ANST - Newcomers

[iainmacc at juno.com]

On Sat, 1 Apr 2000 11:12:04 -0600 "Peachy Keen Barbara Jean"
<peachykeen at moose-mail.com> writes:
> Greetings,
>        I am sooo new to the SCA that I haven't even been to an event 
> yet...nor am I signed up anywhere. I have heard of the SCA before 
> but, I never really became interested in it until I ran into someone 
> here at work who goes. I must say my first impression of the 
> newcomers spot (website)is a little on the overwhelming side. There 
> is a LOT to read!!! But, it would seem that there is much to the SCA 
> to know. After all, it is a society much different than what most 
> people live from day to day. So, I must appologize, I became a bit 
> crafty and decided to join the mailing list in order to learn the 
> ropes a little better before going to my first event. I have learned 
> quite a bit by just reading these emails but, I can tell there is 
> much more for me to learn!!!
>       I like the idea of the business cards because it is something 
> I 
> can stick in my wallet and not loose! (Lord knows I loose as much as 
> I can!) So, take my two cents worth or leave it.
> 
> A Newbie!!!!
> Barbara
> 
>
	I could be wrong here, but my impression is that the best (easiest, most
informative w/least flummery, most pleasant) way to find out about the
SCA is to show up at your local fighter practice and ask questions. The
people tend to be very friendly, there is usually a discussion of some
kind going on on the sidelines, no one resents "newbies" sticking their
noses in, and there are a lot of connections to be found regarding
whatever you're interested in. Usually there is at least one person with
a Black Star and/or baronial newsletter you can look at to find out
what's going on. Often there are people who are competent (at least) in
one or more fields who are willing to make arrangements to teach you. 
	You may not know at this point what it is about the SCA that ignites
your interest. There may be things you read about on the website (such as
heraldry or calligraphy) that you have only a vague notion of what is
meant by the word. But if you talk to actual people face to face, They
can probably show you examples of what they mean when they talk about
something. It's a fast and interesting way to find out where your
interests really lie.
	Besides, you'll get to know the people who will be running events you'll
attend, people you'll be camping alongside, and perhaps, people you'll be
facing (or maybe supporting) on the field of battle. I heartily recommend
it.
	And by the way, welcome home.

						Yours in Service to Ansteorra and The Dream,
								Iain MacCrimmon



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