To viking or not to viking, that is the question

Next summer, Drachenwald Coronation will be held by the neighbouring shire. They've started advertising it now, and it is very well done. Sir Cormac knows how to whet an apetite, however...

However, the event is Viking themed. As in site is a viking village with longhouse, the ceremonies will no doubt be viking in theme and the food no doubt will be viking inspired, served in aforementioned viking longhouse that seats 200.

This is all cool, themed events are cool in general and I know Cormac and crew will put together an awesome event, however...

However, I am not in the least interested in dressing like a viking. The teaser ad we had last week was very good. Very good indeed, and one almost wants to do it, but then again - no I don't.

Oh, I know there's no mandate to comply with the theme, but no doubt many, many will. I just feel I don't have suitably bling-y accessories to be a viking, nor do I want to invest in them (do you know how much a nice pair of tortoise brooches cost?!?!?). And I don't feel pretty in viking clothing.

Bah.

Link pimpage - SCA centric

Are you in the SCA? Have you been bothered by not being able to register your name because someone on the other side of the world/continent has that name already? Did you ever think it's silly of the SCA to require UNIQUENESS in all registered names? Did you ever think that nobody in the medieval world was guaranteed uniqueness - that's what bynames are for?

CENU: The Campaign to End Name Uniqueness is here for you. Vote with your signature. Send in a blanket permission to conflict. I'm going to.

Uniqueness is a little fun, I admit it, but not fun enough for me to prevent someone else to register a name just like it.

Sewing update.

Finished the black velvet guarding on my red petticoat. FINALLY! Maybe I can finish off the hem before the feast of Glöta (Glötagillet) which is next weekend, and where I will teach a blackwork class.