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La Notte, Teribus, and Drum Classes

2008-03-06T13:45:57Z

Believe it or not, La Notte will be making a rare appearance in Golden, Colorado at Elevation on Friday, April 18, 2008. Paul Ash (the "hurdy gurdy guy") and I (Nevik with my drums) wll be bringing a couple of extra friends to fill out the sound and will be playing a good chunk of the "La Notte Dei Cavalieri" CD as well as other material. If you enjoy belly dance rhythms and the haunting sounds of the hurdy gurdy, then this show might be just what the doctor ordered. There are no future plans for shows so this may be your one chance to see La Notte live. Paul and I truly enjoyed performing at Pennsic years ago, but living so far apart has made it difficult to work together with any regularity.

For those that might not have heard La Notte, here's a link to a small mp3 clip from the 1999 CD release: http://www.legionofdoumbek.com/audio/lanotte_moorishdance_excerpt.mp3

My apologies to anyone who finds this post off topic. We have many SCA friends and have performed at Pennsic (and I at Estrella) for years and thought it might be of interest to you. :-)

We look forward to seeing some of you at the show!
Nevik

p.s. For those in the Cincinnati area, I am bringing Teribus (medieval great pipes & drums) to town on March 22. More info at www.gaiananda.net/ There will be workshops on bagpipes and Celtic music as well.

p.s.s. I will also be teaching drum classes at Pennsic again this year and most likely at Estrella next year so if anyone has any special requests for topics, feel free to contact me. :-)

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Attention All Renaissance Enthusiast

2008-02-27T19:35:41Z

St. Brides-- Army of Dalkieth Invites all those interested in the real living history of the Renaissance time period to attend the premier Northern California Event.......

Action in the Low Countries------ The School of the Renaissance Soldier. April 4-6th
At Gibson Ranch State Park in Sacramento CA

This event last year had a battle contingent of 141 persons.....

We are expecting this number to double this year.......

At What event can you experience a Renaissance style Battle with over 200 soldier wielding pike----- holding off 30 cavalry--- Black powder matchlocks blazing and Cannons booming?

This event is becoming the ultimate destination as Re-enactment Soldiers from all over the Nation are coming to attend and participate in this annual spectacular event.......

Persons who consider themselves Military oriented should heavily consider attending this Workshop in order to knock the dust off their boots and prepare for the up coming season....

With a literal City of period pavilions and tents, sutlers, cooks, vendors, musicians--- This event is quickly becoming the best opportunity for the Renaissance Faire Society (in general) to participate in a great educational and yet highly entertaining event.

Please contact me with any Questions @ Halcyoninc@aol.com for more information............. or go to you can find the website here www.renaissancesoldier.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!

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2008 Photo Galleries

2008-02-25T01:14:30Z

Will you all please post links to photo galleries that you encounter?

Here's two:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/70104978@N00/sets/72157603946634507/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeff-godfrey/sets/72157603938019475/

Any others anyone???

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Looking for a merchant

2008-02-24T04:25:02Z

Does anyone know who was in space 36 at Merch row? They were right next to The Goddess Garden and sold loads of rings out front, very killer tribal wares out back and some bolts of fabrics on one side.
They have some merchandise I want to recommend to a friend.
Thanks

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Bunny Booty and Wolgemut! (Estrella 2008)

2008-02-22T05:09:30Z

It looks like the Easter Bunny showed up early for Estrella. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsvaNYCsj9E

/Micha
www.wolgemut.net

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Home again

2008-02-21T18:32:27Z

Made it out of the mud and the muck with a minimum of trouble. Did I have a good time? well, parts of it were great (meeting the Vikings You Like guys was a blast, there was some awesome chicken on a stick and Turkish coffee and it was fun seeing all the different vendors), other parts not so great (the rain and the mud... oh and it was a little on the chilly side for my tastes in AZ) and some parts sucked royally (like watching new friends grieve the loss of their friend who crossed over on the war field on Friday).
It was a long long 5 days.

Did the parking lots dry out enough for everyone to get out without too much trouble? I sure hope so. I know that some areas were pretty bad still when we left at noon on Sunday but it looked like it was getting better.

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Come drink, drum, and dance with Clan Nightwolf!

2008-02-21T18:30:54Z

Clan Nightwolf will, as usual, be the place for revelry and merriment (and probably more than a little debauchery) of all sorts every night this year at Estrella, but in particular, this is an open invitation to come throw down some party on Thursday Night at War!

There will be some of our famous mead on tap, along with home brewed ale and hard cider as well. Looking for something a little more adventurous? Try a shot at our new Powder Bar! Curious? Come find out! (no, not THAT kind of powder... it's not illegal, trust us! ;) )

We'll be camped on the Atenveldt side of the site, pretty much right in the middle from north to south. Look for the signature huge black fortress or visit http://www.clannightwolf.com/ for a map of the site with our location marked!

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Regale us upon your return home!

2008-02-21T17:14:35Z

So, any good stories or pics out there? If so, post post post!!!

I just got home last night and I'm missing the climate already! I had a hoot socializing, but I have to admit, the fighting alone was worth the trip! This is (I believe) my 13th Estrella, and I've never been more proud to stand among and against such a good band of hard fighting brothers and sisters. Calontir had the priveledge of fighting on both sides briefly, and we were met always with warm and glad friendship. I spent most of the battle next to my King, acting in what capacity I might as his "stand in" champion. And what fun fighting it was. Nothing like a crown on the chest to create some interesting scenarios!

Outside of fighting, it was great to see some performances by Clan Tynker, Wolgemut, and Owain Pfife. There were some bodacious parties and many new faces. And its always great to catch up with those friends you only get to see this one time per year.

Anyway, I hope everyone had a great time and can post some memories up here. Until then, I'll have to go home and inhale the woodsmoke in my clothes!

Cass

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driving to war warnings

2008-02-13T05:59:05Z

Our state renaissance festival takes place the same weekend as war and is on the same route as war so be mindful that if you drive on the 60 from about 7 a.m. till about noon you will hit some traffic. The troopers are good about making their traffic veer right and drive by traffic moving a bit faster but during peak ties, you may hit some traffic. Also in the evening hours if you pass that same area heading west, be mindful of the drunk drivers.

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Let the packing begin!!

2008-02-11T06:09:50Z

I can't wait, I spent all day cleaning the kitchen stuff for our household, we pack all the trailers tomorrow!! Please stop by and check us out its al lot of work but having an all period camp is so awesome once we are there!!! Clan Nightwolf !

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Holding my breath and jumping

2008-02-11T01:36:02Z

onto a plane in 3 days for the event. I have sent my bed (made a super simple slat style that all rolls up together for transport out of 1x6's and 1x2's and some parachute cording) and bedding, the tent and poles, a cooler and the armor off to be trailered down and most of the rest of my stuff is packed and ready to go. I have the plane tickets, the car rental and my estrella acceps forms ready to go...

Now, if I could just quiet the butterflies enough so that I will actually be able to enjoy myself I will be in business.

I know I probably won't know who anyone on this list is when I get there, but I wanted to thank those of you who offered up info when I asked for it. You really helped an OCD woman much more at ease, which believe me will make and OCD womans hubby a much happier camper in the grand scheme of things.

May you all have the best War ever!

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classes at estrella

2008-02-10T05:27:32Z

i have looked on the website but am not finding a list of classes being offered does anybody know what i should look under?

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LAND

2008-02-09T15:29:13Z

does anybody know if there is still land available for camping thats not in the overflow? I emailed the estrella land allotment person but havent heard back yet.I can camp with the household im in but would rather not so i was hoping there was still space available.

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Panther Pavilions discounted price for ennyone...

2008-02-08T19:09:13Z

Howdy! I'm a new kid on this block, but not to the SCA.
I've just posted my discount on Panther's stuff to the "listings" area, but from what I saw there, - apparently that area's not much used on this Tribe. So I thought I'd post this as well just to let anyone who might be in need of a new canvas home in on it.

Cheers and I hope to make it out there one o' these years!
THL Sheriff Viktor von Murdoch / 'Cowboy'

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good food vendors?

2008-02-06T07:21:54Z

I don't want o haul a cooler onto site if I can avoid it as we are flying in. Are there any good food vendors? What are some of the best?

Oh, and is there good coffee to be had?

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War Hints for Girlies (c) 2005

2008-02-04T04:34:22Z

After many wars with newbies who had never been, I decided it'd be best to make up a sheet that answers many of those repeat questions. I hope some of you find it useful information and share it with others you know.
Kahlea bint Yas'Zille

Female hints for war camping:
Be prepared not to have a shower every day-sometimes the wait in line can be as long as two hours! Best showering times are at night when everyone else is out, or sleeping, during the battles, or early in the a.m.
*after the battle is worst and so is before dinner.
Bring washcloths and squeeze soap for quickie, in-tent clean ups to keep you from feeling too funky. A wash basin is another good thing to bring in the tent with you, as are baby wipes (DON’T use disinfectant wipes-youch!).

A way I try to maintain hygiene is by keeping my hair tightly bound either up or in braids to keep dirt out. I have a ton of hair and cant wash it out there as much as I'd like, so this usually works well for keeping it from getting too yucky. I wear a veil or hat by day and sometimes a veil or turban by night. At night the smoke from the fires can add serious yuck effect to your coif, so keeping it all back, up or covered helps you last out your last wash.
Head covering by day is urged because every war I have been to is very warm by day (and VERY chilly by night) so wearing a hat or veil is great to avoid facial and shoulder sunburn as well as heat exhaustion which can happen just as easily in spring as it does in summer. Water, water, water....can't say it enough. And if you have had enough, there is always someone else in your party who has not! Especially our brave fighters.

Asthmatics and those who might be: fires, dust, rag weed and other allergins are at an extreme at most wars I go to. Bring lots of your allergy meds (beware of which ones are affected by alcohol!), asthma remedies and kleenex. Other meds like cough medicine and inhalers are great to bring. If you are out and about all weekend, by Sunday you'll need them! And you WILL want to blow your nose (dust and goop-eyuck!)

Another other helpful hint is to bring anti-bact spray or wipes in case you have to "number two" in a porta pottie. You'll feel much better spraying that around before you take a seat. Also bring extra TP-their's is so thin you can see through it! Not good for when you do take that seat. Also I bring wetnaps-both the anti-bact type for hands and feet as well as the feminine type for, well, those little clean ups when you cant get to the shower for a day or two. They also help in the event one becomes romantic, for the after math damage control.

So, Aunt Flow decided to join you this war? Well, first keep your tampons handy! You dont want to be rifling through all of your belongings when you need to take care of that, especially when it is 28 degrees out at 3 a.m.! I also keep a roll of TP next to my bed (besides the fact that I am an avid noseblower in both the mundane world and at wars!) for wrapping up this stuff and hiding it so no others in camp have to know. You can wrap up the roll into a little tube and shove it into a bottle so that nobody sees and no dogs can get to it! Keep this in mind if your camp has animals. Their nature is to hunt it out. How embarrassed would you be?

If you trek to the portapottie and need to take care of this business, take your tampon in your bra or armpit so you dont look like you did in 6th grade, in class with a purse, taking it with you to the bathroom in the middle of feast! At night bring a flashlight, preferably the type you can hang up in the stall with you.

Kleenex and lots of it, is another great remedy for war because the dust gets logged in your eyes, your ears, and up your nose. A good nose blow will sometimes render goodies you never dreamed of! DONT use q-tips to clean your ears if you have not showered first. This will only push dirt into your ear, thus creating an ear infection.

Deodorant, body oils, body sprays, are great ways to give you a re-fresher when you cant pop in the shower. I keep body spray in my dance basket and double up on the deodorant every day. I then roll some body oil in my pits to keep them from smelling funky. Most people dont like patchouli, but now you know why hippies use it. Wouldn't ya rather smell that then funky?! There are other kinds out there, florals, fruity, spicy, etc... Also, keep in mind that sun and lip protection are needed, but dust and beris also get adhered to both so it makes ya feel yucky. Better yucky than a trip to the chiurgeon for heatstroke aid!

Cotton balls and face cleanser- tough to get to soap and water for make up removal lest your camp is right near a stone privvy (manmade bathrooms in some parks), but I doubt you want to be close to those! ewwww! Plus washing your make up off after a night of boozing, when it is freezing cold outside, is doubtfully going to have you splashing your face with cold drinking water that has been sitting out all night!
For bellydancers, I recommend not slapping on as much makeup as you normally would. Hey, it's the middle ages anyway! They didnt have Revlon back then. Plaster more bindis on your face and berber markings (the eyeliner dots) which are easier to remove, but veer away from lots of mascara and eyeliner, as well as foundation (do people still wear that gunk anyway???!). Portable showers that heat up in the sun and hang up are only allowed in some areas with restrictions so be sure to read your park’s laws and rules as ground water is seriously verboten!

Bring plenty of lip protection to war. Between the hot, dry fires and the hot, dry sun, your lips will thank you.

For nighttime cleanup, I keep a liquid astringent in my tent with plenty of cotton balls. Also, revert back to that greasy stuff mom used back in the day-Ponds or other white, creamy, make up remover that comes in a tub. There are now also some oily-liquidy removers that come in squeeze bottles that work well. Try not to smear dirt into eyes. This goop works great for eyes, should you opt to wear that eye make up anyway. It is greasy so keep a wash cloth near to wipe the grease away once you're done with your kleenex. Then finish it all of with a few swipes from your cotton ball with astringent (on face, not eyes). You'll be amazed how much dirt comes away! You'll even want to do this throughout the day, especially if you are prone to zits. The dirt at war is fine and abundant and your face's oils attract it.

Shaving-forget it. If he/she is bothered by it, tell him/her they didn’t have razors back then and it's part of your persona!

Dress in layers-since the wars we attend are in the desert, days can be very warm with little to no shade and nights can get downright freezing-literally! We have awakened to see dogs’ water dishes frozen over, drinking water frozen and often find some snoozing fireside b/c they didn’t prepare enough for warmth in tents and on bodies. Bring things that are easy to layer. The layout of the area is HUGE so traveling back to your tent to dress warmer is a huge pain! Ladies often carry a basket with them with necessities inside, cloak, head cover, mittens or gloves, wine, goblet, etc…men generally will spend the extra to buy one nice heavy duty warm cloak or coat. This is a good idea for women too, a hood is suggested as some wars have been known to host rain, mist, drizzle, wind and fog.
Shoes should be closed, boot or ankle type so as to avoid wet spots, pot-holes, mud, or debris. Wear thick warm wool-cotton socks to wick away moisture but to keep tootsies warm. Layers are good because at most parties you’ll be near fire and lots of bodies, making for a warm night. As soon as you leave to trek back “home” it is real cold!

The best money you can spend for your accommodations: a very warm sleeping bag (blankets slide off at night and allow cold air in) and a bed to elevate your sleeping quarters off of the floor in the event of moisture or rain. Pack your gear, clothing, and belongings in plastic tubs as opposed to bags and suitcases in case it does rain. Our desert rains make for torrential downpours when they do happen and our hard cracked desert doesn’t drain water. I hear tell of one Estrella (prior to our arrival) where campers literally saw tents and personal items floating. Bring umbrella, plastic hoodies, boots, just in case. Use weather proofing if you can. There was one fateful year it rained non-stop for days leading up to and at the beginning of war, so this advice comes from many who paid the price of discomfort that year.

Have a flashlight near your bed (NO CANDLES!!!!) and several others strewn around. They always grow legs and disappear just when you need to make a 4 a.m. potty stroll! Sleep in layers, especially when drunk. Hypothermia has occurred when drunkards doze off wearing not enough. Every camp must have fire extinguishers-and yes, the fire marshal does come to check.
Don’t fall asleep with any propane running inside of your tent. This has proven fatal at one war that I know of. Very sad indeed. If you camp in My camp, I do not ALLOW you to sleep with these unless you also have a propane alarm/detector.

Don’t forget cell phone chargers for your car. If you out there fro extended time, you don’t want your phone dying. Take calls in private though b/c nothing says dork like someone on their cell phone in medieval garb!

Okay, fun stuff: money...bring LOTS of it. Bring back up money in the form of checks and credit cards although most merchants do prefer cash, matter of fact, often times you might get a little discount if you offer cash.
Haggling and bartering is okay at some booths, especially if you are buying several pieces from the same merchant, but be realistic, not insulting. You might even ask, "Would you feel comfortable offering me a discount since I am buying the whole costume?" they'll be honest with you. I would not haggle on multiple purchases under $25 or if you are only buying one thing-that's just cheap. A lot of these people make this stuff and you don’t want to insult their artistic endeavor.

Food- if you are health-conscious at all, or in any way vegetarian, plan your own meals. Apparently them mid aged folks liked them some meat! Delicacies at war include: those big ass meat legs, ribs, meat pies, grease, junk, and sweets. Think of ren faire or state fair food!

Some camps might offer you a meal if you offer them something. NO, not that! But cleanup or camp chores are GREAT ways to eat for free at wars. Also, trade of labor is big at war. Almost everyone is overworked, from fighters who carry their weapons all the way to and from the field, to their ladies stuck merchanting at their booth all day without a potty break. * hint-hint *
Sharing your beverage (I personally like wine J ) like water, gatorade, and juice, to offering to carry things, to building the fire if you are an early bird, to helping the boys armor up (you can be THAT lucky!), to clean up after the party, to just about anything. Keep in mind that sadly some A-holes have been known to drug drinks then offer them at parties. Only accept drinks of someone’s special brew if you know them. I have witnessed many an ambulance ride at one war where several ladies were drugged.

If you are sharing a camp you MUST do SOMETHING! A lot of work goes into these events-you can never know till you have your own household, how much work it is. Ask anyone if they need help. ANYONE.

Now this from the Alpha B* in Schadenfreude-Angie aka Iona Putnika aka "Iona Lotta Costumes":

“…If you are bored----volunteer some of your time. The event is run only by volunteers, and you get to meet some interesting people. Go to the Volunteer Tent and they will direct you. Also after you volunteer, you get free food at the Hospitality Tent, and then you get coupons to put in the Volunteer Raffle (neat prizes in there). War is not just about partying and hanging around w/ your friends.........it's being part of something bigger than yourself, and having a good time at it...”

Tell your friends and family to come out to see you for a day trip. They will NEVER understand it till they come out to see for themselves!

Things we in the SCA laugh at-

people who spend lots of money on garb and wear tennis shoes or flip-flop sandals or a baseball hat
sunglasses with a fully period costume (Angie tells me this is okay but I still laugh)
watches (just hide em)
upper body garb with jeans
the loin cloth people
the LARPers
people who overdo it (whatever IT may be)
sleazy, skimpily-clad bellydancers (wear that outfit back then and youda been hanged or stoned for sure!)

Things you as mundane visitors should check out-
shopping!
the battle
high court
the shows put on by the war staff; everything from comedy, to concerts, to belly dance shows (hint-hint), to kid’s boffer tourneys, you name it.
The classes-most are offered for free or VERY inexpensively; everything from craft works, to belly dance (hint-hint), to how to behave properly around royalty (one I should take!), to how to sing and dance at SCA events.
Period encampment tours-I've been dying to get to one of these. These folks do it the way it used to be done.
Coursing Hounds, rapier and horsies!
The gatebook-read it. It has very helpful info inside
The law-if they smell it, they can search ALL of your belongings! You will be arrested, kicked out as well as your camp shut down. Did you know that? Don’t be a bonehead! They are everywhere! You dont even see them half the time,
Campfire parties-follow your ears, the drums will lure you to some of the best parties! Also follow belly dancers (ask them so they don’t think you are a stalker), they usually are going to dance. Bring your ID-many camps check, especially if they have ever been busted.

HAVE FUN!

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Roll Call! Bellydancers!

2008-02-02T05:44:29Z

So which dancers out there can we expect to see at war this year?

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New to war ...

2008-02-01T23:35:38Z

Can't believe I've been dancing for four years and this will be my very first Estrella ... yikes. K, so my question is gonna sound silly but seeing how I've never been to war before, what do you all wear? Is it different during the day than at night or do you wear pretty much the same stuff day and night?

Help ...

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Basilon SALE

2008-01-30T17:08:01Z

Yes, there will be Midnight Madness BUT~ We have to liquidate our stuff. It wont float to the islands. Come by and see what you maybe just have to have. We have for sale: A trailer, booth tables, carpets, Middle Eastern Deco Stuff, (used in our booth) Lots of jewelry projects, coins, beads, bells, and the like, some fabric. We have a few dead drums that need reheading, wounded instruments looking for homes and some TLC Repair. This is all in addition to our new drums and other goodies.

Come by and see us on Merchant's Row, next to Moonstruck. Questions, Call Linda (805)258-6354.

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Shopping for bellydancers and ME personnas

2008-01-24T21:15:44Z

The Goddess Garden on merchant's row will serve up some tasty bellydance garb and wares for lookin yer abso finest at every campfire you choose to shimmy at.
From matching tribal bra and belt sets (be sure to add a Ghawazee coat or a Turkish vest and a full skirt for swirlin), to bits and bobs for you crafty vixens out there who like to make your own, The Goddess Garden will have treats to satisfy all. We will also carry hair and headwear accessories, bindis, jewelry, tops, skirts, pantaloons, hip scarves, coins, accent skirts and more!
You can also visit www.thegoddessgarden.net to place a custom order for pick up at war!
Many of my old inventory from last year will be sold at uber fab discount prices this year to clean out my studio. I have no workspace left due to all this purdy stuff hanging around.
Please be sure to stop by and say hello and lets talk about where the best places for dancing will be at this year's Estrella War!

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Finger Cymbals (zils) class at Estrella

2008-01-24T16:51:32Z

Taught by yours truly!
Info coming soon.

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The truth about the weather

2008-01-23T04:38:17Z

So, in looking at the weather reports for the Florence area and having family that lives in both Phoenix and Tuscon I see that it has been getting down to the low 30's at night there.
Really? So, being not much into sleeping cold I am wondering what the best way to stay warm at night in the desert is. I will have blankets under me, but on top or under the air mattress... both? Also, what is the best tent heater? I have a single Coleman... guess I should look it up online and see if it is safe for indoor use... I seem to recall that it is.

and finally, showers? Do they cost? Should I bring quarters?

I hate being unprepared and being a little (okay, maybe a lot) OCD about stuff like this I am beginning to feel like I am scrambling.

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my first time

2008-01-16T03:07:49Z

looking at the website I have come across a question. I see that pre reg people can get in early on Tuesday for one price, and that general admission people can get in on wednesday morning for another price. What if you are not planning on arriving until say thursday or friday? is there a different rate and I am just missing it somewhere?

Also, just out of curiosity, how hard is it to fly with armor? no, not on... but checked. Do they give you a big hassle?

thanks

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War dance (X-post from SCA Middle Eastern Dance)

2008-01-16T01:54:49Z

OK, I'm sure someone has given opinions on this somewhere, but I can't find it...

I'm about to go to my first war in 20 years, and my first war west of the Mississippi, and I'm just wondering about some basic things.

Any guidelines for basic hafla etiquette? Do you just show up and shimmy, or do you need to be invited into the circle?

Can I show my stomach (which gives me a lot more wardrobe options) or will I need to wear a Turkish coat to every dance circle (which means my one-and-only coat will be quite stinky by the end of Estrella).

I can't wait to get out and dance under the stars to real-live music with lots of other happy dancers; I don't want to spoil it (for myself or others) with newbie mistakes.

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This will probably be our last Estrella-Moving to Maui

2008-01-12T02:50:18Z

Hello from Basilon~
Just to let you all know that this Estrella War will most likely be our last for a while. We are moving to Maui. But before we go we will get to see old friends and hopefully new ones.Come on by and say HI and Bye... So, if there is anything you would like to purchase before we go, Estrella would be the place to do it. In addition to our drums, and other musical instruments in our shop, we have for sale our 2004 cargo trailer 10'x6'x6' interior~14 ft overall length. 2004 Silverado truck-4x4,heavy duty, tow package, cruise control- Delivery at or after War for the trailer We will be selling assorted booth stuff, tables, carpets, etc.(Email off list for further details.) harmonydances@yahoo.com or basilondrums@yahoo.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone at War
Linda & Charlie

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Coursing Hounds info for beginners?

2008-01-11T03:03:06Z

I have a new pup whose breed suggests it might be good for coursing.
Any info on how to train them for this in the SCA?

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What's not to miss???

2008-01-11T02:55:24Z

So, what is there that is a MUST attend at War?

We are of Norse Persona, a Knight and his lady, not too much into drinking... but not too little either, first time at War. I was looking at the list of events on the website, but obviously we can't be everywhere and see everything.

Just wondered if there were some things that were "essential" to the war that we should make double effort to hit.

Thanks.

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Who's going?? Any other belly dancers??

2008-01-10T08:09:56Z

I am already getting organized as time always flys and I end up with too much to do the day before (oh the joy of period camps!) My household will be having a party Thursday night plenty of drumming and dancing at Clan Nightwolf. We also have a Survivors party on Sunday night. Of course when enough people show up any night we end up drumming and filling the carpets.
Anyone else have plans??

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ROSES CANCER TOURNAMENT AT ESTRELLA WAR XXIV

2007-11-30T15:18:07Z

Greetings Unto the Known World!

It is my honor to once again host the "Roses Cancer Tournament" at Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) to Honor friends and loved ones dealing with cancer and raise donations for the American Cancer Society (ACS). Last year's Tournament raised almost $4000 in donations to ACS! This year, there will be several different Prize Tournaments and a silent prize auction to
raise funds.

The hardsuit Prize Tournament will be held Friday, Feb 15, 2008 at 2 PM. First place prize will be a helmet donated from Windrose Armoury. The tournament has a minimum entry fee of $5, but any more you wish to donate will go directly to the American Cancer Society and be most appreciated. This year's tournament will be held in the honor of four wonderful women:
Countess Haley of Atenveldt, Countess Alianora of Atenveldt, Duchess Ariel of Atlantia, and Her Ladyship Regan of Atenveldt.

Last year there were so many offers for prizes that we are adding a silent prize auction to add to the funds we might raise and share the donated prizes with those who come out to support the cause. The auction will be held at the same time as the hardsuit tournament. If you are interested in donating prizes, please contact Countess Alianora at fretknot@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES].

If you or anyone you know has suffered through cancer, come and support this worthy cause! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at marianavivia@ gmail.com [OMIT SPACES].

Ever in Service to The Dream and Breast Cancer Survivor,
Countess Mariana Vivia of Atenveldt

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ESTRELLA WAR XXIV!!!

2007-11-29T02:04:03Z

ESTRELLA WAR XXIV
February 12-18, 2008

Populace of the Knowne World, Pray Heed! The Kingdom of Atenveldt joins the Principal Kingdoms of Caid, Outlands and Artemisia, in inviting you to attend Estrella War XXIV (www.estrellawar.org) to be held Feb 12-18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. Come join over 7,000 participants from our Current Middle Ages as the Kingdoms of Atenveldt and Caid engage in Noble Combat with the Kingdoms of the Outlands and Artemisia for seven days of Medieval Glory, Honor and Chivalry in the Warm Desert Sun!

THINGS TO DO: There's so much going on at Estrella War XXIV, we couldn't possibly explain it all in one newsletter article. Whether your interest is pageantry, Heavy Combat, Rapier or Youth Combat, Arts & Sciences showcases and competitions, attending Collegium classes, getting your name and device submitted at Herald's Point, a visit to the Period Encampment, Equestrian
activities, shopping at Merchant's Row (over 150 merchants!), or simply visiting with friends -- there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy at Estrella War XXIV! See the PLACES TO KNOW, ACTIVITIES, and SCHEDULES sections of the website for more detail about what is planned for the event.

SITE: Canyon Moon Ranch is located at 20585 Price Station Rd. Florence, AZ 85232. If you are pre-registered for Tuesday admission, site opens at 8:00 AM, Tues, Feb 12, 2008. If you are pre-registered for Wednesday admission, or wish to pay General Admission when you arrive, site opens at 8:00 AM, Wed, Feb 13, 2008. Site closes Noon, Mon, Feb 18, 2008. The SITE RULES page of www.estrellawar.org provides important guidelines for camping, camp fires, grey water, litter, parking, pets, driving on site, noise curfews, off limit areas, restrictions for commercial/Documentary filming, and use of FRS radios by attendees. For more information on site layout, including maps showing camping areas assigned for the Principal Kingdoms, see the
EVENT SITE MAPS page of the website.

Onsite services include shower trucks, ATMs on Merchants Row, shuttles running the loop road during daylight and early evening hours, and the Canyon Ranch General Store selling a variety of important convenience items (ice, sunscreen, etc.) and fire pit rentals. A full list of offsite services (hotels, airport transportation, grocery stores and restaurants), and nearby medical facilities and pharmacies is available on the website.

Estrella War XXIV camp curfews require that minors 12 and under must be in their own camp or escorted by an adult from 10 PM to 5 AM, and minors 13 to 17 years old must be in their own camp or escorted by an adult from 11 PM to 5 AM. Parents and temporary guardians will be held responsible for the minor's behavior at Estrella War XXIV. Please take time to review the ATTENDING WITH MINORS page of the website for further guidelines.

DIRECTIONS FROM PHOENIX: Take your best route to I-10, and travel east, following signs for Mesa and the east valley. Take I-10 exit 154 and merge onto US-60 (Superstition Freeway), following signs to Mesa-Globe. Travel east on US-60 (approx 40 miles) to AZ-79 south. Travel south on AZ-79 (approx 14 miles) following signs to Florence/Tucson Turn left on E. Price
Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).

DIRECTIONS FROM YUMA: Take your best route to I-8, and travel east, following signs for Phoenix. Where I-8 ends, take exit 178B to I-10, and travel west on I-10 (approx 10 miles), following signs to Phoenix. Take exit 194 off I-10 for AZ 87/287 (approx 17 miles), following signs to Casa Grande/Coolidge. Travel through Coolidge and turn right (east) on AZ 287, following signs to Florence. Travel east on AZ 287 (approx 8 miles) to AZ-79, and turn left (north), following signs to Florence. Travel through Florence (approx 2.5 miles) and turn right on E. Price Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).

DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON: Take your best route to I-10 and travel west, following signs for Phoenix. Take exit 211B to AZ 87 and travel north (approx 17 miles), following signs to Casa Grande/Coolidge. Travel through Coolidge and turn right (east) on AZ 287, following signs to Florence. Travel east on AZ 287 (approx 8 miles) to AZ-79, and turn left (north), following signs to Florence. Travel through Florence (approx 2.5 miles) and turn right on E. Price Road (a dirt road just south of the railroad tracks).

FROM OUTSIDE ATENVELDT: The TRAVEL INFORMATION section of the website includes maps showing the location of Canyon Moon Ranch, along with information for flying in, local lodging, shipping items to site, and airport transportation.

ENTRANCE FEES: Online Pre-registration is available on www.estrellawar.org until Jan 31, 2008. General admission opens 8:00 AM, Wed, Feb 13, 2008.

GENERAL ADMISSION FEES:
After Wednesday, 13-Feb-08, 8:00 AM
Adult SCA Member $55
Adult Non-Member $65
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival)$25
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival)Free!
After Saturday, 16-Feb-08,12:01 AM
Adult SCA Member $45
Adult Non-Member $55
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival) $25
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival) Free!
Day Fee
Adult $30
Youth (9 to 17 yrs @ arrival) $15
Child (8 yrs and under @ arrival) Free!
Parking
General Parking Free!
Reserved Parking per vehicle or trailer (Limited available) $20

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET INTO THE EVENT:
1. Cash or traveler's checks are needed to pay admission or purchase reserved parking. Personal/corporate checks, cashier's checks, money orders, credit cards and debit cards are not accepted, and the troll may not be able to accept $100 or $50 bills or travelers checks unless your fees come close to that total.
2. Adults must have photo ID showing age or date of birth (even if pre-registered).
3. Proof of current SCA membership is needed for non-member fees (even if pre-registered as a member).
4. Pre-registered attendees must bring confirmation letter or email.
5. Youths (9 to 17 yrs old) and children (up to and including 8 yrs old) must be accompanied by parents/legal guardians, or have paperwork completed/notarized by their parents/guardians before they left home (even if pre-registered). See the ATTENDING WITH MINORS page on the website for guidelines if you are bringing minors. Emancipated minors must bring legal proof of emancipation that can be retained by the SCA.
6. License plate numbers are required for each vehicle, trailer and RV to be issued a Parking Car Tag. Handicap persons must show a hanging mirror placard, or vehicle registration with handicap plates, to be issued a Handicapped Car Tag.

THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING: Did you know that Estrella War XXIV is completely run by volunteers? So everyone working at the event, from the Main Event Coordinators to the person standing at the entrance directing traffic, is an unpaid volunteer. That's why everyone who attends Estrella War is asked to share the work by volunteering for 2-4 hours while they attend. See the VOLUNTEERING page of the website for reasons why volunteering is fun at Estrella, and to see where you can work a couple of hours to share the load. Then email THL Eden Blacksmith, the Volunteer Coordinator for Estrella War XXIV (volunteer08@estrellawar.org) and sign up to volunteer, or visit Volunteer Point to sign up when you arrive at the event.

EVENT COORDINATORS: A full list of the War Staff coordinating Estrella War XXIV is available on www.estrellawar.org
Main Event Coordinators : Master Joseph McFadden, OP (Joe Vaughn)
602-418-3904 and Mistress Isabeau della Farfalla, OP (Leslie Vaughn)
602-758-0079 Email: mains2008@estrellawar.org

Deputy Main Event Coordinator: Lord Raven Mayne (Erik Contreraz)
602-717-9804 or ravenmayne@yahoo.com and Lord Ritchyrd McUath (Ritchyrd
Handley) 602-486-5742 or Saile_weep@hotmail.com

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ESTRELLA WAR XXIV: Interactive Event Map/Camping Map Page!

2007-11-26T17:56:03Z

The Event Coordinators for Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) are pleased to announce that a new "Event Site Maps" page has been added to the www.estrellawar.org website.
See: http://www.estrellawar.org/EventSiteMaps/tabid/498/Default.aspx

On this page, you will find a Flash enabled interactive event site map, along with several sizes of downloadable versions of the event site map. These maps display the locations for key activities planned at the event, and show the camping areas designated for the Principal Kingdoms (Atenveldt, Caid, Outlands and Artemisia) hosting Estrella War XXIV.

A separate portion of the page is also reserved for "Principal Kingdom Camping Maps", so the camping areas designated for specific groups within the Principal Kingdoms can be viewed. The first of these (the map for the
Kingdom of Atenveldt camping area) is now online. Maps for Caid, Outlands and Artemisia will be added when they are available.

The Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV to be held Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP
(Katie Richardson)
Acting Kingdom Media Officer, Kingdom of Atenveldt
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]
See the most details at www.estrellawar.org

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ESTRELLA WAR XXIV: Pick your most FUN place to Volunteer!

2007-11-25T16:18:07Z

Not everyone knows that Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) is a week long, SCA event for over 7,000 people that is completely run by volunteers. So everyone working at the event, from the Main Event Coordinators to the person standing at the entrance directing traffic, is an unpaid volunteer. That's why everyone who attends Estrella War is asked to share the work by volunteering for 2-4 hours while they attend.

Luckily, many do volunteer, not just because they are asked, but because the hours spent volunteering are wonderfully fun and rewarding. (See the http://www.estrellawar.org/volunteering.aspx page of the event website to read more about why people have fun volunteering!) An important part of enjoying volunteering is choosing the area that's the MOST FUN place for you to lend a hand and volunteer to help. For example,

- What about TOWN CRYER? If you're an active person, like to move around and see the whole event, want to meet people from all over the known world, and have a good strong voice, you're made to be a Town Cryer! No experience necessary, but comfortable shoes are a must.

- What about WATERBEARING? If you're interested in fighting and fighters (Heavy Combat, Rapier or Youth Combat) and want a front row seat, you're made to be a Waterbearer on the fighting field! No experience necessary, but bring a hat, sunscreen, and a friendly face.

- What about helping with ARTS & SCIENCES? If you want a job where you sit and stand a bit and meet Artisans from around the known world, you're a perfect candidate to assist with the COLLEGIUM or the ARTISAN'S SHOWCASE!

- What about helping with PRE-REGISTRATION, TROLL or VOLUNTEER POINT? If you want to sit, meet and greet people from all around the globe, you're a perfect candidate to welcome people arriving at the event, and help people decide where to volunteer their time!

- Interested in HERALDRY? If you want to meet others interested in Heraldry, and maybe assist people consulting the Herald's office to create an SCA device or choose an SCA name, you're a perfect candidate to help out at HERALD'S POINT!

We guarantee there's an interesting, fun volunteer position for everyone who attends Estrella War, regardless of age or mobility. Please take a look at the list at the end of this missive, and review the "Where are Volunteers needed?" information on the event website at:

http://www.estrellawar.org/Portals/EstrellaWar/articles/Where%20Are%20Volunteers%20Needed.pdf

Then pick something you would like to do, and contact THL Eden Blacksmith, the Volunteer Coordinator for Estrella War XXIV (volunteer08@estrellawar.org [OMIT SPACES]), or the War Staffer in charge of the
department where you wish to help (contact info is on the STAFF list page on www.estrellawar.org ) and sign up for your volunteer hours!

To make it even MORE fun, get together a group of friends who have similar interests, and volunteer together so you have stories to tell about your Volunteering adventures!

AREAS WHERE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED:

Seated Positions
PRE-REGISTRATION/TROLL
MERCHANTS POINT
VOLUNTEER POINT
SPECIAL NEEDS
HERALDS POINT (Consulting Heralds Needed)

Standing with limited walking Position
ARTISAN SHOWCASE
COLLEGIUM
YOUTH CENTER
TARGET ARCHERY

Walking Position
TOWN CRYERS
PARKING
SCHOOL TOURS
YOUTH CENTER
ROYALTY LIAISONS
SECURITY

Fighting Related Walking Positions
MARSHAL
YOUTH COMBAT
CHIRURGEON
WATERBEARING

Semi- Heavy Labor (moving tables and chairs, sweeping)
SITE SETUP
ARTISAN SHOWCASE SETUP
COLLEGIUM SETUP
MERCHANTS SETUP
ROYALTY LIAISONS
TARGET ARCHERY SETUP
ESTRELLA WAR GRAND COURT
YOUTH CENTER

Heavy Labor (bricks, hay bales...)
PARKING
SITE SETUP
PERIOD DEMOS
MERCHANTS SETUP
CHIRURGEON
ESTRELLA WAR GRAND COURT

The Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV to be held Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP
(Katie Richardson)
Acting Kingdom Media Officer, Kingdom of Atenveldt Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT
SPACES] See the most details at www.estrellawar.org

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YOUTH AND TEEN ACTIVITIES AT ESTRELLA WAR XXIV!!

2007-11-20T14:31:26Z

The Event Coordinators for Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) welcome families bringing young family members to Estrella War, and want everyone to know there's lots for the under-18 year olds to do! Here's some examples from the information now on www.estrellwar.org :

- ARTS & SCIENCES CLASSES: Classes appropriate for children and teens are scheduled in the Youth Complex.

- TODDLER PLAY AREA: A carpeted area and play- yard (with chairs for parents to sit and visit other parents) is available for parents to share time with their little ones (ages 0-4). This is a parent-lead and supervised area, with a few toys provided.

- YOUTH CENTER: Projects (supplies and basic instruction) are provided for children who do not wish to participate in something as structured as a class. Parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy this creative time with their children.

- TEEN CENTER: A separate area is set aside at the Youth Complex for teens, with projects available and a table of games (tournament are possible!). In evening hours, the center provides a designated, chaperoned area for teens
to come and hang out with friends.

- YOUTH CHALLENGE & PIZZA PARTY (ages 10-17): Lady Elizabeth ingen Iames is sponsoring a Youth Challenge Program to give young people the opportunity to participate in a friendly competition. Beginning Thursday, Youth Challenge Points will be awarded to young people who register and report their progress and activities in the following areas: Arts and Sciences, Youth Combat, and Volunteer Hours. Each entrant must have points in at least two of the three areas to qualify to 1) win the Estrella War Youth Champion Banner & Scroll for the year, and to 2) attend the Pizza Party taking place Saturday afternoon.

- YOUTH COMBAT: The Kingdom of Atenveldt allows "Youth Combat" for boys and girls between the age of 6 and 17 years of age. Participation requires compliance with special armor and weapons standards, as well as the presence
of the parent or legal guardian during all tournaments and scenarios in which the youth participates (see the YOUTH COMBAT page of the website for all requirements). This year's Youth Combat schedule includes:
Thu, Feb 14th 2:00-5:00PM-Known World Youth Friendship Melee
Fri, Feb 15th 2:00-5:00PM-Estrella Youth Combat Tournament
Sat, Feb 16th 2:00-5:00PM-Atenveldt Youth Melees
Sun, Feb 17th 2:00-5:00PM-Caid Youth Melees

- INTERKINGDOM YOUTH MINISTER LUNCHEON: The coordinators of the Youth/Teen Complex at Estrella War XXIV are again hosting a luncheon for all Youth & Children Ministers and Officers. The luncheon is intended as a venue to
allow those who dedicate their time and energy to youth activities in the SCA to meet and mingle, share ideas and funny stories and discuss current events within the Youth Office. All SCA Youth Ministers and Officers are invited to attend on Thursday from NOON - 1:30 PM at the Youth/Teen Center!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING MINORS TO ESTRELLA WAR:

- MINORS NEED THE RIGHT PAPERWORK to be admitted to the event. See the "ATTENDING WITH MINORS" page in the REGISTRATION-FRONT GATE section of the website for forms and instructions.

- THERE IS A MINORS CURFEW at Estrella War. Be sure everyone in your group (adults and those under the age of 18 years old) understands the curfew restrictions.

- PARENTS AND TEMPORARY GUARDIANS ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE for the behavior of the minors in their care at Estrella War XXIV (see the "CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES" and "TEEN ACTIVITIES" pages of the website).

- YOUTH AND TEEN CENTERS VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TEEN CENTERS (all the work at Estrella is done by Volunteers!). If interested, please contact Lady Ilora von Neunhoff, Youth Center Coordinator for Estrella War XXIV, at lhopf32@msn.com [OMIT SPACES].

- YOUTH COMBAT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH SETUP, PAPERWORK and MARSHALING YOUTH COMBAT (again, all the work at Estrella is done by Volunteers!). If interested, please contact Lord Willem MacAmish, Atenveldt Youth Combat Marshal, at thedustycelt@ hotmail.com [OMIT SPACES].

The Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV to be held Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP
(Katie Richardson)
Acting Kingdom Media Officer, Kingdom of Atenveldt
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]
See the most details at www.estrellawar.org

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Cyrcle At Bookman's

2007-11-09T02:04:43Z

To all my local friends; I will no longer be doing the 19th Avenue and Northern Bookman's Music and Dance Cyrcle. I will let you know if I start one another somewhere. Bookman's was extremely hospitable and wonderful to work for. The choice was mine. Thank you so much for your support.
Peace,
~D

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Estrella War XXIV: Pre-reg DEADLINE/Online Pre-reg Problems

2007-10-28T14:36:32Z

Greetings All!
Bannthegn Penelope Dowell of Avonsford, Pre-registration Registrar for Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008), announced today that last week's difficulties with online pre-registrations are now resolved -- just in time
to pre-register by the October 31, 2007 deadline needed to get the MOST DISCOUNTED entrance fees!

Last week's problem affected all SCA events using the ACCEPS (Ansteorra Credit Card Event Payment System) for online pre-registration, not just pre-registrations for Estrella War. The difficulty was caused by Pay Pal processing of credit cards, and was not an issue with the ACCEPS site itself. ACCEPS has assured the Estrella War Staff that those experiencing the pre-registration problems will not have any extraneous fees charged to their credit card accounts.

If you had problems processing a pre-registration for Estrella War and have not received an email confirmation for your pre-registration, or if you have questions related to online registrations processed in the last week, please contact Bannthegn Penelope at pennydowell@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES].

SEVEN IMPORTANT ESTRELLA WAR XXIV DEADLINES:
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1. OCT 31, 2007: Last day to pre-register for MOST DISCOUNTED entrance fee AND last day to MAIL personal checks for pre-registration

2. NOV 17, 2007: MAIL Merchant Packets

3. DEC 10, 2007: PAY for Gatebook Ads

4. DEC 15, 2007: Pre-register for admission by MAIL with CASHIER'S CHECK or MONEY ORDER

5. JAN 1, 2008: Get Permission for Film Crews/Commercial Photographers to film

6. JAN 12, 2008: Pre-register ENTRIES in Arts & Sciences Competition

7. JAN 31, 2008: Pre-register for admission ONLINE

The Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV to be held Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP
(Katie Richardson)
Acting Kingdom Media Officer, Kingdom of Atenveldt
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]
See the most details at www.estrellawar.org

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Wednesday, October 3rd - "Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

2007-10-02T06:36:43Z

Wednesday, October 3rd - "Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, October 3rd

Come and share the love and communal spirit of this wonderful event. The lights are low and there is magic in the air. Loose yourself in the moment while you give and receive revitalizing energy. It's all about the love and your individual expression of it. Just let yourself go.....oh yes...and there will be group hugs.
Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome!
Musicians, bring your melodic instruments, drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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I want to go

2007-09-27T01:15:55Z

Hello! I'm new to the SCA and would like to get involved. I've never attended an event, but have wanted to for a while. I've researched the website listed here and it was very helpful. I just thought I'd ask some questions for those of you kind souls who wouldn't mind helping a newbie.

Estrella - How much does it cost to attend the full event and camp? Would like an estimation on a lump sum of what one normally saves up? (for shopping at the event, basic supplies, attendance fee etc.)

Would it be wise to get involved with one of my local chapters before attending an event?

Are people generally friendly and helpful with new or non/members?

I'm sure that I will think of more later, but it's a start. Thanks so much!

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ESTRELLA WAR XXIV: Want to pay the least $$ to attend??

2007-09-23T14:02:56Z

This is a quick reminder from the event coordinators for Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) that the deadline for DISCOUNTED pre-registrations is October 31, 2007. Pre-registration allows attendees to pay their entrance fees by mail or online before arriving at Estrella War XXIV. Pre-registered attendees can choose to pay for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday arrival at
Estrella War XXIV.

Here's how the fees work out:

- People who pre-register by October 31, 2007 pay $10 less per person than the GENERAL ADMISSION fees charged when you arrive at the event.

- People who pre-register by January 31, 2008 pay $5 less per person than the GENERAL ADMISSION fees charged when you arrive at the event.

So if you want to save money and get the MOST DISCOUNTED SITE FEE to get into Estrella War XXIV, your online or mailed pre-registration must be completed no later than October 31, 2007.

Paying your site fees with pre-registration has a number of other benefits
besides the savings in cost, including:

1. Those who pre-register for a Tuesday arrival are admitted one day earlier than those who pay General Admission.

2. The front gate/troll only accepts cash and traveler's checks. Pre-registration fees may be paid by check or money order when they are mailed, or with a Mastercard or Visa when they are done on-line.

3. Pre-registered attendees are given first access to Reserved Parking and Dry RV Parking.

4. The pre-registration line at the front gate/troll is generally far shorter (and moves much faster) than the General Admission line.

Many questions about pre-registration are answered on the event website, or you can direct inquiries to the Estrella War Registrar at pennydowell@cox.net.

The Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV to be held Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the new Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP (Katie Richardson
Acting Kingdom Media Officer, Kingdom of Atenveldt
ESTRELLA WAR XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008)
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]
See the most details at www.estrellawar.org

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ESTRELLA WAR XXIV PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!

2007-08-05T14:06:16Z

ESTRELLA WAR XXIV PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!
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The event coordinators for Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) announced today that pre-registration is open on the event website (www.estrellawar.org)! Pre-registration allows attendees to pay their entrance fees by mail or online before arriving at Estrella War XXIV. Pre-registered attendees can choose to pay for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or
Saturday arrival at Estrella War XXIV.

"We are really pleased to offer this service for people coming to Estrella War, and we have tried to make the process as easy as possible," said Bannthegn Penelope Dowell of Avonsford, the Estrella War Registrar. "Pre-registration is very important for people who want to pay a lower entrance fee, and for those who wish reserved parking or Dry RV Parking."

Paying your site fees with pre-registration (paying the entrance fee prior to the event) has a number of benefits, including:
1. Those who pre-register for a Tuesday arrival are admitted one day earlier than those who pay General Admission.
2. Pre-registration entrance fees are lower than the General Admission fees paid at the front gate/troll.
3. The front gate/troll only accepts cash and traveler's checks. Pre-registration fees may be paid by check or money order when they are mailed, or with a Mastercard or Visa when they are done on-line.
4. Pre-registered attendees are given first access to Reserved Parking and Dry RV Parking.
5. The pre-registration line at the front gate/troll is generally far shorter (and moves much faster) than the General Admission line.

Many questions about pre-registration are answered on the event website, or you can direct inquiries to the Estrella War Registrar at pennydowell@cox.net.

The Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV to be held Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ, including revised FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
and full information about:

- Preparing for the event (travel, weather, on-site/off-site services, pre-registration, land and camping)

- Activities at the event (Arts & Sciences, combat, equestrian, archery, tours and demos)

- Places to know at the event (merchants row, heralds point, period encampment, volunteer point)

- The Estrella War Treaty (what it is, how/when it's written each year, what it contains)

- Event administration (who runs the war, the staff list and how to join the staff)

If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the new Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP (Katie Richardson)
SCA Internal Media/Website Content Coordinator
ESTRELLA WAR XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008)
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]
More details at www.estrellawar.org

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I'm not going to go.........

2007-08-02T04:30:57Z

I decided not to go next year. I'm a merchant, and just the expense of going now would kill me. It would cost me close to $2000 just to get ready for it. My pavilion isn't ready, I need to buy a second one, plus get them ready for wind/rain, etc, and I wasn't looking forward to sleeping in my vehicle in an Arizona winter. So I decided to hold off until I'm financially able to consider it again. But I did send in my $150 deposit (MO) to hold a spot for me on the waiting list, though.

Does anyone know how long it will take to have it returned to me? I could really use it, because I don't work during the summer.

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ESTRELLA WAR XXIV PRINCIPAL KINGDOMS ANNOUNCED!!!

2007-07-14T13:48:00Z

TRM Morgan and Livia, King and Queen of Atenveldt, announced today that the
Kingdoms of Caid, the Outlands and Artemisia have accepted Their invitation
to participate as Principal Kingdoms at the next Estrella War XXIV (Feb
12-18, 2008).

"We are Most Pleased to have the Kingdoms of Caid, Outlands and Artemisia
agree to join Us as Principal Kingdoms again at Estrella War XXIV. All of
Atenveldt looks forward to sharing the Comraderie and Glorious and Honorable
combat brought to Estrella by the Populace of the Moon, Stag and Gryphon. We
invite the rest of the Knowne World to join Our Kingdoms and journey to
enjoy Our Warm Winter Sun in February." said His Majesty Morgan, King of
Atenveldt.

Principal Kingdoms for Estrella War agree to complete a number of important
medieval and modern tasks before and during the Estrella War. The medieval
tasks include having their Crowns/Heirs attend the annual Estrella War
Treaty Negotiations (now scheduled for September 29, 2007), and having their
Earl Marshals, Arts & Sciences Ministers, Kingdom Rapier Marshals and
Kingdom Archery Officers work on drafting medieval guidelines for the event.
They also agree to bring combatants and competitors to the event, including
an Army to participate in medieval Rapier and Heavy Combat melee scenarios,
artisans to compete in the Estrella War Arts & Sciences Competition, and
archers to shoot in the Estrella War Target Archery Competition.

The modern responsibilities of Principal Kingdoms include providing Kingdom
Officers to serve on the Estrella War Financial Committee (the group that
controls budgeting and costs for the event), and providing volunteers to
work at the event to help run Estrella War, the biggest all-volunteer event
held in the SCA.

The Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) has a wealth of information
about the Estrella War XXIV to be held Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon
Ranch in Florence, AZ, including revised FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
and full information about:

- The Estrella War Treaty (what it is, how/when it's written each year, what
it contains)

- Preparing for the event (travel, weather, on-site/off-site services,
pre-registration, land and camping)

- Activities at the event (Arts & Sciences, combat, equestrian, archery,
tours and demos)

- Places to know at the event (merchants row, heralds point, period
encampment, volunteer point)

- Event administration (who runs the war, the staff list and how to join the
staff)

If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next
year, your planning should start with looking at the new Estrella War
website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP (Katie Richardson)
SCA Internal Media/Website Content Coordinator
ESTRELLA WAR XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008
More details at www.estrellawar.org
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]

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how was the new site

2007-06-19T15:00:21Z

I heard a lot of how bad the new site was before the event. I would have to say it wasn't as bad as I heard. Perhaps if we hade more rain it could have been worse, but I had fun and look foreward to attending next year.

What are other peoples feeling of the new site?

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Over 7,400 Attendees At Estrella War XXIII (Feb 2007)!!!

2007-06-14T17:37:24Z

With the completion of final reports for Estrella War XXIII (Feb 2007), the Kingdom of Atenveldt is pleased to announce that slightly more than 7,400 people attended the event at the new event site in Florence, AZ. This figure includes merchants and is larger than the preliminary gate count of approximately 6,100 people announced at Atenveldt Kingdom Court on the last
day of the event.

February 2007 was the first year the annual Estrella War was held at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. The new site offers a larger, more spacious venue for camping, medieval activities, and merchants row at Estrella War.

"We are incredibly pleased with how well the new location worked in 2007, and look forward to using the site again next year" said Mistress Isabeau della Farfalla, one of the Main Event Coordinators for the 2008 Estrella War. "Now that we've been there a year, we can make some adjustments and really take advantage of the additional space offered at the new site."

Next year's Estrella War XXIV will be held Feb 12-18, 2008 at the same site used in 2007. See the Estrella War website (www.estrellawar.org) for more information about the February 2008 event, including revised FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and full information for:

- Preparing for the event (travel, weather, on-site/off-site services, pre-registration, land and camping)

- Activities at the event (Arts & Sciences, combat, equestrian, archery, tours and demos)

- Places to know at the event (merchants row, heralds point, period encampment, volunteer point)

- The Estrella War Treaty (what it is, how/when it's written each year, what it contains)

- Event administration (who runs the war, the staff list and how to join the staff)

If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the new Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP (Katie Richardson)
SCA Internal Media/Website Content Coordinator
ESTRELLA WAR XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008
More details at www.estrellawar.org
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]

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Estrella War XXIII Lost & Found List ONLINE!

2007-06-14T17:34:05Z

Lord Karl Teransson av Drakkar, Main Security Chief for Estrella War XXIII (Feb 2007), is pleased to announce that the Lost and Found List for last year's event is now online on the "Security Pavilion" page of the Estrella War website - http://www.estrellawar.org/Portals/EstrellaWar/articles/2007EstrellaLost&Found.pdf
If you see anything on the Lost and Found list that you think is yours, please contact: Lord Karl Teransson av Drakkar (Karl D. Long) at karl@langskipp.com.
The new Estrella War website also has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV planned for Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. The website includes travel and weather information, information about on-site and off-site services, attending with minors and pets, and completely revised FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions). If you're considering scheduling a winter vacation to attend the event next year, your planning should start with looking at the new Estrella War website!
Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP (Katie Richardson) Mattkatie2@cox.net
SCA Internal Media/Website Content Coordinator
ESTRELLA WAR XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008 More details at www.estrellawar.org)

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Estrella War XXIV Merchant Registration Packet Available ONLINE!

2007-06-08T16:05:18Z

Greetings!
Posadnitsa Dascha Alexandrovna Rostova, the Merchant Coordinator for
Estrella War XXIV (Feb 2008), is pleased to announce that Merchant
Registration Packets may now be downloaded from the Merchant Registration
page of the new Estrella War XXIV website (www.estrellawar.org).

"With the Feb 2008 event website debuting this month, we've received so many
requests for the Merchant Registration Packet that we decided to make it
available online two months earlier than planned," said Posadnitsa Dascha.
Instructions for completing and submitting the packet are all included in
the downloadable file provided on the site.

Merchant Packets can be downloaded from this page:

http://www.estrellawar.org/PreparingToAttend/RegistrationFrontGate/MerchantR
egistration/tabid/403/Default.aspx

Questions about Merchant Registration can be directed to the Merchant
Coordinator: Posadnitsa Dascha Alexandrovna Rostova, OP (Darlene Heaps) at
merchants2008@ estrellawar.org [OMIT SPACES]

The new website has a wealth of information about the Estrella War XXIV
planned for Feb 12 - 18, 2008 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. The
website includes travel and weather information, information about on-site
and off-site services, attending with minors and pets, and completely
revised FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). If you're considering scheduling
a winter vacation to attend the event, your planning should start with
looking at the new Estrella War website!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP (Katie Richardson)
SCA Internal Media/Website Content Coordinator
ESTRELLA WAR XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008)
More details at www.estrellawar.org
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]

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New Estrella War XXIV (Feb 12-18, 2008) Website!!!!

2007-06-07T23:55:06Z

NEW ESTRELLA WAR WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!!!

TRM Morgan and Livia, King and Queen of Atenveldt, and Master Joseph
McFadden and Mistress Isabeau della Farfalla, Main Event Coordinators for
Estrella War XXIV, are pleased to announce that a new Estrella War website
(www.estrellawar.org) is online! They invite you to visit the website, and
begin planning your February 2008 journey to Estrella War, a week of
Medieval Glory, Honor and Chivalry in the Warm Desert Sun.

Over 6,000 people attended Estrella War last year, making it the second
largest event in the SCA. And the Kingdom of Atenveldt expects even more
people next year at the new, more spacious event site in Florence, Arizona.
Please consider this your personal invitation to begin planning an Estrella
War adventure in the mild desert climate of the Kingdom of Atenveldt!

The new website provides lots of current details about the Estrella War,
including travel information, recommendations for what to bring, lists of
onsite/offsite services/nearby medical facilities, instructions for
requesting merchant packets, as well as explanations of the Estrella War
Treaty (what it is, what it contains), and information about the event
administration (who runs the event, financial and corporate guidelines, a
staff list, and information on how to join the event staff). As a treat for
history buffs, an Estrella War Chronology
(http://www.estrellawar.org/HistoryArticles/EstrellaWarChronology/tabid/389/
Default.aspx) is included for those interested in the history of the event.

Please use the website map at the end of this posting to help locate
specific details about the event. If you can't find the answers there or on
the FAQ page of the website, use this link to contact a Staff member who can
answer your questions:

http://www.estrellawar.org/EventAdministration/Staff/tabid/453/Default.aspx

Come feel the warm welcome of the Atenveldt Sun! Come join the fun at
Estrella War XXIV!

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, OP (Katie Richardson)
SCA Internal Media/Website Content Coordinator
ESTRELLA WAR XXIV (Tues, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 18, 2008)
More details at www.estrellawar.org
Mattkatie2@ cox.net [OMIT SPACES]

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WEBSITE MAP: www.estrellawar.org
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+ Preparing To Attend
- Site Rules
+ Registration - Front Gate
- Attending With Minors
- Attending With Pets
- Pre-Registration
- Troll - Front Gate
- Merchant Registration
- Refunds And Returned Checks
+ Land And Camping
- What To Bring
- Weather
- Land Allocation
- Parking And RVs
+ Travel Information
- Maps
- Driving Directions
- Flying In
- Local Lodging
- Ship Items To Site
- On Site Services
- Off Site Services
- Medical Facilities
- Merchants
- Press and Media (Not Yet Implemented)
+ Estrella War Treaty
- What Is It?
- Principal Kingdoms And Royalty
- Heavy Combat Scenarios
- Rapier Scenarios
- Archery Scenarios
- Arts And Sciences Competition
+ Activities
+ Arts and Sciences
- Arts & Sciences Competition
- Collegium (Classes)
- Artisan Showcase
- Estrella War Populace Tea
- Heavy Armored Combat
- Rapier Combat
- Archery
- Equestrian
- Teen Activities (Not Yet Implemented)
- Children's Activities (Not Yet Implemented)
- Youth Combat (Not Yet Implemented)
- Tours & Demos
- Special Events
+ Places To Know
- Information Point
- Chirurgeon's Point/Medical Help
- Period Encampment
- Herald's Point
- Volunteer Point
- Hospitality For Volunteers
- Merchants Row (Not Yet Implemented)
- Security Pavilion
+ Event Administration
- Who Runs The War
- SCA Corporate And Kingdom Guidelines
- Finances/Budgeting
- Staff
- Pre-War Planning Meetings
- Join The Staff
+ History & Articles
- Estrella War Chronology
- Links And Articles
- Disclaimers and Credits

posted in Estrella War - 3 replies

just a quick question

2007-05-17T12:42:15Z

Greetings,
Having never been to Estrella or the "other big war" but belonging to tribes that talk of the events and having friends that go to both yearly I am reading the most recent posts here about this yeas war and wondering something...
Is it the parties that draw the people, or are they just the most memorable part and worth sharing? Don't get me wrong, I love a good party. Bring on the dancers, the drum beats, the laughter around the fire and so forth. Love it. But I am also really intrigued by the lessons learned in classes, the battles on the fields, the prospect of meeting new folks and gathering new ideas. For me the parties are like the icing on the cake.

Anyone want to tell me about some of the awesome battles on the war field? Any classes stand out in your minds?

Just a thought.
Loch.
An Tir

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Invasion of Privacy and down right suspect-( X-post)

2007-03-21T16:35:31Z

Does anyone out there know about or had previous inquiries about Ren Faire vendors, participants and guild members being asked to provide social security #'s, business licenses, etc. BEFORE a permit to operate will be issued? This is happening for the Escondido Faire. Right now. We dont know if it is a fishing expedition for the Border Patrol, Homeland inSecurity or just some local idiot trying to steal identities.
The Faire promoter has no choice but to comply or there will be no show. The Escondido Sherrifs department is demanding this info and refuses to tell us who wants the information. ANYBODY out there know anything about this? I think the State and federal senators should know about this as well.

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Estrella Pics and Videos

2007-03-04T17:41:00Z

An Outlands blogger is keeping a list of pics and videos here for XXIII:

http://anachronista.blogspot.com/2007/02/estrella-war-2007-videos-and-photos.html

posted in Estrella War - 5 replies

In search of a chivalrous man

2007-02-26T04:32:16Z

Forwarded from SCA -West, Lady Victoria is trying to find the fighter who took her place in Saturday's bridge battle at Estrella .

"Greetings Good Gentles of the West!

As many of my fellow fighting brothers and sisters know, I was injured at
Estrella War during the mighty Bridge Battle on Saturday, effectively
putting me out for further fighting at the War. Although I am disappointed
that my torn ligaments have my doctor nixing speed fighting for the next two
weeks, I am eagerly looking forward to that day when I can face off against
the mighty warriors of the West once more.

I would like to take your time, my friends, to make mention of the
outpouring of love and care I received. I was touched to the point of tears
to have so many of you come by to show your support and concern. My deepest
thanks go to my Knight, Viscount Sir Leon Von Schrecken, who made me feel
like I was of his own blood and bone when he dropped shield and helm and
took my head in his hands in the manner of a caring father. His Highness
Prince Brion of Bellatrix was there to lend his strength, and to assist me
in moving away from the bulk of the fighting. His Grace Sir Fabian knelt by
my side, placed his hand on my shoulder, looked me in the eye, and earnestly
thanked me for my efforts on the bridge and in the war. Many other of my
fellow fighters lent support in providing shade, comfort, and companionship.
Amid the swirl of concerned faces and helpful hands were my friends, Willeam
Greentrewis, Gavin MacRoberts and Niall Mor. I know there were many more
that assisted me that day. I wish that I could remember them all.

As meaningful and very much appreciated all of these gestures were, there is
one man I would like to thank most of all. He is the man who actually ended
up injuring me. He felt so bad about it that he came out of the fighting,
and offered to stand in my stead on our side.

My friends, here is a true example of chivalry. In these past few days after
the War (Epic!), I have felt it in my heart that since he fought in my place
for the West, that I need to gift him with the relic that was given to me by
my King during War Collegium, that wonderful burlap armband with the green
cross, that symbol that made our enemies quake in their boots on the
warfield.

Herein lies my problem: I do not remember his name or his Kingdom. If anyone
knows the tall, blonde haired young man with the flowing long(ish) straight
hair and rectangular glasses (worn when he was not in his helm) who
initially fought against the Western unbelts on the Bridge Battle on
Saturday, please please let me know which Kingdom he is in. I would like to
arrange the delivery of my relic to his hands via the hands of his King.

Even some small piece of information such as what groups were fighting
against us would be helpful. If this helps, I know at least a small part of
his kit was shiny (either new or stainless) chainmail.

My sincere thanks to you all. My respects to my King Uther, my Queen Kara,
my Prince Brion and His Princess, the most worthy Ysabella, whom I am
honored to serve.

In Service to our Mighty Kingdom,

Victoria of Lynwood"

posted in Estrella War - 3 replies

Pack insect repellent

2007-02-21T00:03:44Z

Our land agents checked in last night via Blackberry and reported mosquitos. Pack some insect repellent.

And have a great war!

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Weather proofing

2007-02-13T04:05:21Z

The weather here in Southern AZ has bee crazy, its raining again today!! Several of our friends have visited the site and reported that much of the camping area is flat farmland, anyone coming from out of town might want to prepare in case of rain. The past couple of years have been so nice we are planning ahead in case of cold and rain. SInce much of the land is so flat we are suggesting extra tarps and bringing bricks to sit boxes and beds on if need be. Our household has been doing an all period camp for over a decade so we have experienced all the elements, any new ideas are always welcome. Lets hope for a dry and pleasant event!!! Worst case we will be dancing in rubber boots!! Not to worry our camp has a huge dining fly so the party will go on even in the rain :)

posted in Estrella War - 12 replies

weather out here

2007-02-13T02:04:40Z

For those of you coming from out of town.
We just got dumped on out this way so for early arrivals, you may be arriving to a muddy camp. Monday is supposed to be partly cloudy and rain is almost guaranteed on Tuesday. From Wed on it is supposed to be nice with temps ion the 40s by night and 60s & 70s by day. Good fighting conditions!
This is all different from what it says on the link in the Estrella website that goes to weather. I just wanted you all to have a heads up from someone who has local news access and has been following weather closely, considering this is supposed to be the cursed Rain Year.
Some clouds are said to be rolling in again by Sunday.

Weather-proof, tub the garb, bring the tarps and get out them golashes!

posted in Estrella War - 5 replies

Special Drum Class at Marrakech booth in Merchant row on Friday at 2PM!

2007-02-09T05:05:31Z

Attention,

Master drummer Kevin Hartnell, aka Nevick, will be teaching a special class at 2pm on Friday, February 16th at the Marrakech merchant booth in Merchants' row.

This class will be an introduction to the dynamic new "Turkish Split-Fingered" style of doumbek playing.

The Turkish Spilt-Fingered style is one of the most dynamic and new styles of playing the darbuka and is practised by some of the newest, greatest doumbek players of our time.

Bring your drum, a stool, and an open mind.

Nevick will have his book, The Tekronomicon, that also fully explains the split-fingered technique, and has lesson plans, drills, and tons of rhythms to practice and learn.

Nevick's new cd, The Black Drum- "Rakshasa" available for sale as well.

Don't miss it!

posted in Estrella War - 11 replies

Drummers?

2007-02-06T18:39:15Z

I'm planning on attending Estrella and looking forward to drumming with everyone! I'll drag along a few copies of my drum cd (The Black Drum) and darbuka handbook (the Tekronomicon) if anyone is interested. If you are interested in learning anything, feel free to ask. I'll share whatever I know. :-)

See you soon!

Nevik

http://www.legionofdoumbek.com/

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Estrella---R U Ready???

2007-02-01T06:36:24Z

So 2 more months...Yikes..........I cannot believe Estrella is almost upon us AGAIN.

Should be a good time....is everyone ready, or not yet even thought about it yet???

posted in Estrella War - 20 replies

bellydance classes

2007-01-30T14:40:13Z

does anybody know if there will be any kind of bellydance classes at war and who they are being taught by??

posted in Estrella War - 8 replies