NK - Newspaper Article!!!

[cianaoh at cs.com]

Thanks for tell me!!  I didn't really believe it was Thorvald....he is the bumblebee!!!  ;-)

Ciana 


Northkeep at ansteorra.org wrote:
>
> The guy in the middle is a long time member who rarely shows up.  Kinda like
> me, mundane life restricts the Dreaming to those hours when asleep.  His
> name is Damon Xanthus (not the Damon you are used to, its the other one).
> Hopefully he will be at practice this Saturday, as will I.  See you all
> there.
>     Wynfrith
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cianaoh at cs.com [mailto:cianaoh at cs.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 4:33 PM
> To: Northkeep at ansteorra.org
> Subject: Re: RE: NK - Newspaper Article!!!
> 
> 
> 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.
> > >
> > >  
> > >
> > >
> > 
> >