Update #4 - March 2026

 Again, only a little progress. I meant to be writing today, but ended up mowing the grass instead. That took all of my energy. I'm still trying to figure out how to use Talhaearn's stories to Gwernin in Storyteller about how he and Emrys gathered the gold for Arthur's crown. 

Spring is here - some of the trees are leafing out already, the grape hyacinths are blooming, and one early violet. And one daffodil, from several which don't usually bloom. The flickers seem to be courting as well. I'm hoping for at least a little rain this coming week - Denver is now under drought restrictions. :( Well, if it stays dry I won't have to mow as much.

Recordings...

 13 years ago when I was starting in ADF, I did some recorded performances for the Bardic study program. Here's a link to one: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5ml3r5biplgfz0i3bp9jp/mac-criomthann-birds.MPG?rlkey=gtkhquedijwuzugg1qxkb50mr&dl=0

Update #3 - March 2026

 A little slow progress again - partly due to trying to figure out how things Talhaearn told Gwernin in Storyteller should fit into this story. I may need to add another chapter.

Spring weather has arrived with a vengeance - it was almost 90 degrees F yesterday, far too early. At least I'm saving money on heating; on the other hand I've started having to water things in the garden. A week ago I got 3+ inches of snow, which helped a bit. Who knows what April will be like; frost-free date here is usually mid May.

Update #2 - March 2026

 Again, not much progress in the last week, partly because I was organizing and then running Chokecherry's annual Divination event yesterday. Next weekend we will celebrate the Spring Equinox, but until then I should have a few days to try and get going again. There are two references to Caerwent Roman Town sitting at my elbow and reminding me.

We're having the usual on-again, off-again spring weather. I had a few more crocus blossoms, and the grape hyacinths are starting to bloom. Last week's snow melted, and yesterday was 74 degrees F. Today's high was 32 with 3-4 inches of snow - spring in Colorado! 

Update #1 - March 2026

 Only a little progress on chapter 3. I've been mostly looking at things in the Storyteller books and considering what needs to be in this chapter, and whether I need to add another one after it; also a little more research
. Slowly, slowly...

We had snow all day Friday - I got at least 4 inches, maybe 5, although I didn't wade out and measure it. A lot of it melted initially, and the walks were mostly self-shoveling. We really needed the moisture. A lot of it has melted already. It looked more like normal March weather for a while.