^, <, V

[Ransom]

^ Yeah, everal times, but that was SCA stuff.

< Back in those days, we always dressed before an event. Evey now and then a gas station attendant would give us a weird look, but I think down in So. Ca. there were so many SCAers that they were used to seeing people dressed in costume.

V What's the strangest question anyone has asked you while you were in garb?

[Cheeky Actress]

^ I've driven and walked in public in costume.  And yes...some very strange looks, but also some very nice compliments.

< I once dressed up as Death and rode in the back of a pickup down main street on Halloween.  I startled a cyclist so badly that he almost laid his bike over.

V Ever won a costuming award?

^ To answer William's question:

Yes, won 1st place in CostumeCon 24 in the Novice division for Workmanship Award: Best in Class/Presentation Award: Most Evocative. ( ) Captain Sterling also won for his wonderful efforts on this Award!!!!

To answer Ransom's question:

"Can you tell me where there's the Amish community is around here?" I was dressed in plain Wild West attire for a reenactment down in IL).

< I got sick after the event and didn't know I won until the following morning.

V Pass along Ransom's question...

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ No strange questions, but once when I entered a Beverages and More dressed as a pirate, everyone nearby facing the door simultaneously pointed to their right and said, "The rum's that way!"

< I won one costume contest, but it wasn't a period costume. I came as Death.

V Have you scared small children while in garb - and by scared, I mean they ran away shrieking?

[Hetha]

^ Aye. After I changed costume garb @ Screams,(Halloween themed park in Waxahachie, TX; same site as Scarborough Renn Faire), I managed to get such a reaction from small children, (Red Riding Hood, grown up and werewolfed out)

< No awards to speak of,(or worth mentioning)

V I'll pass th' question on.

[Morgan Dreadlocke]

/\ No scared kiddies but we did have the SWAT van lookin' at a fighter practise one afternoon. Strange ,they did nae want ta play

< Figgers the best award ye can get is when the 2007 recreaters crowds around yer piraty 1720 keyster fer photos.

\/ Pass the question\/

[Capt. Sterling]

^ ah... too many times to count... it's the hat... snigger

< been hell in Virginia today...

V pass the question on...

[Capt. Sterling]

V Ever won a costuming award?

^ To answer William's question:

Yes, won 1st place in CostumeCon 24 in the Novice division for Workmanship Award: Best in Class/Presentation Award: Most Evocative.

Ah was this last year's Costume con??

[Jacky Tar]

^ They don't shriek. They just faint dead away.

< Truthfully, me as a pirate... not very scary. But me Halloween pirate maze had 'em screamin'!

V Are ye a nice pirate or not?

[Cheeky Actress]

^Weeelll...Not a pyrate at all, really...Actress really

< Sorry about the mix-up Captain Sterling! I did edit the text

V Ever have a bad day...just get worse?

[William Brand]

^ Plenty of them. I once had a pinched nerve in my hip so I borrowe a chair from the conference room where I worked. An hour later I was fired for borrowing a chair. Pretty lousy day, that.

< I have plenty of good days get better though.

V Ever been fired over something so ridiculous that you can't explain it to others?

[Capt. Sterling]

^ Aye and took em to court and won!

< For borrowing a chair????

V Like to argue just to argue?

[William Brand]

^ No...unless I have a really unfriendly customer service person on the phone. Then I can be down right devious.

< It's snowing...sigh.

V Ever been nearly killed on the job?

[Cheeky Actress]

^ No. Thank God!

< Oh the Sun! Oh..wait...no...Oh there it is...Damn...Gone Again!

V 15 lbs lighter or 15 years younger?

[William Brand]

^ 15 years younger. I can lose the pounds.

< Oh wait...I am losing the pounds.

V What country would you visit at the drop of a hat?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ Spain, the beach & tapas.

< 15lbs lighter please. Stupid thyroid wont let me let go of the weight.

V have an internal organ you'd rather live without?

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ Scotland

^ My tonsils are probably superfluous at this point

< Weight is fluctuating. Lost some, then got sick and gained it back and now I'm struggling to lose it again. Damn menopause...

V Any country besides your own that you'd consider moving to?

[Cheeky Actress]

^ New Zealand- Now drop that hat, damn ya!

< Started going back to the gym...at 5 AM!

V What would/could you do to loose extra weight (keep it clean, people!)

[Cheeky Actress]

^ Hmmm, I'll keep all my organs, thank you (at least while I'm alive).

< Wish the weather would make up its mind - starting to rain

V Have a project held up because of this wacky weather?

[Hester]

^Loosing weight. I keep saying I'll start my daily walking routine again once "spring" arrives.

< Of course, all that rum, chocolate, and Sticky Toffee Pudding doesn't help matters.

V What's the most fattening thing you ate today?

[Red-Handed Jill]

^"Fun-sized" peanut butter cup. Small, but potent.

< Going to get back into tomahawk throwing this weekend. It's been too long...

V Have you picked up any esoteric skills lately?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ Writing with a hand cut quill. & lucet cord. & making my own rush lights. I'm full of odd little skills lately.

< most fattening thing today, salad dressing. How sad is that I don't know who's idea this healthy food thing is but I don't like it.

V most healthy thing you've eaten today?

[Hester]

^ It's a toss-up: either red grapes or dark chocolate

< Bedtime

V Do you read or write any fanfic?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ *blush* I've done both

< no, I won't admit what story the fan fic was for. I've got to keep some credibility around here!

V skeletons in your closet?

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ In the closet, the office, the attic, the garage...

< Oh - you mean figurative. Yes - a couple here and there.

V Pass the question on.

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Which closet?

< Mexican food would be great right now

V Wha is the most physical thing you do?