[Ansteorra] was History/Enculturation/Clickishness....

[Ciard49 at aol.com]

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In a message dated 4/22/2002 3:16:15 PM Central Standard Time,
tbretz at montroseclinic.org writes:


> There seem to be fewer and fewer "older" people remaining onsite at events
> > in the evenings and at night.  Because of this I see a growing split in
> > culture because the "newer" people are not being exposed to the history
> or
> > able to get into circumstances to easily get to know the "elders" in
> > informal settings that breed comraderie...
>
> You're absolutely right and it is most definitely a problem.  How to fix it
> is a trickier prospect. The easy answer is "convince them to stay on site
> longer".  The hard part is coming up with the actual means of doing it.
>
> Luciano
> Guilty of this himself


In Meridies, and especially in the Gleann Abhainn area, they held events at
sites with heated or air conditioned cabins, that include toilets and hot
showers, and A/C in the feast halls for all the 13 years I was there. Some of
these sites were at church camps or state parks.

At age 49, I personally see no virtue in being miserable due to extreem heat
and allergies, toughing it out in a tent, when one would need a van to bring
everything needed to set up a truly comfortable camp - especially for a
family.  Doing it at Gulf Wars for a week in the spring, and staying with a
household that has its own cook tent, is different than doing it for a 2 1/2
days over a weekend by myself during the summer.

Meridians only needed to bring bedding and draperies, feast gear, garb, and
toys - be they armor or A&S.

Aging members and those with health problems or children could easily remain
on site all weekend in much more comfort.

Once a fellow from Ansteorra complained that Meridian events cost too much.
He said back home he could attend an event that only cost $5 for the whole
weekend, by wearing his armor as he rode his motorcycle and using a 2 liter
bottle for a pillow and his cloak for a blanket, and lying out in a field
under the stars.

I told him my persona was not a soldier, but a lady and scholar and artisan.

I told him I would rather pay $20 for the weekend - which included 2
breakfasts and the feast - and sleep in a real bunkbed in a weather
controlled room, with attached bathroom and showers.  They also usually
offered a lunch for $2, consisting of stew, fruit, bread and tea.

If Texas or South Louisiana had European climate, sleeping in a tent might
not be so bad.  Medieval folk of the aristocratic class seldom stayed in
tents anyway - especially the women.

If the sites had more ammenities, those folks who now can afford to get a
hotel room for the weekend or own an RV, or a large van to haul half a house
worth of goods, would not have to bother with the extra expences or extra
camping gear.  And those who choose to camp could still do so if they wanted
at most events.

Are there any such sites available in Ansteorra?

THLady Ciard