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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Guardian of the Gauntlet
is this weekend. Rapier Fighting, Great Food and a wonderful opportunity
to unwind and renew friendships.<br>
<br>
The </span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>White Scarf
Circle</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'> and Cadet's
Corner will run simultaneously at </span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>4:30 pm</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'> following the completion
of the Lyst AND at least 1.5 hours of prime free-sparring/pickups.<br>
<br>
After Feast and Court there will be a delightful Firespinning performance by
Sir Corwin and crew as well as a Halfa which has been coordinated by HL
Rhiannon.<br>
<br>
Weather you ask? I walked down to our TV station's chief weather
forecaster Dr Neil Frank and he said the weather will be wonderful. <br>
<br>
The current Weather forecast is.... <br>
<br>
Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light showers. Lows in
the lower 60s. <br>
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. <br>
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. <br>
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. <br>
<br>
The camping is plentiful and spacious with plenty of trees and shade.<br>
<br>
And if you need it, here is a list of local lodging.<br>
<br>
Best Hempstead Inn Motel<br>
(979) 826-4200<br>
36200-36299 Fm 1488 Rd<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Hempstead</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>TX</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'><br>
<br>
Victorian Rose B&B<br>
(979) 921-0223<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>1205 12th St</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'><br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Hempstead</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>TX</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'><br>
<br>
Magnolia Inn & Suites<br>
(281) 259-6119<br>
18614 Fm 1488 Rd<br>
Magnolia, TX<br>
<br>
Royal Extended Living Suites<br>
(936) 857-9595<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>714 University
Dr</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'><br>
Prairie View, TX<br>
<br>
Country Side Rv Park<br>
(281) 290-8445<br>
19615 Fm 2920 Rd<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Tomball</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>TX</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'><br>
<br>
Super Z Motel<br>
(979) 826-2406<br>
405 Highway 290 N<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Hempstead</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>TX</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'><br>
<br>
Orchard Bed & Breakfast<br>
(936) 372-9615<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>42823 Old
Hempstead Hwy</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'><br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Waller</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>TX</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'><br>
<br>
Americas Best Value Inn <br>
(936) 372-2227<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>19777 Stokes
Rd</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'><br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Waller</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>TX</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'><br>
<br>
For more info and nearby lodging visit the event site at <a
href="http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html" target=browserView><font
color="#c82727"><span style='color:#C82727'>http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html</span></font></a><br>
<br>
I look forward to seeing you there. <br>
<br>
Modius<br>
<br>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>
<br>
EVENT FLYER<br>
<br>
When one thinks back on Ansteorran rapier history, premiere Kingdom-level
rapier events such as Queen's Champion, To Save a Queen, Roses, Squires and
Cadets, and Guardian of the Gauntlet spring to mind. Join Her Royal Majesty
Deanna, the Past Guardians, and the White Scarves at…<br>
<br>
Guardian of the Gauntlet XIII<br>
(and Guardian of the Glove III)<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>April 13-15,
2007</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'><br>
<br>
If you fight rapier, regardless of your level of experience, there is only one
place for you to be on this particular spring weekend: Guardian of the Gauntlet
XIII. The event will be held on the grounds of lovely </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Camp</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'> </span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Camwood</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, located just northwest of </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Houston</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>, where the camping is guaranteed, the list fields are spacious,
the shade is plentiful, the camaraderie is assured, and the weather is perfect.
But, if in the most rare of circumstances, it sprinkles, there is a HUGE
permanent covered pavilion that can hold 4 list fields and 200+ people, so the
event is guaranteed, regardless of weather. <br>
<br>
In addition, as a special treat after Feast and Court, there will be a Hafla
coordinated by HL Rhiannon, as well as firespinning by Sir Corwin and crew.
<br>
<br>
Fighting, Feast, Fire, and Fellowship. What more can one ask for?<br>
<br>
Tournament Format: Triple Elimination, Wounds Retained. Each round
is a minimum of one Duel. <br>
<br>
Specifics: Every entrant to the Lyst receives two challenge coins. If you
are killed or yield, you must give up one of the coins in order to fight in the
next round. In addition, when you use a coin, all wounds are cleared.
Once you use both coins, the tournament is over for you. So, technically, a
Duelist could use up both coins in the very first round against a single
opponent, although this is not recommended. <br>
<br>
Wounds are retained, so, for example, in round one you could lose your hand and
leg, but end up winning the round. In round two, you would carry over the same
wounds. Then in round two, if you draw Don Blade and know that you would need
both your hand and leg to be competitive, you may yield and give up one of your
remaining coins before lay-on is called in order to clear all your wounds, or
you could fight with your wounds from the previous round. Coins can be used
only after a bout ends in a yield or death. Multiple coins can be used
one after the other in a single round. Utilized coins go back to the Lyst
Master.<br>
<br>
Approach this list as you would Queen's Champion. It will still be your skill
with the blade and your commitment to Honor that will carry the day and add
your name to the illustrious list of the Guardians of the Gauntlet: Tivar, Simonn,
Conor, Ericus, Alaric, Eule, Durmast, Sebastian, Aeron, Shea, Brendan, Pieter,
and Modius.<br>
<br>
The sumptuous four-course feast will be crafted by Dame Clara von Ulm, cooking </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Laurel</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'> par excellence, so get your reservations in early through ACCEPS
(limited to the first 100).<br>
<br>
First Course: Sausage and Mustard, Hearty Stew in Bread Bowls<br>
Second Course: Herb Crusted Pork Loin, Frumenty, Braised Spring Greens<br>
Third Course: </span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Lombard</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'> Chicken Pastries, Spring Vegetables, Cheese<br>
Dessert Course: Sugar plate, Quince Candy, Candied Orange Peel, Comfits<br>
<br>
To all Youth Rapier fighters, the Guardian of the Glove list will also be held
this day and will run concurrently with the Guardian of the Gauntlet list.
Questions? Contact: Lord Brian O'hUilliam at 281-485-6649. Lastly,
we will also be holding a Toy for Tots raffle. Bring an unwrapped toy and
receive a raffle ticket for every toy donated.<br>
<br>
</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Camp</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'> </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Camwood</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'> is located at the corner of </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Magnolia Rd & Clear Creek Dr</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'> in </span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>Hockley</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>TX</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>. From 290: Take Highway 290 to Hockley, and take the </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Hegar Rd.</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'> exit. Turn east onto Hegar Rd., and proceed 5.5 miles to Magnolia
Rd. Bear to the right onto Magnolia Rd. and continue 2.4 miles to Clear Creek
Drive. Turn left onto </span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Clear Creek
Drive</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>, and the camp
entrance is on the right. (Do not use the entrance off </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Magnolia Rd.</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>)<br>
<br>
>From I-45 through Tomball: Take FM 2920 west 13 miles to Tomball and Rt. 249. Cross
Rt. 249 continuing west on FM 2920 - approx 8 miles to </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Roberts Cemetery Road</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>. Turn right onto </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Roberts Cemetery Rd.</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'> and go 3 miles to the stop sign at </span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Magnolia Road</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>. (Note: You will be making four 90 degree turns. Exercise
caution.) Turn left onto Magnolia / </span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>Nichols Sawmill Rd.</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'> and go 1.5 miles to </span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>Clear Creek Drive</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>. Turn right onto </span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>Clear Creek Drive</span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>, and the camp entrance is on the right.<br>
<br>
Site Fee: $9 Persons Age 13+, $4 Youth (6-12), Under 6 free. $27 Family Cap.<br>
Feast Fee: $7 Persons 13+, $3 Youth (6-12), Under 6 free. <br>
Make check payable to: SCA Inc., Barony of Loch Soilleir. ACCEPS available.<br>
<br>
Site Policies: Site opens at </span></font><font size=1 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'>3pm</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'> on Fri, and
closes at </span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>noon</span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:black'> on Sun. Merchants are welcome. No pets, only
service/working animals allowed. Beer and wine in period containers only. Fires
only in above ground pits or established fire pits. <br>
<br>
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They may also attend
with a 21-year-old or older adult with a signed and notarized Minor Event
Waiver form from the parents. Hosted by the Baronies of Stargate and </span></font><font
size=1 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Loch</span></font><font size=1
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:black'> Soilleir. Plenty of camping is available. <br>
<br>
For more info and nearby lodging visit the event site at <a
href="http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html" target=browserView><font
color="#c82727"><span style='color:#C82727'>http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html</span></font></a></span></font></p>
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