[Steppes] The Great Jack O' Lantern Shoot !!
glen wilkerson
gdwilkerson at earthlink.net
Sat Nov 1 08:24:10 PDT 2008
They changed my work schedule today, instead of going in from 8PM to 2PM they want me during the day from Noon to 8PM. Presuming I am not passed out on my honker, since I worked until 2AM LAST night, I might actually make it over for a little while. Save me some chili...
Alaric
-----Original Message-----
>From: William Black Dragon <ironwyrm at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Oct 31, 2008 7:40 AM
>To: steppes at ansteorra.org, William Black Dragon <hlironwyrm at sbcglobal.net>
>Subject: Re: [Steppes] The Great Jack O' Lantern Shoot !!
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>Stingy Jack's scary evil minions' attack is only hours away!
>Come help us defend our lands from his spooks, ghosts &
>goblins by snuffing out their grinning Jack-O-Lanterns for another
>year!
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>Come join in the fun & revelry of our "Great Jack-O-Lantern Shoot"
>tomorrow afternoon & evening in Southern Steppes! (details listed
>below)
>
>Hope to see you there!
>
>Have a safe & Happy Halloween,
>
>Ironwyrm
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>--- On Sat, 10/18/08, William Black Dragon <hlironwyrm at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>From: William Black Dragon <hlironwyrm at sbcglobal.net>
>Subject: [Steppes] The Great Jack O' Lantern Shoot !!
>To: steppes at ansteorra.org
>Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10:34 AM
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>IT'S THE GREAT JACK O' LANTERN SHOOT!!
>Saturday 3PM November 1, 2008
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>As our days grow short and the shadows longer,
>there's the hint of chill in the blowing wind,
>dogs howl at the rising moon, grim looking
>gourds with dimly lit features quietly watch
>& wait from the darkness. Soon, very soon
>they shall answer Stingy Jack's call!
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>The grimacing ugly-faced Jack O' Lanterns of the
>season are not something to be welcome, but are
>instead something we should be prepared to defend
>ourselves against!
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>The tradition of carving Jack O' Lanterns
>goes back to ancient times when people
>believed evil spirits roamed the earth and
>returned to their homes in winter. An Irish
>legend tells of a rude & abrasive man named
>Jack whom upon his death, was not welcomed
>in heaven or hell. "Stingy Jack" had played
>tricks on the devil himself. Not even welcome
>in Purgatory, Jack was destined to haunt the
>earthly world. He carried a lantern and came
>to represent lost souls trying to escape the
>forthcoming winter.
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>At end of harvest, the Halloween celebration
>represents the time when things die before
>life returns to the Earth to bloom in Spring.
>The Jack O' Lantern is associated with the
>dead whom have returned to haunt the Earth
>through winter carrying lanterns. Local
>folklore often tells of dark figures holding
>lanterns along highways, railroads and
>waterways. In the legends, the source of
>the eerie lights can never be found.
>
>Our Steppes archers wish to invite our fellow
>members of the Barony to a gathering in
>celebration of the harvest season and "all
>things pumpkin" in a pumpkin themed afternoon
>and evening of contests, games and fun by
>defending our lands from wandering spirits
>with a dusk to dark Jack O' Lantern Shoot.
>
>You are all invited to Southern Steppes at
>the home of HL Donnel & Lord Alvin at 1361
>Vista Ridge, Midlothian TX 76065, to help
>defend against "Stingy Jack". I'm sure a
>few well placed arrows shots can snuff out
>Jack's lanterns and help keep him at bay for
>yet another year.
>
>This is a non-SCA private party, costuming
>is encouraged (Halloween or medieval) but
>not required. Also it's a family oriented
>party so please keep that mind. We plan
>games & contests just for fun before our
>Jack O' Lantern Shoot. Bring your archery
>gear and we'll start our shoot just before
>dark. We will be enjoying a variety of
>Pumpkin themed foods as well(Pray keep in
>mind our host Lord Alvin's peanut allergy
>when preparing your dishes or treats!).
>
>Due to overwhelming requests we plan to
>add last year's impromptu combat missile
>pinata shoot to this year's list of
>activities. As well as a mini-crossbow
>contest to help get you practiced up and
>ready for our annual table top siege &
>feast weapon tournament to be held at
>12th Night.
>
>RSVP is not strictly necessary but is
>appreciated so we know approximately how
>many to plan for. Guests are encouraged
>to bring a pumpkin themed food to share.
>
>Please note - our hosts request that you
>do not park in the access driveway to the
>water tower on the west side of the house
>and don't forget to bring your camp chairs
>& mugs.
>
>3PM Activities Start with Pumpkin Carving.
>4PM Mini-Crossbow Contest.
>5PM Combat Missile Pinata Shoot.
>6PM Pumpkin Themed Potluck Dinner.
>7PM Jack O' Lantern Shoot.
>8PM Pumpkin Themed Desserts.
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>(times are just estimated, activities might
>run longer than allotted time to complete)
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>I plan to make a large pot of chili for
>the potluck myself, pumpkin fried pies,
>and a couple of months back I challenged
>our members of the SLAB (Steppes Loose
>Association of Brewers) to a Pumpkin Ale
>brew-off for the party, I have one
>offering ready myself!
>
>So pray come out and join our Steppes
>archers for the fun on Saturday Nov. 1
>in Southern Steppes!
>
>Regards,
>
>HL William Black Dragon called "Ironwyrm"
>
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>Directions - Make your way to HWY 67 south,
> - turn left(that's east) on 287,
> - turn right(south) at 9th/663
> (between the RR tracks & CVS}
> - follow 663 until it "T's" at 875
> - turn right(west) onto 875
> - turn right(north) at Vista View
> the second right,
> - follow Vista View to Vista Ridge
> - it's the two-story house you're
> facing (1361 Vista Ridge).
> - If lost call 972-723-5126
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