[Bryn-gwlad] Austin Celtic Festival (was: Looking Ahead)

[Chris Zakes]

At 10:18 PM 10/2/2007, you wrote:
>The kids and I went the last two years, along 
>with a few other BG folks.  The big draw last 
>year was the "Fight-a-Knight" bouts, in which 
>kids of all ages could pay $1 for the priviledge 
>of beating on the knight of their choice with a 
>boffer sword.  There was no armor required, 
>since the knights only defended themselves but 
>didn't fight back.  Jasmine enjoyed working the 
>crowd, encouraging the hesitant to purchase 
>tickets.  Most kids, once they had a taste of 
>it, came back time and time again!
>
>I'm game to go again if I can get off work.
>
>Sigriðr


Ah, yes... I was one of the "knights" last year. 
On Saturday I wore my open face marshalling helm. 
When I went back out on Sunday I wore my 
full-face combat helm. Those kids were *vicious*. 
But it was fun (and the music was great) I'd be game to do it again.

         -Tivar Moondragon