Back at my nice, relaxing job

[clevermanka]

Well, at least it's air-conditioned.

Not a bad weekend at faire, although I don't think any of the weekends last year had such sparse attendance. There were huge stretches on Saturday's parade route that had no patrons. It was strange. The patrons that were there didn't seem terribly bright. Nobody seemed to get the bandiage that the whores were throwing about, and they didn't get Chess Match at all. A strange, slow day. Had a wonderful time hanging out with some people later that evening, though.

Oh, and I got the best compliment from a patron. He said he'd lived in Spain for five years and my accent was incredible. In fact, when we started our conversation (at closing gate), we got about two sentences in and he asked "Are you from Spain? In real life?" He said I was thorougly convincing as a Castilian Spaniard, looks yes, but especially voice-wise. Rock.

Sunday morning I didn't feel so good and I had to sit out parade. I had a horribly scratchy throat, my stomach was assaulted by sharp, stabby pain, and it felt like I was coming down with a urinary tract infection. Right before heading up to Mother Pockets for some bread, I realized what it was: I now am officially allergic to melon. I noticed earlier this summer I had a scratchy throat and slight upset tummy after eating some cantaloupe. Well, apparently now I can't even eat food that has touched melon. It caused a bad histamine reaction from my throat all the way through my digestive tract, which would explain the burning throat, achey stomach, and itchy girl bits. By late afternoon, all the allergen was out of my system and I felt fine. There you go. Very sad. I love cantaloupe. =(

Had a rather odd experience at Mother Pockets. My throat was still a little sore and so I was trying not to talk much. I went up to the guy handing out bread, batted my lashes and pointed to the piece I wanted with raised eyebrows. I smiled and he didn't say anything, so I reached for it. He turned to the guy next to me and said "And she doesn't even ask at all, she just takes one," not in a very nice tone. I was a little taken aback, but thought he was just teasing so I whispered at him "I was asking with my eyes," and winked. He shot back at me "Well my ears can't hear your eyes." Um. OK. I think I might not go back for bread next week.

Adrian, on the other hand, is an absolute darling. I'd just like to say: What a peach. Go buy something from his shop (Brassworks).

I'm sure none of them read this journal, but a million thanks to the gypsies for sharing their food with the whores. That's really super sweet of them. (EDIT: If any gypsies are reading this, let me just say, this particular whore will either pay you much attention or leave you alone completely--your choice--for more of that baklava.)

After canon on Sunday night, I got to feed Paige!!! Woot! That was kick ass. I think next weekend I might bring my own apples to share. I've never fed an elephant before, and no fence between us, even. Amazing.

Tonight: Pizza with cedarsong and everflame, laundry, and damage control on The Yak.

Comments

[bountifulpots.livejournal.com]

I am really sorry that happened... I'm guessing I know who said it, and though I know he was kidding, he does come off as rather abrasive sometimes. I'll chat with him about it. Please don't avoid us. :)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Oh, I didn't mean to get someone in trouble. I was just...surprised that he seemed unwilling to play along. Maybe I should have mentioned the sore throat. I dunno.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks for commenting, though!!! It reminded me to friend you. =)

[curieuse.livejournal.com]

That is totally my cantaloupe allergy.

WATCH OUT FOR: walnuts, latex, and codeine. They tend to run in packs.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Latex: check

Walnuts: Noooooooooooooo!!!!! I love walnuts! *crosses fingers*

[tessagratton.livejournal.com]

Hey, do you want to get the pizza for over here, and you can use the tub for the Yak?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm gonna try washing in the sink. I wanna spend this evening at home...my kitty was really needy and clingy all night and this morning. I feel like I should spend some time with her since I didn't see her much at all last week, much less over the weekend.

[stuology.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the no-melon club! Really, I love watermelon and cantaloupe, but they aren't worth the wanting to pull my throat and ears out due to the itching. They definately aren't worth the trip to the emergency room when the esophagus goes into hard to breath spasms either.

The melonless world is tolerable, you just typically have to pass or pick through pre-made fruit salads since everybody else adores the melon.

[stuology.livejournal.com]

Ack...

breathe

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I did pick through the fruit salad, but apparently I can't even have fruit-next-to-melon. It's been agreed that future fruit salads will have a special melon-free bowl made just for me.

*Ralph Wiggum Voice*
I'm special!

[motherpockets.livejournal.com]

I used to have terrible problems with melons: they made me violently ill (of the up-chucky kind!). Now, I just get the scratchy throat with cantaloupe and honeydew, which, compared to before, is sometimes worth it, and no reaction at all to watermelon! There ARE advantages to growing old!

I second what BP said!

[motherpockets.livejournal.com]

SOOOOO sorry you had a bad experience at the soup kitchen!!!! We want everyone to feel welcome and nurtured!!! That's why we are there--for you! Yeah, Duane does tend to have a cynical, sarcastic sense of humor, and probably did want to play, but in his own way, and the two styles just didn't work together well. Please don't avoid us! We love the whores, and hope you will visit us often! Also, the whores are invited into the soup kitchen! (We have a rule that only Mother Pockets can invite people in, to keep the traffic down, but you all are invited in to sit in the shade, relax, or whatever you need (we have cold water, ice, and our very own privy out back!)

Re: I second what BP said!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Ack!!!! OK, I'd forgotten that bountifulpots read my LJ (brain like a sieve, I'm telling you), and I didn't know at all that you read me! Sheesh.

Please please please don't think I was trying to rat on him or something. It was just a vent. Man, now I feel bad. It wasn't a *bad* experience. It was more like a "well I know where that particular boundry is now" experience...

Re: I second what BP said!

[motherpockets.livejournal.com]

I always do! But please, keep me posted.

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

On a happier note,
I love the feedback on your accent.

Cherish that one.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yep. That made me feel *great*!

[murderama.livejournal.com]

Well my ears can't hear your eyes."

Wow. I'm the most assholic, jaded customer service guy I know, yet I'm astounded that this guy could be such a lunkheaded d-bag. I mean, why work at the Ren if you aren't going to play along? Maybe he needs to be pulled aside for a flogging.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Between being taken to task by rougewench (which is what he's going to get) and a flogging, I'll take the flogging any day. And that's not because I'm a fucking perv.

[feonor.livejournal.com]

Obviously, you don't know Dwayne. Is he a sarcastic, abrasive SOB? Undeniably. He is also the nicest, kindest, sarcastic abrasive SOB you will ever meet, who would give anything to help somebody. Would he be sarcastic while doing it? Sure, but he would still do it.

[renfestlady.livejournal.com]

thats just duane he is a sweetheart REALLY he was just giving you a hard time his intentions are often misinterpreted

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

IMO, "real sweethearts" don't give people a hard time...especially people they don't know apart from a limited theatrical setting. And if his intentions are "often misinterpreted", a "real sweetheart" will change the way he interacts with others. I will admit there was a misunderstanding, but sweetheart, um, not so much, no.

[professormass.livejournal.com]

You can do a Spanish accent?

We want evidence! Pllllleeeeeeeeease?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Well, apparently! Who knew?

OK, I'll try to remember to do a phone post from site next weekend.

[duane-kc.livejournal.com]

Having had my attention drawn to the fact that I have offended, I will simply say, I'm sorry.

I can be as clueless as the next man at times, and at others I'm just goddamn stupid.

You may have my apology here, or as publicly as you like; but do come by the kitchen as I will attempt to make penance in any event.

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

Speaking for myself, I appreciate your apology. Contrary to what some may have wished to read into my responses here, I have no wish to set up some sort of public spectacle, only to bring the incident to your attention, so that you knew there was a problem.

This venue can sometimes blow things tremendously out of proportion, as the written word loses much in the translation.

I do want to take a moment with you over the weekend, if your willing, to chat with you generally about my concerns as to the larger ramifications of how such incidents end up effecting my women, as most don't take into account the ripples that extend from momentary interactions. I trust, knowing you, that once you understand where I'm coming from, you'll also understand why I take even simple misunderstandings seriously enough to mention them.

Take care, Duane.


D.

One more thing

[motherpockets.livejournal.com]

Glad you got to feed Paige! Isn't she a trip? We feed her a LOT, and when you come to the soup kitchen, let us know if you want to feed her. If they aren't busy, they will let us feed her, and I get extra veggies for her when I order stuff. I'll tell you a funny story about feeding her, too!

Re: One more thing

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Cool!!! I love hearing stories. I'll take you up on that!