[Loch-soilleir] it's a good day to fight

[Steelquist, John F]

And my fennig and a half:

I *really* try to make Tuesday practice on a regular basis, or make sure
some other Knight is going, but due to a busier schedule have been
unable to do so for the last month or so (hmm - wonder what happened :)
).

And on the subject of 'backyard' practices - I can say that those, too,
have suffered greatly in attendance.  There's a cycle in practice
attendance (as Michael called it - the "summer doldrums") and
unfortunately this has recently been compounded by several of the more
regular fighters getting busy at the same time.  It really is true that
an expectation of practice makes a practice.

And I agree that another location might help to get us more exposure and
perhaps be more convenient.  The site we are currently uisng was
originally chosen for its abundant parking, closeness to facilities, and
lighting over a grass field.  The parking isn't as convenient (not
available until 7 pm) and the lighting and field conditions have
deteriorated, so...

And now I'm adding to the problem by saying that I won't be there
tonight.  So, I instead make this vow - I *will* be at practice next
Tuesday, the 12th.  And I strongly encourage anyone who can make it
tonight to do so, as you might want an extra practice before then... :D

Ulsted, Aetheling

-----Original Message-----
From: Gilson, Matt (JSC-DT4)[USA] [mailto:matt.gilson-1 at nasa.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 3:10 PM
To: Loch Soilleir Announcements
Subject: Re: [Loch-soilleir] it's a good day to fight

Wow, didn't mean to stir up this can of worms.  All I had meant to say
was "Hey, the ground is dry, why don't you turn off the TV for a night &
come on out & fight?"

But, since I am the Loch's KM, I suppose I should participate in the
discussion

Yes, the combined practice has been successful, but not "very, very".
Some nights we'll have a dozen fighters show up for either field.  But,
some nights we'll only see 2-4, even with two baronies combining.  At
this point, I don't see the turnout for the Loch or for Stargate to do
it on their own.  (and our attempts at Sundays seem to uphold that.  I
can't speak for Stargate's Sunday practices beyond the first one, at
which there were two of us fighting)

What it looks like is happening from what I can see is that "backyard"
practices are drawing a lot of turnout away from the "official"
practice.

Regarding location, U of H isn't the greatest.  It's about as central as
you can get between the two baronies, but the tie to the college isn't
what it used to be, & we really don't get any recruitment from that
direction lately.  The lighting isn't great (even in the brightest
corner we stick to) and the gournd isn't great either, now that we've
trampled all the grass from that same corner.  I'd be willing to
entertain the thought of a new location, but would want to see it done
as still a combined practice with Stargate - like I said, neither
bvarony has had the turnout to support a practice on their own.

Beyond that, if anyone has problems, I'd suggest settling them with a
duel - any Tuesday night for the foreseeable future, at U of H campus.
Then stick around for practice!  :)

Madog
 


Matt Gilson - DT47