[MR] Atlantian Battle At Pennsic

[Jennifer Thies]

Gravesend wrote:

 > Yup.
 >
 > It was "Atlatl Battle" which sounds a little like something out of Dr.
 > Seuss, doesn't it?
 >
 > Actually, an atlatl is a particular "...throwing device usually
 > consisting of a stick fitted with a thong or socket to steady the butt
 > of a spear or dart and extend the length it travels" according to
 > Dictionary.com
 >
 > The well-meaning Pennsic webmaster translated it into "Atlantian", but
 > it really is atlatl and not Atlantian; this per the Pennsic
 > Battlefield Coordinator.
 >
 > Alan

logan wrote:
> that is a misprint.  i think it was supposed to be atlanti battle or some
> such.  master alan knows the scoop on that.
> 
> regards
> logan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
> [mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of Kim McGuire
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 12:08 PM
> To: Atlantia
> Subject: [MR] Atlantian Battle At Pennsic
> 
> 
> Good Afternoon,
> I came across the Atlantian Battle listed on the
> Pennsic schedule. Its scheduled for 6pm on Tuesday. I
> havent heard anything about the battle and was
> wondering what is planned for that battle? 
> Does anyone know? 
> Pax
> Melisent 
>