[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice: 4-24-2005

[Mike]

Yes, it was wonderful to see you both out. It was a delight to watch 
your husband fighting again. Do hope that both of you will continue to 
come out.

Thank you for the update.

Mike

A Brauer wrote:

> Hehe
>
> "Lord Rick and his lady, Lady Elisabeth"   that would be Lord Richard 
> of Durnsford and HL Mary Elisabeth
>
>
> It was a wonderful day for practice and was nice being out again.
>
> HL Mary Elisabeth
>
>
> From: Mike <meggiddo at netzero.net>
> To: Condottieri_Reports at yahoogroups.com, Steppes 
> <steppes at ansteorra.org>,        SteppesFP at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice: 4-24-2005
> Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:47:53 -0500
>
> Heilsa,
>
> Those who chose to be outside was treated at mid-day with a bright and 
> sunny day with a slight chill in the wind. Although clouds were shown 
> gathering toward the west and later the sun was hidden by those same 
> clouds. And along about 5 PM a gentle rain started.
>
> A note on next weekend, May 1st, 2005  - War practice has been called! 
> Yes, come out and let us face off and test our skills against one 
> another.  Combat archery will be involve.
>
> The current plans for the War practice from the Steppes Knight 
> Marshal, Lord Hrafn, is to have one a month, just like we were holding 
> prior to Gulf Wars.
>
> A note - I try to recognized everyone who does attend and their proper 
> titles. There are times when I am slightly confused, but never 
> mistaken nor lost. :)
>
> A sewing class was held prior to the normal fighter practice, held by 
> HL Kathryn Cunningghame, which did run over into the early stages of 
> the practice.  Thank You HL Kathryn.
> In attendance this day for the sewing class:
> Lady Gertia della Maira
> Galen Innis Mirith
> David Benhon
> Giles and his lady, Lady Agnella
> Jeremy
> Melanie
>
> The shade pavilion was raised on site, at 1st for shade against the 
> sun and then against that gentle rain. Wish to thanks the following 
> gentles for assistance:
> Giles
> Nikko
> Jon
>
> A Thank You in assisting lowering the pavilion:
> Melanie
> Lord Damon
> Lord Hrafn
> Brian
> Billy
> Nikko
>
> The normal training and instruction took place with the following good 
> gentles providing their expertise in armor combat:
>
> Sir Duncan - who observed as each pair fought and offered up 
> instruction from basic sword and shield, to great sword, and to 
> advanced methods of both defense and offense in which type of weapon 
> used.
>
> Students on the great sword:
> Lord Roc
> Lord Damon
> Tolan
> Till
> Murdoch
>
> Centurion Morgan - additional instruction in sword and shield
>
> Lord Hrafn - providing basic instruction in sword and shield for 1st 
> time in armor fighters: Melanie and Billy
>
> Lord CinaedOHosey - providing instruction in basic sword methods to 
> improved the necessary foundation in building one's arms and 
> shoulders, and lower body. This type of training does not involved 
> having to be in armor - just having some type of "stick" to swing and 
> how to swing it.
> Melanie
> Billy
> Brian
> Jeremy
> Lord Damon
>
> Two tournament squares were once again set-up for those wishing to 
> train for the tournament season and for Warlord which is coming at the 
> end of the May.
>
> A brief bear pit was held and all those who wish to test themselves 
> against a knight was invited to do so. Thank You, Sir Duncan.
> Sir Duncan fighting with round and sword and his opponents were:
> Till with heater and sword
> Connor with sword and madu
> Mike with heater and sword
> Connor with sword and madu
>
> A photo opportunity presented itself this day, with at least one 
> digital camera being used to captured the moment. And with a new 
> fighter in armor, Melanie posing in full armor, sword and carrying a 
> war shield.
>
> And of, course, the normal gathering of "moderns" to watch and ask 
> questions and of course, photographed the fighting.
>
> As always there was gathering after practice at one of the local buffets
> in the area for dinner to share food and each other's company. This is
> open to any who would like to join in.
>
> In attendance this day:
>
> Clan Ross:
> Duchess Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode of Aquitaine and
> Sir Earl Duncan Arthur Ross the Black
>    with their children:
>       son - Murdoch MacDuncan in armor and fighting
>       daughter - Tressa
> Centurion Morgan Buchanan and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
> Lord Hrafn Olafsson - Steppes Knight Marshal
>  and his lady,  Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa
> Lord Roc and his lady, Lady Icia
> Lord Rick and his lady, Lady Elisabeth
>
> HL Kathryn Cunningghame
> HL Guillaume de  Troyes
>
> Lady Gertia della Maira
> Lady Honour du Bois
>
> Galen of Innis Mirith
> David Benhon
> Giles and his lady, Agnella
> Lord CinaedOHosey and his children - Tori, Jon, and Nikko
> Lord Damon Xanthns
> Lord Justin
> Lord Mordock von Rugen and his lady, Bren
>
> Connor and his son, Brock
> Jeremy
> Till
> Tolan and his lady, Lady Nazerett of Drakken Heim
> Aryeh ben David ben Zecharia  and his brother, Donyell
> Brian
> Billy  - 1st time in armor
>
> Mike and his son Mikey;  who managed to postpone his move to An Tir 
> for a few days
> and came out for one last fighter practice. We will missed you and 
> your son. Good Luck!
>
> and myself - Lord Michael Fray
>
> People in armor:  20
> Children:  6
> Total in attendance: 40
>
> Weapons used this day:
> Sword
> Great Sword
> Short Spear
> Club
> Madu
>
> Shields used this day:
> Heater
> Round
> Buckler
>
> Individuals fights this day:
> Donyell with great sword vs Till with club
> Lord Justin with heater and sword vs Lord Roc with heater and sword
> Lord Roc with heater and sword vs Tolan with round and sword
> Lord Justin with heater and sword vs Connor with sword and madu
> Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword vs Donyell round and sword
> Centurion Morgan with heater and sword vs Aryeh with heater and sword
> Lord Damon single sword vs Till single sword
> Aryeh with round and sword vs Lord Rick round and sword
> HL Guillaume with great sword vs Lord Roc great sword
> Lord Roc great sword vs Till with great sword
> Murdoch MacDuncan with heater and sword vs Connor with sword and madu
> Centurion Morgan with heater and sword vs Lord Mordock with round and 
> sword
> Lord Hrafn with sword and short spear vs Billy with round and sword
> Centurion Morgan with heater and sword vs Donyell with round and sword
> Connor with sword and madu vs Mike with heater and sword
> Lord Rick with round and sword vs Lord Mordock with round and sword
> Lord Justin with heater and sword vs Lord Hrafn with sword and short 
> spear
> Mike with heater and sword vs Murdoch with heater and sword
> HL Guillaume with heater and sword vs Centurion Morgan with heater and 
> sword
> Lord Rick with round and sword vs Connor with sword and madu
> Mike with heater and sword vs Connor with sword and madu
> Lord Mordock with round and sword vs Aryeh with heater and sword
> Tolan with round sword vs Donyell with round and sword
> Centurion Morgan with heater and sword vs Connor with sword and madu
> Lady Honour with buckler and sword vs Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler 
> and sword
> Lord Rick with round and sword vs Donyell with round and sword
> Murdoch with heater and sword vs Aryeh with heater and sword
> Till with heater and sword vs Mike with heater and sword
> Sir Duncan with round and sword vs Lord Hrafn with sword and short spear
> Lord Rick with round and sword vs Murdoch with heater and sword
> Centurion Morgan with heater and sword vs Mike with heater and sword
> Connor with sword and madu vs Lord Roc with heater and sword
>
> YIS,
> Michael Fray
>
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