<font color="#336666"><font face="comic sans ms,sans-serif">Just a follow up note to His Excellency's email.<br><br>Since this is the first "Kill and Grill" of the year, please remember to bring:<br><br>1) A dish to pass for the group......<b> PLUS</b><br>
2) The meat, chicken, soy burgers, hot dogs, etc that you would like to grill<br> for yourself.......<b>PLUS</b><br>3) Your plates, silverware and the beverage you want to drink.<br><br>The charcoal will be provided.<br>
<br>Most important.....it is a lot of fun......please come and join in!!<br><br>YIS,<br>Ilse<br><br><br></font></font><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 12:03 AM, Art Sinclair <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:tairdelbach@gmail.com">tairdelbach@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">Hello!<br><br>A friendly reminder about the Champions Tourneys coming up on May 1st (see original message below) and some additional information as well:<br>
<br>All combatants are to present themselves by 12:30 pm.<br>Tournaments begin at 1 pm, promptly.<br>
<br>There
will be a brief court to announce winners...and possibly other things
as well...following the tourneys and before the food part of the revel!<br><br>Practice time after or during -- as space, time and weather allow.<br><br>A
'Kill-and-Grill" style revel/potluck to occur after court. (Generally
this has been bring your own meat to grill and a dish to pass!)<br><br>Please wear garb if possible.<br><br>We will be taking a Cynnabar Group Picture to post on the Website too!<br><br>The
shelter space at the far end of the park is reserved for Cynnabar. This
is where the rest rooms are located, for those that are familiar with
the park. We have also obtained the permits for alcohol.....so it is a
WET SITE.<br><br>Looking forward to seeing you all there!<br><br>Tairdelbach and Hannah<div class="im"><br clear="all"><br>They deem me mad for I will not sell my days for gold; I deem them mad for they think my days have a price.<br>
-- Kahlil Gibran<br>
<br><br></div><div><div></div><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Art Sinclair <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:tairdelbach@gmail.com" target="_blank">tairdelbach@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Unto the People of Cynnabar do Tairdelbach and Hannah send Greetings,</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">As the weather once again changes, and Spring warms the blood of the warriors of Cynnabar, We intend to host a revel on the 1<sup>st</sup> of May where tourneys will be held to determine our Armoured and Rapier Champions who will help lead Our army this summer.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">This revel will, as is usual for the warmer months (at least we hope it is warmer then!), be part of the regular outdoor practice and potluck dinner held every month, the “Kill and Grill” as it has come to be called. But for this occasion We ask that those attending wear garb, as there will be a short Court to do the business of announcing Our Champions, and just to add to the atmosphere of the revel.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The Tourneys will be styled after the Knowne World Baronial Champions Tourney held each year at the Pennsic War. If you are not familiar with this Tourney it is a panel judged format where they Tenans spar with each other for a time and then are asked a question by a panel of Baronesses, and then continue to spar. The panel then chooses a victor based on the comportment, eloquence, and prowess of the Tenans.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">In this case the Panel will be the sitting and past Baronesses of Cynnabar, with input from the Barons.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">So that all who are interested may know We provide below a list that includes, but is not limited by, the duties expected of Our Champions.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Swear fealty through the Baron/Baroness to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Lead the troops on the field of battle when asked by your Baron/Baroness.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Take attendance at practices, or ask someone to make sure it is done if you are unable to attend.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Be able to work and/or train the troops as required.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Must attend Pennsic, Talonval, Baron and Border Wars (of course real life does happen...)</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Other events are also strongly encouraged.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Encourage cross-over between armoured and rapier fighting.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Maintain, repair, expand upon and wear with pride the Regalia of your station.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Stand up in Court and attend your Baron/Baroness.<span> </span>You are part of the retinue!</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Advise the Baron/Baroness on successors, pay attention to those that might someday have your job. </font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Be an inspiration!<span> </span>Be eager to fight and serve!</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Have fun!</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">As for who is eligible to be selected as Our Champions.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">All citizens of Cynnabar will be duly considered. Citizens are any who identify themselves as members of the Barony regardless of geographical location. However geographical location may hinder the ability to perform certain expected duties, and should be considered by the Tenan prior to entering the Tourney.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">In keeping with Baronial tradition, Knights, Masters at Arms, and Warders of the Bronze Ring shall be welcome to participate in the Tourney, We would see how Our potential Champions fare against the best opponents, but will not be eligible to be selected as Champions.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">We hope to see you all at the revel!</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Tairdelbach and Hannah</font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Baron and Baroness of Cynnabar</font></span></p><br clear="all"><br>They deem me mad for I will not sell my days for gold; I deem them mad for they think my days have a price.<br>
-- Kahlil Gibran<br>
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