Heraldry, notes

[msmemory_archive]

Briefly, things I'd like to change for next time:

Find/make the time to write down each scribe, composer, carver, etc. for each scroll item, even if already on the advance list.
Get my own tabard.
Get a more period looking folder/portfolio to hold my documents and support the scroll. A leather one from the office store is OK but not great.
Bring a second pencil. Pens were nearly useless.
Remember to bring my baton, even if I lay it aside after the processional.
Take the time to confirm we have medallions as needed (I didn't check, but apparently somebody did or we got lucky this time).
If heralding for this particular crown again, add index cards to Their packet for each presentation.

Comments

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

In the past, when I was doing more of that sort of thing, it was the known duty of the Crown's retainers to have any presents the Crown gives ready and to hand. Heralds would sometimes remind the retainers of this duty, or lend a hand.

So, I always asked "who is handling this" not "should I handle this".

[citrine-moon.livejournal.com]

I had asked if medallions were pulled and one of the retainers told me that they were in the box on the table between them.

[msmemory.livejournal.com]

Yes, I asked too, and was told "[retainer] is bringing Her Majesty's box," which didn't really satisfy me that we weren't going to get to the OTC and have nothing suitable in the box. So sue me, I can be a control nut.

[handymonkey]

Ignore the retainer. Find the box. Direct experience has shown that sometimes Her Majesty's box does not contain what we need.