Oh sure, when you're camping surrounded by this many people why not let your kid "cry it out". At 1am. For an hour.

"Behold! [Name withheld to protect the snarkable], of the Far East. From whom was born the concept of Allen Dawén from quite possibly Cornwall during the 12th-14th century. As a merchant, he made his way across the seas through the spice trade routes bring knowledge of ancient healing arts such as Reiki. Using chi to heal nobles, he landed a ( Read more... )

Discretion is the ability to know when it is ok to speak openly about something, and when you should keep your trap shut ( Read more... )

When mass-posting a message to all of the chroniclers in the kingdom, it would be a good idea to spell-check your message. Especially if you are the Kingdom Chronicler and the word you misspelled multiple times is the name of your and their offices ( Read more... )

Recently seen at a local gathering, the most elegant medieval fashion accessory I have yet witnessed: a sagging, overflowing, badly supported cleavage... with a cigarette litter inserted.

Recently heard in a discussion amongst a gathering of SCA friends:

"I really want to send a note to the Society and BOD about all this Bullying, abuse of authority, and political manipulation. But, I want it to remain confidential"

The room goes dead silent for a heartbeat, then erupts into hysterical laughter.

"Yeah, I know we were told there were kids in the middle room, and to use the end doors. But seriously, you're going to bitch about me being loud and drunk outside the door at 10pm? Don't you know this event has a tavern? If I wanna get loud and drunk, what's it to you? If your kids can't sleep through an event, don't bring 'em ( Read more... )

Look. Everyone before you was nice, and perfectly reasonable. I bow as often as is possible when I'm running the feast at an event. Which is whenever I see you come in and I'm not busy.

But so help me if you lecture me in my own kitchen about not bowing ever again I will hang you from a meat hook.

You'd think I wasn't holding a foot long knife.

Look, you wear the pointy hat, which means I will publicly support you, and I will keep any bitching to a minimum, made in private, to people who will not take it further and who pretty much feel the same. I think you do a lot of great things, and you've supported some people to step up and make things happen. Go Team You ( Read more... )

Gee, thanks for offering gas money for us to attend fighter practice! Seriously, thanks ( Read more... )