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This Sunday, July 1st Archery practice will start at Noon.
Instead of the usual site, we will be at the address below. Come and join us for some Christmas in July Fun. There will be loaner gear available first come first served, and then we share.
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Christmas in July practice
14 Quail Run, Allison Park PA 15101.
This Sunday, July 1st, is the Christmas in July martial practice at 14 Quail Run, Allison Park PA 15101. (It’s about 15 minutes from Washington Blvd up Route 28 to the Harmar exit, then west on Route 910). Your host is Jasmine of Tarn Clan, our Barony Youth Combat Marshal.
A & S will be occurring throughout the day:
1 PM — Lady Alicia de Berwic will be teaching us how to cook over a fire. So useful for Pennsic!
4 PM — Mistress Gwendolyn the Graceful will led a bardic circle around the campfire. You’ll be ready for bardic night at Pennsic.
All day — Master Urho Waltterinen will bring his jigs and other gear and *finally* teach his fletching class. Don’t miss it!
You should bring a chair, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, and stuff. There will be plenty of food and beverages to help Fox celebrate his birthday and Christmas in July!
If you need assistance or have questions, please call or text me at 724-759-3333.
See you there!
Elss Augsburg
The deadline for entering the competition for a new design for Baronial t-shirts is getting close!!
Remember: we are having a contest to find a new design for T-shirts! The rules are:
* Designs may not be for a black or white shirt.
* Designs may not contain offensive images or text, no matter how period or funny.
* Designs can be one, two, three, or four colors. One possible design consideration may be the effect of multiple colors on the ultimate price of the T-shirt.
* Designs must be Barony-related, not kingdom or guild or other group.
* The winning design will exemplify the best attributes of the Barony: We are approachable, fun, open, friendly, and we value camaraderie and community.
* Entries can be submitted as .jpg files or .doc files to ansminister at debatablelands.org! , or on actual paper to Elss of Augsburg, Minister of A&S or to Ishiyama Gen’tarou Yori’ie, Deputy Minister of A&S.
* Entries must be received by 11:59 PM EDT on June 30, 2018.
OK, OK —
you can also hand them in tomorrow at practice!
* The decision of the judges is final.
* Winning entry becomes the property of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands.
* Do not fold, spindle, or mutilate your entry. Do not hold the wrong end of a chainsaw. Dremels are not intended for use as a dental drill. Do not eat.
If you have any questions about the contest, please contact me at ansminister at debatablelands.org
Good luck to everyone!
Elss Augsburg
Hello,
Heavy Fight Practice will take place at 1 PM this Sunday. We will be meeting at 14 Quail Run, Allison Park (It’s about 15 minutes from Washington Blvd up Rt 28 to Harmar exit then west on rt 910). Loaner armor will be available.
I hope to see you there.
Robert
Greetings!
The last Thursday of another month comes, and with it the scribal gathering in Monroeville. Come join us at 6:30 for recorder and at 7:00 for scribal.
If you have a project, bring it to work on. If you want to learn, please come with just your enthusiasm, and there will be someone here to help with calligraphy and/or illumination.
PM on FB for directions — Rachel Barr Shively, or email her at signet@debatablelands.org
Greetings, there were a couple of items of lost and found from Iron Comet.
I have in my possession:
1 Green cloak
1 metal mug with clear plastic bottom
If you are missing either of these items please contact me so we can arrange their return.
Jorundr
This Sunday, July 1st is Christmas in July practice at 14 Quail Run, Allison Park PA 15101. (It’s about 15 minutes from Washington Blvd up Rt 28 to Harmar exit then west on rt 910).
Archery and thrown weapons starts at noon
Youth Fighting starts at 1230. All youth welcome to come because after fighting there will be many activities for kids because of Fox’s birthday. Bring a change of clothes or swimsuit.
Fencing and Adult Heavy Fighting starts at 1pm.
Outdoor cooking starts at 1pm
Bardic circle starts at 4pm
There will be a hotdog bar, cupcakes, ice cream and other food all day.
COME JOIN US!!!!!!! Everyone is welcome and if anyone wants to teach something please let me know. There is plenty of room!
Jasmine
Fencing Practice is on for today at our usual location, the Washingtom Blvd Park starting at 1PM.
Come on out and get some fencing in.
Jorundr
Hello Debatable Lands!
Yesterday, we held our non-equestrian martial Championships at the Iron Comet Challenge. It was a day of valor, honor, prowess, and friendship. We are proud and humbled to have witnessed such passion and companionship. And most of all, fun!
There will be more news and thank yous and stories from the event staff and others, but without further ado, let us present to you Your New Champions!
Rapier Fighting: THL Ru Cavorst, seconded by Lady Ciarrdha Eilis
Youth Archery: Otto Brandulfrsson
Archery: Lord Alister Sionnach MacLeod, seconded by Lord Godfrey de Bayeux
Heavy Fighting: Lord Robert MacEwin, seconded by THL Guillaume le Noir
Thrown Weapons: Lord Thomas of the Debatable Lands, seconded by Lady Dorothea Starke Schutz
Youth Fighting: Fox
VIVANT VIVANT VIVANT!
In Levitate et Caritate, and Cheers
Baron Brandubh and Baroness Hilda
A&S for Sunday has been cancelled because this crappy weather will not stop!
Sorry for any inconvenience. See you next time.
Elss Augsburg