[Namron] Thoughts on Med Fair

[Greg Weible]

I have one word in response to your posting Master Aethelstan
Aethelmearson... and that is...

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Till next time, fare thee well,

Greg Weible
gweible at klient.com
tiernan at lomag.net

"Why do I seem a saint, when most I play the devil?"
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Cole" <aethelstan at mmcable.com>
To: <northern at ansteorra.org>; <namron at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 4:55 PM
Subject: [Namron] Thoughts on Med Fair


> For all of you who so wonderfully supported the region and kingdom at Brad
> Leah....
> Remember, the demo we do at Med Fair is for the good of the region as well
> as that of the SCA.....
>
> For all of you who have caught yourselves complaining that the SCA isn't
> what it used to be....
> What have you done recently to encourage harmony and peace in the
dream.....
>
> For all of you who have raised a b**ch that there wasn't enough
> fighting.....
> There are just as many people on the side that are wondering when you're
> going to get off the field so they can play a little.....
>
> When was the last time one of you heavy fighters stopped fighting long
> enough and walked the ropes in your armor, to talk with people and watch
the
> fire catch in someones eyes......
>
> When was the last time you let a young school boy feel the weight of your
> helm...your shield...your sword......
> And see the awe for the things that you take for granted...
>
> When was the last time...........you took the time...... before a bout and
> asked a young girl if you could carry her honor to the field
> And watch her dreams come true...
>
> When was the last time you spoke with gentle speech to an elderly
> grandmother
> And watch the blush of youth come back into her cheeks.....
>
> There was a time when Knights sang and Laurels served.....
>
> There was a time when fighters danced in their armor with their ladies on
> the list field......
>
> There was a time when the peerages taught the virtues and values of ALL
> aspects of the dream......
>
> There was a time when we all got along....
>
> There was a time when fun and friendship brought us together, not just how
> much fighting we could possibly do in one day....
>
> For all of you who have caught yourselves complaining that the SCA isn't
> what it used to be.....
> What have you done recently to live the dream.....
>
>
>
> Master Aethelstan Aethelmearson, OL
>
>
> >     This year looks to be one more nail in that coffin. Why? The
> schedule...
> >    People at Med Faire are drawn to the fighting. Its that simple. Watch
> the
> > crowds. I have. They gather at the fighting and disperse at other
events.
> > Spangs? give me a break. The SCA is not a serious reenactment org but it
> did
> > offer meat bashing. This year the crowds wont even see much of that. Too
> bad.
> > Well I see a real lack of fighters this year. Why?
> >  Becouse they have been alloted so little fighting time. Why show up
with
> > armor?  Oh well maybe next year will be better. But, probably not.
> >
> > P.S.    Anyone else remember those really neat revels in the loft. gone
> > forever. Ahhh memories of the aged.
> >                                           trist
> >
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