[MR] Herbstfest flier - updated and expanded flier

[L Shuskey/Elize]

This flier is expanded from what will appear in the
Acorn due updated information, and includes a
tentative menu at the end.  Please feel free to
contact me off-list with any questions.

Thanks,
Elize
Autocrat for Herbstfest
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Herbstfest (Autumn Party V): The Holy Roman Empire
September 19-21, 2003, Crannog Mor

More than a millennium has passed since we visited the
Roman Empire! Now we explore its late-period cousin,
the Holy Roman Empire. Bring out your landsknecht side
& join us for Crannog Mor’s signature event, now a
fundraiser for the Oak.   

Martial Activities:
Heavy: German-style (shieldless) tournament. Bring a
wide variety of weapons! (Note: This is not a Pas.)
Exceptions: If you are only authorized in sword and
shield, & have been authorized for more than 3 months,
a buckler will be provided. Fighters authorized for
less than 3 months (and not authorized in other
weapons forms) may use their shields.
Rapier: Details are in the works.  The tentative
scenario includes teams trying to conquer Europe
country-by-country.
Thrown weapons on Saturday & target archery (IKAC).
Possible IKCAC, contact the autocrat if you are
interested.

Arts and Sciences Competitions (contact the autocrat
if you have questions):
1) Crannog Mor’s annual brewing competition. You must
be 21 to participate (bring ID)! Three categories:
beers/ales, wines/meads, liqueurs/cordials.
Documentation is strongly encouraged. 
2) Best codpiece. No x-rated or offensive entries
please. You or your proxy must wear your entry at
feast. Judging by popular vote of the ladies. Yes,
ladies may enter the competition. Documentation &
creativity are pluses. 
3) Bardic competition. Open format. 
4) Calligraphy and Illumination, sponsored by Baroness
Brighid ni Siridean. Documentation required.
5) Poetry (Sonnets), sponsored by Lady Graciela
Esperanza de Sevilla. a) Best documentation, b) Best
piece. Contact Lady Graciela Esperanza (see feastcrat
info) for details.
Arts and Sciences Activities (non-competition): Games
will be available in the Tavern Friday night.
Post-feast, there will be a bardic circle on the
island, & dancing in the upper hall.

Meals: All site fees, both on and off-board, include
Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch, and
Sunday “scavenger” breakfast.  Please note, however,
that these meals will be served during set times and
are first-come first-served.  Meal times will be
available at troll.

Feast: At least three stages and thirty dishes,
sampling a variety of regions with connections to the
Holy Roman Empire (tentative menu posted at the end of
this flier). Bring multiple plates! Contact the
feastcrat at least a week prior to the event with any
food allergies or concerns. Diabetic-friendly/lots of
meat. Feastcrat: Lady Graciela Esperanza de Sevilla,
(828) 262-3669 or mysticsablewolf at hotmail.com.  Seats
are limited; your chances at a seat are greatly
increased by prereserving. 

Merchants: We have a wide covered porch overlooking
the fighting field from above, so you don’t have to
miss any of the action! No merchanting fee, but please
prereserve the amount of space you need, and please
bring your own tables.

Autocrat: THL Elize da Nizza (Lisa Shuskey), 280 Queen
St., Boone, NC 28607, (828) 265-5600 (day) or (828)
265-4263 (evening), elizedanizza at yahoo.com.  Email
contact preferred if possible.

Reservations & Co-Autocrat: Daniella da Vicenza (Wendi
Richmond), PO Box 2524, Boone, NC 28607,  (828)
264-2301, wendi at boone.net

Feastcrat: Lady Graciela Esperanza de Sevilla, (828)
262-3669 or mysticsablewolf at hotmail.com.

Event cost (not including $3 nonmember surcharge) -
please read notes carefully!

Camping (Cabin or Pavilion)	
With Feast	        Without Feast
Preregistered/At Door	Preregistered/At Door
Adult	$24.00/$28.00	$18.00/$22.00
Child (see notes)$20.00/$24.00	$16.00/$20.00

Daytrip 	
With Feast	        Without Feast
Preregistered/At Door	Preregistered/At Door
Adult	$12.00/$16.00	$6.00/$10.00
Child (see notes)$5.00/$8.00	$3.00/$6.00


Cost Notes
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Oak.
The preregistration deadline is September 5th. 
Please make checks payable to: Shire of Crannog Mor,
SCA, Inc., and include for each individual: mundane
name, SCA name, on/off-board, on/off-site, age if 12
or under, and an email address or phone number where
we can contact you if we have a question.  Groups
wishing to stay together should preregister together. 
 If you have a cabin preference, please note it with
your preregistration.

All fees include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast &
lunch, & Sunday breakfast, including off-board. 

No nuclear family will pay more than the cost of three
adult admissions.  Children ages 3 and under will be
our guests so long as they do not take up a feast
space or a separate bed.  Ages 4 to 12 receive the
child rate.  Contact the autocrat for clarifications
or further details.   

Site: Camp Sky Ranch, Blowing Rock, NC.  Site opens
Friday at 6 pm, and closes Sunday afternoon.  We will
not run you off site at noon, but it you hang around
past that time, you may be put to work!

Site Restrictions: The following restrictions imposed
by the site must be carefully observed:
No pets. No smoking in the buildings. Do not drive on
the grass or make holes in the grass. Special
permission has been granted for period pavilions only.
Please note that the site is a camp for handicapped
kids, and we must keep the safety of the future
campers in mind at all times.
This site is wet, but please, no visible original
containers.

Directions: 
>From I-40: Pick up 321 North in Hickory, NC (exit
123). Go through Blowing Rock. Go approx. 2.5 miles
past Tweetsie Railroad main entrance (there’s a
traffic light at the entrance) & turn left onto Payne
Branch Road (which is curvy & will turn to gravel).
When the road T’s into a paved road (e.g., at the end,
at the T intersection), turn right. Site is
immediately on right, in less than 2/10 of a mile. 

>From I-77: Pick up 421 West (exit 73) between Elkin
and Statesville, NC. In Boone, turn left onto 321
South at the Daniel Boone Inn. Follow 321 South out of
town. Turn right onto Payne Branch Road (approx. 1.4
miles past the Elk Motel). Road is curvy & will turn
to gravel. When the road T’s into a paved road (e.g.,
at the end, at the T intersection), turn right. Site
is immediately on right, in less than 2/10 of a mile.

Tentative Menu:
1st Stage: Coriander Bacon Rolls, Farmer’s Loaf,
Bitburg Beer soup, Sausage and Onions in Beer, Spinach
Rouladen, Venison with Mushrooms, Hasenpfeffer,
Roasted Pork with Prunes, Paderborn Carrot Salad,
Onion Quiche, Bulgur Wheat Pilaf, Cream Custard, and
Caramel Pudding
2nd Stage: Alsatian Sweet Yeast Bread, French Herb
Bread, Stuffed Meatballs, Stewed Cucumbers with Sour
Cream and Dill, Smoked Salmon, Ham with Hazelnut
Butter, Roast Goose with Apricots, Beef Bourguignon,
Alsatian Poppyseed Noodles, Lentil Salad with Ham,
Stuffed Cabbage with Grains, Peaches in Beaujolais,
Tart Tatin with Fresh Cream
3rd Stage: Foccacia, Honey Wheat Bread, Sautéed Cod
with Onions, Aubergines with Cheese, Stuffed Pasta,
Lamb Croquettes in Yogurt and Paprika, Cordoban Rice
with Chicken, Wild Cherry Napoleons, Simmel Cake,
Anise Spice Cookies, Hazelnut Macaroons, Honey
Amaretto Cheesecake
Finale: Heraldic Display




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Argent, a pale purpure cotised vert between two sprigs of lavender proper.

"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur.  L'essentiel est invisible aux yeux."  

          (One only sees well with the heart.  The essential is invisible to the eyes.)   

                    - Antoine de St. Exupery, from Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince)


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