[MR] Last Plug for Flight of the Falcon, 8/23, Lincolnton NC

[David Ritterskamp]

Sorry about that... one day I'll remember that the MR doesn't parse the text the way I copy it in.
 
JBThere is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.-Niccolo M.> From: jonnyb70 at hotmail.com> To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org> Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:58:42 -0400> Subject: [MR] Last Plug for Flight of the Falcon, 8/23, Lincolnton NC> > > Come one, come all to Flight of the Falcon III, 8/23, Lincolnton NC! Directions at the bottom!Meet Their Excellencies Marc and Alianor in their last event before Sacred Stone's Baronial Birthday!Come all Fencers! Fencing has been added to the martial activities (with thanks to Raphael de la Rosa who graciously volunteered to RMIC!)Countess Anneke would LIKE a replacement MOL if possible. Volunteers email me back.Sir Christian the German is rumored to possess an oud (or be possessed by an oud), and knows how to play it!Bring the chidrens! Wynne has organized competitions for three age ranges!At least three merchants confirmed to be in attendance! Shop your silly little wallets off!Feast spaces: Currently mostly gone, but a few remain! First come first serve! Read the rest of this post for the projected menu! DON'T MAKE US TAKE IT HOME!!!Novice Spear Tourney! Prize is a (money order for a) set of gauntlets from Bokalo's Armory valued at $115(with shipping)! These gauntlets are pretty much the best value for the money I've ever seen, bar none. Proof? I'm typing this, and my fingers still work!Heavy fighting! TBD on site depending on # of fighters and what they want to do. What better way is there? A&S classes! Description follows!A&S competition! Description follows!Newcomers! Don't worry about garb, We've Got You Covered! ...pun intended...OK, I'm out of anything else to shill at ya. Here's the gory details.CLASSES- (times TBA on site. Possibly more than one session depending on interest.)-So I'm here! Now What? A newcomers class by Wynne verch Gruffyd-Flag Painting/making- Rozsa-Day Shades- Rozsa-Oh Crap, It's the King! What do I do?-- Arnora (a simple class on the chivalry and royalty)Specifically for NEWCOMERS-There will be a scavenger hunt for newcomers run by Arnora at the Troll gate.A&S Competitions-Simple and Basic Garb- sponsored by Arnora Olafsdattir, a simplecompetition for the easiest and best looking garb made from materialsyou have on hand. All garb to be donated to the Canton newcomersgarb coffers.Children's Heraldic Art Competition- sponsored by Wynne verch GruffydFor children ages 6 and under, 7-10 and 11-14. They will be able todecorate a shield as they choose with the art supplies I willprovide. They will be displayed and voted on by the populace.A&S DISPLAYS-So far we will have displays of:-various books for research, jewelry making (Miriel)-chainmail (Fergus will display and work on some while there)-heavy fighting equipment display-archery equipment display (both of these are for any newcomers to see the types of things it takes to start up those activities in the SCA)-inkle loom weaving (Brianna)-spinning/felting (Virag).And now, the part that at least a few more of you (some spots still left for feast! First Come First Serve!) have been waiting for... WHAT'S FOR DINNER???NORTHERN INDIAN FEASTMattar Pilau- (aromatic rice with peas, onions, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns)Dopeeaza Murg- (chicken cooked in onions with garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, salt, black pepper)Kofta- (minced ground beef meatballs cooked with onions, garlic, egg, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, curry leaves, cardamom)Saag Dhal- (lentils with spinach topped with fried onions in turmeric, black pepper, dhal masala)Aviyal- (dry, vegetable curry of onions, cauliflower, carrots and peas with fresh coriander, black pepper, salt, turmeric, coriander, garlic, ginger, coconut)Roti- (unleavened wheat flat bread)Chutney- sweet accompanimentRaita- (yogurt sauce with cucumber, salt, cumin)Achar- (hot pickle purchased from an Indian market)Halva- (sweet dessert of semolina, raisins, almonds, cardamom)This is, of course, all in addition to the regular heavy combat (TBA on site) and the novice spear tourney with the set of gauntlets as the prize.$5 to get in! $5 to eat! Whew.. I'm tired just writing all that stuff.Feast: Wynne Gruffyd of Clan Roanwoulfe is cooking, with assistance from Lady Brianna O’Duinn of Clan Roanwoulfe. Any concerns should be communicated via wynne at roanwoulfe.com.Site: Pumpkin Center Rec Hall, 2735 Clubhouse Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092Directions: (>From the South & East)Take your best route to Hwy 321 (either I-40 or I-85) Exit 24 in Lincolnton.Take the NC-27 / NC-150 exit- EXIT 24 and turn LEFT at the top of the ramp onto NC-27 / NC-150 headed NORTHEAST. Follow for 1.6 milesTurn SLIGHT LEFT onto NC-150. Follow for 4.9 milesTurn RIGHT (at Stop Light) onto King Wilkinson Rd. Follow for 0.2 milesLook for the Pumpkin Center Clubhouse on the left. (it's probably a little further than .2 miles after that right turn but not much. -JB)Any questions? RSVP. Heck, RSVP with money. :)RegardsJonathan BlackbowAutocrat> _________________________________________________________________> Got Game? 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