[Loch-Ruadh] AAA happenings

[Kathy Varner]

Ok, now it’s time for a more complete run down of the event for those who 
might be interested. If anyone who attended knows of something I leave out 
please add your thoughts, observations, or descriptions.

Many of us arrived in the early afternoon on Thurs. and spent a bit of time 
trying to locate a spot that would accommodate the number of people that had 
indicated that they would be attending the event. After a couple of false 
starts and an attempt to pre-empt the location we felt would work, 4 of us 
got started setting up tents and trying to spread out enough to hold land 
for those to come. Before evening fell we had a 12 tent encampment, by the 
end of the weekend we totaled 18.
Irina brought in 2 guests, Jeff and William, who seemed to enjoy their 
weekend. My understanding is that they had both attended SCA events 
previously, and were newly acquainted with Irina. Janie and Eoghan ( Sp?) 
had a couple of guests and on Fri or Sat night another couple pitched their 
tents among us. I did not get their names. Chantel and her children joined 
Terrence for their first camping night with Loch Ruadh. I haven’t been able 
to come up with a coherent total head-count, but there were a lot of us 
there!
As a whole the group fielded 2 fighters in the New Fighter Tournament, 2 in 
Rapier, 1 in Equestrian, and 3 in Youth Boffer. A&S entries were submitted 
by 4 of the Populace and several volunteered as Marshals or assisted in 
other capacities.
Much of the time our encampment was deserted as all of our members were out 
and about, participating in or watching various activities.
Robert de Reyes (Robbie) battled to victory as the Argent Anniversary Youth 
Boffer Champion and Terrence won the A&S Largess Competition, both were 
recognized in Court. Ducky lasted through the semi-finals in his first 
tournament, greatly enjoying his day. (Get him to re-enact his win from his 
knees.).
The sedan chair commissioned by TRM Drake and Sibri, constructed by 
Polydore, Alric, and Padraig was a sight to behold, as Her Highness was 
carried into to court to be crowned Queen.
All in all Loch Ruadh was well represented and equally well received at this 
event.





Catrin ferch Rhys

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