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Greetings, Weather permitting, we will have fight practice, at the Washington Blvd site, starting at 2:00 PM on Sunday July 11. This returns us to the time we have met in the past. The rules on masking have changed. As of July 1, if you are fully vaccinated you are no longer required to wear a mask. Anyone who is not fully vaccinated, including children aged 2 to 11, still must wear masks.

I have been informed that Duke Timothy is planning to attend practice this week, with some friends.

There will be loaner armor.

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

Greetings Debatable Lands,

This Sunday July 4 there will be practice at Washington Blvd starting at 2PM.

Limited loaner gear is available, if you need loaner gear please contact me at fencingmarshal at debatablelands.org before 12 PM on July 4.

We continue Mistress Irene’s Introduction to Italian Rapier class this week for those interested.

Masks will not be required for fully vaccinated individuals (2 weeks after the final dose of the vaccine). Masks are still required for unvaccinated individuals.

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

Hello,
Since only two other people indicated that they would be available for heavy practice on July 4, we will not be having practice this weekend. We will resume next week.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable, and safe, July 4.
Robert

Greetings all! There will be an online heraldic commenting meeting hosted by Mistress Elsbeth tonight at 7pm. If you wish to help with helping and learning more about the heraldic process of checking names and devices for gentles to use, please join!

The meeting link, which has been verified: https://zoom.us/j/99888211839?pwd=NEpQOHI0bktHajR6cXBKUVBCdUd6UT09

Thank you!

Kieran MacRae, Comet Pursuivant

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 the 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.

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.

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

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

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