[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 06-03-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Sunday One Week after Warlord
Woke to Sound of Drops striking upon Roof and Pane
Wonderfully indeed that sound for June
Cloud that appears to be of Shelf
Moving Fast - 40 to 60 mph
Almost on the par with Rattan striking
Day advance and Sun came from Behind Clouds
Wind from North West by North -
Sounds catchy - A movie title of the same
Perhaps of years ago
High got to be upper 80's - 87

Despite the rain - the park drains extremely well
The grass was a delight to fight upon
Nor was there mud upon that field
Even at the end of the day.

A new fighter came out
And don armor for the 1st time
Although small in status
Could not say the same of their Heart
For it Large indeed was their willingness
To learn the Art of Rattan and Shield

Thanks to Sir Morgan for the introductory to
the basic of heavy fighting to lady Viviana.

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The shop is located in Denton, just north of Dallas.

Steppes Warlord
May 26th through May 29th
Memorial Day Weekend
4 Levels of Fighting on Saturday
all based upon Chivalric fighting awards of
Knight
Centurion or Preux Warrior of Steppes
Sable Talon or Valiant Warrior of Steppes
and none of the above or Pata Orior of Steppes

If you are a member of the SCA, meaning that you have a
current "Blue Card" then you must present it at each practice
prior to taking the field and not have to sign the waiver.

On the other hand, if you do NOT have a "Blue Card", then you must
signed the waiver.

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: 4
Children: 1
Total in attendance: 17

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
Centurion Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Duncan)
    and his lady,
        Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa (Apprentice to Duchess
Larissa) -
             Steppes Equestrian Marshall

House Porto:
Count Gunthar - (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
   and his lady, Lady Elisabeth

Condottieri:
Lord Michael Kettering - Steppes Knight Marshal

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

Lord Canacan O'Connor
and son -
   Adrian McCanacan

Viviana Rowntree

John
    and his lady, Annwn
    with mother - PJ

Aeria (sp??) - friend of Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa

Weapons used this day:
Sword

Shields used this day:
Heater
Buckler
Kite

Individual fights witness this day:

Sir Morgan with kite and sword
     vs John with heater and sword
John with heater and sword
      vs Lord Faelan floretine (2 swords)
Lady Viviana with heater and sword
       vs Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
Lord Faelan with kite and sword
       vs John with heater and sword
Lady Viviana with buckler and sword
       vs Sir Morgan with buckler and sword

Two on One
Sir Morgan with kite and sword
   vs
Lord Faelan with floretine (2 swords)
John with heater and sword

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