Greetings Noble Populace,
Lady Gesa sends word that equestrian practice will resume Fridays, starting July 9th, 2021 from 4PM to dark and will continue until November 26, 2021; at her Farm at 46 Caitlin Dr., Gibsonia PA.
Practices will be primarily focusing on equestrian games with safe weapon handling on horseback, but mounted archery, or jousting practices can be included as well. Please be prepared to assist Lady Gesa with setting up and tear down of obstacles for games, or other equipment needed for this practice.
Just a friendly reminder, these practices are NOT FREE riding lessons, but an opportunity enhance your riding skills within games, or for offering your equine additional opportunities to learn away from home. None equestrians are welcome to come out and join us while learning about our passion of equestrian activities.
She reminds all of you that as it is an official practice, participants will be required to follow all CDC and SCA BOD directives in regard to health regulations, specifically those related to COVID-19.
Please contact Lady Gesa if you are planning to attend her practice with your own horse via phone 724-991-0917 or email gwellenstein@yahoo.com. It is also fine to contact her via Book of Faces’ Private Messenger.
If you have any questions or request for a specific skill to be practices, please contact Lady Gesa.
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Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events.
By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Month: June 2021
Are you interested in Heavy Fighting Practice on July 4?
Hello,
Sunday this week is July 4, and many people have plans other than Heavy Fight Practice. I spoke to the Fencing Marshal, and he has enough fencers planning to attend to have practice on Sunday. If you are planning to attend heavy practice on this coming Sunday, please let me know so I can make appropriate plans. I can be reached through Facebook, or at Knightmarshal@debatablelands.org
Robert
Thrown Weapons News
To their Excellencies, Honorable Officers, Fellow Marshals, and Gentle Populace of the Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands,
Greetings to all from Lord Kuma! It has been one of my highest honors to serve you as the Thrown Weapons Marshal in Charge for the past 5 years. I am very proud of the progress the program and all of its participants have made in the that time. I am most proud at the increase in interest in this wonderful martial pursuit, and the fact that in my 5 years as MIC, the Debatable Lands has earned the honor of claiming the Kingdom Champion as a resident in 3 of those 5 years. That fact alone is enough to make any Marshal proud, but there is so much more that I will take with me going forward that I am so proud and grateful for. The Friends I’ve made, the people I’ve taught and who have taught me, the triumphs and the heartbreaks from all the tournaments we participated in. All these things and so much more have made these years so great for me. But, alas, time marches on, and the time has come to pass on this honorable mantel to another who can safeguard its progress and keep this program moving forward. It is with pride in my heart, and a great confidence, that I pass the Debatable Lands Thrown Weapons Marshal in Charge position to Lord Meinulfr Grimsson (Tom Silay). He has shown a particular aptitude for the art, and is eager to share and teach these skills. I have every belief he will do an excellent job as your Marshal in Charge for many years to come. To Lord Meinolfr, I pass along all the Baronial Thrown Weapons loaner gear, range gear, and all other regalia and property due the position. I will still be around to help when needed, but I will be stepping back a bit to allow him to flourish in his new role, and to also pursue other martial interests in the SCA. I would ask please that all those who have given me their cooperation over the years would give Lord Meinolfr the same courtesy moving forward. Thank you all so much for all that you have done for me in my role. I appreciate it more than I could ever express.
Yours in Service,
THL Kumagaya Kentarou Masamoto, Former BMDL TW MIC
Fight Practice June 27
Greetings, Weather permitting, we will have fight practice, at the Washington Blvd site, starting at 2:30 PM on Sunday June 27. This is half an hour later than we have met in the past. The SCA has mandated that CDC compliant masks will be worn (on the face, and covering nose and mouth) at all times except when food or water is being consumed, which should be done with social distancing. As the forecast is for a hot day, please bring an ample supply of water. There will not be any loaner armor at this time.
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
I hope to see you there. Robert
Antony and Cleopatra – Tonight!
It’s Shakespeare Movie Night! Tonight, June 25th we’ll show Antony and Cleopatra (BBC Production) starting at 8:15pm, followed by a chat after the movie. We’re offering in person gatherings, some outdoors, weather permitting..
Please contact Alaric at alaric (at) pobox (dot) com for the Zoom room information. He can also be reached via DM on Discord (Alaric #9264). Get your information before the movie starts, if possible, as Alaric is also watching and might not see your request to join right away.
There is a new Zoom room link for this week, so the one from prior Shakespeare Movie Nights won’t work.
If you plan to join us in person, you must be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past your last shot) per request of the homeowners. In person attendees must notify me in advance (email: alaric (at) pobox (dot) com, or Alaric #9264 on Discord) that you plan to attend (don’t show up at the door). I’ll provide the address when you request to attend in person. In person requests must be made no later than 5pm on Friday, June 11th.
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Hope to see some of you there!
Alaric & Elsbeth
Sewing circle Thursday, July 1st at 7:30
There is online and in-person sewing Thursday, July 1st, starting at 7:30. I will be doing in-person work session for construction of a Japanese kosode, top, and mobakama, wrap-around skirt. If you are interested in making Japanese clothes, come join us. If you don’t know what you want to make, or how to make it, I have plenty of reference books with pictures of other Japanese garments and well as some garments to show as examples. If you aren’t interested in Japanese clothing, but want to keep us company while sewing or working on other fiber project, we love the company.
In person sewing will be at my Point Breeze home, 1105 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15232. I request that all in-person attendees be fully vaccinated. If you prefer to attend online please email sewing (at) debatablelands (dot) org for zoom information.
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Sharpening in the Park
I was taking a close look at some of my tools the other day, and realizing that the last sharpening workshop was almost two years ago! Please join us at the Washington Boulevard practice site this Sunday (weather permitting) for a sharpening-themed A&S Practice, sponsored by the version of me that is also the leader of the Woodworking Guild.
We’ll bring sharpening stones, blades to sharpen, and other maintenance supplies, and trade information about the best way to take care of our cutting tools. If you don’t have anything that needs sharpening, but just want to know more about blade maintenance, just bring your curiosity! If you have no interest in sharpening, and just want to hang out for a while, that’s cool too.
Join us from 10am to 1:30pm, this Sunday, June 27th. Pandemic procedures apply for one more weekend, so please wear a mask and bring your own accommodations.
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Antony and Cleopatra – Friday
Greetings All!
It’s Shakespeare Movie Night! On Friday, June 25th we’ll show Antony and Cleopatra (BBC Production) starting at 8:15pm, followed by a chat after the movie. We’re offering in person gatherings, some outdoors, weather permitting..
O happy horse, to bear the weight of Antony! This performance features the BBC Production. We hope to see you there! Watch from the comfort of your living room via the AEther or join us at Alaric & Elsbeth’s. Let Rome in Tiber melt, and the wide arch of the ranged empire fall: here is my space.
Here is the link to the schedule for the movie nights scheduled through August:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhlgwgRZ923RhRJrCPIXsHEhWI1eJJigCv2YRLEavrE/edit?usp=sharing
Please contact Alaric at alaric (at) pobox (dot) com for the Zoom room information (or see the linked document). He can also be reached via DM on Discord (Alaric #9264). Get your information before the movie starts, if possible, as Alaric is also watching and might not see your request to join right away.
There is a new Zoom room link for this week, so the one from prior Shakespeare Movie Nights won’t work.
If you plan to join us in person, you must be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past your last shot) per request of the homeowners. In person attendees must notify me in advance (email: alaric (at) pobox (dot) com, or Alaric #9264 on Discord) that you plan to attend (don’t show up at the door). I’ll provide the address when you request to attend in person. In person requests must be made no later than 5pm on Friday, June 11th.
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
Hope to see some of you there!
Alaric & Elsbeth
Fencing Practice June 20
Greetings,
We will be having fencing practice this weekend on Sunday June 20, we will be starting at 2:30 PM.
Keep in mind that during this time CDC compliant masks must be worn at all times, except while you are actively eating or drinking, during which time you must remain stationary and maintain social distance.
There will be no loaner gear available at this time.
This week Mistress Irene will be teaching the second class of Introduction to Italian Rapier.
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events.By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
See you at practice, jorundr
Fight Practice June 20
Greetings, Weather permitting, we will have fight practice, at the Washington Blvd site, starting at 2:30 PM on Sunday June 20. This is half an hour later than we have met in the past. The SCA has mandated that CDC compliant masks will be worn (on the face, and covering nose and mouth) at all times except when food or water is being consumed, which should be done with social distancing. Please bring your own water, food, and hand sanitizer. There will not be any loaner armor at this time.
Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
I hope to see you there. Robert