[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 11-05-2006

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Weather forecast was for Rain
Drop here, Drop there - did indeed land
All the while, sky - seem full of Lead and Gray
Wind out of South, refreshing and cool
Ground - firm and hard - good footing
Temperature and conditions - perfect
Yes, 3 of Kind - day before
Still - good day to be out and about
Armor available and waiting
Rattan swung, perhaps block by shield
Or not - some will say skill
Others would state luck
Styles determine by that of metal held
But none could say -
"That no one would not take a shot."

Instructions a plenty
All by experience, including one wearing white
Pit ascend as Bear formed
Party over, while lights not yet on
Came to watch and then ask
Directions given
Day over, packed up and away
Drops increases relieving dryness
Wave at different Bear in passing
To break bread and share drink
 
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!

Everyone needs to bring water to the park. I would recommend
the following:

Please bring at least 1 gallon or more of water and gatorade
 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, a bright sun with some wind and...
- Hats

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

People in armor:  4
Children:  4
Total in attendance:  15


In attendance this day:
Sir Morgan Buchanan (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
                           - 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

Condottieri:
Lord CinaedOHosey
     with children
         daughter - Tori
         and son - Jon
         and son - Nikko
HL Honour du Bois -Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol
Lord Michael Kettering

John of Green
    and his lady, Annwn
Thomas
Ian and son


Weapons used this day:
Sword
Hammer

Shields used this day:
Heater
Buckler
Kite

Individual fights witness this day:
Lord Hrafn with hammer
     vs Sir Morgan with kite and sword
John of Green with kite and sword
     vs Lord Hrafn with hammer
Sir Morgan with kite and sword
     vs John of Green with kite and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with heater and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with kite and sword
Sir Morgan with kite and sword
     vs Lord Hrafn with buckler and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with heater and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
Lord Hrafn with buckler and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
Sir Morgan with heater and sword
     vs John of Green with buckler and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with heater and sword


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