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A Day in History (Cross post!)

wchasr — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:55:38 GMT

A Day in History

On June 7th & 8th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Society for Creative Anachronism, the Genesee Valley Atlatl Association and the Genesee Valley Flintknappers will be holding its 9th annual Living History Weekend at the Maple Lane RV Park and Campground in Cuba, N.Y. This is in conjunction with the Cuba Dairy Days Festival, and is free to the public.

If you always wished to spend your day saving damsels in distress or fighting off an angry foe, there will be a medieval festival with several period demonstrations including:
The cheese making process from the goat to the tasting,
Medieval combat demonstrations (you can even try it your self if you dare)
Thrown weapons contests with knives and axes
Period food sampling
Ladies in garb will be happy to teach you about medieval scribal arts
Even try your hand at a medieval dance or two
Every thing we do is hands on

Or, the public is invited to try its hand at using a primitive throwing stick known as the Atlatl to spear a Pre-Historic Mastodon that will be set up on the grounds. The Genesee Valley Atlatl Association will be holding several atlatl competitions during the weekend including the WAA International Standard Accuracy Competitions, Team Atlatl Competitions, Animal Hunters Rounds and Individual Competitions. The past Men's, Women's and Youth World Champions will be present competing with many other contestants from around the country on the tour for World Champion of 2008. There will be a range set up and people to guide anyone who would like to try throwing, but children must be accompanied by an adult as these are weapons.

The Genesee Valley Flintknappers Association will be holding a two-day knap-in. This is using the techniques of percussion and flaking to hammer different types of stone into beautiful points and useful tools. Several experts will be on hand to guide new comers or you can just stand and watch amazing works being created.

On Saturday at 1:00 there will be an auction of works made and donated by the artisans present, including stone from around the world, points, atlatls and darts, hand-made knives and many other pieces.

Vendors will also be on the grounds with creative works of art to view and buy.

The shire of Blackwater is helping do a demo with an assortment of other historical groups.

If you are available we would love to have you come.
And if you are of a mind to camp out there is a 10 dollar fee per tent.

Camping available Friday and sat night.

What we need is food i.e. period cookies / cakes, pies, etc. things not needing refrigeration but are single servings that people can take with them.

Fighters both heavy and fencing. If we can get a fencing martial?

Artisans to show your wears and show how you make your stuff .

We have done this demo for many years and have always had a blast!

Contact Lord Nugg at Yahoo blip com

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Crown Tournament

Muirenn — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:03:18 GMT

Crown was held in the Shire of Heronter - Merz Scout Camp, Mayville, NY this weekend with rain but warmth (until the wind picked up around 5:30.

It was a nice event and Sir Christopher won the Tourney.

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Pennsic/War Practice travel tip

Lavender — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:17:18 GMT

Someone is building a giant huge humongous gargantuan gas station on Route 422, between 79 and Curry Road. So, it seems like you'll be able to get gas right there around the corner from Coopers, coming or going.

Also being added are traffic lights when you exit 79 ramps onto 422 and also where the gas station will be. Don't know when station is opening, but it is going up fast.

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3rd Annual Iron Weasel Triathlon

Vasilii — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:27:22 GMT

The Shire of Eastwatch is proud to announce that this year will be the third anniversary of the triumphant return of the Iron Weasel triathlon.
Do you you believe yourself to be preux, deadly accurate,gifted with the courtly graces? Then come prove it. In this tourney entrants must fight, shoot, and dance in armor, all while impressing the Ladies gallery. The Wire Weasel triathlon has the same format for our rapier combatants, and the Weasel Pup for youth combatants. There will also be an IKBG sanctioned brewers competition. Last but not least there is the A&S competition "the best Weasel in any Medium" come test your creative mettle against our finest.

Here is the link to the event web-page:
http://eastwatch.org/weasels/

This is the third year we have done this and it just keeps getting better, if you are looking for a fun, simple day of all the best reasons to come out and play look no further.

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Armor Grade Leather

Jason — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:50:56 GMT

I'm a leather worker from Morgantown (Mostly hobby leatherworking) and I was wondering how to get my stuff qualified as SCA Heavy Arms certified armor? I know they require 10oz thickness if it's unconditioned, but I make Cuirboli (Water hardened) leather that is pretty solid. I've tested some of my pieces with a hatchet (Not while wearing them of course) and it really just made a nasty dent in the armored scale. Anyway, could someone give me some more info? I'd like to broaden my market from just costume / accessory pieces to actual functional items.

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For those of you with medieval interest and SCA

Julie — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:52:03 GMT

For those of you with medieval interest and SCA
Ok folks, here it goes...

The Northern Panhandle of West Virginia has not had an official SCA group for over 7 years now. My lord and I are out to change this. We have scheduled a meeting at our residence for next Sunday (Feb 24) at 2 o'clock. This not an official SCA meeting yet, but it is to determine if there is an interest in pursuiting it any farther. Starting a local group requires some comittment, but in the long run it's lots of fun.

So if you have ANY kind of interest at all in anything medieval, or close to medieval, I ask you to come to my home this Sunday. If you don't know where i live, message me.

Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie
aka
Julianah Ravenshaw

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Hallowtide 3 ~ Shire of Blackwater ~ November 3rd

wchasr — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:40:15 GMT

http://www.heronter.org/Events/hallowtide3.html

Thanks to the genereosity of Dagonell, our neighbor in Heronter, we have a webpage for our little event!

Come out and attend our relaxing little event!

IS

Valentin Lyme

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Harvest Raid -(Cross-posted)

Muirenn — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:17:53 GMT

Harvest
Raid XIV
Sept.28 - 30, 2007
Shire of Heronter
Bemus Point, NY

The good folk of Heronter invite everyone to join them September 28 - 29, 2007 for their 14th annual Harvest Raid! We are honored to be hosting four Royal Championships! -- Fighting, Fencing, Archery, & Thrown Weapons. Merchants, a Bardic Circle and Swap, an A&S competition, and a fabulous feast are all planned. As is tradition, we are privileged to have access to the Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Camp on Route 430 (no street address) in Bemus Point, New York on beautiful Chautauqua Lake.

The site will open at 5pm Friday afternoon and close at noon on Sunday. The site is very discretely damp and open flames are permitted during feast. Cabins (with electricity) are available, but there is also plenty of space for tents for those who prefer their privacy. The site is not fully handicap accessible, but is fairly flat. Please call the event steward with specific concerns. No pets are allowed; service animals must be leashed.

NEW! As we seem to have a fair number of newcomers, both to AEthelmearc and Heronter, we will be having a "Popcorn Social" (It's like an Ice Cream Social, but less fattening :D ) at the fireplace at 6PM on Friday. Garb encouraged, but optional. Herons will be on hand to explain what the SCA is, and how to get in touch with various special interest groups with AEthelmearc. All are welcome to sit and chat and share experiences.

The event steward is: Lord Antonio de Luna (Brian Newman, 9 Shaw Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701 716-664-6474 before 10:00 p.m. or seneschal@heronter.org). The reservations clerk is Mistress Dorinda Courtenay. All reservations should be sent to Her Grace, (Dorinda Courtine-White 47 Chestnut St., Jamestown, NY 14701, phone 716-664-5487 before 10:00 p.m. or fencing@heronter.org).

Please note that all reservations for cabin space or feast must be accompanied by the appropriate site fee as well as the cabin or feast fee. Please include the modern names of everyone for whom you are sending a reservation. Please note if your child/babe in arms will require their own seat at feast or their own bed in a cabin. If you require confirmation of your reservation please include an email address or a self-addressed envelope. All checks should be made payable to SCA Inc. Shire of Heronter. As always, the only good reservation is a paid reservation, and the reservation deadline is September 22th 2007.

As always, we will try our best to accommodate all cabin requests, however we cannot make any guarantees.

The head cook for Harvest Raid is Lady Brigette von Eisenburg. Any dietary accommodations can be communicated to her at headcook@heronter.org. Please note that any special dietary accommodations should be arranged with her no later than September 15, 2007.

Merchants are always welcome, but renovations to the hall will require all merchants to be outside, so please be prepared with your own shade and furniture. There is no fee, but merchants are encouraged to provide an item for our silent auction. Please contact the Merchant Liaison Lady Muirenn ingen Tipraite Meic Cormaic (at merchants@heronter.org ) with any questions.

Fees are as follows:
Site Fee: $8.00 Adults
Feast Fee: $7.00 Adults
Cabin Fee (Cabins): $6.00 Adults (Weekend)
Camping Fee (Tents): $1.00 Adults (Weekend)

Thus, an adult wishing to eat the feast and stay in a cabin would pay $21.00 for the weekend. Children (5-12) are half price, those under 5 are free (but please list them in your reservation should they require a bed or a seat at feast so we may reserve one for them). Students, age 13-17, will be discounted to half price for the day fee, but knowing how many of them eat, we must ask the full adult feast price for those who wish to stay for dinner.

The site fee includes a sideboard lunch and the camping/cabin fees include a light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

A family cap will be set at $60.00 (2 adults and their minor children).

Please note that, as per Society policy, a $3 non-member surcharge will be charged on top of all other fees for those gentles age 18 and over who are not members of the SCA. This may be sent with your reservation or paid at the door. Directions:

From the West, South and East: Take your best route to I-86 (former Route 17). Take Exit 10 (Westfield/Mayville) to get to Route 430 West. (From the West it is marked only as Route 430 West. Do not take exit 9 to Bemus Point). Follow the signs for Route 430 West towards Westfield and Mayville. From the exit, it will be several miles to the site (3 or 4 miles depending on where you start counting). You will pass Long Point Park and Midway Park before seeing the Lutheran Camp on your left. The camp is at the top of a long hill next to a huge tree. The sign is difficult to spot, so we will try to mark the spot well. The camp is across the road from a restaurant now called Kadan's Place".

From the North: Take your best Route to I-90. Exit at the Westfield exit (#60) and take Route 394 to Mayville. Pick up Route 430 East and follow to the site. The site will be on your right and will be marked as above.

From Anywhere Else: Click on "Directions" at the top of the page and Mapquest will help you with directions.

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The BMDL has a New Baron and Baroness

Raginscotsman — Fri, 11 May 2007 14:16:09 GMT

The Populace of the Barony Marche of Debatable Lands has Elected a New Baron and Baroness, Our new Baron and Baroness are Thomas Byron of Haverford and Ariella of Thornbury. You may remember the new Baron and Baroness from there strong standings in Aethelmearc's Crown Tournament.

Vivat! Byron and Ariella!

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war practice Pondering...

Tia — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:57:51 GMT

ok this may sound odd but are the Merchants set up in the same areas for War Practice as they are on the Pennsic map?......

I am planning my Camping strategy ;)

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Atlantian Crown List

Bianca — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:35:28 GMT

This was just released....should be a great tourney! Best of luck to all entrants!

Duke Logan Ebonwoulfe /// Baroness Rowan Berran McDowell
Duke Ragnarr Blackhammer /// Countess Anneke Raudhe
Viscount Reinar Jorgensen /// Viscountess Ellisif Þunkárr
Sir Bryan of Sacred Stone /// Lady Brianna O'Duinn
Sir Colin Gordon /// Clare Baskervylle
Sir Corby de la Flamme /// Thjora Arnkitelsdottir
Sir Thomas of Calais /// Countess Denise Duvalier
Sir Vladimir Aleksandrov /// Lady Kalisa Aleksandrov
Master Kevin of Thornbury /// Mistress Giuliana Salviati
Lord Afshin Darius /// Meadbh the Handy
Lord Allen of Wolfhou /// Lady Blitha of Wolfhou
Lord Girard de Bourguignon /// Lady Guenievre de Monmarche
Lord Jonathan Blackbow /// Baroness Maeve Griffinsward
Lord Pagan Grendel /// Baroness Johanna Von Sudeborn
Lord Ragnar Ribcracker /// Willow Dunne
Lord Theron Andronikos /// Lady Kaolin In`Oargi
Lord William Thomas /// Lady Katharine Devereaux
Lord Philip ap Griffith /// Mistress Genevieve d'Aquitaine

Lady Bianca

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Searching for Pennsic University chancellor?

wchasr — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:22:00 GMT

I've got an idea in the back of my head that is forcing it's way out and I need to get in touch with the person that is in charge of the A&S tents. I went to the Pennsic webiste and sent off an email to the address listed but have gotten no repsonse. That was the only contact listed and it was a generic University at Pennsic address?

Can anyone here help me with contact info other than this?

Many thanks!

Lord Valentine Lyme

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Out of Retirement

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:37:31 GMT

Well Ive decided after several years of not playing with sticks, to jump back in the fray. The problem is I stopped fighting when i was in Vatavia. Now i'm here in AEthelmearc and i don't know any of the households out here. Any help for a Stick Jock that wants to get back in the game, would be appreciated.

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siege authorization

Goblin_luvs_yer_mama — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:20:40 GMT

Anyone know who Aethelmearc's siege marshal is? I'm looking to get authorized in Siege by war practice.

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St Patricks parade Scranton

Vikinggirl — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:40:52 GMT

The Barony of Endless Hills is in the St Patricks parade in Scranton. If you like to join us coming saturday as part of the SCA, let us know.
Scranton is in the top 5 biggest St Patrick parades and much fun.
We have our own privet parking in the city only one block away from the start. So that is fantastic.
Why watch when you can join.

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Demo in the Shire of Blackwater in Ellicottville, NY March 10th 2007

wchasr — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:36:45 GMT

Come Hither all ye Fencers to the Shire of Blackwater to help with the largest Private Resort this side of the Pacific Ocean. They have asked for a Demo of 15th - 16th centry Fighting and Fencing to take place on the 10 of March at Holimont Ski Resort in Ellicottville, NY.
Set up is anytime prior to 10am with the Demo to run from 11 to 2. There will be a 40 foot long "Pirate Ship" that rises to 20 ft. made out
of - Now wait for it- SNOW! Is that cool or what?(Pun intended) Fencing may be outdoors if weather permits (supposed to be clear and in the 40's) otherwise we will have an indoor area. (Imagine Marque of Barroom rules) We may (Marshal permitting ) be allowed to fight onboard (if you dare). The theme is something like the Pirates of the Carribean Mardi Gras party.

There is a Mardie Gras parade (thanks Nugg) at 7pm downtown Ellicottville which we can partake in.

Directions:
Take your best route to Rte 219 in Ellicottville. At the stop light
in Town take Rte 242 West towards Little Valley. About 1 mile on the
left is the big green sign for Holimont. Turn left and bear left as
you go up hill. Go around the Main Chalet to the Main parking lot in
back. We will be all the way across the lot toward the Racing Center.
(ask the attendant- let him know that you are SCA for the Demo at
the Ship.) Arrr

YIS
Raadjgier

Forwarded for your info! Last year we all got sunburned playing in the snow! This year should be the same or better! We had heavy fighting last year, as well as juggling, Hearldry, and displays of A&S static and ongoing with Lady Brigitte doing finger loop weaving. Hopefully this year will be jsut as fun or better!

YIS
Valentine Lyme

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AEthelmearc 10 Year Celebration

Darter02 — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:07:20 GMT

The Shire of Sunderoak is honored to have been chosen to be your hosts as AEthelmearc celebrates its 10th anniversary as a Kingdom. Let all lords, ladies, barons and nobles of AEthelmearc and all other kingdoms know that the event will be held June 14-17, 2007 at Cooper's Lake Campground (205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057).
Fees will be as follows:
Adults - 3 nights $25; 2 nights $20; 1 night $15.
Children (6-17) – 3 nights $11; 2 nights $8; 1 night $5.
Site fee is included with the camping fees

There is a family cap of $60 for site/camping fees

(immediate family members only)
Day fees:
Adults - $10 .... Children (6-17)- $5

A $3 non-membership surcharge (NMS) will be charged in addition to above fees for those without proof of SCA membership.

A feast for 100 gentles will be offered on Saturday evening. Feast fees are Adults - $9 ... Children - $7 (6-17)

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Christina of Black Lotus Clothing is Hipdrop's Featured Artist of the Month for February 2007

Steve — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:09:56 GMT

You can read all about Christina and see some of the pictures of her and her clothing line - Black Lotus Clothing on our website www.hipdrop.com

Make sure you also click on the Hipdrop Radio icon and listen to her interview with Aneaj.

If you missed last month's interview with Carmine, or would like to listen again. You can still hear it on Hipdrop Radio. Just click on the Hipdrop Radio icon from our website.

If you, or someone you know would like to become a Hipdrop Featured Artist or have a question or a comment about our website or our radio station. Please feel free to send email to Aneaj at: aneaj@hipdrop.com

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Regional Fight Practice After Curia on January 14th (Crossposted)

wchasr — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:15:08 GMT

following curia there will be a regonal fight practice sponsored by the shire of heartstone at the Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville, NY.

so bring your armour to 12 th night

from 1-5 on Sunday Jan. 14

directions

From I-86, exit # 33, Belmont/Wellsville exit. Turn onto Route 19 South towards Wellsville. Follow Route 19 approximately 13 miles into Wellsville. (You will travel through the town of Belmont, and the town of Scio.)

Follow Route 19 through Wellsville, turning left onto West State Street, (3rd intersection.) Follow W. State Street, through the first intersection, and over a set of rail road tracks. Turn left onto Maple Avenue at the blinking light. The Immaculate Conception School is on your right, parking is both behind the school, and in the church parking lot.

From 417 East: Follow 417 East into Wellsville. Turn right onto Main Street at the first intersection. Follow Main Street. Turn right at the first intersection, onto West State Street. Follow W. State Street, through the first intersection, and over a set of rail road tracks. Turn left onto Maple Avenue at the blinking light. The Immaculate Conception School is on your right, parking is both behind the school, and in the church parking lot.

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Pennsic Date Change discussions

Muirenn — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 03:09:06 GMT

With all the recent discussion threads in other tribes, as well as the details on pennsicwar.org, I thought I'd get some input and ask some questions and give some opinions here as well.

first, let me say that while the changes do not directly effect me, as I do not bring my children and I do not work full time outside my house, that I feel for those who it does effect.
second, I also understand the need to adjust for other things in real life such as 'schools'.

with that said.. I wonder about all those people who were just foresaken due to this change. Those who are working full time and can't take vacations in July due to Colleges, black out dates in the companies, and those of us who have other things going on. I also wonder about all the other events that are planned. For instance what about those of us who do the Jamestown Scandinavian festival? this year it's the weekend before war, which already makes some of us hesitant to do... but make it the middle week and well darn... I can't say how the local event that isn't sponsored by the SCA will do? That's of course just one example because that's all I can speak of first hand.

I realize that the SCA is family oriented. I don't think (opinion) that adjusting this event for schools start times, is the best way to handle this particular event. I think most of us would say that Pennsic isn't necessarily "the" family event. I think many people want it to be, but in reality, you can't force it. I've heard speak of if Pennsic should become a forced family event only, then they would migrate to Gulf Wars which I hear is quite an event. I myself am kid friendly (I have 5 of them middle school or below) So I can relate - before anyone says "you don't know, cuz you don't have to deal with it".. I do have to. trust me.

Perhaps this event will allow for more kids, adults with children, if you will. But what happens to those others? Will the wholeness of Pennsic's spirit and life change if some of those things are altered? Will it still be Pennsic, or will it be Pennsic-like? I don't mean that in a bad sense, I honestly think that it will change into some event that is subtly different. Not because of 'kids' or what not.. just that the changes will effect more than just what day that it falls on.

I'm curious about how this whole thought process went. How first was it brought up that it "needed" to be changed? Was a census of the attendees or potential attendees taken to see if this would increase or decrease attendance? What items were taken into consideration when it was discussed? How long had this been discussed prior to a vote taken? What potential benefits were assumed by changing the dates? What were the foreseen possible down sides? How does the benefits measure up to the cons? Roughly what are the percentages of attendance by each kingdom? Would you say Midrealm is 1/4 or 1/3 or some other percentage of total Pennsic Attendees? What about the other kingdoms? What about the misplacement of others unrelated to SCA Pennsic event? (example, cooper's has a huge RV camper event the week before they shut down for us. what about that? will they have to alter their vacations as well? Did anyone talk to them about changing their event? and a million other questions)

Am I going to fast? LOL I really am just curious about it. I as I stated, am not directly effected by the change. But... my camp might be, and many of my current friends might also. I wonder if someone within 'the loop' so to speak might speak on these detailed questions? Many of us can 'guess' what was going on, or hypothisize.

So, I end this with so many more questions in my head. I thank you for taking this in the light it is meant to be, which isn't accusing, just inquisitive. I recognize everyone's voice in response.
Sincerely
YIS,
Lady Muirenn ingen Tipraite meic Cormaic
Shire of Herontir
Kingdom of AEthelmearc

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Aethelmearc 2nd Annual Women's Combat Symposium in Hartsone (Cross posted)

wchasr — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:07:38 GMT

Hey Ladies!
Dust off those helms, finish sewing that gambeson, the
2nd Annual Womens Combat Symposium is December 9 in
the Shire of Hartstone!

Come join us for a day of
learning, practice, and fun as the female fighters of
the Known World gather at Immaculate Conception
Catholic School/Church in Wellsville, NY
*from 10Am-5PM*.

Female fighters of any experience levels and those who
support or want to learn how to teach females armoured
combat are welcome. Marshalls will be on hand for
authorizations as well. The day is hosted by Sir
Duchess Rowan and Lady Eowyn Swiftlere. RSVPs are
appreciated but not neccessary. A $5 donation will be
taken for food and drink (pizza and soda, gatorade).
Bring any other munchies you may need to put in a full
day of combat. Please contact Eowyn Swiftlere (Carrie
French) for info and to RSVP 607-566-8316 or cell
607-661-0464. Directions to the site are forthcoming.
*Please cross-post this message to any SCA related
sites in the Known World to spread the word*

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Aethelmearc's Kingdom 12th Night in the Shire of Hartstone

wchasr — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:52:48 GMT

Please feel free to forward this. There is important information about hotel reservations in the announcement.

Thank you, kindly!
Renata

The Shire of Hartstone cordially invites the populace of our glorious Kingdom to revel in mid-winter bliss at Aethelmearc's Kingdom 12th Night celebration! This event will take place on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the Wellsville Elementary School, 98 School Street in Wellsville, NY 14895. Further information can be obtained through co-autocrats, Lady Renata the posh rot (Karen Finnemore 33 East Genesee Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, by phone at (585) 593-9103 or through email at ladyren@gmail.com;) and Lady Eowyn Swiftlere (Carrie French 62 South Main, apt 1, Avoca, NY 14809 (607) 566-8316, or through email at eoswiftlere@yahoo.com.) The full event announcement can also be found online at people.alfred.edu/~kaf3 and on the Shire calendar at www.shireofhartstone.org.

Site fees for the day are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for youth ages 6-17. Feast fees are $8.00 for adults and teenagers aged 13-17, and $4.00 for youth aged 6-12. There will be space for outboard revelers who would like to stay but do not plan to partake of the feast being served. There will be a family cap of $52. A $3 Non-Member Surcharge for adults without SCA membership will be in effect at the time of troll. (Please do not include the NMS in your reservation.) Reservations may be made with our reservation clerk, Lady Lily of Hartstone, Heather Bevacqua 49 Chestnut Ave Dansville, NY 14437-1621, (585) 335-9158. (No calls after 9 p.m., please.) Please make checks payable to "Shire of Hartstone, SCA Inc." Reservations will go quickly, and space is limited to 125 gentles. The only honored reservation is a paid one!

Lunch will be included with the site fee, prepared by the dedicated hand of Lady Nivah Katherine Rose of Bannockburn. For feast, a fine fare of delicacies will be prepared under the watchful eye of Duchess Rowan de la Garrison. Any dietary concerns may be sent to her at 6419 County Highway West Winfield NY, 13491, (315)-855-4402 or via email at Lepus64@earthlink.net. (No calls after 9 p.m., please.)

We have reserved a block of 35 rooms at the Wellsville Microtel. This include 23 doubles and 12 singles, with at least one handicapped room, both smoking and non smoking are available. Suites are available upon request, however at this time, we have not included any in the group block. We qualify for a group discount, therefore singles will be 48.60 and doubles will cost $57.60. You must reserve by December 12, 2006 under the group name SCA. Once the block is filled, you may still inquire about the availability of rooms at the Microtel, you just may not qualify for the discount, so reserve early! To reserve, contact the Wellsville Microtel: 30 West Dyke Street, Wellsville, NY (585) 593-3449.

In Service,
Lady Renata the posh rot

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HallowTide II - Please come join us in the Incipient Shire of Blackwater

wchasr — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:59:53 GMT

I am invinting one and all to come and enjoy HallowTide II
Last year fun was had by all and we hope to share this day with more of our friends.

Please feel free to cross post this to list you may be a member of

Thank You
YIS
Lady Emma Idone

HallowTide
Shire of Blackwater (Incipient) 04 November, A.S. XLI (2006) sponsored by the Shire of Heronter

Trinity United Methodist Church 131 N 9th St Olean, NY 14760

As the Harvest is in, the animals sequestered safely once again, and the seasons change, we, in the Incipient Shire of Blackwater, under the sponsorship of the Shire of Heronter, invite the Glorious Populace of AEthelmearc and her friends to join us in celebration of Hallowtide. We are thrilled to host this event at Trinity United Methodist Church 131 N 9th St Olean, NY 14760. Site opens at 9:00 am and closes at 9:00pm. As the days grow shorter and the winter chill is in the air, knowing that the winter storms are to soon break upon us, gather with us to feast and listen to the tales of old.

The Dawn of the Dead Tourney will encircle the fighters as we have melee combat indoors and a Werewolf Tourney will bring back defenders of the Hallowtide.

We haven’t forgotten the rapier – Oh No – fencers will also have their skills tested. Come and defend your title of the great rapier defender of hallowtide.

Her Grace, Duchess Anne Blackleaf has graciously consented to amuse and devise nefarious schemes to entertain the youth that dare to attend. Even to the extent of having a Pumpkin/Jack-o-Lantern contest!

There will be other various classes conducted by various gentles.

There will also be a silent auction to raise funds for the Shire and a gas card for travel needs of the royals of our Glorious Kingdom.

Feast will be presented by Lady Emma Idone, of 3 removes. (Misty Bebko, 4115 S. 9 Mile Rd. Allegany, NY 14706 – Please contact her reference the feast and any allergies – 716 373 4008 before 9pm.

The Shire of Heronter will be holding a fundraiser (for a new Pennsic Trailer) and will be offering a bag lunch at a reasonable cost. In order to make sure there is enough food please email Baroness Marguerite de la Marche at seneschal@aethelmearc.org letting her know if you plan to attend and how many will be with you.

And to entice you further – cost for the site fee is $7.00 per adult of 18 years of age. Those of ages of 10 to 17 years pay only $4.00, and those under 10 get in free. The $3.00 non-member fee will be collected at Troll, so please bring proof of membership. Feast is $8.00 from 10 years old to and including adult, and under 10 is free.

This is a dry site and only service animals are permitted.
The Autocrat for this event is Raadjgier Katla (Charlie Schappacher, 231 Adams St, Olean, NY 14760 716-372-8481 Topdrake@yahoo.com).

Reservations may be sent to Her Grace, Duchess Anna Blackleaf (Cheryl Moore, 4115 S.9Mile Rd. #119, Allegany, NY 14706, 716-372-4140 {again, please not after 9pm}). Paid reservations are appreciated as we recognize no other kind, so please make checks payable to SCA Inc: Shire of Heronter, our sponsor.

Directions – Due to the enormous amount of construction in the area, directions may be complex. Please be assured that there will be signs posted.

From the East: Take your best route to Interstate 86 (Route 17) to Olean, NY.
From the east, get off at the Hinsdale, Rte 16 exit (Exit 27), turn left towards Olean and proceed about 7 miles. You will see the Hospital on your left. Please see below for further directions.

From the west, get off at the Olean, Rte 16 exit (exit 26) and turn right towards Olean. Again you should proceed about ¾ mile and you will see the Hospital on the left. Please see below for further directions.

With the hospital on your left:

Proceed straight about 8 lights to the intersection of State Street and North Union Rd. Turn Right on West State Street and go 9 blocks (if you pass the AutoZone Store you have gone one block too far) Turn right on N. 9th St. The Trinity United Methodist Church is about half way on your left.

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Prince/Princess

Muirenn — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:01:07 GMT

Vivats!

Rurik and Angelik , Prince and Princess of Aethelmearc

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OT - Barkeyville Area

Muirenn — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:06:18 GMT

Please pardon the use of this forum for this purpose.

Can anyone tell me what newspaper services the Barkeyville, PA area?

With that answer, can someone point me in the direction of listings in the
classifieds? Prefferably, Home Rentals, or rent/own type.

Looking for 3+ bed, 2 bath, home on 2 or more acres in and around I-80
area.

If you can help out. please message me here or email
medievalchic at atlanticbb dot net

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Agincourt- Debatable Lands - Aethlemearc

Raginscotsman — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:40:03 GMT

Here is the Link: http://www.debatablelands.org/agincourt.html

This event will now include the Royal Court of Queen Morgen of Rye, Queen of Aethelmearc. There will be Fighting, Fencing and Archery all day. Reservations must be in by Saturday Oct 14.

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Harvest Raid XIII Sept 29- Oct 1

Muirenn — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:04:55 GMT

Harvest
Raid XIII
Sept.29 - Oct.1 2006
Shire of Heronter
Bemus Point, NY

The good folk of Heronter invite everyone to join them September 29 - October 1, 2006 for their 13th annual Harvest Raid! Fighting, Fencing, Archery, Bardic Arts, Thrown Weapons, Merchants, an A&S competition, and a fabulous feast are all planned. As is tradition, we are privileged to have access to the Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Camp on Route 430 (no street address) in Bemus Point, New York on beautiful Chautauqua Lake.

The site will open at 5pm Friday afternoon and close at noon on Sunday. The Schedule The site is very discretely damp and open flames are permitted during feast. Cabins (with electricity) are available, but there is also plenty of space for tents for those who prefer their privacy. The site is not fully handicap accessible, but is fairly flat. Please call the event steward with specific concerns. No pets are allowed; service animals must be leashed.

The event stewards are Lady Muirenn ingen Tipraite meic Cormaic (Michelle Jackson, 25 Dunham Street, Sheffield, PA 16347, 814-730-6459 before 10:00 p.m. or medievalchic@peoplepc.com) and Lady Sabina de Lyons (Denice Tollison, 5417 West Lake Road, Fredonia, NY 14063, (716) 679-7452 before 10:00 p.m. or Denice.Tollison@fredonia.edu). The reservations clerk is Mistress Dorinda Courtenay. All reservations should be sent to Her Grace, (Dorinda Courtine-White 47 Chestnut St., Jamestown, NY 14701, phone 716-664-5487 before 10:00 p.m. or dorinda.e.courtine-white@cummins.com).

Please note that all reservations for cabin space or feast must be accompanied by the appropriate site fee as well as the cabin or feast fee. Please include the modern names of everyone for whom you are sending a reservation. Please note if your child/babe in arms will require their own seat at feast or their own bed in a cabin. If you require confirmation of your reservation please include an email address or a self-addressed envelope. All checks should be made payable to SCA Inc. Shire of Heronter. As always, the only good reservation is a paid reservation, and the reservation deadline is September 25th 2006.

As always, we will try our best to accommodate all cabin requests, however we cannot make any guarantees.

The head cook for Harvest Raid is THL Olwen ferch Rhys (Carole Butcher). Any dietary accommodations can be communicated to her at ferchrhys@hotmail.com. Please note that any special dietary accommodations should be arranged with her no later than September 15, 2006.

Merchants are always welcome, but renovations to the hall will require all merchants to be outside, so please be prepared with your own shade and furniture. There is no fee, but merchants are encouraged to provide an item for our silent auction. Please contact the Merchant Liaison Dagonell Collingwood (David Salley at dagonell@heronter.org ) with any questions.

Fees are as follows:
Site fee: $7.00 Adults
Feast Fee: $7.00 Adults
Cabin Fee (Cabins): $6.00 Adults (Weekend)
Camping Fee (Tents): $1.00 Adults (Weekend)

Thus, an adult wishing to eat the feast and stay in a cabin would pay $20.00 for the weekend. Children (5-12) are half price, those under 5 are free (but please list them in your reservation should they require a bed or a seat at feast so we may reserve one for them). Students, age 12-17, will be discounted to half price for the day fee, but knowing how many of them eat, we must ask the full adult feast price for those who wish to stay for dinner.

The site fee includes a sideboard lunch and the camping/cabin fees include a light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

A family cap will be set at $60.00 (2 adults and their minor children).

Please note that, as per Society policy, a $3 non-member surcharge will be charged on top of all other fees for those gentles age 18 and over who are not members of the SCA. This may be sent with your reservation or paid at the door. Directions:

From the West, South and East: Take your best route to I-86 (former Route 17). Take Exit 10 (Westfield/Mayville) to get to Route 430 West. (From the West it is marked only as Route 430 West. Do not take exit 9 to Bemus Point). Follow the signs for Route 430 West towards Westfield and Mayville. From the exit, it will be several miles to the site (3 or 4 miles depending on where you start counting). You will pass Long Point Park and Midway Park before seeing the Lutheran Camp on your left. The camp is at the top of a long hill next to a huge tree. The sign is difficult to spot, so we will try to mark the spot well. The camp is across the road from a restaurant now called Kadan's Place".

From the North: Take your best Route to I-90. Exit at the Westfield exit (#60) and take Route 394 to Mayville. Pick up Route 430 East and follow to the site. The site will be on your right and will be marked as above.

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Royalty basket

Vikinggirl — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:35:21 GMT

Does anybody have some nice idea's or suggestions what to put in the royalty basket?
I am making red and white cord for medallions. Always handy. What else is always wanted?

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AEthelmearc Symbol

Aurorawhoo — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:55:55 GMT

Where can I get an AEthelmearc emblem sticker for my car?

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OT: ISO help

Muirenn — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:42:15 GMT

Thanks for reading and the use of the tribe for this purpose.

I have a 75 ft (yellow maple???) in my yard that needs to come
down. It'd make nice firewood, but I don't have the cash to pay the
Tree Guy to take it down. I'd be glad to give 1/2 (or more)the wood to whoever
helped with this project. It'd be even better if it was to a SCAdian who could
use the wood, so I thought I'd post here and cross post a few others
before I ask around for suggestions in town.

Situation:
Tree at the base of an inclined ledge where two garages sit about 10 feet away.
Tree is surrounded on two other sides with wires about 10 feet on either side.
Only one side is open and even that.. it is not pretty picture. It would need
to be topped, and dropped branch by branch. The other thing is we don't plan
on taking it ALL the way to the base. We want to leave it about 12 feet up and make
a Tree house on the tree itself after it's down. (reuse the stump as support)

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Aethelmaerc songs

Vikinggirl — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 15:43:15 GMT

http://www.aebards.org/songs/

And now all practice so we have an even more impressive march to the battlefield.

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Viking Village Demo

Muirenn — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:05:13 GMT

Viking Village Demo V

Shire of Heronter (Jamestown, NY) July 28-30, 2006

Calling all Vikings (and neighbors of Vikings)! It’s time once again to set up our Viking Village at the Annual Jamestown Scandinavian Folk Festival. We would love to have as many people as possible join us in this celebration of all things Viking.

This year the festival director has expressed the desire for a larger SCA presence at the festival. Currently we will have thrown weapons, Kube, and Hnefatafl in addition to Viking age displays. We would like to have heavy weapons and archery provided we have marshals and participants.

The area our village is set up is situated near the Leif Ericson Viking Ship and the Norwegian horse (real horse/s). We have plenty of room for...

Archery; Armor; Beads; Camping; Drop spindles; Felting; Fingerloop Braiding; Heavy Fighting; Hnefatafl; Kube; Mead; Naalbinding; Spang; Thrown Weapons; Viking Accessories; Viking Age Personal Display; Viking Clothing; Viking Culture; Viking Food; Viking Jewelry; Viking Languages; Viking Shoes; Viking Skalds; Viking Textiles; Wood Chip Carving

Links of Interest: http://vikingship.org/gallery/album22?page=1 (look at the last picture!)

http://www.scandinavianjamestown.org/3scand.htm

Cost: Free to people in garb!

Site information: Jamestown Community College Campus (525 Falconer St., Jamestown, NY 14701). The hours for the festival are Friday 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The site is discreetly damp, above ground fires are permitted. Sorry, no pets.

Contact information: Lady Keinven Ragnarsdottir (Monica Mercer, 156 Howard St., Jamestown, NY, 14701, (716)450-9041, mmercer@stny.rr.com)

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Defenders of Sherwood VI

Juliana — Sat, 27 May 2006 04:25:34 GMT

The Shire of Misty Highlands once again challenges all to join us for battle and competition in the forests of Sherwood. This year Robin and his band have boldly moved their encampment to a more scenic area of the forest, where the Sheriff's forces will attempt to best them in contests of archery, novelty shoots, and full armored engagements on the field with combat archery. Of course the merry men will also offer fencing, thrown weapons, scouting activities, A&S classes, a Southern Scribal Symposium, a Gage Tourney, plus an evening feast created by Lady Ailionora. We are also happy to host the Queen's Combat Archery Championship again this year. The evenings will also see bardic activities, mid-eastern drumming and dancing, and of course our traditional coffee bar, "Holy Grounds" will be open, with games to challenge the intellect. Visit http://www.vikingr.net/sherwood6 for schedules and up to date information.

This year our new site will be Camp Mahonegon (6C71 Box 93 Ellamore, WV), 3 miles off Rt. 33 (yes, that's a four lane highway), near Buckhannon, WV. The site opens at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2th, and closes at Noon on Sunday, June 4th. The site is dry and no pets are allowed. Service animals must be leashed. Please note that this is a rustic scout camp, and unfortunately is not fully handicap accessible.

Accommodations: Separate female/ male dormitory-style bunks are available, and land will be available for tent camping. The cabins have standard metal-frame bunk beds with mattresses; attendees should bring their own bedding. There are also several open-air Adirondack cabins, and of course plenty of land for tent camping. For those seeking more luxurious or private sleeping arrangements, there are several hotels less than 25 minutes from the site, check the website for details.

The site fee is $7.00 for the weekend, which includes brunch on Saturday. A cabin bunk is $2.00; tent camping is free. On-board for the feast will be an additional $7.00. Children under 12 are ½ price; 5 and under are free. A $3 non-member surcharge will be collected at the door for those without proof of membership.

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Wellsville Living History Weekend Demo-June 9th -11th

wchasr — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:15:10 GMT

Crossposted

Wellsville Living History Weekend Demo-June 9th -11th

As many of you know, this year marks the last Wellsville Living History
Weekend, an annual event that combined historical camps with atlatls
and
resulted in much fun. With this being a busy time of year, I know that
participation will be limited, but if you have a moment or two to come
out
in garb or armor and support our last "show" you will be greatly
appreciated!

The demo is to be held June 9th -11th at Island Park in Wellsville, NY in
the
boundaries of the Shire of Hartstone. Camping space is available for
any
wishing to stay and there is a hotel right across the street for any
unable
to camp. There will be fighting (!), an A&S display, mini-seige
equipment
contests, fun, food, and merriment. The World Atlatl Association will
also
be there holding several competitions, including the International
Standardized Accuracy Contest, which is a world competition. This is a
free
event for all participants and for the public. The site opens on
Friday
afternoon at 5 and closes on Sunday evening at 5. There will be
vendors on
site, although most will be vending artifacts and tribal type wares as
opposed to SCA-style merchandise. We will also hold a dish-to-pass
dinner
on Saturday evening. for any interested.

If you would like more information, or need directions please feel free
to
contact the coordinator Lady Renata the posh rot by email:
ladyren-at-gmail.com.

In Servitude,
Lady Renata the posh rot
Ooga-booga!!

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RE: Upcoming Royal Events

wchasr — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:11:49 GMT

Crossposted

Greetings Good Populace of Aethelmearc! There are many upcoming events
that
their Majesties Malcolm and Tessa will be attending and any help and
service
of the kingdom would be wonderful and greatly appreciated. If you are
willing to retain, help carry things, set up thrones, or help with care
for
Princess Royale Kate, please be in touch with either Baroness Anna
Eisenkopf
or Lady Coletta Briant.

Here are the next upcoming events:

Defenders of Sherwood June 2-3, 2006 (Her Majesty)

Barony Wars June 9-11, 2006 (Her majesty)

Tournament of Ages June 10th, 2006 (His Majesty)

Jugglers, Tumblers, and Bards June 16-18, 2006 (His Majesty)

Their Majesties Challenge June 23-25, 2006 (Their Majesties)

If you would like to help at any of these events, Baroness Anna
Eisenkopf
can be reached at aeisenkopf@comcast.net and Lady Coletta Briant at
colleen76@hotmail.com. If you would like to help with the Princess
Royale,
please contact Baroness Maddelina at (412-367-8422 or
alysontibbs@yahoo.com).

If you would prefer to use the telephone to get in touch with either
one of
us, Baroness Anna Eisenkopf can be reached at 412-716-6947 and Lady
Coletta
Briant at 724-556-9019.

Thank you all for your time and service, it's greatly appreciated!

Baroness Anna Eisenkopf and Lady Coletta Briant

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English Flatbow Raffle

Vasilii — Tue, 23 May 2006 19:44:42 GMT

Greetings to our Slyvan dwelling cousins. The incipient Shire/Canton of Eastwatch is raffling off a handmade English Flatbow The would retail for between $500.00 and $600.00 and you can buy a chance at it for just $6.00 or you could buy 5 chances for $25.00. For details on the bow and ticket purchase information please visit our web-site at www.eastwatch.org this bow was made by a local traditional bowyer and donated to us. Thankyou for your time.

V VZs

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Scrolls for Kingdoms Project

wchasr — Tue, 16 May 2006 20:14:57 GMT

Scrolls for Kingdoms Project (cross posted proudly for my lady)

Please feel free to forward this information to anyone
that you think might be interested!

Greetings unto all from Lady Aleyd von Kiel and the
Sylvan Signet Office:

War quickly approaches and our King and Queen have
again requested the assistance of the scribes of
Aethelmearc. King Malcom and Queen Tessa have
requested scroll blanks to include in the gift baskets
they will be distributing at Pennsic this year.

The Pennsic Scrolls for Kingdoms Project netted us
over 270 scrolls. The Scrolls for Gleann Abhann
Project netted us approximately 170. Let’s rally
together and make this project just as successful!

This is a great opportunity for scribes of all levels
of ability. If you do a scroll for the gift baskets,
please include your contact information. Some scribes
have received thank-you’s from recipients in distant
kingdoms.

We will have prizes for the following categories:

• Most hand painted scrolls donated
• Best heraldic display on a scroll
• Most senior scribe to complete a scroll for the
project (based on years as a scribe, NOT age!)
• Newest scribe to complete a scroll for the project

Winners will be announced at Court at Pennsic.

Deadline: Monday of War Week at Pennsic (Monday,
August 14th, 2006)

To whom do you give the scroll blanks?
Lady Aleyd von Kiel (mka Cheryl Ronolder), Coordinator
for the Scrolls for Kingdoms Project. Email
clhbearlover (at) yahoo (dot) com or call 716-372-6055
to coordinate delivery.

You can also mail them to this address: Cheryl
Ronolder; 208 North 4th Street; Olean, NY 14760.

What style: No restrictions
What size: Please try for standard sizes that will
easily fit into scroll cases and gift baskets.
What level: Anything you want, though most kingdoms
are more in need of AOA level awards.
How many: As many as you want to make. You can work
on them with friends or on your own.
Do I have to make scrolls with the various Kingdom
Arms?
No, but please feel free to do so if you would like.

What are the Kingdoms?
This website has a list of the SCA Kingdoms. If you
cannot access the website, feel free to contact me and
I can send you more details.

http://heraldry.griffin-dor.org/groups/index.htm

What if I don’t want to make scrolls?

Lady Marija Kotok has already gathered some ladies to
make scroll cases for this project, but there is
always a need in the Sylvan Signet office for scroll
cases for scrolls handed out in court.

Donations of scribal care packages (i.e. paper, pens,
paint, etc) for new scribes in the kingdoms could also
be included in the gift baskets. Be creative!

If you need further ideas, please feel free to contact
me!

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Interesting article on Crown Tourney!

wchasr — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:23:33 GMT

This was sent to me and I thought it appropriate to share. Oh I wish I had this advice last fall When HRM Malcom and HRM Tessa won but I had a good time snuggled with my oldest sleeping in my lap watching regardless! Vivat!

http://www.angelfire.com/pa/allthat2/articles/viewcrown.html

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Vending at Pennsic

Scarlet_Hunter — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 21:55:36 GMT

Would anyone know what the fee is to vend at Pennsic? For some reason, this year's Pennsic site is not loading for me this afternoon and I was just curious.

Thank you!
Kate'

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New fighter Help?

wchasr — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:59:21 GMT

Greetings as a new fighter (still getting my armor kit put together) & a perscription glasse wearing individual I was wondering how many folks wear "sport glasses" under the helms and can they make any recommendations?

Thanks!

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Regional Scriptorium (cross posted)

wchasr — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:02:19 GMT

Greetings!

Lady Emma and Duchess Anna and I would like to invite you to a
regional scriptorium! This scriptorium will be held February 18th in
Allegany NY. We will open the site at 10 and start clean up around 5 or
when people are hungry.

We thought it would be great if scribes from all over could get
together and play!

This will be a day for scribes of all levels!! Even those people
who haven't tried anything, but would like
to! We will have blanks available for painting. This is a great time to
come work on your projects that you have in the works, or start
something new! Think of this as a social for scribes!

This will be a laid back day. No Garb, no fees. Bring your favorite
munchie to share through out the day! Dinner can be pizza or Chinese
ordered in, or there are several restaurants in the area. We have crash
space available and there are also local hotels. Let me know if you
need crash space.

Let me know if you have any questions!

I apologize for any who receive this more than once. Please
forward
this to other lists.

THL Mea :)

St. Johns Lutheran Church
36 N 4th st
Allegany NY

From the East:
Take Interstate 86 to exit 24( this is the Allegany /St. Bonaventure
Exit), turn left off the exit, at the stop sign turn left, follow this
road which is route 417 (also turns into main st ) turn left on fourth
st ( you will see a town hall on the corner with a war memorial on the
corner) the church is one and a half blocks down on the right. It is
yellow the parking lot is on the far side.

From the west:
Take Interstate 86 to exit 24( this is the Allegany/ St. Bonaventure
Exit), turn right off the exit, at the stop sign turn left, follow this
road which is route 417 (also turns into main st ) turn left on fourth
st ( you will see a town hall on the corner with a war memorial on the
corner) the church is one and a half blocks down on the right. It is
yellow the parking lot is on the far side.

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4yc

QuaterMaster_BlackHawk_aka_Elf — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:00:18 GMT

anyone making it to this event?

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Kingdom 12th night

Muirenn — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:56:45 GMT

Greetings everyone.

I look forward to going to Kingdom 12th night. Who all can I look forward to seeing there?

Shire of Heronter is coming (in a caravan) Rather large group of us for a change we herons are flocking rather well! lol

Muirenn

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S.C.A Women Fighters Tribe

Muirenn — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:02:43 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/scawomenfighters

Just created it.

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looking for affordable way to get into light weapons combat

Toast — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 02:09:33 GMT

does anyone have suggestions on where i can find some gear of my own specifically a fencing mask at an affordable price for a student? any help would be appreciated.

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Looking for ....

Muirenn — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:03:27 GMT

Greetings gentles of Aethelmearc!

I am with the Shire of Heronter as some of you already know. We have spent several months in brilliant sun and warm weather with friends. But with Winter approaching and leading us indoors for the season, I have begun to think about getting some teaching done at some of our meetings. So, I have lit a fire in our shire with ideas and thoughts on getting the entire group going in a positive direction.

If you are proficient in any of the following areas and would be willing to share your knowledge with us, we would gladly welcome you to join and teach! Please contact me either here on the list or send me an email.

Heavy weapons - We currently have no marshal and about 8-10 people wanting to learn to fight. Some already travel a great distance to get to this meeting and going to some other groups regularly will be a problem. Some need authorized and we would ideally like one or two marshalled. Can you help?

Dancing - we have quiet a few dancers in our group. We'd like to learn something new however. If you have a thought, we'd love to hear from you.

Sewing - we also have a ton of people into sewing. A small workshop or several would be ideal. Most of us have portable machines.

Leatherworking - we desperately want someone to come give us some lessons, instructions and ideas. Many are interested in leather. MANY Many!

Anything else - we have a list of 21 things that we all want to learn. We're starting with the top ones first. But anything that someone is willing to give us in a hands on lesson would be wonderful.

Please email me if you are willing/able.
Muirenn

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Lost and Found at HR

Muirenn — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 11:26:46 GMT

Good morning All! Thank you for all those who volunteered at Harvest Raid and made it a success! Do you believe all that food??? wow! we once again are astounded by it!

Here is the list of lost and found!

Lost on site: 1 orange handled hammer. If you have this hammer please return to some Heron to get back to it's owner

Found:

1 pair black sunglasses from Thursday on site.
1 arrow recovered from field - blue/ orange fletching w/black nock
1 blue washcloth by Heron Manor
2 Wooden goblets (appear matched)
1 wooden/glass/ metal candlestick w/purple candle
1 metal tankard w/ glass bottom
1 green stuffed toy "lake lizard" we named him
1 black suede/leather glove
1 set throwing knives
1 brown ceramic mug (has Huches? on bottom)
1 german stein w/ a set of initials and painted name
1 silver platter w/ "Ailith" on tape
1 Pair of smart fit sandles left in Heronter's utility trailer (childsize - could be from Pennsic)
1 blue fine linen table cloth
3 sets of small clear glass condiment bowls (Heronter's??)

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Hallowtide!

wchasr — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 16:05:55 GMT

Jsut a last minute reminder that we are haivng our first ever official event and so far it looks like a huge success! As of last week we had almost 50 paid reservations for feast (probably some spot still available?) and the weather looks like it will be cooperating too! Anyone who wants to come to a "cozy" little event and help support our new little shire please do! You are all welcome!

http://www.shire-of-blackwater.org/Hallowtide%20announcement.htm

Our Webpage is here too!
http://www.shire-of-blackwater.org/

YIS
Valentin Lyme

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Anyone headed to FFF? (Fiber, Fabric & Fighting)

Juliana — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:24:33 GMT

There looks to be some great classes for the textile geeks at this event. Playing with string is fun! :)

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Congratulations - Crown

Muirenn — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:59:21 GMT

Congratulations to the Crown Prince and Princess of Aethelmearc, Malcolm and Tessa!

Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!

Muirenn

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Master Johan von Traubenburg passes.

Fauvel — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:39:20 GMT

Taken from the Baronial and Kindgom mailing lists
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Unto the populace of Æthelmearc and most especially those within the Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands:

John Kasper, better known in the Society as Master Johan von Traubenburg, died this afternoon (Monday, October 24th) at Allegheny General Hospital. His loving wife, Baroness Arianna of Wynthrope was with him at the time. Johan is survived by her and their two sons, Kenneth and Robert.

For those you unaware, Johan sustained several injuries at a work site on October 11. Despite his injuries, he was in good spirits and improving. Things took a very sudden turn today and the cause of death is yet unknown.

Funeral arrangements are not yet settled but will be disseminated once made. A future memorial in a style more fitting to Johan will probably be in the further future.

If gentles would like more information, please contact us at 412-361-6874.

In memory for an excellent friend,

Leifr Hjalmsson and Hrefna in heppna
Steven Jensen and Raven Fagelson

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Photos

Muirenn — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:57:21 GMT

Great time at Harvest Raid XII! View Photos that I took here:

http://photobucket.com/albums/a201/muirenn_meiccormaic/Harvest%20Raid%20XII/

Muirenn

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Coronation Photos?

baital — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:05:45 GMT

Does anyone have photos from Coronation? I was part of TRM Robin & Isabeau's retinue and would love to have some photos for my own memories...circumstances obviously preventing me from taking any of my own. :)

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I"m New too...

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 02:43:20 GMT

Just want to say Greetings to all those that know me...

Ian Campbell of Glen Mor at your service. From the Wilds of the Barony of St. Swithin's Bog to my new home in BMDL.

Hi...

Ian

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Hallowtide November 5th - Incipient Shire of Blackwater

wchasr — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:37:33 GMT

Have you ever wondered where Trick or Treating came from, what ring around the rosy was really all about, or how your favorite fairy tale use to be told. Come enjoy Hallowtide and find out.

The Incipient Shire of Blackwater, sponsored by the Shire of Heronter, invite the Glorious Kingdom of Aethelmearc and all of her ghoulish friends and ghostly allies to come out and enjoy a day of fighting, fencing, feasting and fun. On Saturday November 5th 2005, site to open at 9am and to close at 10pm at St Johns Lutheran Church in Allegany NY (46 N 4th St.).

There will be various classes offered and children’s activities including a pumpkin carving contest. There will also be a silent auction where the monies will be used to help with the Hurricane Relief Fund for Katrina and to help fill the coffers of the Incipient shire.

Fencing and heavy weapons tournaments will be held to determine the first Great Defenders of Hallowtide. Tourneys to begin at 11am.

The site is discreetly damp and after a grand feast there will be Masked Dancing. So bring your mask and please plan on staying. Sorry no pets are permitted on site.

A true Hallowtide feast will to be prepared by Lady Brigitte including such items as Roast Harpy, Witches Fingers, Moldy Mice, Transylvania Hotpot, and more. Feast is limited to 75 so please make your reservations by October 29th. Please send any dietary needs to Lady Brigitte at lmjkde@att.net. A sideboard lunch is included.

Reservations can be sent to Her Grace Anna Blackleaf (Cheryl Moore 4115 S 9 Mile Rd # 119 Allegany NY 14706) or cherylsofia@hotmail.com. Please make checks payable to: SCA Inc Shire of Heronter. Site Fees for the day are $5.00 for gentles 18 and up, 17 and under are free. The traditional non-member fee of $3.00 will apply, please bring your blue card. Feast will be $8.00 those gentles 12 and up, $4.00 for those smaller gentles 5-11 and free to babes in arms.

Event Autocrat is Lady Emma Idone any questions can be sent to m_bebko@yahoo.com or you can reach her at 716-378-0685 or 716-373-4008 between 7 and 10pm.

Directions: Take I-86 to the Allegany /St Bonaventure Exit, turn right off of the exit, left at the stop sign, follow this road (route 417) to fourth street, turn left on fourth street, the church is on your right about 1 ½ blocks down.

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Harvest Raid XII-Sept.30 - Oct.2, 2005

Muirenn — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:40:40 GMT

(Posted locally)
Harvest Raid XII
Sept.30 - Oct.2, 2005
Shire of Heronter - Bemus Point, NY

The good folk of Heronter invite everyone to join them September 30 - October 2, 2005 for their 12th annual Harvest Raid! Fighting, Fencing, Archery, Bardic Arts, Thrown Weapons, Merchants, Dancing, an A&S competition, and a fabulous feast are all planned. As is tradition we are privileged to have access to the Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Camp at Route 430 in Bemus Point, New York on beautiful Chautauqua Lake.

We are honored to host Robin & Isabeau's Champion of Aethelmearc Tourney, Kingdom Archery Championships, and Kingdom Thrown Weapons Championships!

In addition Their Royal Majesties Robin & Isabeau will be holding Their Curia, Sunday morning, at 9:30am, in the lower hall.

The site will open at 5pm Friday afternoon and close at noon on Sunday. The site is very discretely damp and open flames are permitted during feast. Cabins (with electricity) are available, but there is also plenty of space for tents for those who prefer their privacy. The site is not fully handicap accessible, but is fairly flat. Please call the event steward with specific concerns. No pets are allowed; service animals must be leashed.

The event stewards are Mistress Dorinda Courtenay and THL Marguerite de la Marche (Jennifer Bastian, 716-664-4983 before 10 or goodscagirl@madbbs.com ) The reservations clerk is: Mistress Dorinda Courtenay. All questions and reservations should be sent to Her Grace, (Dorinda Courtine-White 62 West Terrace Avenue, Lakewood NY 14750, dorinda.e.courtine-white@cummins.com

Please include the modern names of everyone for whom you are sending a reservation. Please note if your child/babe in arms will require their own seat at feast or their own bed in a cabin. If you require confirmation of your reservation please include an email address or a self-addressed envelope. All checks should be made payable to: SCA Inc. - Shire of Heronter. As always, the only good reservation is a paid reservation. The reservation deadline is September 26th, 2004.

As always, we will try our best to accommodate all cabin requests, however we cannot make any guarantees.

Merchants are always welcome, but renovation to the hall will require all merchants to be outside, so please be prepared with your own shade and furniture. There is no fee, but merchants are encouraged to provide an item for our silent auction. Please contact the Event Stewards with any questions.

Fees are as follows:
Site fee: $7.00 Adults
Feast Fee: $7.00 Adults
Cabin Fee (Cabins): $6.00 Adults (Weekend)
Camping Fee (Tents): $1.00 Adults (Weekend)

Thus, an adult wishing to eat the feast and stay in a cabin would pay $20.00 for the weekend. Children (5-12) are half price, those under 5 are free (but please list them in your reservation should they require a bed or a seat at feast so we may reserve one for them). Students age 12-17 will be discounted to half price for the day fee, but knowing how many of them eat, we must ask the full adult feast price for those who wish to stay for dinner.

The site fee includes a sideboard lunch and the camping/cabin fees include a light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

A family cap will be set at $60.00 (2 adults and their children).

Please note that, as per Society policy, a $3 non-member surcharge will be charged on top of all other fees for those gentles age 18 and over who are not members of the SCA.

Directions:
From the West, South and East: Take your best route to I-86 (former Route 17). Take Exit 10 (Westfield / Mayville) to get to Route 430 West. (From the West it is marked only as Route 430 West. Do not take exit 9 to Bemus Point). Follow the signs for Route 430 West towards Westfield and Mayville. From the exit, it will be several miles to the site (3 or 4 miles depending on where you start counting). You will pass Long Point Park and Midway Park before seeing the Lutheran Camp on your left. The camp is at the top of a long hill next to a huge tree. The sign is difficult to spot, so we will try to mark the spot well. The camp is across the road from a restaurant now called "Kadan's Place".

From the North: Take your best Route to I-90. Exit at the Westfield exit (#60) and take Route 394 to Mayville. Pick up Route 430 East and follow to the site. The site will be on your right and will be marked as above.

From Anywhere Else: Click on "Directions" at the top of the page and Mapquest will help you with directions.

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Auction for Katrina

Vikinggirl — Sat, 10 Sep 2005 13:53:54 GMT

I know SCA groups are organizing auctions for SCA and other-victems of the hurricane. Is Aethelmearc also orginizing that, or do you leave it up to individual groups?
Because a BIG group can do probebly raise more than a small group. An idea?

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Pennsic

HEL — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 02:19:54 GMT

So, if you went to Pennsic, what do you think of the new stuff at AEthelmearc royal?

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About Courtly Manners, Personas and All That…

Darter02 — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:15:19 GMT

OK, I am relatively new to the SCA and local events. I have slowly (well, OK, rapidly what with all the photography and message boards I do) been becoming more immersed in the “Dream.” Now I really have no real SCAdian name, they call me “Darter” which is actually my Internet nickname. I have no heraldry, and doubt I ever will since I do not fight. I’m not part of any household though Pentwyvern has adopted me and lets me camp with them at Pennsic. I occasionally make local barony meetings but not knowing anyone I tend to sit quietly in the back.

The really BIG thing I do not have that seems to be essential is a “persona.” Basically I show up to events as me and walk around taking photos. My garb is getting better as time goes by and I find I am just as comfortable in a fancy late period cavalier get up as I am in an early period simple shirt/pants (Pennsic Generic) combo. I often dress according to where I am going to be visiting. For instance what I wore to the Blue Feather Ball when they purchased me to shoot the event (tights, thigh-high boots, silk shirt and doublet w/ slashed sleeves) would NOT be what I would wear when I head out to Tuchux camp. Is the changing of periods and garb types frowned upon? Do I need to come up with a set persona or can I keep being a chameleon and blending in on the environment in which I shoot?

Also, being that I am beginning to interact more with the Royalty, just HOW am I supposed to act. I know in history I am supposed to drop to my knees or something or get the ax but just what am I supposed to do? Is there some resource of court etiquette for “newbies?” I mean, I never know how to address a Baron let alone the King. In fact, I have just had an email exchange with good King Malcolm and I had no idea it was he until he said so… then I was concerned I had maybe breached etiquette by being familiar.

Then there is the speech. I hear a lot of colloquial forms used by some people when they talk to each other but I really do not know how to speak so I tend to be quieter.

Over all though, I really enjoy my experiences with the SCA and my local Barony. I just want to learn the right way of doing things so that I might interact better.

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Just looking..

Vikinggirl — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:04:55 GMT

Hai people,

Last Pennsic I was invited by Heronter to stay at their camp. We met at the scandinavian festival in Jamestown and had a blast.
I`m not (yet??) part of the SCA, but have my own viking re-enactors group Yngling Skog, PA.
So Im very new to all the SCA-sociaty. Just being observant. Aethelmaerc would be the kingdom where I would live. So Im just having a look around. I still dont understand the whole circus around the Royals, but maybe it will grow on me.
Just hanging around, doing my crafts and try to inspire people to be more authentic.

Greetings, vikinggirl

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A message from the King and Queen

Raginscotsman — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 13:59:11 GMT

Originally posted to the AE E-mail list.

Unto the Peers, Nobles and good Gentles of Aethelmearc from King
Malcolm and
Queen Tessa comes warm greetings.

To take a quote from The Bard himself:

Now entertain conjecture of a time
When creeping murmur and the poring dark
Fills the wide vessel of the universe.
From camp to camp through the foul womb of night
The hum of either army stilly sounds,
That the fixed sentinels almost receive
The secret whispers of each other's watch:
Fire answers fire, and through their paly flames
Each battle sees the other's umber'd face;
Steed threatens steed, in high and boastful neighs
Piercing the night's dull ear, and from the tents
The armourers, accomplishing the knights,
With busy hammers closing rivets up,
Give dreadful note of preparation:

Good gentles, the last moments of preparation are upon us. The winds
of War advance unto this noble Realm, Ally and Foe caravan through Our fields and the sounds of boast and challenge echo through the air.

In this moment, We stand as a Kingdom visible to all and give
Aethelmearc's hospitality to a great host of Nobility. We commend everyone who has shed sweat and effort for Our Realm, and We look forward to seeing the great fields of Aethelmearc banners flying in the breeze of Pennsic.

Many are the opportunities for everyone to contribute to the reknown of Our Kingdom and the Glory of Aethelmearc in contest and challenge. The fields will befilled with fierce and furious foe. We applaud Our Champions and do
callout to all.. please take a moment to show your support and
encouragement to Our champions! Our Rapier warriors take their steel onto the field, into the woods and within the List of the Champions Rapier challenge.

Our Rattan soldiers sweat under the sun in service to the Crown and Escarbuncle, fighting with great Honor and endurance 'gainst the might of the Tiger.

Our Archers send their shafts sailing through the sky, piercing the wind
with deadly accuracy.

And, with the setting of the sun comes the comraderie of friendship and
fun.

Walk these fields this day in Honor, and let all the Knowne World bask
in the Courtesy and welcoming Hospitality that is this fairest of realms.

Your Queen and I are proud.. proud to stand upon the field as
representation of this Realm Aethelmearc, proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the various contests and combats of the War, and proud most of all to know that this realm is the one We call home.

Travel safely these coming days.. and wring the last ounces of
enjoymentfrom these days approaching, that the memories of the shining sun and hot fights of this War shall keep you warm during the coming harvest and winter!

We will await you upon the fields and do look forward to standing side
byside in unity, strength and Honor!

Malcolm and Tessa,
Rex et Regina Aethelmearc

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New here

LeahK — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 16:28:32 GMT

Hi all... I'm a stick jock that does illumination and sings.

Leah

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Another Newbie

Raginscotsman — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 12:13:04 GMT

I just Wanted to drop a line and say HI, My SCA name is Liam Mac anTsaoir. I am still relatively new to the SCA and I hail from Shaler Township/Etna area just north of Pittsburgh. I am a Rattan Fighter (still taking my lumps from Sir Graedwyn, among others), I am also currently a Chirurgeon apprentice with my warrant hopefully coming before Pennsic. At Pennsic I will be camping with the Shire of Misty Highlands (E-18) along with my lady Constance, her crazy sisters, and the lovely people from Mo'town. I guess I'll see you all around.

Liam (Shawn)

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War Practice 16... Who Went?

Darter02 — Tue, 24 May 2005 03:48:29 GMT

Besides myself that is???

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Greetings Your Majesty

zargon — Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:22:20 GMT

You have a rather interesting chronology.It captures the spirit of it all."Make it happen!" Congratulations.Your Majesty.
As soon as I can get my vehicle I may be able to put a realty foundation to it on one of the many planets available in the milky way galaxy for such an enterprising family.
Shouldn't be too long.I'll inform you when I can.
My regards to your family.

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kingdom thread

littlehawke — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 17:31:22 GMT

who here is on the kingdom list and following the "Apology" thread? thoughts, concerns, insights?

LH

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New to the list

safiye — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:27:06 GMT

'ello 'ello.

I wanted to introduce myself but already see a few names I already know. :)

Safiye here, from the Barony of Thescorre, Rochester NY.

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a newbie

Isabele — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:30:59 GMT

thanks to Muirenn i'm here any advise for me her and rychard are sometimes confusing

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Phillip

Psychedelic — Sun, 12 Jun 2005 18:01:22 GMT

Hey is there still a friendly guy named "Phillip" in SCA Pittsburgh who knows/teaches lots of dances?

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Delftwood

bonniemiracle — Sat, 19 Feb 2005 03:56:53 GMT

I've been thinking about joining the SCA.. I used to go to wars in CA every so often, the local barrony is Delftwood I think, I sew ren clothes at home in my off time.. do you know anything about Delftwood??

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Crown Tourney

littlehawke — Fri, 13 May 2005 19:12:59 GMT

Anyone going besides me on here?

LH

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Anyone here???

Darter02 — Thu, 05 May 2005 16:22:12 GMT

HELLLOOOOOOOO?????

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