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Celtic or Norse Tent [14 Apr 2008|01:45pm] lavenalgm [ mood | curious ] I am trying to find another option to the Viking a-frame tent.  Is there any documentation on other styles of tent, the lose of space from a A-frame just seems a waste to me.  1 comment|post comment

Pennsic War Calendar, Holiday Sale [11 Dec 2007|07:36am] darter02 Pennsic War calendars are now on sale for the holidays. They make great stocking stuffers for your SCAdian friends! At Christmas time, there will still be 7 months left on them. So, if you’re wondering what gift to give your squires, retainers or peers, just go to Darter’s Depot on ebay. And yes, I will accept personal checks if you want to buy calendars but not use ebay or paypal. See: http://stores.ebay.com/Darters-Depot Happy holidays! Darter post comment

Event Poll [06 Dec 2007|11:31am] lavenalgm Sorry if this is long... I am trying to get a feel for what event our group might want to run to draw the best attendence.  Please take the couple minutes (at most) necessary to answer Binde Lavin Poll #1101619 Type of Event in Calontir Open to: All, results viewable to: All How important is an A&S contest at an event to you (1 = Not at all 10 = Must have it) View Answers Mean: 5.11 Median: 5 Std. Dev 2.77 1 1 (11.1%) 2 1 (11.1%) 3 1 (11.1%) 4 1 (11.1%) 5 1 (11.1%) 6 1 (11.1%) 7 1 (11.1%) 8 1 (11.1%) 9 0 (0.0%) 10 1 (11.1%) How important is having a merchant area to you (1 = Not at all 10 = Must have it) View Answers Mean: 6.00 Median: 6 Std. Dev 2.71 1 0 (0.0%) 2 1 (11.1%) 3 1 (11.1%) 4 1 (11.1%) 5 1 (11.1%) 6 2 (22.2%) 7 0 (0.0%) 8 1 (11.1%) 9 0 (0.0%) 10 2 (22.2%) How important is having a Fighting area/activity to you (1 = Not at all 10 = Must have it) View Answers Mean: 5.78 Median: 6 Std. Dev 2.57 1 0 (0.0%) 2 1 (11.1%) 3 2 (22.2%) 4 0 (0.0%) 5 1 (11.1%) 6 1 (11.1%) 7 1 (11.1%) 8 2 (22.2%) 9 0 (0.0%) 10 1 (11.1%) Would you attend a gag event (Similar to Feast of Fools) View Answers Yes 7 (77.8%) No 1 (11.1%) Unsure 1 (11.1%) How far would you travel for the above event? View Answers Which area do you live in? View Answers Would you participate in a Pot Luck style feast (Lower feast price then normal feast) View Answers Yes 3 (33.3%) No 2 (22.2%) Unsure 4 (44.4%) Is there another type of event that you wish Calontir would hold more of, RUSH events, A&S focused, etc. View Answers Any other comments? View Answers 4 comments|post comment

Kingdom Facebook Group [13 Nov 2007|01:38am] zephyrofgod [ mood | sick ] [ music | Now We Are Free - Gladiator OST ] Dear Gentles: I'm not sure if this has made the rounds yet, but the Kingdom of Calontir now has a Facebook group. It's not very active at this writing, but we are gaining members at almost a weekly basis. If you are interested, please click here. If you are not a member of Facebook, you will need to join, otherwise, membership is completely open. If there are any further questions, I would be delighted to field them. YIS, Constantia Kaloethes Crossposted to my journal and sca. post comment

Question for Marshals [12 Nov 2007|10:25am] lavenalgm [ mood | mischievous ] Does a seneschal and a marshal in training (non-warranted) at a practice make it ok for fighting to happen or do you have to have a fully warranted marshal? 4 comments|post comment

Drama [09 Nov 2007|02:28pm] lavenalgm [ mood | contemplative ] Ok I am just becoming seneschal of a Canton in Iowa, yes the one I taked about a month or so ago, that has had lots of drama, how is the best way to carefully avoid such issues in the future. Here is my example: We were required to put a bid in for coronation, several members got together and made the plan and submitted it. They excluded the seneschal, which i believe has to be included for legal reasons, and did not tell the population. I would have spoken up and wanted to talk the to people involved. How would people recommend I go about it. Two of the major people involved in situations like this have been members for a very long time and have awards, where as I have been an on and off again non-paying member for 3-5 years, geez is it really that long. Anyways looking for any communication tips, I have been reading up on the seneschal handbook also. 4 comments|post comment

Crown Pictures [05 Nov 2007|06:08pm] purplellamaboi [ mood | busy ] Pictures from Crown Tournament are here. post comment

Lilies War Theme Announced [10 Oct 2007|10:00am] purplellamaboi [ mood | anxious ] From the CalonNet:: Lilies Announcement! As is tradition in the heartlands, Their Royal Majesties Calontir have decreed that a grand tournament and melee be organized for all of their nobles, knights, and commons; as well as their Royal Cousins and their subjects from across the Known World. This tournament is to be held on the ground of their forefathers, the Field of Lilies, and is to consist of all manner of pageantry, display and entertainment for all who might attend. It is no secret that the artisans of this kingdom are some of the most diverse in the world; and to that end, their Majesties have asked that all who might participate in this fair organize themselves into guilds and form alliances in order to field teams for this display. These guilds and alliances need not be officially chartered within this fair kingdom, yet all must be able to present a sufficient force upon the field that might last for a week, and include not only artisans, but knights, huscarls, fyrdmen, archers and men-at-arms. Forces should be able to challenge each other in the customary pastimes of tournament, melee, archery, games, art and craft displays, shopping and partying, to name but a few. We would encourage all who dedicate themselves to a craft to consider sponsoring a force for this war; be you metalworker, fiber artist, cook, potter, baker, or any of the other myriad of artisans and craftsmen that this Kingdom is blessed with. Petitions for such forces must be presented to their Majesties, no later than the Kris Kinder Market, traditionally held in the Crown’s lands of the Barony of Forgotten Sea. Any exceptions after this date will be granted solely at the discretion of Their Majesties. The Event Stewards for this next Lilies are Baroness Diana MacLean (baronessd@hotmail.com ) and Baron Mikhail Nikolaevich (mstraatm@gmail.com). If you are interested in sponsoring a side for this next Lilies, please contact us at your earliest convenience. Even if you don’t think you have enough for a “whole” side, let us know, perhaps we could arrange an alliance with another guild or group. Again, your side does not have to be an “official” Calontir guild, just a group of artisans willing to contribute to the overall fun of the war. We look forward to hearing from many of you! post comment

Pulled into the Fray - Advice please. [18 Sep 2007|11:18am] lavenalgm [ mood | contemplative ] I  am not really new to the SCA, been sporadically active for about 3-4 years now.  I am at a lost to what I should do with a situation that has been developing in our group.  Mainly it is drama but it has escalated to the point that we are lossing members because of other members telling the higher levels possible lies.  (I have no clue what is true anymore) Some members are trying to just that our group just get banned and then they will start a group excluding who they feel are trouble makers.  I would love to become more involved in a official role, but am not sure if I should put out the effort if I will just come under attack also, or if our group is going to be disolved.  I understand any social group comes with drama, I work at a political active non-profit, but I don't think the level of drama in our group is going to allow us to get any new members, let alone keep all existing members.  I have been tactfully trying to coverup the drama/division when new people are around but it seems to never end.  I am not sure how to get this stopped or resolved and am starting to get dragged into the middle.   8 comments|post comment

Any groups near ames [07 Aug 2007|02:59pm] lavenalgm Who are very easy going about SCA rules. I tried to take a friend of mine to A&S and she was unfortunately turned off by the rule heavy/not welcoming atmosphere. I know she would enjoy participating but would have to take a evening off a week to make the local group. I was hoping to prove it was worth it with the other event but that seems to not have happened. Sorry sure this sounds critical of the group but even I felt a little uncomfortable being their and I was invited 6 comments|post comment

New LiveJournal Community [30 Jul 2007|09:51pm] purplellamaboi [ mood | thoughtful ] [ music | BT - Dark Heart Dawning ] [[My apologies to those who see this more than once; it's been cross-posted to a handful of communities to get the most and best bandwidth....]] A new community have been created for those members of the Society for Creative Anachronism who have Near Eastern, Middle Eastern, and Far Eastern personas: sca_silkroad This community is here for you all to share where you are at with your SCA journey...whether that's in your persona development, garb making skills, or dance training. No topic is off-topic...as long as what you are talking about deals with the Near East, Middle East, or Far East. Are you wanting to get help translating some text you've found? Need help interpreting that miniature you've been staring at for weeks? Wondering what dance technique works for everyone else? Found something really cool on E-Bay you need to share? These are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg of what this community is here for. So...don't hesitate! Spread the word, join in, and start talking and sharing!!! post comment

How to get involved in Scribing [24 Jul 2007|08:46am] lavenalgm I am not sure how to get started I believe my local group, axedroot, does not have much activity in this area. I am not sure what supplies even I should get as a beginner. 4 comments|post comment

Broken King [14 May 2007|02:10pm] duncan_prime Apparently HisRM managed to get his ankle broken at St. George. No details about how badly. I was safely with HerRM at Spring Fling, so it wasn't my fault. Hopefully HerRM's horoscope will improve this week. 2 comments|post comment

Crown results [05 May 2007|07:29pm] classics_cat [ mood | pleased ] I am told that Sir Angelo won for Jane against Sir Hirsch. 2 comments|post comment

Pennsic 35 Photo Galleries [20 Nov 2006|12:57pm] darter02 I have finally had a chance to catch up on processing photos and my Pennsic 35 photo galleries are now OPEN to the public. My apologies for taking SO LONG to do the work, life has been very busy. In fact I recently married and have moved so I hope you all can understand the delay. I tried to capture different subjects from the previous years. There is SO much to Pennsic that I feel I can do something different every year and never run out of options. Please feel free to visit the galleries. You can leave comments directly under any photo or in a gallery itself. The names of people or anything else you wish to write is always a welcome addition. Just please no snarky or rude comments. I just delete those. Also, I am still selling Pennsic War calendars on eBay. They run from last Pennsic to the next with a count-down of how many days until Pennsic 36. I’m lowering the price for the holidays, so be sure to get some for your SCAdian friends! LOL One more thing I would like to mention is that I will be for sale at Vlad’s Slave Auction again at Pennsic 36. You can bid on my photo services and as long as I have no prior commitments I’ll shoot any event or subject of the winner’s choice. The Pennsic galleries: http://www.pbase.com/darter02/sca The Pennsic calendars: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270057261011 Thank you, Darter the Chronicler PS: This is a cross post to many lists. Please copy/paste it into any forums or lists where people may find an interest in this. post comment

Glory IX: On the Silk Road to Glory -- June 30th - July 4th, Kingdom of the Outlands [23 May 2006|11:32am] refined_mirages Glory IX - On the Silk Road...to Glory! Sponsored By: The Kingdom of the Outlands & The Barony of Unser Hafen Date: June 30, 2006 (Opens: Noon) - July 4, 2006 (Closes: Noon) Location: LCCC Campground, Buford WY Summer brings the call to Glory! Following in the footsteps of those who first brought goods to Rome, our caravan will find Adventure along the Silk Road. Merchants will gather from far and wide, and Guards will heed the call to protect their goods against the Brigands who await them. Experience the wonders of the Middle East, brave the dangers of the Taklimakan Desert and join Old Friends and New for food and fellowship in Chang'an, the Imperial City. ( More Event Information ) ( Pre-Registration Information ) post comment

Sad tidings [25 Oct 2005|07:08pm] tattycat Greetings from the wilds of Artemisia. It is with a heavy heart that I report that Eric of Bedlam (ericthemad) has passed away. Eric was a fringe player in West Plains, MO, but I'm hoping this news will reach his friends and Shire members there. Eric was visitng friends in Cinicnnati, OH. He suffered two brain aneurysms, and died late this afternoon. Thoughts and stories may be passed along via http://wiki.gundo.com/kody/ . Go in peace, and be well. Regards to friends still in Calontir, Lady Beatrice Sidney Barony of the Thousand Eyes Artemisia 2 comments|post comment

ST Louis [17 Jul 2005|04:15am] achbarr   I have a Buddy living in the St Louis area.    Who can she contact for SCA fun? 1 comment|post comment

Looking for New Friends [17 Jun 2005|04:58pm] sexkyttyn [ mood | happy ] [ music | "So This Is Love" ] My husband, friend and I will be moving into the Junction City, KS area within 6 months. We are members of the SCA, current subjects of the Kingdom of Caid in the Barony of Calafia. Upon our move we're looking to find friendly faces from the SCA that can help us attune ourselves to Junction City, KS and it's SCA members and activities. My husband is an active heavies fighter who currently fights with the Romani Gypsies. We come in good standing and are just looking for some help and new friends. Kevin & Nora Waller Liz McPherson Kingdom Caid Barony Calafia 15 comments|post comment

A Guard Comes Begging [05 Jun 2005|05:33pm] feonor Whereas the Kansas City Renaissance Festival Guards have been in short supply, short training, and short respect for several seasons, and Whereas the attempt is being made to rectify these deficiencies, and Whereas the need for Guards is great, both fighting and non fighting roles, Therefor here comes the Petitioner on behalf of the Royal Guard Corps before the message recipients asking for volunteers to swell the ranks of said Corps. Or, in other words, I'm recruiting. There is a desperate need for additional Guards and I'm putting out the call. To paraphrase, my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Costume requirements are comparatively inexpensive and (at least for the non-fighting roles) the time commitment is not great. Any interested parties please contact me at jrgasper@yahoo.com or contact the KCRF Office. Thank you, Jason Gasper SCAka Robert McKynnon of the Barony of Forgotten Sea KCRF-2005 aka Sir Lt. Thomas Mason post comment

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