rest of the Dr. Who special features disk tonight.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
The Show from Hell is finally over and the semester will be soon, so I can catch up on my correspondence.
Back to reliving the glory days of my party...ah yes, those were good times...
I was very glad my Aunt Vista and Uncle Paul made it in and was delighted that Uncle Paul and Felicia hit it off so well. Just when I was convinced my family and friends would have nothing in common, surprise! Bonding over motorcycles!
Rating a ballroom (even a junior one) was pretty impressive. The massive Italian cookie trays that Deana arranged provided plenty of leftovers for folks to wrap in napkins and smuggle out of the hall in their purses. The cake was delicious. Actually, all of the food was really good, not just "good for hotel food." And the buffet was lovely...beef, chicken and tortellini along with salad and veggies. Yummy! And whatever the pink sparkling wine was that we had for toasts was terrific! I wish we had remembered to ask that super nice bartender what it was.
It was fun opening presents there. Logan and Mai were very helpful with tearing paper off of boxes and Brennan and Arwen were great at picking up the wrapping scraps. Brennan and Arwen were very helpful all night, setting the favors around, picking up trash...
I think it was the heels more than the exhaustion that made the polka more difficult than it should have been. Doing the Chicken dance with Mai, Logan and Eric and Kathryn was a lot of fun. Three year olds love dancing in a circle!
It was a challenge to get all my loot home again, but we prevailed. You were correct. The TV snapped the King right out of his funk. He even helped me get it all set up, but I think it was more so he could get to Dr Who on the bigger screen faster than it was to be helpful. (Since I STILL can't get him to knock down the cobwebs that are too high for me to reach!)
The after party was lovely...beer was drunk, cheese was eaten...I've only seen my neighbor briefly since that night, so I know he's still alive. And I've seen his girlfriend, so she's alive too. Maybe I don't actually want to know what was going on!
I made my thank you notes today...now I need to get them written and addressed. I need to email Kathryn and remind her to send me the loot list! I'll make sure to have them in the mail this weekend.
The King and I are both hoping to attend War Practice. If we figure out how and when I can get there, I may ask Lassair if she wants to camp with us.
Well, I must be off. I promised the King we'd watch the rest of the Dr. Who special features disk tonight.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Large Body of Water
My Dearest Corwynne,
You may want to stop the soldiers of the white city from seeing the magic contained with in this letter, you know how touchy they get when I send you "magic".
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
So enjoy some Great Big Sea, playing just for your birthday!
You may want to stop the soldiers of the white city from seeing the magic contained with in this letter, you know how touchy they get when I send you "magic".
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
So enjoy some Great Big Sea, playing just for your birthday!
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