SC - Feast Pre-registration

[Alderton, Philippa]

It seems to me that much of the problem with non-preregistration in the
Mid-realm may have something to do with the Apathy Monster, as described
below. Wondering if folks would be willing to work on a thread which
addresses using good feasts to chase the Monster away. As I've mentioned
before, the feasts I've been exposed to around here have not been any where
near wonderful, and the ones most edible haven't been particularly period.
How about if we were to put our heads together and come up with a period
feast that is edible, makes allowances for the vegetarians and the most
common food allergies. and still utilizes kitchen resources in a coherent
manner, ie we don't need to have the ovens in use for 6 things in one
course. Takers anyone?

phlip at morganco.net

Never a horse that cain't be rode,
And never a rider that cain't be throwed.

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: Date: Friday, January 23, 1998 01:32:49 
: From: Roy Coutinho
: To: Middlebridge
: Subject: [Mid] The Great Apathy Blob Monster
: 
: Seems to me I've heard this kind of discussion before regarding "the good 
: old days" and the problems the SCA is seeing in it's growth.  These 
: threads come and go, on and off line, but what rarely happens is that 
: anybody *does* anything about it.
: 
: Cynnabar recently hosted a mini-RUM on this topic.  Sternfeld's Baron 
: recently approved an award (the cloved orange award) designed to 
: encourage courtesy and the practice of social graces in the medieval 
: fashion.  The A&S competition critera just got a good overhaul.
: 
: Each of these are defensive arrows against the onslaught of the Great 
: Apathy Blob Monster.  IMHO, once we've discussed the ills of our Society 
: -- no post-revels, no cloved fruit, borish "gentles", mundane life 
: invading our medieval recreations, the rising cost of participation -- we 
: should pick something that means something to each of us and ***DO*** 
: something about it!!
: 
: About two years ago I was feeling the same way.  I was bored at an event 
: wondering why I'd bothered to come at all and watch the "middle class" 
: shoot at the archery range, compete in the fencing arena, play on their 
: horses, and bead up beautiful gowns of brocade.  I decided to put my 
: money where my mouth was.  I planned an event, asked my Barony for 
: support, and we had a *great* time.  The event had reveling, cloved 
: oranges, and 167 happy people being courteous to each other.  Flirting 
: was encouraged, taught and rewarded.  Wenches and Ladies alike were wooed 
: and Lords and young lads were blushed over.  The Post revel went on until 
: sunday afternoon, and the damn thing was a virgin event!
: 
: I can't say that hosting an event that focuses on social graces is the 
: solution for everybody, but I will ask that if you feel compelled to 
: complain about an "ill of our Society", put your money where your mouth 
: is.  When I hear someone speaking forsoothly, or role-playing in persona, 
: I slip right into it myself.  I unfortunately don't initiate it enough 
: myself, which is a skill I'm working on and I appreciate those who 
: pracitce it.  When I wander through an event, I try to remember to 
: curtsey before a noble and greet people with a "Good day, Milord".  It's 
: so much easier to remember if we pull together.
: 
: I'm very guilty of negelcting to properly address the nobles in Sternfeld 
: during the week.  You can hardly shake a stick without hitting one around 
: here.  But at an event, it's a goal of mine to remember everyone's titles 
: and *use* them.  I forget a lot, but it's a goal to work towards, and I 
: wish more people shared that goal with me.
: 
: When it comes to money, it's not that hard to participate on a budget.  
: It's absolutely easier and more fun when you can afford to buy materials 
: and armor and such, but borrowing and saving and budgeting *is* doable.  
: I beg borrow and cry to get coipes of decent dance music, but there's an 
: activity that you don't (normally) need armor or paints for!  Organizing 
: activities, child caring, heralding, researching at libraries, and 
: helping out officers are all low cost activities.  If you *really* want 
: to fight or scribe or costume, careful budgeting and borrowing can go 
: along way with some prudent planning!  No it's not easy, but if you want 
: it enough to dream and worry about it, divert your energy to achieving 
: and see what happens.
: 
: I've seen people find joy and excitment when they finally achieve a goal 
: that took only a little nudging in the right direction.  I find it  
: thrilling myself when I borrow someone's equipment and try something 
: new.  Sometimes I have to drag my lazy butt off the grass and get up 
: enough gumption to *ask* for a favor or help or to borrow, but the SCA is 
: one place where that kind of generocity abounds.  Just get your butt out 
: there and make use of it.
: 
: Ok, I'll dust off the soapbox for the next preacher.  Thanks to those of 
: you that read this far. ;)
: --Lady Sophia of Sternfeld
: 
: From:  Roy Coutinho <cebus at in.net>
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