MDRF 2009

[Sir Edward]

Well, opening week is upon us! The extended weather report on yahoo weather is called for scattered thunderstorms all weekend, but not before or after. Figures. I hope they're wrong!

[Sir Brian]

Heh, we had pretty much the same weather this past weekend at Tuxedo. I got pretty drenched in
my armor (on the outside for once!) and have a bit of rust to clean up before opening weekend @ MDRF.
We ended up leaving early on the second day at Tuxedo so I could wipe off most of the water and
minimize the damage. I at least finally got to meet Christian and his lovely wife in person this weekend!

Sorry I missed out on that drink you offered Christian; I quite literally had to take a "rain check" on that! 

[Sir Edward]

Which drink is that? I know I mentioned you'd be there, and said to say Hi for me.

I'm glad you got a chance to meet Christian and his lovely lady wife Maureen. High class people they are!

Yeah, I saw how wet it all looked in your pics on FB. That's one nice thing about the aluminum mail, though of course the other metal bits can still be an issue. You can bet I wouldn't have been out there with an Albion on my hip in the rain! Or my plate armor either.

Speaking of armor, my Merc's Tailor stuff (including the rework of my plate B+B) should be here soon. I don't know whether I'll have it all together for the weekend, but it would be pretty amazing to walk in on opening day with the new knees, eblows, and vambraces!

[Sir Edward]

Stupid thunderstorms! Still better than 100 degrees and 90% humidity, like some other opening weekends.

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USMD0113.html

[Sir Brian]

That weather may change to the worse with tropical storm Danny forming up this morning. Stand by Sir Dragonlover,
it's heading your way first!

Still at 40% chance of scattered showers and sub-80 degrees, I think I'll risk the armor...besides it's kids weekend! 

[Sir Edward]

Yep, opening day in armor is a rare treat. I'm planning on it too.

[Sir Brian]

Huzzah! What time are you planning on being there? I've stressed to my lovely fairy wife that
I'd like to make the opening ceremonies...Hopefully we'll be there for them! 

[Sir Edward]

Good question! It would be nice to make gate. We'll have to figure out our morning schedule.

[Sir Edward]

Weather report is still calling for scattered/isolated thunderstorms, and the temperature prediction is up to the low 80's (they were called for about 78 on Saturday originally). Muggy and humid, probably. Ick.

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USMD0113.html

We may try to make gate, but we'll see if we manage it.

[Sir Brian]

Still going to wear the armor?

[Sir Edward]

That's the plan!

I got some work done on the mail last night in preparation. I added the triangular expansion areas at the bottom of the sides so it won't pull on the splits so much. This was done in period too.

[Sir Brian]

Armor it is! We will have to try and maintain our dignity to NOT run for shelter screaming like little girls if a thunder storm hits! 

[Sir Edward]

Just expect a lot of comments about being walking lightning-rods.

[Dragonlover]

That's what I want to hear! The little ones have too much fun with all of us
for you guys not to go in armor. Besides, there are plenty of things, trees, bldgs. etc.
that you guys can duck under. Good luck my fine lads, and enjoy yourselves!!!

[Sir Wolf]

well how did it go?