[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 08-12-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

All the rain soaked ground
Gave up its moisture
As tribute to the Queen
She has regained Her rightful Place
Once more gazing upon
All who ventured into Her realm
And Her realm is vast
Far greater than even that of
Alexander of Macedonia

Temperature High
Combine with Humidity
Was indeed cause for precautions
Yet nothing could forestall
The Celebration that took place
Among the well-wishers supplied
Bar-B-Q - beef, Johnsonville
Even Venison with peppers and cheese
As one candle added to the cake
Though it was made of cream - frozen
So no dallying - all was eaten
Despite the Injuries and Illness
All enjoyed their time

Remember to drink plenty of water,
and keep some energy snacks to assist
as well.

A number of fighters who regularly attend and don
armor to engage the a friendly contest of wills and skills
are recovering from injuries (some from modern life),
and some illness - which was brought on by the
dampness of the several months.

War is coming
Gothic Wars to the West
Listen for the Call
Sounding for all Dogs of War
To Answer
Pack and travel as One may
Labor Day Weekend, 2007
Sweetwater, Texas
Look to the web-site:
http://www.bonwicke.org/gothicwars.html

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
- etc...

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:  2
Children:  4
Total in attendance:  23

In attendance this August day -

Lady Katheryn Cunningghame - Baroness of Steppes

Clan Ross:
Sir Morgan Buchanan (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
      and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
Centurion Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Duncan)
    and his lady,
        Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa
Eric with his Lady, Natalie
   with daughter - Katherin

Condottieri:
HL Honour du Bois - Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
     with children
         daughter - Tori
         and son - Jon
         and son - Nikko
Lord Michael Kettering - Steppes Knight Marshal

Master Robin of Gilwell

Lord Faelan Caimbeul,
   and his lady, Lady Regan Campbell
            Hospitaler, Barony of the Steppes
and friend - Tim

Lord Torquil Seamus with
   his lady, Rebbe Hadassah Sarai bas Yossi

Lord Canacan O'Breen
See Lord Canacan if your child is interest in
learning Youth Rapier.
and son -
Stefan Waggy

Lord Alexander Marcellus from Canton of Glaslyn
with his lady - I must apologies failed to record her name.

John
    and his lady, Annwn

Weapons used this day:
Sword

Shields used this day:
Heater

One pair of fighters got into armor:

Lord Faelan with heater and sword
    vs Eric with heater and sword


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