Into The Woods You Go Again, You Have To Every Now And Then

[anarchist_nomad]

Greetings, gentle readers! As I write this, the first Chicago visit on the Summer 2010 Nomad US Tour is coming to a close. After posting, I will hop into Lucretia II -- my trusty steed on this side of the pond -- and begin the five hundred mile drive East to Brushwood to attend their first SummerFest festival.[*] As such, I will be completely out of touch for one week -- back in the so-called "real" world one week from today. If I suddenly seem out of contact, know you know why. With no cell phone and no internet, there really will be no way to get in touch with me... short of coming on down to the gathering yourself![**] In effect, I am vanishing from this world for a week and going to visit another... and I cannot adequately tell you how much I am, as always, looking forward to it! Fire, drums, ritual, music, dancing, and more lovely people than you can shake a stick at -- here I come!!

For those who have been asking, I have finally sorted out my travel plans for the rest of the Summer Tour. It took some time... but now the truth can be told![***] In case anyone in interested, here they are:

• Mon Jul 19 - Sun Jul 25: In upstate NY for Brushwood SummerFest
  
• Sun Jul 25 - Mon Jul 26: In Ohio for a date with the lovely livetbd
  
• Mon Jul 26 - Sun Aug 01: In NYC, visiting parents and friends[****]
  
• Mon Aug 02 - Mon Aug 02: Drive from NYC to Chicago
  
• Tue Aug 03 - Mon Aug 09: Back at the Event Horizon
  
• Mon Aug 09 - Tue Aug 10: Return to Merry Olde England

One last thing before I vanish from the grid for a week! The question of who is the subject of England's greatest legend still needs to be resolved! Round one of the voting has finished... making it time for a run-off poll! Two polls, in fact -- one to decide the winner and runner-up, the other to decide who walks away with the bronze! Entries are from the first poll, listed on the ballot in the order that they placed there. Here goes:

[Poll #1594176]

The fate of England's legends is in your hands, dear friends! As Uncle Ben says, with great power... you know the rest. Use your power well and wisely!

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[*] Name brought to you by the Department of Redundancy Department.

[**] A plan that I can heartily recommend!

[***] Cue maniacal laughter.

[****] Interested in seeing me whilst I am there? If we have not already made plans, leave a comment or send me e-mail and we can arrange something when I get back from Brushwood!

Comments

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

So I guess you won't be passing through State College? :-(

But we'll see you back in Merry Olde England! ;-D

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

Oh, I don't know... I am in NYC now and will be passing by State College next Monday, en route back to Chicago. Would you be interested in having a Nomad over next Monday evening? He is charming, well-mannered, house-trained, and doesn't eat much! ;-D

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

J and I are in enthusiastic agreement - YESYESYES you'd be very welcome. Do you have our email addies for general info and scheming?

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

*grins* Excellent! Methinks we have the makings of a plan!

I do indeed have your e-mail and will drop you a line later today to work out the details and logistics. But, yes, let's do it!

Very excited to be seeing you again soon! Nine months is far too long, sweetie!

*bounces happily*

[perspicacious.livejournal.com]

Ooh, ooh, I want to see you when you're in NYC!

Hope you have a great time at Brushwood!
xoxo

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

That might be possible to arrange, my dear! I shall drop you an e-mail to discuss...

[chefmayhem.livejournal.com]

MIght as well throw in my thoughts on one of the candidates...

Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!

Just something to consider (even though the contest is more or less over now).

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

Ah, my friend! You are confusing Excalibur with the sword in the stone! The strange woman in the pond provided Arthur with Excalibur (and the more valuable scabbard) only after the sword from the stone was broken.

So you're pretty much in the Robin Hood camp, huh? ;-D