2024 Happy Blog Challenge Continues

Some happy things from this last day of Birka: After packing, I attended a meeting of the Forester's Guild.  People in the guild learn about living in the woods during the middle ages.  It is an interesting group.  I got to welcome them and thank them for coming, but the meeting belonged to them. Myself and the neighboring Baron of Carolingia. Gifts! There was snow and rain this afternoon.  Merchants could choose to stay open until three, but they started packing to leave much earlier.  I was able to pick up a few trinkets.  I'll be posting pictures of some of the items this week. Since the merchants packed up early, we were able to leave earlier than expected.  I went to eat with some friends.  It was good to talk about the event and slowly move into some downtime.  It is so good to be home!  I'm looking forward to a good night's rest.  A trinket. ☮ Currently listening to: My Name Is Barbra , by Barbra Streisand. Thank you for bein...

There are people I was hoping to see today, that I didn't.  There are people I was hoping to see that I did.  It was a good day.  There were many things that kept me busy all day.  Here are some happy highlights: There were five newcomers that joined Keziah and I at a meet and greet this morning.  For me, meeting new people can be hard.  This planned part of the day can make it a little easier.  This time, Keziah did most of the talking, last year, I feel like we split it up better.  This isn't a problem, just an observation.  There were many wonderful creations at the Arts & Sciences exhibit.  There were more tablet weaving pieces than I expected to see.  There were calligraphy and illumination items, fiber arts, archery, and even a display on siege engines.  Once again, other responsibilities kept me from attending the martial activities.  One of those responsibilities is walking through the merchant area to choose o...

Some happy things from the first day of the Market Day at Birka Event: The roads were slick this morning with sleet and freezing rain falling from the sky.  My ride arrived to get me safely and got us to the event safely.   Every once in a while things that one doesn't expect to happen, happen.  Today that was my hotel room being available (and they let me have it) long before it was supposed to be.  Also, I got a corner room with a king sized bed all to myself!   The lovely view from my hotel room. Finished the weaving! It has been really good so far seeing all the people.  When I have a task, it doesn't even seem overwhelming.  It is a good thing there are so many things to do here. Keziah was supposed to read to children, But no children showed up. Giant cookie The young man on the right made the cookie for Keziah. Relaxing at the end of the day on the couch in my hotel room.  I'm pretty sure it opens up to allow for more people. ☮ Cu...