[Loch-soilleir] Demo Info and Requests

[Talia Grace]

Hey Kevin!

It's not a problem, you'll just have to sign a waiver. :-)  We'd love to have your help!
Talia

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> On Jan 16, 2014, at 8:55 PM, "K. D." <lprescue at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Talia,
> I would love to come out but looking at my blue card it expired in Nov.2013. If this is a problem I guess I can't help out. Let me know. 
> Kevin
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> K.C.Dorsey
> KTJ
> Highlands, Texas
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>> From: Neisha Walker-Williams <taliagracesca at hotmail.com>
>> To: "loch-soilleir at lists.ansteorra.org" <loch-soilleir at lists.ansteorra.org>; "stargate at lists.ansteorra.org" <stargate at lists.ansteorra.org> 
>> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 6:23 PM
>> Subject: [Loch-soilleir] Demo Info and Requests
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>> My Lords and Ladies!
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>> Thank you to all of you who have already volunteered to come
>> and help at the demo on the 25th!  
>> I was able to meet with the school representatives yesterday to discuss
>> logistics and we have a wide variety of space at our disposal.  Since this is a new event it is unclear how
>> many people will be in attendance but they are expecting between 100 and 300. The
>> history teachers and the school faculty are very excited that we are
>> participating and are thrilled that we will be able to provide a hands on,
>> living history experience for their students, the parents, and the
>> faculty.  They are providing us with a
>> hospitality room where we will be able to take a break and grab a drink or a
>> snack.  We are also providing a light
>> luncheon to those of you willing to take the time out of your Saturday to
>> assist.  It’s not just a bribe, it’s also
>> a thank you for making it a priority to contribute to our dream.  :-D 
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>> We will be allowed to bring our weapons and materials onto
>> campus but all weapons will need to be checked in by the Police Officer in
>> attendance. All participants, both public and SCA members, will be required to
>> sign waivers or show their blue cardto participate in any marshal activities.
>> We are encouraging as much hands on experience as possible and, to that end, we
>> will have Tristan, our local youth rapier marshal, on hand to encourage youth
>> participation.  We are in need of more
>> rapier and Chiv fighters to participate and also, if we have one locally, a
>> youth heavy marshal.  We will have an
>> archery range set up and loaner bows available but I would also like some more
>> archers to come out and be available for teaching! So far the weather calls for
>> sunshine and cool temperatures but in the event of rain we will be able to
>> utilize the larger gym for everything except archery. 
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>> In addition to the marshal activities occurring outside we
>> will have space available indoors and under cover for other arts. So far these
>> are the other crafts being demonstrated:
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>> 1.    
>> Quinn is bringing leather and Iron-Vinegar dye
>> so that attendees can experiment with medieval chemistry.  If you have extra leather scraps we would
>> appreciate them. 
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>> 2.    
>> Elena is bringing charters and paints for
>> illumination.  We would love to have
>> completed scrolls to show off if you have some we can use for the day.  
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>> 3.    
>> Joseph and Pippa are bringing soap and carving
>> supplies and possibly several inkle looms. 
>> I have extra thread and yarn we can use to warp them but we could use more.
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>> Andrea is bringing drop spindles and fiber for
>> spinning
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>> 5.    
>> Fedelm is letting us borrow embroidery hoops and
>> “brass rubbing” kits but we need someone who can demonstrate them as she is
>> unable to come. 
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>> Tammy is bringing her spinning wheel, a lucet
>> loom, and lace 
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>> Andrew is coming out to regale us with story and
>> song.
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>> Maggie and Katya are trying to decided which type
>> of weaving to demonstrate or whether to bring out several options; sprang, twining,
>> and finger loop braiding.
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>> Yamai is bringing several items for a static
>> display of weaponry
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>> 10. Genevieve
>> is open to teaching an English country dance
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>> We have some amazing and talented people already offering
>> their time but we can always use more! We will all need to be able to take a
>> break and some people are unable to stay the entire time so, just because
>> someone is already showcasing an art doesn’t mean that you can’t participate as
>> well!
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>> Another craft we could have someone exhibit would be Viking
>> wire weaving. Also, we can’t have a fire but, if anyone has blacksmithing they
>> would like to show we can set up a table as well. Genevieve and I are working
>> on a little “photo booth” area where people can dress up and take a picture so
>> if you have any spare garb we would love to borrow it! Unfortunately, we can’t
>> have the horses but it would be great if we could get some video footage and
>> pictures of them in action to show on the projection screen we will have available
>> to us. 
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>> We will be allowed on site as early as 7:30 that morning
>> and, if we have them available, will be allowed to pitch pavilions as
>> well.  We need people to help with set up
>> and tear down of tables and/or pavilions as well as donations of table
>> coverings.  Hennessy and I could also use
>> someone to help with food prep and distribution!  :-D 
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>> Thank you to all of you who have already volunteered.  To those of you who have not yet, please,
>> come out and help us demonstrate our dream and build relationships in our
>> community! 
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>> As always, you can contact me at taliagracesca at hotmail.com or over
>> FB messenger to volunteer or with any questions or concerns you have.  
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>> I remain yours in service, 
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>> Talia 
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