arontius | May Crown Preparations. (Reply)

.....It's time for May Crown. I am not quite so anxious as I usually am, but then I started packing early. And I'm doing my best to keep June Faire out of my consciousness, at least for this weekend. :-)

.....But even though I'm mostly packed, there seems to be a lot of details to remember, and stuff not yet packed that needs to be brought:

Shopping List: Stick Lighter, Bundle of Wood, Citronella Candle, Fresh Sunscreen, A Quart of Power Steering Fluid, A Quart of Motor Oil, Flat of Bottled Water, Roll of Trash Bags, Tobasco Sauce, Salsa, Bagels, Cream Cheese, String Cheese, Lunch Meat, Oranges, Crackers, Snacks, Soda, and Ice.

DON'T FORGET: PINS FOR CHAIRS; PINS FOR BED; BANNERS; TOKENS FOR BARONIAL POPULACE AT CROWN.

General Packing: Toiletries (Soap, shampoo, razor, brush, deoderant, toothpaste and brush, mouthwash); Pillow In Stuff Bag; Regular Clothes (underwear, socks, sweats, shirts); Sun Hat; Camera and Battery; IPod Touch (cable); Charged Phone (cable); Nook; Batteries; Charged Victoria (Cord and Window Attachment); Plates; Protein and Vitamins; Large Cup; Knife; Large Spoon; Paper Towls; Detergent and Wash Cloth; Large Bowl; Smelly Stuff.

Things Being Planned For May Crown Itself:

* Talk to Countess Elisabeth about War with Madrone at Hot Summer Lights.
* Pelican Agenda and Pelican Notes.
* June Faire Board Discussion.
* Serjeantry Discussion with Western Regional Baronies.
* Get Crier Exchequer Warrant signed.
* September Crown Progress Report.
* Saturday Evening Bardic Gathering.
* Discussion with Mateusz and Rycheza.
* Invitations to Their Royal Highnesses for June Faire (THANK RENART ACCORDINGLY!!!).
* If we see Duchess Miranda, see if we can have a talk with her and Tsuruko about September Crown Equestrian (although I'm not thinking she will be there).

.....We are meeting with our Caravan at the Port Orchard Park-And-Ride at 8:20AM, from there it is the long drive to the Okanagon County Fairgrounds in Omak. Officially, the site opens up at 3PM. We'll have lunch along the way and then should be on site pretty close to 3PM. Mateusz will most likely be on site and be marking out the Baronial Territory for us when we arrive. I'm glad he took on that role. I have no worries on it happening and well. :-)

.....It will probably be an early night bedtime on Friday as there are early Saturday meetings. But if the evening is pleasant, it will be nice to sit around the campfire and chat with friends. A shower is a definite for Saturday evening as well. I love the Fairgrounds for having showers!!! :-)

.....Up early for breakfast, which will be eggs and tortillas (with salsa). It usually works out well to be part of a larger kitchen at events. :-)

.....Pelican meeting is at 8AM on Saturday morning. I have my notes printed out and should be ready to go for the Western Regional portion. Next meeting is at 10:30AM in the Aquaterra Pavilion to talk about the June Faire Board and Serjeantry. During the day there will have to be wandering so as to recognize Populace Members engaged in various tasks around site.

.....Right now I know that Caius is in the Rapier Tournament. I'm pretty sure that Cedric is fighting in Crown itself. But those are the only two I know of for sure. I'm reasonably sure that Talentus is also in the Rapier Tournament, but will double-check on that.

.....Cloaks and Banner Bearer for Processional (if it happens). We need to remember to meet with Renart early in case the invitation to Their Royal Highnesses needs our signatures (I'm not sure it does and am not complaining in the slightest if it doesn't!).

.....Dinner after Evening Court, which will also be prepared prior to event and just needs to be heated. Then Bardic Gathering. My songbook is already packed. As are flashlights and candles.

.....Sunday morning. Curia I think is at 9AM. We'll have started camp break-down by then and I'll keep checking in with Curia and packing Heather as possible. As soon as Curia is over, Heather is final packed and we hit the road for home.

.....Wish I could take Monday off from work. But with June Faire the week after, and the current work-load, that just isn't possible.

.....O.K., I feel a little better now. I was fretting, thinking I was forgetting major issues. But things really are coming together for the weekend.

.....Aaron / Arontius.