[Elfsea] Queens - Weather? Here's How to Prepare!

[Valentyn Drake]

Let me add...

The event will occur.  A Queen's Champion will be chosen.  People will toughen up.

We held Mikaela's Queen's in Victoria, in July, in 110 degree heat with about 80% humidity.   And no shelter.

We held Kayleigh's Queen's in freezing weather, with sleet, in January, with all of us huddled under a single cloth pavilion, conducting one fight at a time.  

We Ansteorrans went for years without requiring a secondary, indoor site in case of foul weather.  It's only recently that this tremendous fear of the weather has set in.  

The event coordinators and kingdom seneschal have discussed at great length the measures we can take to mitigate any weather problems.  As we've done for decades, we'll do our best to handle the will of nature as it arises.  

So, rather than post gloom and portents ahead of time, why don't we all just plan on showing up, supporting our new Queen, making it clear (yet again) that Elfsea is one of the strongest baronies in the kingdom, and enjoy the day...rain or shine?

I'll look forward to seeing you all there.

Valentyn

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Genna <gennac at gmail.com>
Reply-To: Barony of Elfsea <elfsea at ansteorra.org>
Date:  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:15:57 -0600

>Good Gentles,
>
>Yes there is a prediction of rain this weekend. If my anti-rain dances and
>incantations don't work, here is what will happen:
>
>The site has a permanent structure wooden pavilion that is large enough to
>fight under. PLEASE BRING SHOES WITH GOOD GRIPPING SOLES AS THE FLOOR IS
>CEMENT. We'll have canvas pavilion walls up on the sides to deter blowing
>rain.
>
>If you have your own pavilion I suggest you consider bringing it so that not
>everyone is huddled under the permanent structure. It will give more room
>for fighting.
>
>Please bring chairs for feast - it will be served under the permanent
>pavilion during court.
>
>If it does rain we will try to adhere to schedule as closely as possible.
>
>Don't get caught unprepared- bring cloaks, hats, rainproof gear. Assume
>you'll get wet. If you don't- what a happy surprise!
>
>Remember the good old days when all events were outdoors and there were no
>contingency plans or indoor backups? This event will happen and be a success
>and everyone will have fun if we all stay positive, work together and remain
>in good spirits :)
>
>As a side note, NO FIRES. DFW area is still currently under a Burn Ban so
>there can be no open flames. If you bring stoves, grills, etc, they cannot
>be of the gas/flame variety.
>
>Ever in Service & Praying for Blue Skies,
>Genna
>
>
>


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