[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 08-06-2006

[Mike]

Heilsa,

New York known as the "big Apple"
Became known as the "Baked Apple".
Washington, DC already known for
Hot Air all year around -
  Sizzled through a heat wave.
Chicago, known as the Windy City
 became known as A Summer Steam Bath.
While down here in Texas,
We call it for it is -
August!

Yet it would take 12 more 100-degree days
to put this summer of 2006 in the Top 10.
If you want record temperatures, then
go back to the mid-1930's, some of those
records still stand even after 76 years.

The day was still and hot
Hardy souls gathered to test
Their resolve and mettle
Both among themselves
And that of the Sun
4 PM arrived not with
Heat and Humidity
But with Rain Clouds
and wonderful sounds of
Thunder and Lighting in the Sky
Practice was called
Temperature drops
20 degrees, while the WInd Increase
The Sky darkened above
Drops of Moisture fell down
Sense the ground leaping
Skyward to meet those drops
Yet only enough to dampen
One's clothing arrived
Still, it was welcome
The high prior to Drops
104 F.

Gothic Wars:
Labor Day Weekend
September 2nd through 4th
Sweetwater, Texas

Please start drinking extra water several days prior to the day of practice.
This is also true of going to an event, be it SCA related or not.
You will have a better time and enjoy yourself more
if you are hydrate before you start your activity.
Energy drinks may give you a lift, but will not carry you as far,
  when compared to water and gatorade.

Remember - Pace yourself!

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 if you are in armor and fighting.
Suggested of items you might wish to bring out:
- cold pickles
- oranges - energy bars - etc...
- Bring Chairs for you to sit upon.
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- Sun pavilions can be set up

Training involves separate levels of heavy fighting -
Basic level to "Good"
Man-At-Arms and/or Squire entry level
Centurion level
Tournament level
Combat Archery

Boffer weapons provided by John and much fun was had by all.

People in armor:  5
  Children:   N/A
Total in attendance:   9

In Attendance this day:
Clan Ross:
Lord Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Duncan) -
                Steppes Knight Marshal

Condottieri:
Lord CinaedOHosey
HL Honour du Bois -Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol
Lord Michael Kettering

Centurion Louis le Blaireau
      and his lady, Lady Colleen O'Kelly

Lord Connor  - Squire to Sir Haroun of the Outlands
                 (Barony of Dragonspine)

John and his lady, Shona

Weapons used this day:
Sword
Broken Lance
Madu

Shields used this day:
Heater
Round
Buckler
Kite

Individuals fights witness this day:
Centurion Louis with heater and sword
     vs Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
     vs Centurion Louis with heater and sword
John with kite and sword
     vs Lord Connor with sword and madu
Lord Connor with round and sword
     vs Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
John with kite and sword
     vs Centurion Louis with heater and sword
Centurion Louis with heater and sword
     vs Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword



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