tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89643283317461605792024-03-05T12:07:04.104-08:00The Pelican's BriefViscountess, Pelican, Jedi, Professor....that's a lot of hats, brass & otherwiseCaitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-48163644836082668312016-09-02T17:11:00.001-07:002016-09-02T17:12:04.150-07:00Sad tripA very close friend we've known for over 26 years entered hospice about 4 weeks ago. We'd planned a trip last weekend to visit her, perhaps for the last time. Unfortunately for us, she died on Sunday, 21 August. We adjusted our flight times and arrived a day early to be able to attend her funeral on Saturday. We were sad we did not get one last visit with her but relieved at the end of her suffering.<br />
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She had been part of our SCA household for 24 years. Even though we both moved to other states than that in which we met, we remained close. Two years ago we went to the Kingdom of the Outlands to participate in her elevation to the Order of the Pelican.<br />
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It was our sad household duty to assist her daughter in the disposition of her SCA regalia. We consulted with her closest friends in the Outlands, both Pelicans, regarding her Pelican regalia. Everyone concurred in the plan for its future use.<br /><br />
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She appointed my husband, our head of household, Viscount Wolf, as her Heraldic Heir and he will be the SCA College of Herald's contact regarding her Armory. We hope to finalize the approval, posthumously, of her Augmentation of Arms.<br />
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SCA friends: when you do your regular will, remember to do a heraldic one, too. Consult your local herald. Fortunately, we have one in the household, Countess Leonora. We also consulted Master Omar in Outlands regarding traditions there. <br />
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<br />Caitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-23068345726740435082015-11-17T12:32:00.001-08:002015-11-17T12:39:41.372-08:00River Song's jounalEver since I first saw this in a Dr. Who episode, I've wanted one. The officially licensed ones are unsatisfactory as they look too pristine. When the Doctor gives it to her, it is in good shape. But I wanted the heavily used one, as pictured in the lower image here. I've seen some on Etsy and a couple are quite good. But I wanted to make it myself. <br />
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At Norwescon in 2013, I met an artist who had made one, including the writing and drawings on the pages. I spoke with her briefly about how she made it. One of the few bits I retained was that she'd soaked the book in water to give it the appearance of being old and heavily used. (She is Aimee Stewart and her art website is <a href="http://www.foxfires.com/home" target="_blank">Foxfires</a>. Take a look... she does fantastic work. I have a couple prints of her pieces). <br />
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This past week I finally found the round toit for this project. I was motivated by the upcoming Dr. Who event at the Science Fiction Museum: <a href="http://www.empmuseum.org/calendar/events/doctor-wholidays.aspx" target="_blank">Dr. Wholidays</a>. (If you follow that link, the little boy Doctor next to the Tardis is the son of friends and mom made the costume!) This time I managed to coordinate ahead of time that some friends will also attend so I've got a ticket, too. I plan to wear my costume so thought I'd add a couple items to it. And for those who didn't see this the first time.... no, it's not my hair.... it's the first wig I've ever bought! <br />
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Soaking it in water nearly destroyed it! The pages came loose from the cover. So after it all dried thoroughly, I glued it back together. This treatment did result in it looking sufficiently beat up. I got some thick cardboard, cut the strips, glued them on. When it was all very dry, I painted it with acrylic craft paint. <br />
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<br />Caitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-46148398357620933552015-10-11T23:48:00.002-07:002015-10-11T23:48:51.439-07:002015 Star Wars Reads Day<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once again, I spent Star Wars Reads Day at the Museum of Flight. That was yesterday, Saturday, 10 October. A few of my compatriots from Garrison Titan and Alpha Base joined me. </span><br />
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Still, I put on my Yoda jacket and went out to see whether there was at least any fabric I wanted. Yes, there was. I found these at JoAnn's. <br />
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While cutting this one, the clerk didn't even recognize it as Star Wars. I can't see it because it's on a cable channel I don't get, but I think these are characters from the newest cartoon series. I have no interest but I got a yard so I could make a pillowcase for the <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/" target="_blank">"million pillowcase" campaign</a> for Children's Hospital(s). <br />
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According to an email from Pacific Fabrics: "We've ordered a VERY special collection of 21Star Wars print fabrics..... PLUS, we'll be the only stores in Seattle, Bellevue and Bremerton that will have it for you!" But they won't arrive until "a week or so later" than Force Friday (today). Huh? <br />
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"Star Wars coming soon"?? I think it came and went! <br /><br />
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<br />Caitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-72069722193900425182015-09-02T20:36:00.002-07:002015-09-02T22:31:59.232-07:00The Power of CostumeThis is an exhibit at the <a href="http://www.empmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Experience Music Project (EMP)/Science Fiction Museum</a>. It is a joint Smithsonian and Lucas Film production. <a href="http://www.empmuseum.org/starwars?code=home">http://www.empmuseum.org/starwars?code=home</a> It will tour the country in a 12 city, multi-year tour, but Seattle was the first stop. It's now about to leave in a month as it closes October 4.<br />
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After months of delaying, I finally went to see it today. I wasn't in a rush as I'd seen the <i>much</i> <i>larger</i> "Dressing the Galaxy" exhibit 10 years ago at FIDM in Los Angeles. <br />
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I've uploaded 170 costume images to my photo host at full resolution and without estrictions on downloading. Please feel free to download and use for reference but note photo credit is MK Buike (aka "JediKai" or Jedi Kai-Thri Ona in the Rebel Legion). <a href="https://redharp.smugmug.com/StarWars/2015-0902-Power-of-Costume/51737948_TQpxBH" target="_blank">They are all here.</a><br />
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The costume images are between 5-8 megabytes each. Most are shot at ISO 6400 due to the dark conditions of the room. Many had to be photographed through reflective glass cases. The display for the Fetts allowed for 360 view, though through glass.<br />
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The album starts with the 8 Jedi costumes on display, as that is my personal area of interest. I was annoyed that Qui-Gon and young Obi-Wan were displayed on a ledge so high it was impossible to see any detail. Good thing I <b>did</b> see them up close at FIDM so long ago.<br />
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<br />Caitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-78324385607608141962015-09-01T10:00:00.002-07:002015-09-01T10:07:48.689-07:00Anglicon My apologies for not keeping up this blog. I spend a lot more time on my sketching blog over on Wordpress.<br />
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I went to the re-boot of Anglicon back in mid-June. All the photos <a href="https://redharp.smugmug.com/OtherCostuming/2015-0613-Anglicon/49924907_SnsL5t" target="_blank">are here. </a>I tried something new. I only went for one day and took the light rail and the bus over to the con hotel in SeaTac. It's the same place Norwescon is held. Since I wasn't wearing an unusual costume, it worked quite well. I hid the replica weapon in a bag so as not to disturb transit riders! I don't remember why, but I wasn't feeling very well so I didn't go the second day. <br />
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I'm a couch potato with a cold and I'm working through my Netflix queue. Low and behold, I find out they were filming <u>To Be Takei</u> while we were presenting George with honorary Rebel Legion membership a few years ago at ECCC! Chrystal even has a speaking part! <br />
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First, as I arrived, I caught this interesting view of the newly delivered Boeing 787 (# 3).<br />
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I had been a bit annoyed when I heard the Christmas tree was already up. It was still a week before Thanksgiving. However, the previous evening, at the volunteer meeting, it was explained that the Museum will have several groups hosting their holiday parties, starting right after Thanksgiving so the tree needed to be up early. They are also dependent upon the schedule of the volunteer group that does the set up. This tree celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Flight!<br />
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While watching the Spaceflight Academy final build, I met Alfred. He's a retired Boeing engineer. And he <b><i>built</i></b> the fuel tanks for the model of the Space Shuttle! He said he began the build nearly 2 years ago, in December 2012.<br />
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The building has an airport-like screening process for entry but it's run by Homeland Security officers. It was amusing taking my lightsaber through. The officer pulled by bag out, asked whether it was mine and then said he had to search it. He pulled out the sink-tube lightsaber and asked, "what's this?" I told him it was a lightsaber. I'd intentionally brought one without any electronics in it for this reason. Another officer was interested and wanted to see it, too. All was fine from then on.<br />
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Local TV and comedy personality, <a href="http://mrpatcashman.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Pat Cashman</a>, was there. He's on a local show called <a href="http://www.the206online.com/" target="_blank">The 206</a> (Seattle's area code). While at the event, he filmed a brief segment for the show which was a fake ad for lard. He asked the TK to pretend to eat it. This will be on the show 18 or 25 October.<br />
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I went to a music store down the hill to buy key oil and a beginning flute tutorial. I bought 2 of them. The one on the left looks very familiar. It might be the one on which I learned at 9 years old! I bought the other as it has some modern innovations, including a CD with MP3's of the little compositions.<br />
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I am hoping to be able to play at least at the intermediate level fairly soon. <br />
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I'm going to go back to Michigan in October for a memorial concert in honor of the music teacher I had for 9 years. He died recently at the age of 90. Some of his former students who still live in my home town are organizing the concert. Many of them play in the community band and some of them are professional musicians and teachers. They have invited everyone who was taught by John Cummins to return and join the band for one piece. I'm hoping it is a fairly simple one.<br />
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Other than my parents, John Cummins was probably the most influential person in my life. He taught me, and all of us who paid attention, <i>so much more</i> than music! I believe I owe much of my success in life to the lessons I learned from him. The fact that I was his student for so many years made the impact greater. <br />
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I find during this first practice session that my embouchure (lip position) muscles tire quickly. I also don't quite remember the fingerings. On the plus side I have no trouble reading music. I know what notes they are just not all the fingerings.<br />
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My flute, at least, is in good shape. I had it overhauled some years ago. A former student of mine who went on to earn a Master's degree in Flute Performance told me many years ago that the mbouchure hole on the flute's headjoint was defective! I had it replaced at the time of the overhaul. So now I can finally play the lowest notes easily. <br />
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Since I'm going to Michigan, I will also see friends and relatives. I've not been back to Michigan since about 2002. Caitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-79555236036747520072014-08-20T17:05:00.001-07:002014-08-20T17:07:15.199-07:00Sewing at the Fort<a href="http://redharp.smugmug.com/Other-1/Sewing/i-dQmMs7P/0/M/01-M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://redharp.smugmug.com/Other-1/Sewing/i-dQmMs7P/0/M/01-M.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a> I put in my second shift as a volunteer for <a href="http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/fort-nisqually-living-history-museum/" target="_blank">Fort Nisqually</a> today. I spent about 3 hours doing mostly hand sewn repairs of period clothing. Here is the very full second floor dormer where the work is done.<br />
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Just visible to the left of the yellow chair is a sewing machine. I also did battle with it today. I did a "growth tuck" in a little girl's dress. That means I put a tuck in it to shorten it temporarily. I'm told it is a period technique for hand-me-downs. My battle was getting it threaded correctly.<br />
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Terry showed how the European Immigrant women's clothes includes <b>four</b> petticoats: chemise, corded petticoat, flounced petticoat and over petticoat. That's a lot of fabric! She said that sewing with a machine is acceptable, but any stitches that will show on the outside of the garment are best done by hand. <br />
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Me wearing my new silk scarf with the Space Shuttle cockpit graphicCaitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-69593352203844908722014-07-15T11:19:00.001-07:002014-07-15T23:45:12.403-07:00More Duck HuntCatching up on the Renton River Days Duck Hunt.<br />
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Viscountess Regina in May 1983. This is one of my favorite photos of her and I never had it scanned.Caitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-55432638047682553812014-06-17T11:45:00.000-07:002014-06-17T12:38:06.995-07:00Got a Round To itI finally found the Round To It. I'm scanning the 60 pages of my slide log, dated 1975 to 1986. There are over 8000 slides cataloged. I've been thinking about the need to do this for a long time. And listening to Abney Park while I do it as Wolf has a podcast on speakers as he works next to me. <br />
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These slides include my time living in England and Germany, as well as photos of Drachenwald during those dates.<br />
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I'll be relieved to have a digital backup for this. Next problem is how to digitize 8000 slides, plus the slides Wolf has which are probably just as many. We are probably behind the power curve in buying a dedicated slide scanner.<br />
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Caitrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743113740458202892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964328331746160579.post-86539989779004686492014-06-15T21:08:00.001-07:002014-06-15T21:08:43.194-07:00Seen while shoppingSeen at Michael's. Who would buy this? What could possibly be the marketing plan? Really, $120 for an instant camera? It prints a photo of questionable quality and then that's the only one you have. How 1965! Well, the fact that it is "credit card sized" makes it somewhat more modern. But not much.<br />
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Then there was the pre-Father's Day line of marching grills. Does walking by 10 of the very same item make me more likely to buy it? <br />
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