[MR] Ice Castles XXI Update - Merchanting and fighting info updated

Wed Dec 29 17:04:34 PST 2004

That pretty much covers it. I'm planning for the worst and hoping for the
best. Weather permitting we'll be able to move the fighting outside, but we
won't know until much closer to the event.

*Crosses fingers*

-Antonio

> Well, if it is like last year, there will be a foot of
> ice and snow on the grounds....
> 
> Black Diamond and January...even after all these
> years, I still don't get it!
> 
> ;-)
> byram
> 
> --- Logan <logan at ebonwoulfe.com> wrote:
> 
>> just curious, why on earth is the heavy fighting
>> going to be inside a gym?
>> whats wrong with the grounds outside that make them
>> inhospitable for
>> fighting?
>> 
>> regards
>> logan
>> 
>> www.ebonwoulfe.com
>> 
>> Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for
>> anything, but you still
>> can't help but smile when you see one tumble down
>> the stairs.
>> 
>> 
>>  
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
>> [mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf
>> Of Matt Villamaino
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 8:44 AM
>> To: SCA Discussion List; atlantia;
>> Azurmont at yahoogroups.com;
>> central_virginia_sca at yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: [MR] Ice Castles XXI Update - Merchanting
>> and fighting info updated
>> 
>> Ice Castles XXI
>>  
>> January 22, 2005
>> Barony of Black Diamond
>>  
>> The Yule season has past, the winter storms have
>> arrived, and our beloved
>> Barony prepares to celebrate its XXIth birthday.
>> Inspired by the ascension
>> of Good King Wenceslas of Bohemia to the throne of
>> Poland in 1300 AD, we
>> turn our eyes to the east. Calling all Russ, Poles,
>> and Bohemians to join in
>> our revels, the Barony of Black Diamond cordially
>> invites you to join us for
>> the celebration!
>>  
>> Martial Activities: Heavy tournaments include
>> traditional three-on-three
>> tournament. Rapier Tournaments TBA.  Tabletop siege
>> competition. There will
>> not be Target Archery or Thrown Weapons.
>>  
>> Also, please remember that all fighting is taking
>> place in a gym, so please
>> bring non-marking shoes to fight in.
>>  
>> A&S: Scroll Competition, Sponsored by the Royal
>> Scrivener:  The focus of the
>> competition will be illuminated letters.  Entrants
>> will be judged solely on
>> the illuminated letter.  We're looking for the most
>> intricate and period
>> letter.  Scrolls don't need to be finished.
>> Documentation is always
>> welcome.
>> 
>> Baronial Arts and Sciences Champion Competition:
>> Theme is things that will
>> keep you warm in winter
>>  
>> Come display your work or work in progress. Please
>> check the website for
>> more updates.
>>  
>> Lunch: A small lunch will be included as part of
>> your entrance fees for the
>> day.
>>  
>> Feast: A multiple course affair, the feast will
>> feature items from the East
>> both North and South. Seated feast for 80 persons.
>> There will also be
>> various tales performed for the entertainment of all
>> guests during the
>> feast. For dietary concerns or how you can
>> participate in the evening?s
>> diversions, contact Almas (mka Johonna Gamble) at
>> (540) 344-5879 or
>> honnas at teleport.com.
>>  
>> First Remove
>> Fish and leek Soup
>> Bean and Carrot salad
>> Breads
>> Herbed butter 
>>  
>> Second Remove
>> Stuffed Chicken Breast with spinach and hard cheese
>> Beets with red wine sauce
>> Beans with Pine Nuts in hot (spicy) sauce
>>  
>> Third Remove
>> Pork with spiced Plum sauce
>> Turnips in Orange Sauce
>> Cabbage salad
>> Additional breads and butter brought to table
>>  
>> Fourth Remove
>> Beef Kabobs 
>> Stuffed Onions 
>> Sweet Rice 
>>  
>> Fifth Remove
>> Carrot Pudding 
>> Fruit Tarts with soft cheese
>> 
>> The Head Cook reserves the right to change menu
>> items based on costs up till
>> one week before feast.
>> 
>> Merchants: Please contact the autocrat. Space is
>> limited.
>> 
>> Autocrat: Antonio di Capizzi (mka Matt Villamaino),
>> 3020 Ashwood Cir; Apt
>> 146; Roanoke, VA 24012; (978) 621-0934,
>> m.villamaino at cox.net
>>  
>> Fees: $7.00 adults $4.00 children (6-17) before
>> 01/01/05
>> $10.00 adults $5.00 children (6-17) after or at the
>> door.
>> Feast: $8.00 adult $5.00 children (6-17)
>> Non-members add additional $3 surcharge to all
>> entrance fees.
>> Children below age 6 are guests of the Barony.
>> Send registrations to Autocrat. Make checks payable
>> to Barony of Black
>> Diamond, SCA, Inc.
>>  
>> Please include the modern and SCA name of everyone
>> you are registering when
>> you send in your preregistration.
>>  
>> Site: Eureka Park and Recreation Center, 1529
>> Carroll Ave NW, Roanoke, VA
>> 24012
>>   
>> Hotel: 
>> Rodeway Inn - Civic Center
>> 526 Orange Ave., N.E.
>> Roanoke, Virginia 24016
>> (540) 981-9341
>> Rate is $46 plus taxes and fees
>> Mention ?Ice Castle? for the reduced rate for the
>> weekend of January 21-23
>>  
>> Directions:
>> Make your best way to I581, exit 143 off of I81.
>> Take the first Orange Ave
>> Exit (460 West). ** Go straight on Orange Ave. Turn
>> right on 10th St. Go two
>> blocks, Turn left onto Stanton. Go four blocks, Turn
>> right onto 14th. Turn
>> left into the Park. Please note that parking in the
>> lot is limited, so we
>> will be parking around the perimeter of the park.
>>  
>>> From 220 South, come into Roanoke and take the
>> second Orange Ave exit (460
>> West), follow directions from **
>> 
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