Miach is just beginning to feel normal after a virus that kicked his arse struck about 3 weeks ago. He decided to forego the Mists/Cynagua War , which was a wise decision which I am astonished that he made. I might be traveling to the War if needed to attend Their Highnessess. Messages might arrive late today. I'm hoping that they will have Saturday covered, which is the only day I can make the journey, since I worked today and Sunday is Mother's Day.
Pending projects: neck coolers for Cynagua, styli for the wax tablets that I've completed, tapestry wall hanging, silk banners, and replacement chair for the West Kingdom Heralds which I broke last year.
And the fitted dress, which I do have the pattern cut for (cotehardie). And the new Pavilion, which hopefully Medb will be working on soon.
I'm already thinking way ahead, 2 years out, when the Matrix (small modern car) will be paid off and we can afford another car payment. I'm thinking cargo van...

I drove up the mountain and picked up an ancient Sears Kenmore cabinet sewing machine. It was supposed to work, but when I got there the gentleman who had it confessed that only the light works and he's not sure why. I figured, what the heck, and threw it in the Matrix and twisted down the mountain. I might try taking it apart and seeing if it's gummed up, etc. These old machines are supposed to work well for sewing canvas tents, as their gears are metal and they're just very sturdy. However, my friend Miriam says that is not necessarily always true. But for $10, it's hard to go wrong. If nothing else, I have parts.