[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 11-26-2006

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Spring in November
Winds from South
Cooling and refreshing
Thursday - gathering and by end
There were groans while lapsing into darkness
Despite naysayers - Blue rose and overcome
Those who venture forth on Friday
With all, but largest singing on high
Sky with thin, white reaching high
While arrowhead of gray
Points the way - Over head
With Swedish Fish being given
Accent - or none
With hopes of completion with regard to 12th
Offered box - no was answer
Possible if carried full load
Although chances are indeed slim
With only a maybe came replied
All the while Darkwing circle around
Sounds re-surface from past - think 50s'
Alvin of way before - think Purple
Small and furry - with Dave at Xmas
As old fashion was served up and devoured
By 8 with 1 extra
Overall - excellent day to be out, with friends
As rattan served up - a good day of fighting
Was had by one and all.
One, who lives within area - came asking
Light was the path that he sought
Directions given and away he went

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:  7
Children: 0
Total in attendance: 11

In attendance this day:

Clan Ross:
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

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

Centurion Richard of Durnsford

Condottieri:
Lord Michael Kettering

John of Green
    and his lady, Annwn

Art

John of Gasyln

Weapons used this day:
Sword
Hammer
Great Sword

Shields used this day:
Heater
Buckler
Kite

Individual fights witness this day:
Centurion Louis with kite and sword
    vs Lord Hrafn with round and sword
Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
    vs Art with heater and sword
John of Green with kite and sword
    vs Centurion Louis with kite and sword
John of Gasyln with round and sword
    vs Art with heater and sword
Lord Hrafn with hammer
    vs John of Gasyln with round and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
    vs John of Gasyln with round and sword
Sir Morgan with great sword
    vs Lord Hrafn with hammer
Art with heater and sword
    vs Centurion Richard with round and sword
John of Gasyln with round and sword
    vs Lord Hrafn with hammer
John of Green with kite and sword
    vs Art with heater and sword
Centurion Louis with kite and sword
    vs Centurion Richard with round and sword
Lord Hrafn with hammer
    vs Centurion Louis with kite and sword
Centurion Louis with buckler and sword
    vs John of Gasyln with round and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
    vs John of Green with kite and sword




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