[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 06-10-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Sun rose above the Horizon
Muggy was the Morning
Summer Sun or rather the Promise
Of Heat
Measured by Planet, so Name
Color of Red upon Gauge - Mid 90's
Greeted by one and all
Except One

The One Missing
Blue that Rose Two Months Ago
Among Green waving upon
That Open Field
Has Fallen Once again
Awaiting yet another Year
To Rise Up and Rule Again

That Field now lays Bare
And Brown, Awaiting what
That Muggy feeling foretells
Yet Not this day

Though the Clouds were Gray
And Strong was the Wind
Sometimes even Cooling
Upon those who arrived
Be it for
Raising Cane
Or just Donning Armor
And Swinging Rattan For Others
The Wind and Heat Greeted
One and All

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.

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:  6
Children: 3
Total in attendance: 12

In attendance this day - Sunday afternoon

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

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
Lord Michael Kettering - Steppes Knight Marshal

John
Shawn

Weapons used this day:
Sword
War Hammer

Shields used this day:
Heater
Buckler
Round
Kite
Roman War Shield

Individual Fights witness this day:
Sir Morgan with kite and sword
      vs John with heater and sword
Centurion Hrafn with War Hammer
      vs Sir Morgan with kite and sword
Centurion Hosey with buckler and sword
      vs John with heater and sword
John with heater and sword
      vs Centurion Hrafn with round and sword
Shawn with buckler and sword
      vs Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
HLady Honour with round and sword
      vs Centurion Hrafn with buckler and sword
John with heater and sword
      vs HLady Honour with buckler and sword
HLady Honour with round and sword
      vs Centurion Hosey with buckler and sword
John with heater and sword
       vs Shawn with kite and sword
Centurion Hosey with Roman War shield and sword
       vs John with heater and sword


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