#pennsic

[sca-nerd]

Hello! I'm about to go to my very first Pennsic, and my first true SCA event as a trans adult! I know it's going to be incredibly hot, and there's good to be a lot of people. Is there anything I should know before my trip?

Congratulations on your first Pennsic, and for this milestone on your journey of being your authentic self! I'm so happy for you. <3

My advice is mostly for the weather:

Hydrate, wear your sunscreen, and don't forget your shade (a hat or a parasol).

Natural fibers like linen and cotton will feel better, because they will catch your sweat and evaporate faster.

Drink more water.

Don't underestimate powder. I like to use Anti Monkey Butt because it has calamine for the chaffing, no talc, and is absorbent for all those places you need the extra help.

Find some place to chill during the peak heat of the day. Some people think that's noon, but it's actually closer to the 2:00 - 3:00 pm hour.

You're not drinking enough water.

Wear comfortable shoes. Don't worry about what they look like or if it ruins the illusion- be comfortable. It's safer for you in the long run.

Be prepared to get wet, so prep your belongings. It seems like there's a flood or serious downpour every year.

I know others will have additional advice, and hopefully something for your personal experiences. Have ALL the fun, and be safe because I want to hear all about it when you get back!

[maedhbhcrafts]

Hello! So I am back from Pennsic and also recovered enough to not be trying to make up for taking a week off, hence finally posting

Overall Pennsic was amazing, I fought in 6 rapier melees, 3 rapier tournaments, the stab and gab, and the Tadcaster. I also danced at 6 balls, sang at 2 bardic circles, attended 2 parties, and did a bog walk. An amazing, but exhausting week.

But one of my favorite parts was wearing my watermelon dress to the Blue Feather ball! It got lots of compliments and I remembered to take a picture of my hair taping this time.

So pictures below, and I finish the last little bits of embroidery for the dress, I'm also starting my next project, so watch out for that!

[elspeth-nutt]

I'm not going to Pennsic this year, but this popped up in my tiktok "on this day" and it gave me a chuckle.

Good luck to everyone in the final stretch of Pennsic Prep!

[strawberryteabunny]

Pennsic treasure haul! Will post medieval outfit photos soon

[inkfishie]

[wordswithkittywitch]

Overheard at Pennsic LII

"I don't think bog dresses are really period."

"Not my left one! That's my party boob!"

"Totally rockin' drop spindles."

"I'm a piercer. People pay me to legally stab them."

"My biggest mistake was letting my cats help me pack."

"Horses aren't real. They are a figment of your imagination."

"Ha! I win, tent!"

"...the skin of her pet ferret, which I don't even know what to DO with, but she has it."

"Kids, stop fighting." "We're not fighting, we're having a spirited discussion." "We're having a heated discussion."

"We only have so much life to live. I've spent 30% watching commercials at least."

"Contrary to popular belief, I know things."

"Mrs. Lady-in-the-wall! Can I have my fortune?" "I'm miss Lady-in-the-wall!"

"Oh my god, the horror, your wife had fun."

"You're going home with a piece of clothing. You just are. Resign yourself to it."

[relevant-catnik]

[graveyard-entity]

I’m have some mutuals on here who would be hype but I proposed to my partner with a sword and he said yes !!! screaming crying throwing up !!

So happy to spend my life with someone so perfect for me.