madbaker | Too tired for real content

"If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now, even if we don't speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want -- good or bad. ~~When you're finished, post this little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or mortified) about what people remember about you.~~"
Only if you want to.

1. What/when was your first event?
Some Caidan one-day war practice, I think. I don't remember exactly because it was nearly twenty years ago.

2. What was your first war?
Estrella IV. I had a borrowed tunic, a sleeping bag, and two trash bags to wrap the bag in. No tent.

3. What is your favorite part of an event/war?
I love the early morning sun and/or fog wafting over pavilions on the eric.

4. What A&S skill/talent do you have or wish you had?
Singing on-key would be nice.

5. Why did you choose the elements of your device?
I originally had equal-armed crosses, but the Latin crosses fit the shape better. I changed from the lupin because being able to draw your own device is a Good Thing.

6. Favorite SCA song?
Definitely Fair Mistlands.

7. Favorite garb?
Burgundians.

8. Best advice received/given?
We do this for Fun.
Also, shortly after I was Laurelled: "Remember that people will see your every move as an example. What kind of example is up to you."

9. What is one thing you would like to change about the SCA?
I would like permanent veto power over Crown list entrants.
Seriously, some new blood at the top would be nice.

10. Why do you do this hobby?
It's fun. I've learned a lot. It's how