May 10, 2004
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Well, it was an up and down weekend! My Bards finally came home to Corona this weekend and all was right with the world. They will be back for the last weekend of Faire...which is Memorial Day Weekend. It just was not Faire without them.
They were tuning up in camp yesterday, Stephin beside me and Garry behind, they broke into "Blackberry Blossom" and I felt this huge grin and a shift in my reality as things settled into place. I caught our First mate (who is also my roommate) looking at me, and he just smiled. He knows how much I adore my Bards and how much I have missed them. I wore the tee shirt to faire , that they gave me last Summer which has their logo on it (a very cool logo I might add; a Blue Dragon, playing a guitar) and they had embroidered on the front "Katie~ Fan Club President". They like me...*Smiles* Here is the link to their website: http://www.silerclarc.com/ I know I have them in my little module to the left, but I am having trouble getting the banner to show up and Ijust have to share. *grin*
A long lost friend of mine came to see me Saturday. One of my best friends in Highschool, I have not seen her in 27 years! Ye Gods, that sound awful! We had a very lovely visit, took her to see my Bards, introduced her to my crew family and wandered around faire just talking and catching up.
Two other friends came to visit me Saturday and I was thrilled to see them also. I adore them and rarely get to see them, so I made sure to get my share of hugs and kisses,as there' s no telling how long it will be before I see them again.
In other Faire news, my new friend came several times to see me, for a few minutes here and there. He is part of the German group and they are kept very busy throughout the weekend. He made a point of coming to say good-bye yesterday, as he had to leave as soon as faire closed, and when I took him to our Galley for a little private time, my Captain was there, taking a break. I looked very hard at him and hoped he would read my mind and leave us alone for a few minutes, but he pulled up a cooler and sat down(*frustrated sigh*) and engaged my friend in conversation. I sat down and listened...glaring occassionally at my dense Captain and practically chewed through my bottom lip.
BUT WAIT! It gets better...As I am trying to bend my Captain's will to my own through thoughts alone...*ROFL* Yeah, Right!, in walks Alexander, another dear male friend of mine for a break....I REALLY Glared at him, he just smiled sweetly at me and joins in the party. In the meantime, here am I, sitting on a cooler, watching my dark german getting along very well with two of the important men in my life and not getting the attention I so richly had looked forward to all weekend! *Grrrrrrr*
Finally, he says he must take his leave and totally ignoring my dense but caring crewmates...takes me in his arms for a wonder*full hug, nuzzle on the neck and all too brief kiss. He tells me he will see me next Saturday (butterflies take up loop de loops in my tummy) and wishes me a good week.
I went to Pandora, a dear friend (and one of my "girls" ...see, Mistress Kate is a Madame....I am still learning to be comfortable with this new character development...My German said he would be happy to help...*LOL*) and laughingly told her what has just transpired. I had to laugh....it was funny!!! It so reminded me of something that would happen in a sit com! She commiserated with me, laughing also, as we shook our head over the vagrancies of the protective males of my crew.
As we were packing up for our four hour *sigh* drive home, the Captain comes over to me, puts his arm around and whispers that he approves of my new friend, very much, that he is good people. He said he realized I didn't need his approval, but he just wanted me to know. I do love them, as frustating and dense as they may seem at times, they love me and want what is best for me. What more could Mistress Katie ask for?
I came to a precious, full, realization yesterday as I went around to say good bye for the week to my faire family. I am so blessed to have such wonder*full people who love me. I felt such love and belonging last night as I got my weekly good-bye kisses and hugs. I was wrapped in this web of warmth all the way home, that will last until I see them again Friday night.
I pretty much ignored Mother's day, even after all this time, it is the hardest holiday for me, since my mama died. But I do hope that all the mother's out there, in all the different capacities, had a Wonderful day. To those who still have the blessings of having your Mother's with you, Cherish them and your relationship with them. It is a rare and precious gift and one I miss with all my heart.
Bright Blessings,
Amethyst (AKA Katie of Rogue's Cove)