Myfanwy, Katrina, & Lucius

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Merchant Area behind the barn

More shopping!
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Odd flash from the past

We got on the road very late yesterday, but it was only an hour and a half drive so we still expected to set up at the end of daylight. Not so. Once on the highway the trailer started to shimmy at speeds over 50 mph. We ended up pulling over and unstrapping, unloading, and redistributing weight. It was 9 pm before we hit camp.

One very surreal moment on the journey came when we stopped at the Sheetz outside of Cooper's Lake to pick up ice for the coolers. As I am walking back to the car, big bag of ice in each hand, a voice from the window of a van next to me says: "Need a hand with that?"

I make "Thanks I have it covered" noises and some small talk figuring this is a SCAdian who knows me who I am just not recognizing when the voice suddenly clicks with me. It's Tom. Tom who hasn't spoken a civil word to me in I can't remember how many years. Tom who sits in my memory as the best example of a relationship gone bad. Tom who tore the household apart then left in a huff. And here we were exchanging pleasantries. (Those of you at home who know the history and are reading this can probably imagine my surprise!) Will wonders never cease?

At Troll we ran into him again. And he said hello to Steve, too. A good omen for the War, I think.

Arriving in the dark is not so bad with anda like ours. Everyone in camp came to help unload. It only takes a couple extra hands to set up a yurt in the dark (special blessings on you, Bagshi and Toguchi) when there are many other hands to hold lights, pass tools, and give hugs.

The best part of coming home to this hill is the hugs. I love my brothers!

Okay. Time to get to work. Time to (as Pug tells me I do) "putter around" the yurt. Time to put on funny clothes and no longer be Jana and Steve, but become Chai and Silver. Time to step into another reality.
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Quote for the day: Auden

"Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh." - WH Auden

And to those of you (Steve, Daniel, Gillie, Marti) who made me laugh or smile today, my very special thanks!

Chai Meringue Cookies

CHAI MERINGUES

• 3 egg whites
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer at low until they get foamy, then at high speed until they form stiff peaks. You should be able to turn the bowl sideways without the egg whites moving. Your bowl and beaters must be grease-free for this to work properly! Gradually add sugar a little at a time while beating at high speed. When all the sugar has been beaten in, the egg whites will look shiny. Add the spices and beat in as briefly as possible. Drop the mixture into small mounds on baking sheets that have been covered with foil or parchment paper. Bake at 250 degree Farenheit for 90 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues to sit. Don't open the door! Let them sit overnight (preferable) or at least until the oven cools. Remove them from the foil and store in an airtight container.

Recipe adapted by Debby Lovell, originally posted on New Chai Ideas!

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