[Ansteorra] Odds for Crown released despite my warnings...

Fri Jul 5 10:52:59 PDT 2013

Hanse is a fine and worthy wagerer
I would take his word on such matters as gold
not on much else, but this surly
Sir Deitric please do not think less of me
your tailor is a good man, a passable nun and a good friend
I wish you both well Svipdagr

On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Patrick R <tex_yankee2004 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> How you come up with all of this I will never know but you do keep us
> entertained.I would say you have way too much time on your hands but I know
> better.  Guess I should get to know more people so I know who to root for.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Casey Weed <seoseaweed at gmail.com>
> To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 1:43 AM
> Subject: [Ansteorra] Odds for Crown released despite my warnings...
>
>
> I found THIS hammered up on the Kingdom posting board.  For shame, you
> informers and gamblers!  For shame!
>
>    Contestant Consort Odds Notes
> Fiacha the Blue
> Wentiliana of Bryn Gwlad 45:1
> Not enough practice hours in the last three months.  Popular entrant and a
> People's Pick but the betting men are saying first round.
> JeanMarc D’Anjou Jocelyn D’Anjou 55:1 Ironclad melee group representative
> will need a leeeeetle bit more mobility.  Out in the first.  Wayland of
> Durlach   Joanna the Spinner 30:1 Wayland won't take it all home but he
> will ruin someone's day.  Third round.  Miguel de Oporto   Conal Alexandria
> O'Riordain 15:1 Although the Prancing Pride of Portugal isn't favored,
> Mister Smackey is the PERFECT foil for the Randalson style.  Spectators,
> watch for this fight and enjoy.  Cathal Finn O'Briain   Genevieve de
> Lironcort 24:1 Perhaps one of the most skilled non-belts, predicted to fall
> to cagey, older, tricksy entrants.  Well, not older than he is.  You know
> what I mean. Round 2.  Galen of Bristol   Alessandra Beatrice
> Desiderio 52:1 Letter
> of Intent was found to be a rubbing from the Viscount's actual tomb in
> England.  Marshallate unsure if an effigie can or will be allowed to
> fight.  Kurodachi
> no Mykaru   Adena Terrickdoutter 55:1 We may only see him in the first
> round but he'll be a screaming ball of divine wind Wiesenfury Judey Chop
> while he's in there.  HIIIIIIYAAAAAAAA!!!  Jason Drysdale   Margherita de
> Mantua 22:1 A technical fighter with a lot of promise.  Out in the 3rd
> round to kit envy.   Work ethic on the field will see him in the
> quarterfinals of one of the next four Crown Tourneys.  Aldric de Kerr
>  Meadhbh
> inghean Rois 60:1 De Kerr deterred in der ferst.  Daniel Schade
>  Fionnghuala
> Ruadh inghean Ui Choncobhair 55:1 Another first rounder out of the Brom
> Camp, but the crowd will enjoy watching him work.  It'll take three cause
> he's feisty.  Consorts name kills field herald for extra credit.  Eberhart
> Stürmære   Adelaide Dewy 40:1 The Chinese Calendars and augurs have been
> consulted: it is not the Year of the Panda.  In fact, Sunday will see new
> "Patriot Panda"- red, white, and black and blue.  Eldrid Wolfsguard   Sofia
> Mikhailovna 6:1 The Half-Pint Hewer has some momentum after his recent
> grudge match tournament victory over Tyrion Lannister.  Romanius Scipio
> Vesperanius   Deanna Dela Penna 7:1 Really pissed off about being mistaken
> for Tyrion Lannister in last weeks big grudge match tournament.  Highly
> motivated and always pays his debts.  Brutus Augustus Decimus   Gera Von
> Roer 50:1 BRUTUS SMASH! (cripples first opponent, out in the 2nd)  Daniel
> de Burdon   Adelaide de Burdon 12:1 Hired popular jongaleur group "Winger"
> to do intro music.  Won't help.  Owen ap Aeddan   Genevria di Betto di
> Adriano 10:1 Valley Girl class action law suit filed last week for
> unauthorized overuse of 'awesome' has His Excellency totally un-stoked.
> Wicked, tubular, and gigantic fighting vibes way blown.  Angus Gunn
>  Elodie
> De Cormier 70:1 Eligability in question; baffled by writing impedimentia,
> hasn't figured out how to "make his mark" on fighter card.  Bardic college
> collecting for literacy fund on his behalf between rounds.  William Cameron
> de Blakstan   Marguerite Dinard 22:1 Apparently, recent issue with former
> friend, Ernie, causing some unsettled nerves on the field.  M. Marguerite
> planning on singing "Rubber Ducky" to settle her fighter.  Hrafn
> Olafsson   Elizabeta
> di Valore della Rosa 8:1 Sources near the Red Duchess say she 'needs
> something to do at events, dammit'.  General populace agrees.  Jean Paul de
> Sens   Gilyan Clonmacnoise 10:1 Weight on and off faster than relationships
> in this year's Ansteorran Gazette social section.  Which JP do we get on
> Saturday?  Cardio and range control make or break the Okie Dokey
> Dukey.  Geoffrey
> de Gournay   Adela VomBerg 48:1 Some say this day is the Gournay Tournay.
> Odds today say, 'no way, Jose.'  Vibius   Elizabethe de Salisbiry 55:1 Like
> the Artist… just one name.  Unlike the Artist… will not be Prince.  At
> least not this time.  Alejandro Ramirez Mendoza   Amelot Lisette 20:1 SCA
> fighting sponsorship rules now allow UPS to cover costs on Alejandro's
> slotshot and thrusts.  Downside is unfortunate brown delivery uniform is
> considerably less flashy than old kit.  Daffydd Whiteaker   Octavia de
> Verdon 16:1 Serious risk of becoming a "Cloak Wraith".  If he rides in on a
> big black dragon thingy only the Fellowship can stop him… (Hraffn = Aowyn?
> Note: Hair Flip Manouver)  Damon Xanthus   Megan Flower Del Wall 37:1 Waxed
> head for more speed.  Wearing helmet during tourney so it probably won't
> help.  2nd round.  Philippe LeChanceux   Suzanne Gabrielle Marie
> Beraud 42:1 Word
> on the street is that Suzanne bet the baronial bears.  Bjornsborg may want
> to consider passing the hat for a pair of interim hedgehogs or nutria until
> terms are met with the pawnbrokers.  Evangelos Thrakios   Sophie du
> Northkeep 12:1 Chicks dig him.  Won't help.  3rd round.  Cassius Domitius
> Lepus   Kajira Camber 15:1 If a gun can't kill him, do you really think
> he's worried about a stick?  Maelgwyn Dda   Wyllow Mac Muiredaig 45:1
> Lateral
> movement speed coupled with shield style present significant Crown level
> competition challenges.  Dda needs to beware fighters who fade shieldside
> and have good technique with the wrap and flat snap.  Dietrich Wyss   Layla
> bint Yusuf 20:1 Reports indicate that Dieterich has the coolest first name
> in the Kingdom.  Boosts odds significantly.  Sarran the Traveller
>  Augustina
> da San Germano 52:1 Power NOT an issue.  Mobility and stamina will cause
> problems.  1st round but leaves someone's short ribs jellied.  Perhaps a
> collapsed lung, too.  Sven Randullsson   Antigone of York 3:1 Magic Missle
> and Stone Skin will be allowed this Crown making Sven the clear
> favorite.  Aaron
> MacGregor   Nicollet Deuville 4:1 "The Fister" aims to dive in with both
> hands this time.  Number two in the odds, for sure.  Asoph Hearts
>  Michelle
> Chantal de Charente 15:1 Word is that the Ace of Ansteorra fired his old
> training partners, Ben and Jerry.  Wise move.  2nd round with potential for
> third.
>
> Sir Dieterich
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