[MR] Ice Axe Event Flyer for Feb '05

[Eileen George]

Greetings unto one and all, below find the flyer for the College of Yarnvid 
event, Ice Axe.


Ice Axe     February 19th, 2005     College of Yarnvid

Knights and Knaves, Peasants and Peers, Royalty and Ruffians, all are 
welcome to this below the salt celebration. Darkness retreats while thoughts 
turn to spring, war and love. Join the College of Yarnvid as we celebrate 
the ending of winter with feasting, fighting, entertainment from other lands 
and contests of skill and grace. The king or queen of Hearts (Fools) shall 
reign with all manner of amusements. Decadence desired and silliness will be 
encouraged.

Contests to crown the King/Queen of Hearts and the Swagger and Sway(bring 
your best come-hither)

Martial Activities: Weather permitting: Heavy weapons contest; come fight 
for "Twoo Wuv" or just the glory of battle. There will also be Archery and 
Thrown Weapons, rumor has it that one bothersome winged avatar of Eros might 
be a target.

A&S Entries of documented, period, love token; be it a favor or other object 
decrying your heart's intentions.  There will be a bardic competition of a 
love and/or lust song, poem, joke, etc... in line with the St. Valentine's 
holiday.

Cost  Adult, Member:  		$5.00 Day-Trip    $8.00 Feast
         Adult, Non-Member:      	$8.00 Day-Trip    $8.00 Feast
        Child (6-17):     		$3.00 Day-Trip    $4.00 Feast

Reservations after February 5, add $2 to feast fee and $1 for site fee. Make 
checks out to: College of Yarnvid/SCA Inc. Please indicate number and name 
of attendees, if child or adult, and if on or off board.

Site: Powhatan County Fairgrounds, Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139  Site 
opens 10 am closes 10 pm

Site Restrictions: The site is very wet. No four legged Pets.

Merchants are very welcome, but indoor space is limited. Please contact 
Ashahito (Nick Malone) e-mail: nix at iolinc.net (preferred) or at 9450 Tuxford 
Rd. Richmond, VA 23236 or (804) 320-0370 before 9pm for inquiries and space 
availability.

Questions or dietary concerns about the menu can be directed to Cynara 
McDonald at a5foil at ix.netcom.com

Autocrats / Reservations: Lady Ciar O'Byrne (Eileen George), 200 Stanmore 
Road, Richmond, VA 23236. (804)272-1322, email: darkraven665 at hotmail.com

Directions: Out of town: Take your best route to Richmond, VA, to I-195 
South (Toll $.50 )towards Powhite Pkwy VA-76 South towards US-60. Take 
Midlothian
Tnpk.Rt-60 Exit (Toll $ .25 ) and take the first exit onto Midlothian 
TurnpikeWest. Stay on Midlothian, which will change to Anderson Hwy, but 
remains Rt-60, for approx. 21 miles and the Powhatan Fairgrounds is on your 
right.

Local: Make your best way to Rt-60, Midlothian Turnpike and head West to 
Powhatan, VA. Approx 16 miles from the crossroads of Courthouse and Hugeunot 
Roads, the site will be on your Right.