1860's Swiss Belt Outfit - Finished!

David and I and our friend Peter headed out today to attend Grierson Days Civil War Reenactment. We hit heavy storms a little south of home and when we arrived at our destination, we discovered most of the roads into town were under water and the event had been cancelled. The few sad looking tents that still were standing in the drizzle were being hurriedly taken down and packed away as the reenactors, some clad in modern shorts and heavy boots beneath their wool coats, sloshed through the water and mud to strike camp. The photo below is of the highway as seen from the exit ramp.

Due to the flooding, we had to go a long way out of our way to get home. We arrived back a little while ago. Peter napped in the car on the way home.

Now we're heating up a noodle and ham casserole for a late lunch and David is napping - poor fellow. 7 hours worth of driving for not much besides the excitement of seeing roads under water!

It was lovely weather here back home so David took some photos of my finished outfit that, unfortunately, it turns out was not really necessary for this weekend after all. :P So goes life. I can save it for an event we are going to next month, but in the meantime, here are some pictures!

I was able to finish my brown drawn bonnet and wore that. It feels good to get a project done after, say, 16 months. :)

This afternoon I plan on making Peter a quickie tunic for a medieval faire we plan to attend tomorrow. . .hopefully THAT won't get rained out! I found some darling pointy toe leather shoes at the thrift store today on our way home for $1 that I think will very passably work for my medieval impression. Little joys make up for big disappointments, you know!

Love,
Sarah