NK - Newspaper Article!!!

[cianaoh at cs.com]

Yeah, the guy on the left is Angus and I believe the guy on the right in Thorgrim.  I just can't figure out who the guy in the middle (getting hit) is??

Ciana


Northkeep at ansteorra.org wrote:
>
> Is that who that is - the guy standing up?  I'm pretty sure that's Thorvald
> getting hit.
> 
> Mercedes
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-northkeep at ansteorra.org
> [mailto:owner-northkeep at ansteorra.org]On Behalf Of cianaoh at cs.com
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 2:46 PM
> To: Northkeep at ansteorra.org
> Subject: Re: NK - Newspaper Article!!!
> 
> 
> Thanks for the on-line address.  That picture is of Angus & Torgrim ... who
> is the third person...getting hit??  I was surpised to see Angus' picture
> since he was on an off-shore oilrig last Wednesday evening!!!
> 
> Ciana
> 
> 
> Northkeep at ansteorra.org wrote:
> >
> > At 08:24 AM 9/11/00 -0400, you wrote:
> > >  Greetings and Good Morning!
> > >      The article is HERE!  It appears in this mornings paper on page A18
> of
> > >the "FOCUS" section. Rather nice piece.  Enjoy!
> > >                                                       Elisabeth
> >
> > online it is
> >
> http://search.tulsaworld.com/webclass1.asp?WCI=DisplayStory&ID=000911_Ne_a18
> itsjo
> >
> > Did they have any other photos with it? The one online is an old one, I am
> > guessing it was too dark when he took pictures.
> >
> > Susan
> >
> > Here is the text of it
> > It's joust us to knight, m'dear
> > By GINNIE GRAHAM World Staff Writer
> > 9/11/00
> >
> > Members of the Society of Creative Anachronisms act out a medieval melee
> at
> > Woodward Park in this file photo taken in 1996.
> > Tulsa World file photo
> >
> >
> > ----------
> >
> >
> >
> > Medieval traditions to be re-created.
> >
> > Ainan Magnusson proudly walked down the aisle in the finest clothes an
> > eighth century Icelandic Norseman could own.
> >
> > Magnusson negotiated the terms for his new bride, fought for the right to
> > marry her and had to prove he could support a family.
> >
> > Only, his real name is Rick Drake. And the Viking rituals were done in
> fun.
> >
> > Drake is part of the Society of Creative Anachronism, which recreates the
> > Middle Ages by taking on the personalities of people during that era and
> > re-enacting their activities.
> >
> > When Drake married, he and his wife designed their nuptials to reflect
> > their passion for the society.
> >
> > "It's the friendship. And I have a love of history," Drake said.
> >
> > The Barony of Northkeep, which represents the Tulsa area, is hosting a
> > battle at 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 16at Woodward Park, 21st Street and
> Peoria
> > Avenue.
> >
> > The tournament will determine the barony's "leader into war." Members will
> > also be demonstrating medieval skills such as needle work and leather
> craft.
> >
> > "The fighting is the most visible thing we do, but there is so much more,"
> > Drake said. "I embroider and do my own brewing. My wife makes her own
> > cordials and is into weaving and spinning."
> >
> > While most women opt to participate in the fencing games, some enjoy
> > stepping into the arena with men in armor.
> >
> > Soft-spoken Marilyn Hammon, known as Aisling Donnelly, has been acquiring
> > the handmade leather and metal shields required for armored fighting.
> >
> > She has been watching from the sideline as she mastered skills such as
> > jewelry making and sewing. By March, Hammon said she will be ready to
> fight
> > with armor.
> >
> > "Because I can be retiring, it would be a way for me to become aggressive
> > and sure of myself," Hammon said. "It's a way to help myself."
> >
> > The society is a worldwide organization divided into groups based on
> > geography and membership.
> >
> > Members create a person who could have existed between 650 A.D. and 1650
> > A.D. It cannot be an actual person.
> >
> > They wear garb appropriate to the person's time and have a host of skills
> > to pursue.
> >
> > Members can find an event or gathering almost every weekend. Some are
> > public festivals, others are just for members.
> >
> > For 22 years, Mark Whitney, who goes by Beorhtlic Folcwinesone, has been
> an
> > active member and is considered an expert metal-working craftsman.
> >
> > "I cannot imagine not being involved on some level," Whitney said.
> > "Something about it appeals to my inner nature. I'm more comfortable here
> > than sitting at home in front of my TV.
> >
> > "This is someplace I can go and, within reason, expect people who come up
> > and talk to me to fulfill the commitments they make."
> >
> > Camille Higdon, also the Baroness Sigen Nordvirk, spends most of her free
> > time at events.
> >
> > "It's fun to get away from the grind of the office," said Higdon. These
> > people are like family to us. We strive to recreate the best values of
> that
> > time. We do not recreate the plague or beheadings. We only focus on the
> > good things."
> >
> > Her husband Bill, or Baron Thorgrim Nordvirk, said the society emphasizes
> a
> > reverent code of conduct.
> >
> > "Personal honor, respect and chivalry are highly stressed among the people
> > who play," he said. "It is a way to immerse yourself in a place where
> those
> > are still held in high regard."
> >
> > While history is a major part of the society, some members were drawn into
> > the organization for other interests.
> >
> > Nathan Jones, better known as "Gio," is making a career as a singer after
> > he discovered his talent through the society.
> >
> > Jones, who is Giovanni diCellini in his alternative persona, became
> > involved with the society nine years ago because he enjoyed Celtic folk
> music.
> >
> > "I thought if there was any place this music is still alive, that's where
> > it would be," Jones said. "The society is what you make of it. It is
> > different for everybody. For me, it's a social group."
> >
> > After listening to the folk songs for years, Jones decided to sing for his
> > society friends.
> >
> > "I never would've discovered my own voice without this," Jones said. "The
> > urge to entertain others brought it out."
> >
> > Ginnie Graham, World staff writer, can be reached at 581-8376 or via
> e-mail
> > at <mailto:ginnie.graham at tulsaworld.com>ginnie.graham at tulsaworld.com.
> >
> >  
> >
> >
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