2024 Happy Blog Challenge Continues

The camera didn't get pulled out much today.  I was busy experiencing things.  Here are some happy things: Friends made a wonderful breakfast this morning.  I was also lucky enough to be given a baked apple by someone that had cooked too many.   Our first duty this morning was to choose new Rattan Champions.  The outgoing Champions held a tournament and much fun was had.   After that we held our court.  Deserving people got awards and the new Champions from the weekend stepped into their new positions.  The highlight at the end was when a couple came up, a proposal was made, and wedding plans were started.  It was glorious.  I cried happy tears. I had favors to give away and I saw smiles when they were received. The rest of the event was packing and the pleasant distraction of conversations with people I hadn't had time to talk with earlier. We drove over a covered bridge on the way home.   ☮ Currently listening ...

Today I went to an SCA event that I have not previously attended.  The only reason I attended was to help out by being a retainer for her Highness.  From what I could tell, it was a good event with a fair amount in attendance.   For me, it was mostly a bubble day.  Had the weather been dry, I would have wandered more and watched the people fighting and fencing.  I would have wished for my archery equipment to have fit in the car.  Instead, it rained.  Mostly, I stayed with my bubble of friends. Here are my happy highlights: The three+ish hour drive to the event was with three lovely ladies where we had conversations and shared stories. During the event I was able to do some shopping.  I also was able to talk with the person that will be making new coronets for the Barony.  I look forward to seeing how the design looks. While retaining for her Highness, I met some new people and reacquainted with friends I haven't seen in a while. ...