That would be me. Very much so. Since my last post the following have happened:
1. The SCV Mechanized Cavalry Vest (it was actually mostly done before Grandpa went into the hospital, but I did not finish it until after he passed.
1. The SCV Mechanized Cavalry Vest (it was actually mostly done before Grandpa went into the hospital, but I did not finish it until after he passed.
2. Brother Andrew's Confederate Uniform (there should be a second post, but for some reason it doesn't show...even though it exists; and as soon as I typed that, I had an idea which I'll go chase down in a moment.)
3. The H's End of Summer Officer's Ball
As it was a formal event, I decided to wear my 1860 Saratoga-style ball gown. I was the only girl in the room with 5 foot hoops on and I am convinced that it frightened off some of the young gentlemen (who were sorely outnumbered anyway!) and so I ended up dancing quite a few dances with other girls. I don't mind much, really. I love to dance too much to mind. :D But photos naturally and stories.
But first, we went over on Thursday (the ball was Friday evening) and the H's very kindly put us up and I think, attempted to get me to choke on my food again. ;) Anyway...we had a VERY GOOD time just at the H's and I'm pleased that they like us enough to call us honourary family members. (It is mutual, just in case you didn't know.)
Andrew's uniform was made for this occasion...and before I went and got dressed myself, I had to go make sure he had his uniform on right. ;) I mean, naturally, he did, but I did straighten his sash and double-check his sword belt for him...(if you know me very well, you know I like swords...)
As it was a formal event, I decided to wear my 1860 Saratoga-style ball gown. I was the only girl in the room with 5 foot hoops on and I am convinced that it frightened off some of the young gentlemen (who were sorely outnumbered anyway!) and so I ended up dancing quite a few dances with other girls. I don't mind much, really. I love to dance too much to mind. :D But photos naturally and stories.
But first, we went over on Thursday (the ball was Friday evening) and the H's very kindly put us up and I think, attempted to get me to choke on my food again. ;) Anyway...we had a VERY GOOD time just at the H's and I'm pleased that they like us enough to call us honourary family members. (It is mutual, just in case you didn't know.)
Andrew's uniform was made for this occasion...and before I went and got dressed myself, I had to go make sure he had his uniform on right. ;) I mean, naturally, he did, but I did straighten his sash and double-check his sword belt for him...(if you know me very well, you know I like swords...)
Yes, I AM short. But he is also 6'6"...
Luke teased me all evening about my skirt--so I threw it right back at him. Naturally, I even bumped it into him a couple of times just to tease him. Silly goose. :D (I'm sure he'd have some charming comeback for that! And no, y'all who might be getting goofy ideas...I'm over 5 years older than the tall one....)
My necklace turned my neck green--but IT didn't turn at all!
I did have a little trouble with my skirt and stepped on it a few times, but it wasn't overly bad.
Since this was over two weeks ago now, I don't remember all the details, but I know we danced for roughly an hour and then had a short period time in which veterans were honored and prayed for (the living ones, naturally) and then a break for snacks--it was during the break that the following amusing series of photos "happened". Luke was taking my picture.......and saying silly things I am sure.
Since this was over two weeks ago now, I don't remember all the details, but I know we danced for roughly an hour and then had a short period time in which veterans were honored and prayed for (the living ones, naturally) and then a break for snacks--it was during the break that the following amusing series of photos "happened". Luke was taking my picture.......and saying silly things I am sure.
I didn't actually hit him. Yes, you can dress me up and take me out...but I'm me and I forget to behave myself.
Because this was over two weeks ago now, I can't remember all the details...but after the break we went back and danced for another hour, hour and a half, two hours--something like that. :D I was really looking forward to doing the last dance (the Scottish Polka), but I had to go collapse against the wall about half way through gasping for air. My corset was just a wee too tight and it's a fast dance (consequently it takes more air) and I was laughing! It was still fun to sit and watch everyone else finish it though.
Clean up after that seemed to go rather quickly and smoothly and we got things loaded up in the rain and headed home to the H's--along with J.A., who did some of the calling. R and another girl, Katie, did the rest of it. That was quite neat the way they alternated callers so each caller also got to dance. :)
Because this was over two weeks ago now, I can't remember all the details...but after the break we went back and danced for another hour, hour and a half, two hours--something like that. :D I was really looking forward to doing the last dance (the Scottish Polka), but I had to go collapse against the wall about half way through gasping for air. My corset was just a wee too tight and it's a fast dance (consequently it takes more air) and I was laughing! It was still fun to sit and watch everyone else finish it though.
Clean up after that seemed to go rather quickly and smoothly and we got things loaded up in the rain and headed home to the H's--along with J.A., who did some of the calling. R and another girl, Katie, did the rest of it. That was quite neat the way they alternated callers so each caller also got to dance. :)
Andrew...and Andrew
When we got home, some of us sat down for a little snack...
I just left my corset on after the dance since it was easier, thus the unusual posture.
While some of the rest of us sat on the couch and discussed socks...and did silly things. ;)
What made this particularly funny is because Andrew had been being kidded about his bright and colorful socks...and then I turn around and see the other guys wearing other pairs of his socks--equally colorful!
It was roughly 2 am (their time) at this point and I was not ready for bed--too wound up I guess, even though I didn't feel wound up. We ended up staying up and watching Kung Fu Panda which I had never seen before (it's got some seriously silly moments) and thus I set a record for myself: 4 am (5 my time) bedtime. I woke up at 6 or 6:30 and got up because I knew I wasn't going to go back to sleep and I might as well not toss around and disturb Katherine. Katherine ended up driving home because by the time we left I was feeling the late night...I mean, early morning hay-hitting and lack of sleep.
Anyway, before getting off this topic, a few more pictures of Andrew's uniform...or maybe they are just of Andrew! :D
It was roughly 2 am (their time) at this point and I was not ready for bed--too wound up I guess, even though I didn't feel wound up. We ended up staying up and watching Kung Fu Panda which I had never seen before (it's got some seriously silly moments) and thus I set a record for myself: 4 am (5 my time) bedtime. I woke up at 6 or 6:30 and got up because I knew I wasn't going to go back to sleep and I might as well not toss around and disturb Katherine. Katherine ended up driving home because by the time we left I was feeling the late night...I mean, early morning hay-hitting and lack of sleep.
Anyway, before getting off this topic, a few more pictures of Andrew's uniform...or maybe they are just of Andrew! :D
Just wish I had a real good one of the frock coat....but we forgot. :D HOW? Don't ask...we just forgot.
Moving on in the list...
4. Doctor's Appointment.
Basically, we're still to keep on as we've been doing, each of us having shown some improvement. I'm back faithfully on my meds (minus weekends when I never seem to get them in over the summer) and dealing with extra foggy brain due to the detoxing. One reason my blog has been quite boring as of late. The other is item #5.
5. Remembering WWII prep.
We're going as vendors again this year and inventory is low...so I've been sewing practically non-stop since we got back from Ohio after our doctor's appointment. Or at least, it seems that way. In addition to RWWII sewing, I have sewing to do for Perryville (coming up in October), our last WBtS's reenactment for the year and a national 'immersion' event. So....sewing is on the list. Things will probably be kind of quiet around here for that reason, so just a heads-up on the radio silence this time, okay? :)
Speaking of sewing...I think I'd better go get back to work! Just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten my little corner of the blogosphere! :)
Moving on in the list...
4. Doctor's Appointment.
Basically, we're still to keep on as we've been doing, each of us having shown some improvement. I'm back faithfully on my meds (minus weekends when I never seem to get them in over the summer) and dealing with extra foggy brain due to the detoxing. One reason my blog has been quite boring as of late. The other is item #5.
5. Remembering WWII prep.
We're going as vendors again this year and inventory is low...so I've been sewing practically non-stop since we got back from Ohio after our doctor's appointment. Or at least, it seems that way. In addition to RWWII sewing, I have sewing to do for Perryville (coming up in October), our last WBtS's reenactment for the year and a national 'immersion' event. So....sewing is on the list. Things will probably be kind of quiet around here for that reason, so just a heads-up on the radio silence this time, okay? :)
Speaking of sewing...I think I'd better go get back to work! Just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten my little corner of the blogosphere! :)
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