[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 05-13-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Sunday started bright and sunny
High Humidity was order of the Day
Wind from North
Cooled air vs Humidity
Clouds gathered over head
High of 89,
Then cooling from Sun hiding behind Clouds
Some had travel North
Others had travel South
Tournament Season in Full Swing

Intense training in preparation for Warlord was
conducted by Lord Hosey.
Thus, Sunday afternoon was spent increasing
ones knowledge of offense and defense in
various styles of Heavy Fighting.

Patrick Thaden came out and a discussion was
held on his shop producing armor for both
the beginner and the more advance.

Patrick's web site is:
Thadenarmory.com

if need of armor, check his site out.
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:  4
Total in attendance:  18

In attendance this day:

Lady Katheryn Cunningghame

Condottieri:
Lord 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


Lord Damon Xanthns
    and his lady, Megan

HL Chiara Francecsa Arianna d'Onofrio
 Captain of the Steppes Baronial Guard
Apprentice to Master Fritz

Lord Eirikr Elgr
   and his lady, Lady Elinor Salter
    and son - Ian

Patrick Thaden of Patrick Thaden Armory
Greg from Caid

Ivan
John
Shawn

Individual fights witness this day:
Lord Damon with heater and sword
     vs Lord Hosey with Roman War Shield
HL Honour with buckler with sword
     vs Lord Eirikr with buckler and sword
Lord Damon with buckler and sword
     vs HL Honour with buckler and sword