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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>As I said
at the populace meeting I am posting what has been sent to the Seneschals of the
Central Region for questions, comments, etc from all interested
parties</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">There will be a new
Renaissance/Medieval Fair starting up near Hillsboro TX., which is tentatively
named Middlefaire. Hillsboro is located about halfway between the DFW area and
Waco. The Faire Coordinator would very much like the SCA to participate and has
told me that for the most part that we would have a blank canvas to work with as
far as what we do out there. Due to the effects of Mother Nature they are
planning on breaking ground in October of this year, and also will have potable
running water piped into certain areas of the grounds.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Initially they are planning 2 or
3 one-weekend events as part of their start-up instead of trying to run a
multi-weekend faire such as TRF or Scarborough. The Faire Coordinator is aware
that we have many events through out the year and that our attendance may be
sparse or non-existent at times. Tentatively their first weekend is planned for
the weekend of July 15-17, 2005 which is the weekend of King’s Round Table, but
as the majority of our members do not attend Round Table hopefully we would
still be able to field a good level of presence. It is currently planned that
the first weekend will have a Renaissance/Swashbuckler theme, which would be a
good showcase for the Rapier community.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The middle of Summer at this
location is sunny and hot however I have been told that due to the location
evenings are pleasant and breezy so accordingly their hours will run longer into
the evening hours. There is space available for on premise camping, which will
need to be mowed prior to use.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Some of the ideas that have been
brought that we can/might be able to do would be Chivalric Combat, Rapier
Combat, Youth Combat, Archery (with us being able to set up a semi-permanent
archery range), Equestrian activities, and A&S demos. SCA merchants who are
selling their wares as well as doing demonstrations of their craft would be
allowed on site for free as well as allowed to sell, merchants who just wish to
sell would be charged a nominal fee yet to be determined. We could also use this
to showcase our Bards and let them gain exposure that they normally would not
receive.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Initially I feel that the use of
period pavilions would work best for this project and making our own
compound/structure to house us when we are there is welcomed by the Faire.
Mundanities will need to be covered as much as possible. Period mugs and feast
gear would be desired for use there. Smoking of cigarettes should be done where
it is not readily obvious, however pipes should be okay.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I will be having a meeting with
the Coordinator around the middle of September, so please bring this up idea
before your Populace and if there are any questions that they would liked
answered please send them to me so I can get them answered. Depending on what
kind of response I receive about this I will see about setting up a listserver
either on ansterorra.org or at another site to keep those interested
informed.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Thank you for your time.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR>Domhnall Dubh Ó Ruairc</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Deputy Kingdom Hospitaler</P>
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