[Steppes] Pride in our Archers, was: Archery Practice- Last IKAC of season

[Elaine Crittenden]

It *was* chilly. it *was* windy. 
It was *exactly* as the Steppes archers train in. They seem to be able to
out-shoot many non-Steppes archers because of it!

The Steppes archers have confidence developed from muscles exercised through
dedicated practice, shooting many, many arrows in some of the most adverse
conditions, as well as the most pleasant of days.

They are at the field in cold weather, gusty winds, drizzle that threatens
rain, and scorching heat that opens fist-wide cracks in the ground. They are
there when the day has gentle winds and the sun is kind.

It is because of this dedication that the rest of Steppes can take pride in
the accomplishments of our archers and the positions they have won
throughout these past few years.

Vivat, Steppes archers!

Come out to the archery field, which can be seen from Motley Drive, at
Eastfield Community College on Sunday mornings and cheer them on. You don't
have to shoot. Just bring your chair and anything you need for comfort.

Lete Bithespring

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>From: jspinks at ix.netcom.com
>To: steppes at ansteorra.org
>Subject: [Steppes] Archery Practice- Last IKAC of season
>Date: Sat Nov 29,2003,6:40 PM
>

> The weather promises fair for hearing the twang of a bow and the thunk of
> the arrow as it hits home.  Come one and all to Steppes Archery Practice
> tomorrow.  We will be shooting an IKAC round and possibly a combat IKAC as
> well.  Few are the scores from Ansteorra this year and we are still in need
> of one open Crossbow score.   Will you come out and post one?
>
> Loaner gear and instruction is available.  Come and enjoy the day but bring
> a cloak against the morning chill.  Steppes archers are known for being
> able to shoot in the wind due to the constant breeze of our practice field.
> Bring armor if you wish to shoot a combat IKAC.
>
> Practice starts at 10 am at the archery field at Eastfield College just
> north of I30 on Motley and will run until at least 1 pm.
>
> Also any that wish to apply for the position of Steppes Archery Marshal may
> do so on the morrow with appropriate paperwork.
>
> Jacque the Spink
> Steppes Archery Marshal
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