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-Mouse quote: "Protected by 1 or more U.S. Pat:"-

I don't remember the dream I had last night, but it was interesting. I think.

Yesterday, I encountered about one of the silliest -- yet in that, most awesome -- groups yet: the Society for Creative Anachronism.

They recreate the most interesting parts of 17th century life (fencing, archery, feasting, battles, kings and queens), all while dressed in period garb. Or, depending on the person, sort of unrealistic but really cool looking "period garb".

So, anyway, some representatives of the group were at a fair I went to yesterday, and I got to try out fencing, which was fun. Of course, I knew my sworn opponent was being extraordinarily easy on me, but that didn't diminish the rush I got when I slayed her time and again.

Okay, so she slayed me once, and without much effort, but still!

Also, I'd have to say that SCA fencing is a lot more fun to watch than competition fencing, which is just people in white suits moving faster than anyone can see, resulting in a "competition" that only the machine can determine the winner of.

When I fenced, even the loaner armor was mostly sort of doublet-y and my adversary was in full garb. There was a lot of pointless circling, overly cautious jabs (mine), and many intentionally lazy parries (hers). Although I'd have to say that her tactic worked, as I'm now seriously contemplating going to SCA fencing practice next Wednesday.

Reality check. And oh! The balance of that rapier -- it was delicious.