FW: [Ansteorra] "Born On The List Field"

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In a message dated 5/10/02 9:09:21 PM Central Daylight Time,
ferret at hot.rr.com writes:



I will try and be there. l will even bring the kids and the kids bard book.
Donnel
> > Alden,
> >   Ohhoooohhh  can I sign up for that too??  LOL  Probably along
> > with about 100 others.
> > Almarr
>
> Well...I hadn't counted on a *class*, per-se...but I'll make a deal...let's
> link two different threads on this list...I will happily sponsor an
> old-fashioned, "pass-the-candle" Bardic Circle at my encampment (wherever
> that may be *G*) or wherever else is appropriate, at Steppes Warlord. I'll
> even bring the candle. I'll try to teach "Born on the Listfield"....and
> maybe we'll be able to revive a few of the "Olde Ways"...
>
> Here are the rules:
>
> 1) We'll start as soon as possible after Court.
>
> 2) No lewd pieces until after midnight (the time is changeable, depending
> on
> how long the Crown and Their Excellencies drag out Court....).
>
> 3) Pass-the-candle: When the candle/lamp comes to you, you have 3 choices:
> --Play (you perform a piece)
> --Punt (you ask for a specific piece, a type of piece, or a specific person
> to perform), or
> --Pass (you wimp out [*G*], and pass the candle to the next person. Hey,
> it's okay, performers need an *audience*, too!)
>
> 4) Try for a period feel, but if all you know is "Stairway to Gilligan's
> Island", we'll play along. (...but I'll personally vilify anyone who
> specifically brings "S.T.G.I." to the circle! Be warned, my cadet has a
> rubberband pistol...and I just might borrow it!)
>
> 5) I will supply a case of Alden Swill (a very dark, sweet home brew, made
> by Lord Uilleam), and some wine, (and some non-alcoholic schtuff) etc.;  to
> lubricate the throats of the participants.
>
> 6) If you wish, bring other libations, largesse, etc; to gift to those
> performers who impress you!
>
> 7) Bring your own chairs/pillows/cloaks.
>
> 8) Have a wonderful time!
>
>
> So...is anyone interested? (Or should I just burn my bard's book?)
>
> In Service, I remain
> Alden Pharamond
> Tempio, Ansteorra
>