[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 07-22-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

The latest knowledge of Lindenwood, a Canton of Steppes, does not have 
an active fighter practice, thus as part of my Office of Baronial Knight 
Marshal of Steppes to encourage the meeting, training and of course more 
fighting. I will include Windowed as part of these minutes to promote 
heavy fighting.

Time of Week Day  - Sun
Shining down with little Wind
Humidity Leading
Heat and Humidity have become One
Heat was 94 and Humidity above that
Day progress with Sun losing
Clouds gathering overhead
Circling it seems at Times
Laid Back Day for All
Toward End of Period
Darkening Overhead
Small and Slight Felt
Then Larger and Heavier
Order of March Downward
Five being the Mark
STODDAI for All
One hour before the appointed Time
Drops came fast and hard
For those who wish
Dinner Buffet was the last Order given


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

Looking for a someone who builds armor
then check out:
Patrick's web site is:
Thadenarmory.com
The shop is located in Denton, just north of Dallas.

Ashcraftbaker.com
is another on site, but out of State.

People in heavy armor:  4
Children:  3
Total in attendance:  14

In attendance this day:

Clan Ross:
Sir Morgan Buchanan (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
      and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
Centurion Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Duncan)

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

Lord Hugh Le Bruin

Lord Canacan O'Breen
and son
Stefan Waggy

John
Nolan

Weapons used this day:
Sword

Shields used this day:
Heater
Buckler
War Shield


Individual Fights witness this day:
Lord Hugh with heater and sword
    vs John with war shield and sword

John with buckler and sword
    vs Lord Hugh with buckler and sword

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