[MR] Ice Axe at the College of Yarnvid

[W. Kennedy]

               Ice Axe in the College of Yarnvid

Once again we find ourselves confronted with the Ice Axe of
Winter.  Yet why should we not be merry?  Ice has no power
to bite when confronted by warmth!

Therefore, gather together with us at our hall for
contests, amusements, and feasting!  Strive at arms for the
warrior's bearded axe.  Let fly your shafts to bring down
the prize of a dozen forged points.  Shew forth your
artisians skills in persona assessories for the cast silver
broach.  Hold forth with bardic might for the mounted horn
filled with coins.  A young nobles contest is also planned,
with a book on the Vikings as prize.  If these strivings be
not for you, then come for the comraderie, for table games
and hall contests, for dancers from the east, for song and
story, and for fine food!

The celebration shall be held in the College of Yarnvid on
the twenty-second day of February, 2003.  The site is the
Powhatan County Fairgrounds on Rt. 60 in Powhatan, VA.
Hall hours are 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.  The hall is
discreetly wet, and you are reminded to have ID with you if
you will be drinking alcohol.  Children under five are
guests of the College.  Member fees are $6.00 for site, and
$7.00 for feast received by 02/14/03.  At the door, add
$1.00 per fee.  Feast requests at the door are on an as
available basis.  Non-members are subject to the $3.00 fee
required by SCA.  Proof of current or pending membership
must be presented to claim member status.

The Autocrat is TH Giles O'Culzean (Walter Kennedy) who can
be reached at 804-598-4182 until 10:00 P.M., or at
keaswedy at yahoo.com.

Reservations are being handled by Lady Ciar Obyrne (Eileen
George) at 200 Stanmore Rd, Richmond, VA 23236.  Phone is
804-272-1322, 2:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., or email at
darkraven at erols.com

The feast shall be prepared by His Excellency Werhner von
Ingolstadt (Vernon Willet).  Questions may be directed to
him at 804-323-0124.  No calls will be accepted after 9:00
P.M.

Merchantcrat is Master Finnr Grimulfsonn, (James Howell)
804-598-4658 evenings to 9:30, or jamesahowell at juno.com.

Directions:  The site is on the left Rt. 60 about one mile
east of the Rt. 522 and Rt. 60 intersection.