Monday, May 25, 2009

Back to the Field

Yesterday I joined my re-enactment group for the day to test my knee - and, to be honest, I couldn't stay away any more!
They were at the delicious Caerphilly Castle and the weather was glorious!
My intention was to have a day out, take lots of photos and exercise my knee. Being a re-enactor, of course, I took some kit - just in case! It took about five minutes to decide to dump the 21C and get into my kit to join the 14C........so my rucksack was tucked away (complete with camera) and I spent the day in a long dress and bare feet.
The guys seemed pleased to see me, I got lots of hugs and it almost felt like going home. The fire was lit and the the pork was roasting on the spit. The sun beat down as the lads went through the siege engine shows and the battle. (Siege engines; from the left - mangonel, trebuchet and perrier) The court scene in the Great Hall had some new elements and the public seemed to appreciate the shows.
It was a good day, I got to see some of my dearest friends again. Especially George, who is off to Rome shortly for six months and I'm going to miss her - but she was there, all smiles and hugs. Her husband will be around for another few weeks and then we say goodbye to him too for a while. They'll be missed in the company.
I guess I am an addict :-)
cq

7 comments:

Melli said...

Ahhh! Alleluia! She's baaaa-aaack! What a GRAND day CQ! It was a long haul - but you MADE it! ;)

Nikki - Notes of Life said...

Sounds like you had fun :)

David Edward said...

we all have our addictions. How we manage them seems to be what is important.

Bobkat said...

Glad you had fun! :)

Bilbo said...

There are far, far worse things to be addicted to...welcome back! The 14th century is in good hands.

Walker said...

How can you go and NOT participate.
Addict :)

OldLady Of The Hills said...

So glad to read you are back doing what you love!