An epigram often flashes light into regions where reason shines but dimly.

I have four slabs of fabric sitting on the ironing board, and one in the washing machine.

I'm going to see if I can remember how to sew.

Watch this, it'll be funny.

For those who might care, we got a call this afternoon - Jane had her baby sometime last night or early this morning. Both mom and baby are OK. 5 lbs and a bit.

Oh! And also!

Ivan's brother Jeff (or, I guess, Geoffrey) is coming to his first Pennsic this year and staying for five days. He got involved in the SCA mostly because of fencing and currently has exactly one set of garb. We're also hoping that perhaps he'll be able to meet a nice, annonomous, not-crazy girl at Pennsic.

We'll be providing his tent, and his food, but we tried yesterday to make him a list of other stuff he might need for a five day stay at Pennsic.

What are your standard suggestions for very-new people for their first Pennsic? What wisdom of yours (packing list related or general) can we share with him?