Sneaky work post

Due to the nature of the systems we use here at work, certain problems which occured at the beginning of the month are only now coming to the attention of the controller. Well... not entirely true. He caught these problems before, implemented a system so that they wouldn't happen again, and then (apparently) forgot that he'd done so.

So now, when he's going over the files from the beginning of the month and encountering problems, he gives me another lecture about how I have done Bad Things (tm). I calmly (to my credit) proceed to tell him that, yes, I know the problem, we've implemented procedures to prevent them, but that this particular document (dated June 1) occured before those procedures. He smiles, happy that the problem is fixed, and I can go back to my real work.

Have you noticed a running trend about the person who makes my life most difficult at work?

A few points of note

1. Fireworks last night (Italy): The Italian fireworks started off with a promising beginning. They managed to avoid the dreaded "let's do the same thing 40 times" syndrome that so many fireworks fall into. Alas, after about 7 minutes, it started going downhill. They fell into that mindset they'd managed to avoid for 7 minutes. They had many sparkly, droopy, and slow fireworks, but few big booms. And, as we all know, fireworks are predominantly about the booms. The last five minutes had some actual pauses, leaving people to wonder, "is it over?" There was a finale, but it wasn't particularly good. Overall, I don't think Italy's going to take this one.

On a completely unrelated note (ha ha): I think that Montrealers are among the world's foremost fireworks snobs.

2. The Pennsic class list is up! I will be teaching on Friday, Aug. 11 at 11 am (Your Persona in an Hour), Sunday, Aug. 13 at 11 am (Medieval Cosmology 101), and Thursday, Aug. 17 at 11 am (Your Persona in an Hour, encore presentation). Please feel free to come out and cheer me on! (Chiara, I saw you're teaching something -- I'm definitely going to try to attend.)

3. I'm back from a quick trip to Dressmaker's Limited. You know it's been too long since your last sewing project when you realize all your needles have rust marks. *grin* In about 5 minutes, I will begin prewashing my linen for the veils. According to a quick calculation, it'll take me about 6.5 hours to hem each one. I have no idea how long the other projects will take. Time will tell, I suppose.

Okay, that's it for now. TTFN!

Last one for tonight

So... almost two hours after taking the soft, warm, fuzzy linen out of the dryer, I have ironed it and cut out the 3 veils. I have also pressed the hems on one veil so that all I have to do is follow the lines. But... two hours! For 3 rectangles! Sewers who read this LJ: is this normal?!? ARGH!

Anyway, now off to buy food and go over to Ian's.