[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 07-01-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Sunday, 1st of July - Week of Storm
Still above One and All
Horse of Bend and others
As Fourth Gate Open for Day Trip
Some houses above,
While others were below
Still Rain was the Order and More
For Independence is within reach
Question remains will it continue on course
Or return to Normal to Give Rise
That Our Flag was still There
Lone Star Summer and not something
 From Horror of Five Hundred Before
With only the Family of Nightshade as Savior
All from the Heights counted
Among who stand Cotopaxi
For all, except for Franks that feared
The Devil fruit as it was called in the Day
Could all be related to that long period
When Thames and New York became solid
Winter fair brought out merchants and others
Skate across one side to one side
That is yet one scenario some would have you believe
Despite clouds and Rain
Red in Glass reach on high of 89 as Hi
Yet hardy souls, one and all
Braved at first temperature and humidity
Then cooler wind
Drops of water falling.
Retreating, Yet not calling it a Day
Pack and store within the dragon's body
Move with fleet of foot, be it Two or Four
To the Pavilion for Basic Drills
For those who heed the Call
To Come Out and Swing Rattan

War is coming
Gothic Wars to the West
Listen for the Call
Sounding for Dogs of War
To Answer
Pack and travel as One may
Labor Day Weekend, 2007

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

In attendance this day:
Lady Katheryn Cunningghame - Baroness of Steppes

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

Lord Geoffrey (Squire to His Grace, 
Duke Miguel Sebastian de Oporto - (WSA and KSCA - Knight in SCA)

Condottieri:
Centurion Cionaodh O'Hosey
HLady Honour du Bois - Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
Lord Michael Kettering - Steppes Knight Marshal

Lady Viviana Rowntree

Lord Faelan Caimbeul

John

Shawn

Phillip
   and his lady, Katherine
   with son - Avery