[Loch-Ruadh] Hunter's Moon

[Elizabeth Hawkwood]

Oh, yes! we had a wonderful time... the weather couldn't have been
more perfect. We were wowed by the archers, merchants, fighting,
and A&S. (I now know what a comfit is ~ and what it tastes like!)

Never mind where my gold coin went... just know that I wasn't
the one that put it there. ;-)

Thanks to Alaric and Fiona for providing the ride.

//EH
(...and just wait til you see my new pouch!)


dkv250 at msn.com wrote:

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>Caitrin, Tegwared, Aingeal and Eiric(sp)all made it home safe and sound ( once
>the under-skirt was removed making for easier driving of the standard shift :
>) ! )
>
>Hunter's Moon was held at a wonderfully bucolic and serene site. The sun was
>warm, the grass green, and the trees of wonderous character.
>
>We arrived ( late by Fiona's reconning ) just intime to sign in for morning
>Court, then found a perfect site for our easy-up adjacent to the Archery List
>were to of our happy group intended to strut their stuff. The day was
>leisurely and satisfying, good food and company were shared, many purchases
>made; Aingeal's new purple over-dress is to die for! Scottish tasting cups may
>become the new rage.
>
>On the Archery list Tegwared made his debut after many protests and attempts
>to dodge the inevitable. he acquitted himself well, completed the competition
>and declared it more fun than he had anticipated. Eiric competed well after a
>sleight handicap due to having dishonored his Lady ( I'll let Aingeal regale
>you with the details). His bonus round was conducted from the level of Boyer,
>much to his appearant dismay; but found that a 30 yard shot is at least easier
>than a 40. Erick made one Bulls-Eye shot  during a speed round. If you wish a
>more detailed account see the Archers.
>
>Lady Asa our beloved A&S mistress, entered the competition with miniature
>pictures and mulled wine. The wine was ambrosia to the pallate and the
>pictures incredible. She won the day with her portraits and brought home a
>wonderful prize basket filled with numerous goodies.
>
>Alaric and Gwenllian challenged one another to a round of cribbage, challenges were
>set ands beads changed hands. We hear that Alaric took two hands, see the
>contestants for a blow-by-blow or point-by-point  as the case may be.
>
>Feast was delicious, plentiful, and filling. We were joined at table by the
>merchant mistress of Phoenix(pardon but her name escapes me). Many pardons
>Lady if you read this list. Alaric, Asa, and Gwen graciously volunteered to
>assist in serving said feast. Court was held during Feast and many prizes were
>awarded for the day.Lady Fiona won the Bear of Candy raffle for Gate bu
>guessing that the number of delicacies within the bear numbered 156, there
>were in fact 157! Alaric garnered a prize for our warchest by accumulating a
>grand total of 211(? I believe) challenge beads during the day.
>
>The night turned crisp and as we sat around a table in the cool of the night
>discussing topics vast and various, we were entertained by dancing bells at
>the request of Lady Elizabeth ( ask her where her gold dollar went) and the
>renowned ladies of House Mac were serenaded in poem by Christian the Housecarl
>of Falcon Rose. His poem was a tribute to Honor and much appreciated by his
>audience.
>
>As Bardic began, Alaric, Fiona, and Elizabeth settled in to enjoy the voices
>of Emerald Keep, Aingeal,  Eiric, Gwen, and Caitrin tasted of the Brewing
>entries, tegwared rested his weary bones, and Asa mingled with the crowd. Soon
>Caitrin, Tegwared, Aingeal, and Eiric set out upon their journey home, leaving
>the others of our fair group to the revels of the night.
>
>If I missed anything scribe away.
>
>Sounds like we were there a week don't it?!?!
>Kathy Varner
>aka
>Caitrin ferch Rhys
>