My helmet is currently drying in the garage (I repainted the bars black). I took the wire wheel to the dome earlier today. It's certainly not a mirror finish, but it's much better than it was. It had some rust on a few spots, but most of it was just patina. And I know it sounds like BS from someone just too lazy to keep their kit spotless... but I like the patina. That's why I think I'm sold on getting a mild helmet, not stainless (and the cost savings, too).
The trip to Tandy Leather today was a big success. They had everything I needed (and much more). After the sad trip to Cleveland Leather, it's nice to go to a fully stocked, well organized and well lit store. It lacks the charm of Cleveland Leather, of course, but that's a price I'll gladly pay to actually be able to pick up what I need.
Right now Serena is in the basement painting the household device on my shield. It's going to look sharp. She also needs to mend my fighting pants; tonight, I hope.
I need to dye the straps on my body armor tonight. Tomorrow I'll finish that second sword (or tonight, if I get ambitious). And that's it. Except for the fightin'.
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