[Steppes] FW: Stargate?

[Chiara]

It is already a requirement in Australia. But it is a lot more detailed than 
we really need to go into. You can go to that kingdom's website for the 
entire story.

Chiara
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hillary Greenslade" <hillaryrg at yahoo.com>
To: <steppes at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Steppes] FW: Stargate?


: >From: Jann Mays <hlgabrielle at yahoo.com>
: >Subject: Re: [Steppes] FW: Stargate?
: >Not necessarily SCA.  I've noticed a lot of "live steel" fights at the 
Texas
: >Renfaire amongst the rennies in the private campgrounds.  Scared the 
hooey out
: >of me, too.  Remember, Renfaire (TRF) is near Houston.  After seeing what 
I've
: >seen down there, it wouldn't surprise me in the least.
: >Gabrielle
:
: While Annes has suggested this particular 'assault' was not SCA'ers to our 
knowledge, the
: popularity of current sword-n-shield movies and their accompanying 
collectibles has a lot of folks
: purchasing ornamental swords of late.  While not confirmed, I've read that 
the SCA'ers in Lochac
: may soon be required to have their SCA membership cards on them if they 
transport metal swords or
: use them in ceremonial courts, as ormanental swords maybe restricted to 
the general public soon;
: though there are caviats being made for re-enactment or theatrical groups.
:
: Frankly, I think it's the public being in panic mode, a machette can be 
purchased at the lawn and
: garden store (as posted earlier), and large 10in. cooking knives are just 
a dangerous as large
: ornamental knives on a Viking's belt.
: Hillary
:
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