[Steppes] Sunday fighter practice

[Rhodes-walden, Jennifer]

I believe someone suggested there may just be too much going on in this
Barony; with too many options of things we'd all like to do at so many
different times and places, we cannot possibly do everything. It just is not
practical.

I am not a fighter; I am, however, wanting to assist with fighter practice
and other activities as I am able. My primary constraint is distance. But
candidly speaking, I'd have to say there is no truly convenient place to
hold fighter practice. Nevertheless, Dallas is somewhat closer than
Richardson, Mesquite or Plano for me... (read on, please)

Regarding the suggestions that fighter practice should be just that, and not
incorporate other activities within its timeframe...  I'd like to offer the
following for consideration: If you can combine various activities in one
place, at one time, it consolidates schedules.

Having that alternate activity provides a dual advantage - not only are all
able to do something that attracts them to a single location, but those not
fighting can support the Barony by being available to answer the questions
of mundanes so that fighters may continue their practice unimpeded. I've
seen as many people attracted by those sewing, painting charters, weaving,
singing and whatnot as I have fighting. Why not display the best the Barony
has to offer in as many diverse areas as possible, especially since we
advertise ourselves as a family-friendly group? Call them miniature demos,
if you will.

Alright, I'm getting off the soapbox now. :o) Thanks for letting me add my
two pence.

In service,

Elysia