It always blows my mind how the weather can go from too cold to sleep in a heated tent, to so warm you go sleeveless. It's hard to pack light for trips like that. I hope you had fun. 😀

@autumn7143

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Texas weather. It’s normal here.

@lajoyous1568

2 жыл бұрын

@@autumn7143 New England is the same, but I'm still baffled when I go from planning to mow the lawn in the morning and have to shovel the patio instead.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Gulf is alllllways like that. It could be 90*, it could be snowing. Pack for it all!

The fellow playing the hammered dulcimer is Vincent Conaway or Vincenzo, his CD’s of his hammered dulcimer music are just divine. Reminds me of Pennsic, hope to get to gulf wars eventually. Glad you had fun! Thank you for sharing your Gulf War adventure.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Sure is! He is a very very dear friend.

@believeinfaeries8713

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t remember his name! Thank you for the reminder! I’ve seen him a number of times at Sherwood.

@kathleenwhalen1450

2 жыл бұрын

He's been to the St Louis Renaissance Festival too!

It's been four years since we were at Gulf Wars and videos make me so excited to get back there some day! Thank you for the Vince cameo, and a snippet of one of my favourite bardic songs (Come and be Welcome, written by a friend no less!), and the dye area was my happy place when we were there. So many good memories! It's a long drive from Ealdormere, and totally worth it.

@kittimcconnell2633

Жыл бұрын

2023 is probably the very last year that Gulf Wars will happen. The campsite is up for sale. :(

@palebloom6118

Жыл бұрын

​@@kittimcconnell2633The campsite was sold, but the new owners know all about the SCA, and want Gulf to continue!

Thank you for bringing us along! Your SCA content truly tempts me to investigate my local group. Maybe when my new service dog is fully trained so I don’t have to drag my husband along lol!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Please let me know if you would like help or introduction to your local group! I love when people get involved!

@HouseHooligan

2 жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae You are so kind! I certainly will. 💜😊

Glad you had fun. But the most important question: did you find your basket??

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I did!

@HouseHooligan

2 жыл бұрын

Also what I was going to ask. 😁 Can’t wait to see it in a future video!

It is amazing how the temperature drops in the southern states at night. My first big camp event was War of the Wings which is held in the middle of October. Its in the foothills of NC and we were brand new. I was amazed at the amount of stuff people brought from home. I mean people where pulling trailers, the roofs on vehicles were full. The day time was pleasant and at times warm. When the sun went down it was like the north pole. We were not prepared but at the same time it was the most fun one could have around a campfire.

How fabulous. Wish I could join you at one of these events, but the logistics of flight from UK with electric wheelchair is mind blowing.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Oh totally! I know there are SCA events in Drachenwald (Europe) but they tend to be spread out and not always super disability accessible either. If, for whatever reason, you DO find yourself over here in Ansteorra, I’d love to take you to an event and show you a great time.

While I really enjoy your sewing content, I am fascinated by your camping set up, and that of the others, for this event. Would you possibly make a video about this? Where do you all get your tents? And you have a bed!! How does it work to put up/takedown? Your shelf with clothes rod… fascinating! How much weight does it hold? … and I have a ton of other questions. I’ve never been to an SCA event and this video was great to see what it is like. Thank you!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

In fairness, this whole set up is So Much that we only do it a couple times a year. I’m thinking that I should maybe do a live Q&A with my partner where we take everyone’s questions about the camping setup and talk about that more in depth.

SEcond-hand stores, like goodwill or sally anne--people dump wonderful baskets all the time. And they are authentically aged! (Much admire the sign language interpreter!)

@lenabreijer1311

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't she amazing? It was like she was dancing. Daisy Victoria has a lot more of her on her vlog.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I have several goodwill baskets and love them all. In this case, I was in search of a particular backpack basket made by the Basketman. And i found it! Also, same, the ASL interpreter was the BEST part of the opening ceremonies.

ooh, the second video of this event to pop up in my sub feed 😯 really fun to see 2 different perspectives on this event. i wonder if there is something like this somewhat close to my own area (netherlands). for now the first 'Thing' this year for me will be in 3 weeks, being Elfia. tho that is more of a renfair type of thing. anyway, i waffle on. thank you for bringing us with you!

@catherinejustcatherine1778

2 жыл бұрын

I am fairly sure there is One of the costubers from up north did a video of one of their local events. I believe it was Sweden, but am not sure. Closer than Texas, though.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

There is a European SCA kingdom (Drachenwald) but I know that events tend to be very far apart because of the huge geography of the kingdom. I think there are LARPs that are similar? But yeah, they strike me as closer to renfaires than the SCA.

SCA seems so rigid and confusing when trying to learn through the documents on their website, but this makes it seem a lot more chill and fun. You would think Houston would have more costuming events considering how many people live here but alas! All the fun stuff seems to be more north!

@coldhands4799

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the best way to join is just by showing up to a fighter practice, we always have circles of people crafting and hanging out there

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

My partner and apprentice are actually baron and baroness of Houston (Stargate). DM me on Instagram or email me? I’d love to hook y’all up with them

It feels so funny watching this now having been an Ansteorran for half a year+ now and recognizing people in the videos 😂😂😂

Im rewatching your video to get ready for Gulf War next week! It will be my first, and I'm so excited. Thanks for all the great videos and recommendations for a capsule wardrobe 💜💜💜

@OpusElenae

Жыл бұрын

Yesssssss come to the meetup this year!

That looks like such a fun time. Thank you for taking us along. I think I might finally join my local group this year.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

You totally should! I’m here if you want any help or introduction; I love helping people get involved.

That looks like so much fun! I can't wait to be able to attend GW myself. 😁

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe next year we could have a croissant meetup!

I'm planning to go to West/AnTir this summer with the teen and a good friend, and now I can't wait! Probably good that I still have three months, sonce the teen has zero garb.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing! I HIGHLY recommend a capsule wardrobe; it worked out for me really well this time.

I adore your straw hat. I must say that I was very surprised. This was not what I envisioned a SCA event to look like. Not really sure what I envisioned... It seemed more chill and festival-like than I envisioned. Most surprised am I at your tent. It so HUGE! How do you have such a complex camping set up with a tent where you can stand, a proper bed and actual hanging space for clothes? (And a heater?) Is that a common set up at SCA-events? Or when camping in US in general? It felt very fancy to me. It was very intriguing to come along with you on the vlog and get a glimpse of what such a event is like.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I found it on amazon (I can toss a link up in the description) and steamed the flat crown into a round shape. We only break out this whole camping kit for wars because it’s Too Much for shorter events. It’s 16’x16’ (4.9m square), and the whole thing takes about a day to set up and half a day to break down. Usually we day-trip, hotel, or camp in a mundane tent. It’s INCREDIBLY fancy and bougie, and we only do it a couple times a year.

@meamela9820

2 жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae oh, I see. That makes sense

This is the best "walk-through" of an entire event I've ever seen! I love the arrival through leaving, showing the settling in. And you touched on all the fun things - you have such a calm, lovely voice. I love that you just share the event itself and your place in it without talking to the camera!!! Your choice of music really adds to the ambiance - (some other videos add crazy modern music) I've only done day events, but am dying to do the camping!

Looks like y'all had a lot of fun, despite the weather! It almost makes me want to join the SCA, just to go and shop. 🤩 love all the dyeing vats. Nerded out a little, there.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

The person who runs it (on the left in the long shot) is a member of my home barony and she is a BEAST when it comes to natural dyes and research.

This made me so homesick for pennsic, thank you for sharing your event with us, getting to see all my favourite bits of the sca is a wonderful time, and im delighted you got to have fun

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I understand the feeling. If it happens this year, and you get to go, swing by Dr Henry Best’s booth and tell him the Elf says “hi.” I’m trying to get as many people as possible to do it, to lovingly troll him.

This looks like such a fun experience. Thanks for bringing us along. I am so glad you enjoyed it. I would be in that market for hours. Were the people with the multitude of pots of dye making anything specific?

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I’m honestly not sure? Willoc does soooo much dyeing: wool and silk threads and full lengths of fabric.

It always amuses me greatly to see the historical blending in your events. Here, historical events are mostly divided cleanly into Viking or Medieval, and you do *not* blend the two. You would never see lances or knights or plate-armor at a viking fair - and you’d never see Viking garb at a medieval fair. (I do hope my quite local viking market happens this year, though.) :D

@samwhyatt8685

2 жыл бұрын

In the UK we have the Military Oddessy, where you'll find Land Girls camped next to a Roman Legion. 😄 At the shows I attend you will also frequently find what would (wrongly) be called Vikings, (actually Norsemen) fighting alongside or against Mediaeval fighters. I am the Captain of a group which portrays a noble Italian household. Our Man at Arms is a Norseman, as it was a status symbol in Italy at the time 😁

@nanettebromley8843

2 жыл бұрын

Ah the multi period events. Loved going to those when I was able to participate. They generally ended up hilarious when different eras fought each other. I have seen the Celts win against WWII. And the german army tiptoe around our viking camp cos they were threatened by 3 ladies with ladles 🤣🤣

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

The only hard and fast rule in SCA Corpora is “an attempt at pre-1600 dress.” So we get a ton of people with different eras and places. There are some groups within the SCA who have a smaller focus (ie: a household where their kit and furniture is 14th century, or Viking) but the events are very era/geography inclusive.

Nice video, I am hoping to get there in 2023. Take Care! 😀

I'm so glad you had a great time. Looks like a lot to see and do. So fun.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

There is always too much to fit into one week!

Thanks for taking us along. I have always been curious about SCA!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I’m always happy to answer questions!

Yay for having a good time! Thank you for bringing us along!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I wish I had filmed more; I’m so bad at remembering to get all the footage I want later.

A challenge to you clever lady: time to make yourself a pair of authentic spectacles 😉 If you have a pair of specs that you can 'sacrifice' the lenses from, grind them into circles and make leather or wood frames to set them in

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

It on my “to do eventually” list!

@samwhyatt8685

2 жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae ah yes. The To Do list. My seems to grow exponentially to the items I take off it! 😁

Still drinking water Working on supports for my grape vines Very nice vlog, thank you. I miss the dancing and bardics

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

The bardic was probably my favorite part.

@catherinejustcatherine1778

2 жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae do you listen or present at bardics?

THANK YOU!!!! I Miss going to evens so much.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I’m happy to bring you along!

I’m a bit late watching, but loved seeing this. I’m glad you had a fun time. It’s bipolar weather season so at least it wasn’t insufferably hot the entire time.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

It got up to the high 80s that last day, but mostly it was super pleasant.

It looks like so much fun!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a heckuva thing!

That looked like such a fun War!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

It was so good to see people!

Thank you for bringing us along. I am going to start making my viking clothing this month.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see what you make!

Amazing! I love it!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was fun to film.

Thank you for the trip! It has been so long since I was at an event! I guess you got to try out all the wool you have now.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

There was one day I did wear the silk dress, the wool dress, and my accidental wool Skjoldehamn hood…

The silly noise I made when I saw some irl friends, particularly Vince! I'm glad you had a wonderful time

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Seeing Vince is always a joy.

Awesome vdo,nice sharing

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’ve never been, although I go to Pennsic most years since I moved close enough. I want to try it, though I’m worried about that cold!

@OpusElenae

Жыл бұрын

Pennsic was my first event! And yeah the variable temp is irritating but manageable most of the time.

Thank you!

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Wait, y’all were hard by my place in Louisiana. I had no idea there was SCA around here. I need to look into that.

@OpusElenae

Жыл бұрын

There sure is! it's the Kingdom of Glenn Abheann; there's lots of neat people who live there.

I really miss camping events but I'm not sure how it's going to feel to actually be back at one after the last couple of years.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

It felt SUPER weird to be around so many people. I have to say I felt way more comfortable with everything being outdoors for air flow and distancing.

Hi, did you get the basket you were hoping to get? 💖

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I did! I’ll toss a picture up

What was the spray thing you were spritzing your garb with??

@OpusElenae

Жыл бұрын

It's a linen spray! 40-60 alcohol-water, with essential or fragrance oils for scent.

@MikeMallinson

Жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae Ahhh so homemade Febreeze! LOL. Thanks!!

I love that crown at 5:56. Who's is it?

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

That is the coronet for the Prince of the Principality of Vindheim (Oklahoma). They’re in the process of becoming a new kingdom splintering off of Ansteorra.

@CharredFibers

2 жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae that is really nice. Props to the artist!

what is the self? where did you get it?

@OpusElenae

Жыл бұрын

The self? I'm sorry I'm not following.

@danielcarrillo4385

Жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae shelf* sorry

@OpusElenae

Жыл бұрын

@@danielcarrillo4385 Oh gotcha! I’m not sure; they’re my Partner’s. I think he got them from a local artisan? They have a hole at the top that the pole spike goes through.

Come on back.

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

I will, I promise!

An offering of words to yt preferences Drinking water More later

The Gulf War actually happened not that long ago... How is this a name?

@OpusElenae

2 жыл бұрын

This event has been happening since the year before that. I don’t know if there has ever been a motion to rename it.

@mariahperrin9296

2 жыл бұрын

@@OpusElenae Good to know!

@NomtheGnome

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariahperrin9296 It's also on the Gulf Coast of the US. There's Great Western War, there's Pennsic (which is basically Pennsylvania War)....SCA People aren't very creative when it comes to naming things.

@thewatcherintherye

2 жыл бұрын

This was Gulf Wars (30) XXX. I wish I got to go to all thirty years of the event. It was set up as the war to see which Kingdom controled the Gulf. I guess it named itself. I just go and have a blast!