[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 06-17-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Morning of, Rain Flowing
Dire News Indeed -
Events scheduled before
Are Never More for Cycle
Of Current Time
Upon Ground of Green
Spots of lesser brightness mingle among
Strange indeed to See Such
For Time of Cycle
As written with Glass made of Hour
Sand running and winding down the count
Journey of Mother around Father
Mid-day Rain lessen
Armor loaded onward path taken
Recycle of Overwork Trees undertaken
Lunch in Park, serenade with Drops
 From Above - with total being beyond
Gray, Overcast toward South
Faithful arriving, all in-between Wave
Wave of Next arrive with increase of Drops
Moved to Stone and Metal, walls open
While over head stood in-between of
Trees once now overwork - not of Nature
In shape that they now hold -
But that of those upright
Gray gave way to Light of Sun
Strong wind - East by South
Mercury measured by scale of F - 82 reach the mark
Though 4 score 17 stood in past
Tally of 5 score and 5 as Red was the mark
Seem more day of March than day of June
Wind bore witness of no complains
Whisper upon it
Excellent day beyond the Mid-mark
Or as travel on water - 8 bells toll for Whom?
Afternoon Rain was Never More
Out and about without walls nor roof
Other than what Mother provide for
Being in armor
Sweet sound of rattan as it was swung
Sands dry and running without benefit
Of Rain - empty of glass
Then all packed and away
All for another Day


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.

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: 5
Total in attendance: 20

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)
    and his lady,
        Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa
             (Apprentice to Duchess Larissa) -
             Steppes Equestrian Marshal

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

Lady Vivianna Rowntree

Lord Faelan Caimbeul,
   and his lady, Lady Regan Campbell

John
    and his lady, Annwn

Shawn

Robert and family,
   his lady, Liz
    daughter - Amelia
    daughter - Miranda


Weapons used this day:
Sword

Shields used this day:
Heater
Buckler
Kite

Individual fights witness this day:

John with heater and sword
     vs Shawn with kite and sword

Shawn with kite and sword
     vs Centurion Hosey with buckler and sword

Centurion Hosey with buckler and sword
      vs John with heater and sword

Lord Faelan with heater and sword
     vs John with heater and sword

Centurion Hosey with buckler and sword
     vs Lord Faelan with heater and sword

A unique training method which would test one's skill
and more importantly stamina. To die, must deal
2 blows in a row.

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