[Steppes] July 4th Fighting, BBQ and FireworksTuesday 4th, 2006

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Day warm to hot
Sunny with Humidity
Clouds gathering
Drizzle to light Rain
Moisture, Oh Heavenly, Moisture
Falling upon this dry parched earth
Grass and Trees throwing burden
Raising leaves and stems upward
The temperature stayed low
Made the fighting all the more enjoyable

Come the Eve
Darkness with lights in the Sky
To South - City of Carrollton
To the West - assume Coppell
To the Southeast - Garland
To the East - Richardson
And to the North the greatest Light Show
Mother Nature with Lighting in the Night Sky


23 people took part in the fighting, the BBQ, and the Fireworks.

Thanks to Lady Sueko in her assistance with getting
the BBQ. It would have taken much longer to get the
order in and out - plus the double checking to ensure
that I did not missed anything. Vivat to Lady Sueko!

Thanks to Lord Hrafn and his, Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa
and to Lord Eirikr and his, Lady Elinor Salter for the two watermelons.

Future Events -

There is a possible War practice prior to
Gothic Wars in August - still in planning stage
at this time.

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

Sun Pavilion raised prior to the rain, then became
A shelter from the Rain.
Thanks to Sir Morgan, Lord Hrafn and Karl
in their assistance in both set-up and tear down.


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


People in armor:  6
Children:  2
Total in attendance:  23

In Attendance this day:
Clan Ross:
  Earl Duncan Arthur Ross (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
   and his lady, Duchess Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode of Aquitaine
     with their children:
        son - Murdoch MacDuncan
        daughter - Tressa
Sir Morgan Buchanan (KSCA) - Central Region Knight Marshal
      and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
Lord Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Duncan) - Steppes Knight Marshal
    and his lady,
        Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa
                  (Apprentice to Duchess Larissa) -
             Steppes Equestrian Marshall
Lord David ben Leon (Apprentice to Duchess Larissa)
    and his lady,  HL Gertia della Maira
     with daughter - Lady Sueko

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

Lord Eirikr Elgr
   and his lady, Lady Elinor Salter
    and son - Ian

Torquil with
   his lady, Rebbe Hadassah Sarai bas Yossi

Ruth
John
    and his lady, Shona
Karl Von Walter


Weapons used this day:
Sword
Great Sword
Broken Lance
Ax

Shields used this day:
Heater
Round
Kite
Square Shield


Individual fights witness this day:

Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
     vs Karl with square shield
Sir Duncan with heater and sword
     vs Karl with heater and sword
Lord Hrafn with sword and broken lance
     vs John with kite and sword
Lord Eirikr with great sword
     vs Sir Duncan with heater and sword
Sir Duncan with heater and sword
     vs John with round and sword
Lord Eirikr with ax and sword
     vs Karl with heater and sword
John with kite and sword
     vs Sir Duncan with heater and sword
Lord Eirikr with ax and sword
     vs Sir Duncan with heater and sword
Karl with heater and sword
     vs John with kite and sword
Sir Duncan with heater and sword
     vs Karl with heater and sword
Sir Duncan with heater and sword
     vs John with kite and sword
Karl with heater and sword
     vs Lord Eirikr with heater and sword

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