arontius | What a Week! (Reply)

.....Ever had one of those weeks where, not only does nothing go your way, but everything you touch seems to turn to manure? This has been one of those weeks. But for some reason my attitude is still riding pretty high. I'm not sure why, although it could be that I spent last weekend with the beloved Laurellen and she comes to visit Silverdale this weekend. Can't wait, even though I'll still have Valentine's Day Kharma through which to work. :-)

.....I was so humbled yesterday at work with the delivery of roses from the beloved Tamm for Valentine's Day. She is such a wonderful person. I actually had to leave the office for a little bit so that I wouldn't give the hint that I was getting emotional. Not a good guy moment. :-) I'll say no more.

.....The March Crier is out the freakin' door! Holy Cripes, I am sooooooo ready for this office to go on to Angharad Albannes. It has been fun, but my mind is fried and I am done. The temperature probe has popped, the stuffing is crispy brown. Time for the carving of this bird! Worst case scenario has me at seven more issues. If I can get Angharad up to speed in four or five, so much the better.

.....Hint! If you take on a Kingdom Office, there is a very good reason why the limit is two years. Practically every person to whom I've spoken who has kept one longer has suffered for it in some way. You have been warned! :-)

.....Part of the scramble last night was the finalization of the Pre-Registration Form for June Faire. People are going to get a little bit of a break for pre-registration. Plus we're going to require pre-registration for those who reserve camping space. I'm not totally in love with the pricing schedule as it is a risk. If we do not pull in the income from the modern public that we expect, out inflows might suffer considerably. But in the end I lean towards giving the SCA a break if I can since it is a lot of work to put on June Faire and give the public a good show. Cross your fingers and pray for good weather.

.....Sigh! In the process of getting The Crier out the door and the Pre-Reg. Form done I think that I managed to insult every person who came in contact with me. Sigh! So much for a Pelican's personal charms. Time to go back to Pelican Finishing School. Anyone know where I can sign up for classes? :-)

.....My mother is finally convinced to at least talk to a surgeon about her hips. At the minimum a scraping of the bone spurs. But they may also talk about hip replacement surgery. If it gets her walking for a few more years, I'm all for it. I'm taking a half day today to go for the surgery consultation in Tacoma. We'll see what happens. Wish us luck.

.....My Gods, I am reminded on a weekly basis why I switched from Group Health to Blue Cross. Every time I go to a Group Health appointment with my mother I'm reminded of a cattle slaughter facility. Uncaring people, huge lines, long waits. Ack! My doctor may be a small time General Practitioner, but I'll take him and his staff any day over a Group Health facility.

.....O.K., enough whining for one day. I only have to look over at the roses sitting on my desk to remind me of truly wonderful my life is at this moment. Tamm is the most wonderful person in the world, I'm more convinced then ever before. :-)

.....Aaron / Arontius.