Journal No 11

20 Jan
O Captain, My Captain~

I fear I must have spent much of this past week in a drug induced haze. I was either lost to chasing the dragon or lost in my continued research into matters of arcane and occult nature. I have to say the inherent properties of the village and surrounding areas leaves me very curious as to how such ...energy came to be collected here, of all places. Some say it is the age of the land amongst others things. I swear I shall not rest until I have discover all of Goatswood's secrets. But, enough of my strange rambles, although I do hope they please you, odd as they are.
Changing topics, I had a engaging time during Saturday's festivities. The treasure hunt was quiet the challenge. I look forward to other scavenger types hunts, rewards be damned. I just love the feel of a mental puzzle. Brings about all kinds of excitement, as I hope you will agree. I did wager a fair bit of coin during the steeplechasing. I shall endeavor to remember to always wager on either the Baron's horse, Requiem, or Mister Masterson. I did lose a little more than was won, but such is the nature of gambling.
Speaking of Mister JT Masterson, the Highwayman's Ball had quiet the bit of entertainment as Mister Masterson appeared to have been over-taken ( shall we say) by the spirit of the long dead highwayman himself. The poor Lady Breezy was assaulted at gunpoint even. I was a might concerned, but had enough drink and drugs in my system to not over react. Perhaps this was a wise move as I later heard the good Baron speaking of his enjoyment to the re-enactment. Still it does make one pause, is the hand of Jack a fetter for the dead, will his spirit over taken the Innkeeper once more? Who knows. In any case I think I shall carry less coin on my person when I take a wander. Hate to be a target of the Highwayman, dead or undead , or any wishing to emulate him or his actions.
I must not forget that the Written Word is hosting another Story Challenge at the Roebuck, this Sunday the 27th. I have hope there will be a good attendance, I do so love a well spun tale.
Aching Yours~ Angeline