Saturday, June 4, 2005

Ironfest continued...

  I just got back from Ironfest.  They had several demo areas going.  Unfortunately, most of the areas were the artsy-fartsy stuff.  :)  I need to learn some more about the artistic side of blacksmithing but some of the demos were modern art which I'm really not into.  I guess I am getting a little more experienced because the beginner classes they had going were too basic for me.  So, I didn't get too much out of the demos.  Not the fault of Ironfest, just not what I was looking for.
  However, I did get to chat a while with two gentlemen who are also in the SCA.  One of them is the part owner of TeachingTapes.net.  He gave me a pretty good deal on some DVDs that I was thinking of buying anyway.  I probably shouldn't have bought as much as I did but it was a good deal.  The other guy I met awhile back at Old City Park in Dallas.  Between the two of them, turned the day into a pretty nice day.
  I did get to see some tools and such that I haven't had to see in person.  Some of the vendors will be at a conference in Florida.  I might pick up some stuff there.  Unfortunately, its a little difficult for me to buy an anvil and check in on the plane.  Something about its weight.

Now, for an artistic picture I took at the event.

No comments: