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dixon_greenRen Fest opens on Saturday, and I don't think I have ever been this prepared.
The currant dress needed extensive refurbishment. The gold and white trim had become quite dingy. After washing everything ('cause that fabric still bleeds), I used a bleach pen on the trim. Very time consuming, especially removing the excess bleach gel when done, but it really brightened the look. I also topstitched the tabs and the shoulders of the bodice, something I should have done when I originally made the bodice. The hem of the skirt required extensive repairs, which I neatly accomplished with grosgrain ribbon. I might be able to get one more season from the skirt, but it is showing signs of wear where the violin case rubs against it.
I have to make a new chemise, maybe two. I did a handful of promotional events this summer, and at Dress Press I noticed that the fabric had completely frayed along the front of the yoke. There is no repairing this, at least not in ways where a "fyne lady" such as myself could wear in public. I've already completed a new yoke. It's the sleeves that are going to take time. If I make new ones, I'm not going to be done by Saturday. I'm probably just going to cut the sleeves and skirt out of an old chemise - much faster.
D still have to deliver the new toy chest for my tokens. He volunteered to make one, as a practice project on the wood router he bought for his basement renovation. The old one will last a bit longer, but I don't think it would survive the whole run.
I have five new book of fiddle tunes. Clearly I won't have any new tunes from these books prepped, but as I start perusing them, I might find a few I've had requested before, I might find some more that I can have ready to go by the end of the run, and there is always next year (I hope). I'm really looking forward to playing through the tune; the Mighty Hunter is less enthused.
Extra strings have been ordered, 'cause at least one will break during the run. One of those gig certainties. The new violin is sounding lovely.
I have lots of safety pins for the buttons I give to the kids. I think I have enough buttons for the run, but I'm going to have to come up with a new token for next year.
I've got breakfast and snacks figured out, but no idea what I'm going to do for lunch, as I don't want to make sandwiches, and Fest food is not in my monetary or caloric budget. Maybe some now and then, but not every day, every week.
I've been asked to run the archery tourney again. I've already got a crew lined up and ready to go - they have really enjoyed working the show and want to do so again. Only one has a contract this year, and the others want day passes and maybe some comps (casualties of the entertainment realignment). I get paid (I don't make tips when I'm running the show), but I also make sure my team gets something. The old site has now become part of the active quarry, and I haven't been able to vet the safety of the new field.
I have really effective new sunscreen. I have all new makeup. I know where my elbow braces are, and I'm learning to love tiger balm.
I should "repackage" all my sheet music into new page protectors. I should clean up and oil my boots. I need to get my hair trimmed.
There is a smattering of car maintenance I should do, but nothing vital.
I think I'm ready!
The currant dress needed extensive refurbishment. The gold and white trim had become quite dingy. After washing everything ('cause that fabric still bleeds), I used a bleach pen on the trim. Very time consuming, especially removing the excess bleach gel when done, but it really brightened the look. I also topstitched the tabs and the shoulders of the bodice, something I should have done when I originally made the bodice. The hem of the skirt required extensive repairs, which I neatly accomplished with grosgrain ribbon. I might be able to get one more season from the skirt, but it is showing signs of wear where the violin case rubs against it.
I have to make a new chemise, maybe two. I did a handful of promotional events this summer, and at Dress Press I noticed that the fabric had completely frayed along the front of the yoke. There is no repairing this, at least not in ways where a "fyne lady" such as myself could wear in public. I've already completed a new yoke. It's the sleeves that are going to take time. If I make new ones, I'm not going to be done by Saturday. I'm probably just going to cut the sleeves and skirt out of an old chemise - much faster.
D still have to deliver the new toy chest for my tokens. He volunteered to make one, as a practice project on the wood router he bought for his basement renovation. The old one will last a bit longer, but I don't think it would survive the whole run.
I have five new book of fiddle tunes. Clearly I won't have any new tunes from these books prepped, but as I start perusing them, I might find a few I've had requested before, I might find some more that I can have ready to go by the end of the run, and there is always next year (I hope). I'm really looking forward to playing through the tune; the Mighty Hunter is less enthused.
Extra strings have been ordered, 'cause at least one will break during the run. One of those gig certainties. The new violin is sounding lovely.
I have lots of safety pins for the buttons I give to the kids. I think I have enough buttons for the run, but I'm going to have to come up with a new token for next year.
I've got breakfast and snacks figured out, but no idea what I'm going to do for lunch, as I don't want to make sandwiches, and Fest food is not in my monetary or caloric budget. Maybe some now and then, but not every day, every week.
I've been asked to run the archery tourney again. I've already got a crew lined up and ready to go - they have really enjoyed working the show and want to do so again. Only one has a contract this year, and the others want day passes and maybe some comps (casualties of the entertainment realignment). I get paid (I don't make tips when I'm running the show), but I also make sure my team gets something. The old site has now become part of the active quarry, and I haven't been able to vet the safety of the new field.
I have really effective new sunscreen. I have all new makeup. I know where my elbow braces are, and I'm learning to love tiger balm.
I should "repackage" all my sheet music into new page protectors. I should clean up and oil my boots. I need to get my hair trimmed.
There is a smattering of car maintenance I should do, but nothing vital.
I think I'm ready!
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Date: 2011-08-22 11:11 pm (UTC)Do you need tickets? I've got comps.
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Date: 2011-09-02 01:22 pm (UTC)It occurs to me: in all the years I've known you played Fest, I never asked what your *Fest* name is! (So, I'm asking... :)
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Date: 2011-09-03 03:06 am (UTC)Out at Fest, I am Lady Maude Donnette.
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Date: 2011-09-03 03:39 pm (UTC)