Road trip

I think today is Saturday... It was a dark and stormy night.
Well, it was raining and windy , if not dark.
I went to the pool this morning during a short break in the rain, and waited for the next break to get back. Have I mentioned that the hot water in the pool is really nice? Well it is.

So yesterday was a late start day for the market, but we had a pretty good crowd come through. I tried to sell my Kringla hats, “to support my poor crippled mother” but so luck there. I have been doing a bit of magic now and then for people, when I catch them sitting or resting in the eating area, and they seem receptive. It is a good thing that most speak English here. AND it does give me more things to consider for my story telling magic, I have to make sure that the language barriers are not an issue in what I am doing. Visual magic is good, and to do it as story magic makes it good and interesting.

Today was rain. All day and still a bit drizzly and windy, which of course makes it chilly. The locals come out in their rain-gear to see us, and we are soggy and trying to keep the tents up for the merchants and their wares. I cleverly did NOT put on the linen under-tunic today, just the wool one, and while it was a bit cool, I did not freeze when wet. Next round of shoes need to be a big bigger with room for the wooly socks. Picked up a few more goodies today from the local merchants, and may have to go to the ATM tomorrow, which is supposed to be nice, at least that is the rumor.
Dinner tonight was a very tasty fish stew. Lunch was a chicken meat in vegetable over rice dish which was also tasty. I cannot complain about the food. There has been plenty, it has been hot, and it has been tasty, that and I do not have to cook it or wash the dishes.
NOTE for next time, bring more than one wool tunic, and an ext4ra pair of viking pants. I am doing fine, but having a dry set while waiting for the damp ones to be very dry would be a good thing. I might be buying some wool fabric form one of the merchants and sewing up a pair of pants tomorrow.

Trying to figure out how to get my new walking stick home. Hate the thought of cutting it, but I might have to make a long scarf cut and bodge it back together when I get home.
I have a gotten a recipe for tanning fish skin, and I have seen some very nice items made from several types of fish skin. I look forward to the experiment.
The only fly in the ointment, is I cannot find where I stuffed the mini cam. The main lights in the gym are turned off, so I will have to drag my bags one at a time into the change room area and go through them. I know it is here somewhere, I just cannot find it by feel alone.
On the plus side, the new red shoes got a bit damp today, and true to form, walking around in them damp- the uppers, anyway, as the shoe goo bottoms are just fine,-has adjusted the fit even more. Who knows, if I get a pair of thick socks made, they might just adjust the rest of the way. The knee is a little wonky, but not too much trouble, and then I do have my walking stick. With luck and sun I will take many nice pictures tomorrow and share a few later. I think it is early to bed for me tonight as I was up until about 4:30 chatting and having a nice fireside with a few of the vikings who were still conscious. These boys, and girls , do like to party!
Many MANY thanks to Johannes, the owner of the Viking Hotel and Fjorukrain restaurant for hosting this market. I hope we have good weather for the rest of the market and that he does bang up business.

11.2
Sunday to day, and very nice weather. A bit of clouds and slight chill breeze this evening around dinner time, but otherwise, a nice day.
Have not sold anything, but then, I am nopt really trying too hard., still getting to know the folks, and having fun. I do not have a static booth, so I walk around with the hats on a branch, or I sit on a turf block with a little display of the coins, locks and such.
I did find the video camera, so I am trying to take some videos with it. Now if I can get the downloading to work right all will be well with the world.
I am seriously resisting many things here, the sweets- no more desserts or morning pastries......The fabric, nice wool, VERY nice wool fabric at a good price, but...alas.......And then there is the other temptation. It is a bit confusing here in Iceland. They are very friendly. I am being very good. A few shoulder rubs and such, but Kay is behaving. I fear they begin to think I am not a real Viking! Sometimes a girl just likes to sleep alone. And sometimes she knows what is good for her when she gets home!
I am getting some good info on where to contact companies in Europe for the thin weight linen and wool for tablet weaving and embroidery. I am also learning about how the markets in Europe work for future reference about possibly going over for a summer.

Tomorrow the market is closed for two days. Fear not, we are invited to travel to a market in a smaller town for the next two days, so I have said yes. Especially since it includes a trip to see Kevin (The Icelanders say that some US news crew got tired of mucking up the name of the volcano and started calling it Kevin)
ROAD TRIP!!! and I do not have to drive.
Likely no updates until I get back just so you know.
The nose has finally stopped running, though now the chest is still a bit congested, and the coughing is rough, on me and my sleep. My sunburn has almost all gone to tan and I don't look so sickly anymore.
I am certain there is more I should be typing, but I really am a bit sleepy. I will go upload, and then I think I will get ready for the little trip and try to get some sleep.
Will be back in a couple days all.

Oh Oh, Rick and the guys, I can get tablet weave in linen and wool threads, from about 30-40$ US per meter. Does anyone want me to bring some back for them?
Let me know as soon as you can.