Rhoadd Household

Fire at GW

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:21:05 GMT

Just wondering if there is a need to bring my toys or send in a waiver request.

Henri

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Happy Holidays

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:07:02 GMT

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

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This is the Dream

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:51:05 GMT

I saw this on the Ansteorran email list and was just about to delete when I thought, "you know, sometimes we get it right in the SCA". And decided to post it here so that I could save it for future reference. I'm sure that a lot of you have already read it so please excuse the cross post.

Robert
>>>From the original email posted by Mahee<<<

An old but true story that should be remembered especially in this season

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The original story as was told upon these steps.

Long ago in a kingdom on the West Coast, there was a small tourney.

(This tourney was the first "Make-A-Wish Tourney that I ever

attended.)

The Foundation had brought a small eight-year-old boy in a wheelchair to the event. It was his "heart’s desire" that he should be "King for a Day." As with all who qualify for this foundation, he was dying. He had cancer of the brain and the doctors had given him 2-3 months more to live. He was wheelchair-bound, and on medication, but much more alert than most expected.His cute brown hair and big eyes seemed to eat up everything he saw! The day was beautiful--not overly hot--and the skies were clear.

The populace had crafted a crown, a scepter, and a cloak for "His Majesty." As we stood and bowed as he was brought down the center aisle for Opening Court, the wind picked up and sent the banners snapping in the breeze. Two knights attended His Majesty as well as his Mother, who walked behind. Her eyes were misty as she watched total strangers giving her son his dying wish.

During Opening Court, the combatants for the day came forward and pledgedtheir fights to His Majesty’s honor. Without prompting, he smiled, thanked them, and wished them well. He was so grown up in his manners and speech. Everyone’s heart caught in their throats. Towards the end of the day, "His Majesty’s" attendants requested an audience with the Knights’ Council and the King (ours).

At the council meeting, one of the knights requested that, as this small child had through out the day shown bravery, honor, chivalry, and courtesy, he should be knighted by our King for real. This knight offered his own belt for the lad, another came forward and offered his chain, still another offered his spurs, and finally,the last knight who came forward offered his "dagger" to serve as a sword for the new knight.

There was one of the older knights who objected, saying that "they couldn’t possibly knight this boy, who first was not a member of the Society, and who secondly wasn’t even a fighter!" But as our King pointed out, the child was dying and wouldn’t live to grow up to be a fighter, but that he had been fighting this disease all of his life and had been able to be courteous through it all!

The older knight sat down. Also,the King continued saying, that he himself had also watched the lad, and indeed he could attest to his bravery, for he never showed any discomfort,to anyone. At closing court, His Majesty was knighted! Those attending court cried,those knights who gave up their own items cried, and the day ended.

But this is not the end of the story. Nine or ten months later, his Mother came to an event. She wanted first to "thank us" for making her son’s last days so happy and to let us know that the doctors had credited the Society and it’s actions with prolonging the child’s life. She also said that when things got really bad, he never cried because he said, "Real knights had to be brave and since he was a real knight now, he had to be brave, too."Also, she wanted us to know that he died with his belt, chain, and spurs on,holding his sword. She had buried him with the sword, belt and chain, but wanted to return the spurs to the knight who had donated them.

The knight in question rose and knelt before this lady, "It was an honor, My Lady, to count your son as one of us." He told her, "Your son has taught us all the true meaning of bravery. Please keep the spurs as a remembrance of him, and the honor he did us all." Many years have come and gone since this Make-A-Wish Tourney, but I still remember the generosity of the SCA and its ability to touch the everyday world. (I hope this qualifies for a positive story. It has certainly touched mylife and inspired me. I hope it does you.)

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Crown Jan 9th-11th

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:43:16 GMT

Anyone plan on going to the Crown Tourney? I plan on going to do some pick ups if nothing else and watch the fighting of course.

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Yule Revel

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:37:18 GMT

Greetings,

The Ffynnon Gath Yule Revel will be held at my home in Kyle on Saturday, November 29th. I will also host the Ffynnon Gath Fighter Practice the following day (Sunday, November 30th), so bring your armour.

Ffynnon Gath is known for its laid-back, easy-going Yule Revels. It is come and go or come and stay. This an off-calendar SCA-related Yule. Garb is definitely preferred - We will have some loaner garb, but Newbies will be forgiven.

We will be cooking brisket. Please bring a supper dish/dessert to share. We will serve the Pot Luck Yule feast around 6-6:30pm. Sir Corwin will hold his infamous Pirate Swap after feast. If you wish to participate in the swap please bring a $$10 wrapped SCA-related item. Remember - it can be anything related to any area of SCA or SCA camping. Bring your drums and other musical instruments. There will be an outside fire pit.

Other things that would nice for you to bring:

Your chairs and tables.

ice chests ( don't have much refigerator space).

Snacks.

Your drinks/ice - alcohol welcome.

games/movies.

ice.

If you wish to stay over there is crash space:

Bedding and air mattresses.

Tents if you wish to camp.

Directions : 611 Roland

From Austin on IH35: Take the exit for HWY 150 in Kyle. Go to the 4-way stop. Go straight through the 4-way stop. Go about 2 miles to CR 137(Roland Lane) and turn left. Landmark: There is a windmill on the corner of the access road and CR #137.

Go about 3/10 of a mile. It is the first house on the left.

From San Antonio on IH35: Go through San Marcos. Exit on 210 Yarrington Road. Turn left and go over the bridge. Turn right onto the access road at the stop sign - the access road is two-way. Go about a mile (or so, look for the windmill) and turn left on CR #137/Roland Lane. Go about 3/10 mile and it's the first house on the left.

If you get lost, my cell # is 512-787-1700.

Baroness Jan

Shire of Ffynnon Gath

Amazon Household

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Bordermarch Photos

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:36:12 GMT

I got my photos (and two videos) uploaded to flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brangwyne/sets/72157609832662811/

I'll be uploading them to our Blackmoor gallery also as well as shirespace. You're welcome to use any of them that you'd like. Just credit the photographer.

Brangwyne

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