[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 11-12-2006

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Temperature was right
High got into mid 60's
Wind bit cool and strong at times
Sky overcast and dark at times
Few drops fell upon one and all
Nothing to get excite about
While every bit helps
A good moderate day to be in armor

Two new people interest in heavy fighting came out.
Jeff got some training in with Lord CinaedOHosey
and is famous ax handles.

While the second gentle, had watched us from a far and
then moved out of kingdom. He has moved back and decided
to travel back to the Practice here in Carrollton to get answers
to questions to he him on the field as a heavy fighter.

This weekend is Autumn Melees and I believe a number of
heavy fighters will be making the journey southward for this event.
There is also a knighting taking place there as well.

For those not going to Autumn Melees:
There is a demo for Boy Scouts - see separate emails on this
event.

Plus, there are some individuals who will be NOT attending
Autumn Melees and will instead be at the park this Sunday.

So there are a number of activities for all that are interest or
have an interest in heavy fighting.

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:   3
Children:  5
Total in attendance: 15

In attendance this day:

Clan Ross:
Sir Morgan Buchanan (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
                           - Central Region Knight Marshal
      and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel

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

Centurion Richard of Durnsford

John from Gasyln

Jeff with his wife and children

The number of fights listed below does NOT reflect the
total number actually fought - believe that each pairing
faced off between 15 and 30 times each.

Individual fights witness this day:
John with buckler and sword
     vs Centurion Richard with round and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with buckler and sword

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