I have trophies and ribbons from competing with Nightcrawler. I took best in category or best in show any time I entered. That was enough for me, because after doing this for five years and never winning anything it was nice to get recognition. Sweeping the best in show at a large regional competition (Archon) while competing against friends who were ranked as master and regularly won at international competitions like WorldCon was probably the highlight.
Given that you're a Rebel Legion/501st member Angelique, depending on when you started with the club you may know me. I was one of the founders along with Mookie, TT, and DarthGoat. Zamweasel or even "jedillore" should jog your memory depending on how far back it goes.
And it's fun to read old threads:
From when I collected rosaries in secret and before I became Catholic. (Despite having practiced Roman Catholic rituals for years as a Jew. I didn't want to replace one with the other, but then the Monseigneur who baptised & confirmed me pointed out, "Jesus did it, why not you?" So I could be both!) I actually had about 20 rosaries plus an additional 5 constructed and/or purchased for the costume. I own about 40 rosaries now. I actually used one of the Nightcrawler rosaries to pray on for about a year because I decided I really liked the big beads.I have like 5 rosaries now and I'm jewish!
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