The rain just won’t stop falling!
Tomorrow’s A & S is cancelled!
Fletching will be rescheduled for later in the season.
Also, there will be no A & S next weekend because of War Practice.
There will be A & S on May 27th, see you then!
Thanks, Elss
Tag: practice
A and S — Fletching — Sunday, May 13th
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FLETCHING!
Yes, it is Mother’s Day. Yes, it may rain; if it does, we may cancel this week’s A&S. Call me for verification if you wish, I will also post on FB.
FLETCHING!
Tomorrow/Sunday is A&S in BMDL, and this week’s class is on modern fletching, and will be taught by Master Urho Waltterinen. This is only the second time that Urho has taught for us, so please take advantage of this rare opportunity. Because this is a time-consuming process, as we must wait for the glue to dry, we are starting a little earlier than usual at 12:30. All of the jigs, glue, shafts, feathers and all the other things will be brought for us to learn on. Thanks, Urho!!
Location: Washington Boulevard martial practice site
Address: Allegheny River Blvd and Washington Blvd.
Directions: http://www.debatablelands.org/martial/fight_directions.php
Time: 12:30 PM. Weather permitting!
NEW Standard disclaimers here:
We are much more accessible to our less mobile friends, have free parking, and a pet-friendly site. Yay!
However, keep in mind that you should bring everything you need for your comfort including a chair, a beverage or snack, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, cabana boy, musical instruments, boots, sun umbrella, foul weather gear, etc., etc., etc. Also, the site has a porta-john and no running water so please make appropriate preparations.
I will have a table and a jug of water so that you can refill your water bottles or mugs.
If you need assistance or have questions, please call or text me at 724-759-3333.
Thank you for asking! These meetings are free and there is no materials charge, as we are generously supported by the Barony and by those who teach.
See you there! Elss Augsburg
A and S — Bardic Circle — Sunday, May 6th
Sunday!
Sunday!
Sunday!
Bardic Circle!
May 6th! Washington Blvd practice site, 1 PM!
Everyone is invited — bards, wanna-be bards, new people, choir members, band members, drummers, I-don’t-know-the-goddamn-words singers, loud singers, cowbell players, yes, you should come too. Can’t sing? Sit next to me, you’ll sound great! Instruments welcome, singers welcome, everybody welcome!
I will be bringing some printouts from here and elsewhere: http://www.aebards.org/songs/. Alas, I will not be able to set up a campfire for us to sit around, but that means we can be free-form instead of circular!
NEW Standard disclaimers here:
Location: Washington Boulevard martial practice site
Address: Allegheny River Blvd and Washington Blvd.
Directions: http://www.debatablelands.org/martial/fight_directions.php
Time: 1 PM.
NOW: We are much more accessible to our less mobile friends, have free parking, and a pet-friendly site. Yay!
However, keep in mind that you should bring everything you need for your comfort including a chair, a beverage or snack, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, cabana boy, musical instruments, sun umbrella, etc., etc., etc. Also, the site has a porta-john and no running water should you wish to make appropriate preparation.
I will have a table and a jug of water so that you can refill your water bottles or mugs.
If you need assistance or have questions, please call or text me at 724-759-3333.
Thank you for asking! These meetings are free and there is no materials charge, as we are generously supported by the Barony.
See you there! Elss Augsburg
A and S — Is Moving in MAY!!
Greetings!
Eventually, spring will be here, and we all need to be out in the sunshine, so A&S will be too! Not in April, because the weather is too uncertain, but in May, A&S will move to the Washington Boulevard practice site on Sundays at 1 PM.
http://www.debatablelands.org/martial/ is where you will find the times for all the martial practices and a link to the site directions.
A HUGE and heartfelt THANK YOU to Victory Pointe for hosting our A&S evenings for the last year and a half! We will see you in the fall when the weather gets too cold outside.
Send your questions or comments to ansminister at debatablelands.org
In service to the Barony —
Elss of Augsburg, Minister of Arts and Sciences
Ishiyama Gen’tarou Yori’ie, Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences
How Do I Get There From Here?
In the near future, there are two events that will be held at different locations — this weekend’s Barony Meeting will be at fighter practice (See http://www.debatablelands.org/martial/), and the Enhanced Archery Practice on April 22nd will be held at the Castle.
There is a good chance that if you don’t have a car, these will be difficult to get to. However, many fighters, fencers, archers, and other folks will be coming from all around the area to attend these meetings. So why not catch a ride?
If you are on Facebook, then you can subscribe to the BMDL Ride Board at https://www.facebook.com/groups/138059386320162/ and post there to see if anyone near you will be able to give you a ride. Of course, you can always post to the Unofficial Populace Discussion Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/DebatableLands/) or send an email to Sca-bmdl@lists.andrew.cmu.edu .
Give it a try, we’d love to see you!
Spring Archery Muster
On April 22nd, an enhanced martial practice will be held at Earl Thomas Byron of Haverford’s castle, the address of which is listed in the Dark Pages.
The primary focus of the day is archery, with a range set up in front of the garage all day and also a shoot from the castle turrets from about 1:00 pm onward. THL Deryk Archer has worked hard to create a set of target challenges for us. The Thrown Weapons and Youth Fighting communities will join us. There will be a space dedicated to A&S, and a few classes will be held.
This practice will be held on Sunday, April 22nd in place of the regularly scheduled practice.
Posted on behalf of Mestari Urho Waltterinen
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Sunday Practices, June 5th
Knight Marshal Isenwulf writes:
Come on out this Sunday for Baronial heavy fight practice. Hone your skills, learn new skills, and be ready for Pennsic! We start at 2:00pm at the Washington Boulevard site.
Fencing Marshal Jorundr writes:
There will be fencing practice this Sunday at Washington Blvd. starting at 1:00pm.
Dance Master Pavel writes:
There will be dance practice at the Washington Blvd practice site tomorrow. Come join in and have some fun.
Practice will start immediately after archery practice, around 2:00pm.
All dances will be taught and called. No experience necessary, if you can walk you can dance.
Captain of Archers Katheryn Täntzel writes:
Looks like the weather is going to clear up for Archery practice. Thunderstorms look to clear up just in time for 11am practice. Weather permitting archery practice is on for this morning. Hope to see you all there. Highland park 11am-2pm.
Archery Practice on Sunday
Captain of Archers Katheryn Tantzel writes:
This upcoming Sunday, (weather permitting) we shall have archery practice, at Washington Blvd. 11am to 2pm. See you there.
Those planning to attend should be aware that this Sunday is also the Pittsburgh Marathon. The course does not include Washington Boulevard, but it does cross at Penn Avenue and at Frankstown Road. Those approaching from Oakland may have trouble reaching the site at certain times, but those approaching from Allegheny River Boulevard should have less trouble.
Sunday Practices, April 10th
Some are at the ECS, and some at the Catle, so please read carefully!
First off, don’t forget about the Region 2 Archery Muster at the Castle!
Youth Marshal Fredeburg wrote:
Youth Combat will be held at its usual time (2-4 or as demands requires), but for this week we are moving tot he castle in conjunction with the archery muster.
Come shoot and throw in the morning (the muster starts at 10) and fight after lunch.
Knight Marshal Isenwulf wrote:
Greetings heavy fighters,
Baronial heavy weapons practice will be held this Sunday, beginning at 2 PM, at the Environmental Charter School, 829 Milton Street in Regent Square. See you all there!
Marshal of Fence Jorundr wrote:
Debatable Lands fencing practice will continue this week at the Environmental Charter School starting at 2 PM.
Remember that this is our last scheduled indoor practice of the year and next week we will be at the Washington Blvd. site. Unless the weather doesn’t cooperate, in which case we will be using the ECS as backup, and will announce the change on this list.
Youth Combat Today
Youth Marshal Fredeburg writes:
Youth Combat will happen this Sunday at the usual winter location, the Environmental Charter School, 829 Milton Ave in Regent Square from 2-4. Loaner gear will be available.