Midnight Madness, Long Before Next Wednesday

It's the pre-Pennsic frenzy. I have to admit it's not nearly as bad as most years. But that doesn't make these last few days much easier.

Granted, I'm usually fretting about this stuff for weeks before Pennsic. Since I didn't even know if I could go, I wasn't worrying too much about doing a ton of stuff.

I just got confirmation Sunday night that my dog-sitter's a go! So, I can go to Pennsic. Yay! Crap! Now I have to get all this stuff done in five days!

But, we made it much simpler this year, as we didn't plan to take nearly as much stuff as we (umm, Robin) usually does. We scrapped the kitchen pavilion, the huge carport he usually uses for a tent, the kitchen cabinets, and a host of other stuff. Which meant he was able to pack up in just one afternoon, and actually get on site before dark - in one trip. By Sunday afternoon the camp was pretty much done (as opposed to it taking half of the first week).

For myself, all I have to worry about this year is my garb, a few personal items I choose to take (books, an embroidery project), and food. I don't have to hassle with a tent because, wonder of wonders, for the first time, Robin and I are actually sharing the same tent this year. (long story why we usually don't; and this year is a test drive on this plan)

So he's already got it set up, all I have to do is show up and move in.

Except this week ... when I have to cook all Tyler's food and package it up for the dogsitter for all of War Week (finished tonight); and cook food that I want to take for our dinners (half done); and go to the grocery store again; and find all my garb, see if it needs washed or something, and pack it. Not too horrible, except I've spent the last two nights entirely and exclusively in the kitchen, and I'm kind of sick of it.

Oh well ... it'll all be worth it come this weekend ... and don't think I'm not grateful that I'm getting to go at all, after the turmoil of working that out. Note to self: MUST find reliable, dedicated dog-sitter in the very, very near future!