I Should Probably Start to Pack

It's my day off and that works out well since it's supposed to be the rainy day of the work week. I can get my errands done without getting too wet, and spend the day at home getting things in line for next week's workshop and vacation. It's hard to believe that I'll be leaving to play with metal once again, and I haven't even pulled a suitcase out of the storage closet. 

I'm usually pretty good at packing for a trip, and this is a trip I've
gone on annually since the mid-1990's. I guess that counts
as experienced - LOL. 

In days/years past I would have my suitcases open on the living room couch and half-packed by this time, my supplies would be selected, and I would be planning my visit to Milwaukee (or other cities in which B&B Show has been held through its' long history). This year, although I'm attending a workshop that I've wanted to be in for many years, I'm a bit too laid back. That's not a good look on me - LOL. I think I have to light a fire. 

I had an old Logitech webcam similar to this, but
older (made to work with Win 98 computers). I was
going to donate it to my local Tech Dump, but
I decided to disassemble it instead. The lens
in the front turned into a really fun component.
It's coming along on my trip with me. 

Since the class is "Innovative Captures", working with metals to entrap unusual items or to use non-traditional settings, my focus has been centered around what I might want to capture. I've manage to collect a rather eccentric grouping of materials - everything from an old video lens to shell pieces to antlers and stones. But I'm still unsure about how to approach this, and that has me concerned. 

I'm very fond of abalone shell, and just had my
associate pack up misc weight bags of odd pieces
to put into the shop. I went through them and liberated
about 20 pieces in miscellaneous shapes before I handed
her the bag and told her to pack the rest. They're coming
to Milwaukee with me. 

Tomorrow I'll take time at the shop and go through my portable tool kit. It's a bit over-the-top right now, and weighs WAY too much. I drive to the show, so I'm not concerned about shipping weight, but I do have to lug the kit with me and lighter would be better with my arm. I'm quite sure I won't need all of the materials I usually have at hand in the drawers, so I'll pull things out for the show, then return them after I get back home. 

I have an assortment of Fretz hammers, but I really only
need to pack three of them - the two Revere-style hammers, and
one that has interchangeable tips. I probably have at least
six hammers in my portable kit. I don't need that many at
this workshop. 

I was good and got two appointments set up with my doctor - one for my arm and a general wellness physical - all happening within the next six weeks. Now my goal is to not increase the tendon damage before getting a chance to see her and get a treatment regime. Spending yesterday away from the pool and just working on the machines helped a lot, but *sigh* I really miss my swimming! 

I have a list of things I have to do today, though, so I'd better get cracking. Have a wonderful Wednesday, and I'll be back tomorrow. My busy day awaits - LOL.