Our Shire of Coppertree roused itself out of torpor and did a demo this weekend. It was pretty nice! Dan and Kenhelm brought one of the canvas-covered carports they used at Pennsic to merchant with Isabella so there was lots of room for everybody.

Kenhelm was making armor on an anvil; Rowan had cookbooks, Rowena was weaving and embroidering, Isabeau brought a lovely gown to display on a dressmaker's dummy, and our buddies from the Kingdom of Newgarrd had children's activities going on.

There was a huge list field so we had many people fighting or having small children try to smack them with boffers.

I added to the color by strolling around, checking out the shopping and the beer tent (all Saranac!) Supporting the local merchants is always good. In a small way, it was like Pennsic with merchants, food tents, and other costumed reenactors, namely the 18th-century dudes from nearby Fort Stanwix National Park.

Today is for more mundane stuff like groceries, laundry, and trying out a baked brown rice recipe from my man, Alton Brown.

Monday, back to the library, where it's Banned Books Week! I will make a display with all of our deviant books, just because I can.