[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice - 11-20-2005

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Clouds of November
Gray Overhead
Sun peek around edges
Warmed fell upon all
Wind of North
High 56, cooler felt
Still no rain,
Edging up - short 13

Turkey few days from now
Wishing one and all a happy day.

There will be people gathering this Sunday for a practice.
Come out and work off some of those goodies that tempted
you and may have as leftovers.

Schedule of certain events:

Normal Fighter Practice
Sunday Afternoons 2 PM to 6 PM
Mary Heads Carter (MHC) Park, Carrollton
Loaner Armor available - 1st come, 1st serve

Date for next War Practice:
December 4th
Elfsea - Veterans Park in Arlington
See Elfsea Web Site for directions

Fall temperatures have arrived
Winter just around the corner
Enjoyment of practice
Dress for cooler temperatures
With additional of extra items to improve your enjoyment
Some mention of bring out their own means to make warm drinks
More the merrier was the respond

Although the temperatures are cooler
And the weather has moderated, the usual reminder:
Please bring at least 1 gallon or more of water and gatorade. I
recommend 2 gallons of fluids and snacks to replenish your
energy levels. Plus, various types of snacks - cold pickles
- oranges - energy bars - etc...
- Bring Chairs for you to sit upon.
- There are two water fountains in the park, plus
there are several stores close by that carry these items and more.

Fighter Practice involves just that - practice and training.
To reach our goals, then both words come into focus.

Training involves separate levels -
Basic level to "good"
Man-At-Arms and/or Squire entry level
Centurion level
Tournament level

Some ladies meet to have a sewing circle while those
interest in fighting gather at the park.

In attendance this day:

HRH Sir Baron Qadi 'Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim
 HRH stopped by after attending Autumn Melees for a short visit.

Clan Ross:
Lord Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Earl Duncan) - Steppes Knight Marshal
     and his lady,
        Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa (Apprentice to Duchess Larissa)
Iliana

Condottieri:
Lord CinaedOHosey and children
   daugther - Tori
   and sons - Jon and Nikko
Lord Michael Kettering

Lady Honour du Bois

Lord Faelan Caimbeul,
   and his lady, Lady Regan Campbell

People in armor:  3
Children: 3
Total in attendance: 12

Weapons used this day:
Sword
Madu

Shields used this day:
Heater
Round
Buckler


Individual fights witness this day:
Lady Honour with buckler and sword
     vs Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with heater and sword
      vs Lord Faelan with heater and sword
Lord Faelan with round and sword
      vs Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
Lady Honour with buckler and sword
     vs Lord Faelan with round and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with kite and sword
      vs Lord Faelan with madu and sword
Lady Honour with buckler and sword
      vs Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
Lady Honour with kite and sword
      vs Lord Faelan with madu and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
      vs Lord Faelan with buckler and sword


YIS,
 Lord Michael Kettering
  Combat Archer for the Condottieri
  King's Archer
  Steppes Deputy Knight Marshal
  Steppes Deputy Hospitaler