#ooc

zzzz

mmm

ok. I will be missing Beetlejuice

Near constant headaches/migranes and loud music does not a good combo make

sadness

Very very tired of being sick

understandable

mmmph.

waves Survived the last week of classes, grades are in. Other shit going on, but at least that part of my brain is settled.

Mr. D, sorry you're still sick. I'm wondering: is it allergies? These weird spongy moth caterpillars that we're getting apparently shed stuff that creates allergic reactions that feel like the flu. Not saying it's those caterpillars, exactly, but maybe something else.

Rahne, can I ask for eyes? I know you have had week from hell

And you know only a fraction of it. But yes, I can lend (newly updated) eyes.

"Rich, after a great deal of consideration, I have decided to take a break from the camp this year.

While I have enjoyed camping with Gryphon's Rest, and appreciate all we have done together, I am choosing to camp with other friends this year. I'm sorry to have given what might appear to be short notice, but there should be ample time to adjust plans. I will always hold fond memories of my time at GR."

I think that's well-balanced. Do you have any gear stored with them that you want to retrieve?

And yeah, I saw the chore chart. That's some serious bullshit.

They have my shield wall with my heraldry, but I don't think I need that

If that's all, then yeah, this looks like a good letter. I like the phrasing of "other friends" -- I might have been tempted to say "actual friends" if I were in your situation.

they were my friends, and that's why this hurts

And, like, I have so many friends in that camp

but I just... can't, with the Lady of the Household very clearly not wanting me there, even if she's going to be merchanting

there's still a lot of the day she'll be in, and, frankly, she's always bitchy when she gets home from the shop

You don't need to deal with that crap.

There's a person I refuse to talk to camping with us this year, and he's one of the fighters, but it's different -- he's not in authority over me (even fantasy authority).

exactly

This was Stepmom's version, which is less obviously hurt than my first draft

My first draft was "After a great deal of consideration, I believe it will be best if I don't camp with Gryphon's Rest this year. I very much loved my Pennsic home and my friends there, and appreciate the years and happy memories associated with it. Thank you so much for the willingness to have me back, and I hope that this enables everyone to have a better Pennsic experience without my imposition on social harmony. I understand that things change, and wishing that they didn't doesn't make them so.

Sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause."

Connie didn't think I should apologize.

Connie's absolutely right. And while I completely get the tone of that, it sounds like a flounce. The revision will be much more palatable, and it makes you sound strong.

Yeah, trying for classier than "I know where I'm not wanted and I have limits about how I will be treated."

Frankly, not sure if there is use in letting Gwen know she hurt me.

Well, are you likely to get an apology?

Nope

Is Gwen likely to admit wrong?

Olaf changed camps, oh, 12 years ago, because he moved to a fighting household, and she STILL is horrid to him for it

Then there's no chance that you're going to get any satisfaction out of letting her know, and some risk of giving her satisfaction (which we don't want).

I am entirely certain one of two narratives will happen - either a: I am lazy & didn't want to do chores, or b: I am a brown-nosing social climber who only wants to get SCA cookies

Has anybody else in camp commented to you about the number of chores?

Bea thinks Gwen was being passive aggressive

Not exactly subtle, either.

And Bea doesn't blame me for leaving, which was a huge relief

GOOD.

Ohh...I just realized you might be able to answer a question for me. I have several yards of a green fabric that I think would be nice for something like a gawazi (sp?) coat, but I'm not sure if the pattern is close enough to period that it won't make somebody's brain explode.

It is a little late, but, frankly, very common & nobody really cares

Oh, I meant the pattern on the fabric. Anyway, I don't have a picture right now. I'll get one and share it later. Maybe you can suggest something it would work for.

shoot me a pic & sure

gwazhees are similar enough to various persian coats

oh lord, I just did it. Switched my reg.

Oh, yeah, pulling that trigger must have been a moment.