Just to remind everyone, I'll be holding this this weekend. I could use some help repairing the Steppes loaner gear. So, if your armor is in good repair, come along and help out your Barony!
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Fall tourney season will soon be upon us! Time to spiffy up our armor and look our best for the upcoming melees and hastiludes of which we shall take part.

I shall be hosting an armor repair workshop at my home ( http://tinyurl.com/5r3osf ) on Saturday, August 23rd from 10am to 6pm.

I shall provide some of the tools, a little bit of know how and lots of camaraderie. Bring your armor, shields, rattan, what have you. I shall provide facilities to drill, cut, pean, etc. You will need to bring other supplies, such as leather, foam padding, buckles, etc.

I will provide hot dogs and non-alcoholic beverages (BYOB). There is a fairly large grill there, so, if you want something else to eat, bring it!

Eastfield College 3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas

Greetings fellow archers,
Lets have practice! 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!
Eastfield College, just south of the tennis courts, on Motley Dr.
Parking is at the Baptist church across the street.
Bring something to sit on, drink, and eat.(if you want something to eat, that is)
Plus, bring your archery gear.
YIS
Sir Lasguaard
Steppes Archery Marshal

Greetings to the archers of the Steppes!

It has been long ere we have had a meeting of the Steppes Bowyers and Fletchers Guild, and since many of the official types will be far to the north on Saturday, there will be a meeting at my home in Midlothian this Sunday, August 24 from about Noon until 6. A grill will be available if ye wish to heat a lunch or dinner in the afternoon not to mention such fine dining establishments as Dairy Queen and Arby's. There is an excellent pizza place a few blocks away if you prefer and I can highly recommend it.

This meeting will be a work meeting for any who wish to learn to make or improve their equipment or skills. We will have a work area for fletching of target arrows, construction of or modification of combat bolts to the new standards, making of strings, and possibly some discussion/activity on the construction of Home Depot board bows.

Mary Heads Carter Park

2320 Heads Ln
Carrollton, TX 75006

Steppes fighter practice is open to all.
New fighters welcome!
We are there generally from 2pm to 6pm.

The only requirement that a beginner need to supply is an athletic cup.
Loaner gear is available and good gentles will happily be willing to instruct beginners in the fine art of Chivalric or Heavy Fighting.
For those who have interest in Missile Combat - how to become a Combat Archer to assist our heavy fighters in various War and/or Melee events that are held throughout the year.

The following dates the Fighter Practice will not be held:
March 11th, 2007 - Sunday before Gulf Wars XVI
March 18th, 2007 - Sunday after Gulf Wars XVI
Memorial Day Weekend - Steppes Warlord
Labor Day Weekend - Gothic Wars

This month's topic -- THE SCA SOCIAL STRUCTURE

The SCA is a co-operative game. It works because we all work together and play together.

This leads to an obvious question – how does it work, and what can you do to become a bigger part of it?

Every month, Robin and Serena will take one aspect of the SCA and discuss how it’s supposed to work, how it really does work, and how you can be part of it. Topics will include the social structure, the award system, the officers, how events work, and other topics to be chosen based on the suggestions of the attendees.

So come to Robin and Serena’s house at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 for the first topic:

THE SCA SOCIAL STRUCTURE

We will discuss the SCA, the kingdom of Ansteorra, the Barony of the Steppes, and how it all fits together. It will be an open discussion, with the intent of explaining what you would like to hear about the SCA social structure.

Tietze Park 2700 Skillman, Dallas, Texas

Period games of all sorts. No experience required!

Map to Duncan and Genevieve's house

Eastfield College 3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas

Greetings fellow archers,
Lets have practice! 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!
Eastfield College, just south of the tennis courts, on Motley Dr.
Parking is at the Baptist church across the street.
Bring something to sit on, drink, and eat.(if you want something to eat, that is)
Plus, bring your archery gear.
YIS
Sir Lasguaard
Steppes Archery Marshal

New New Buffet
3822 Belt Line Rd
Addison, TX 75001

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New New Buffet
3822 Belt Line Rd
Addison, TX 75001

map

Tietze Park 2700 Skillman, Dallas, Texas

Eastfield College 3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas

Greetings fellow archers,
Lets have practice! 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!
Eastfield College, just south of the tennis courts, on Motley Dr.
Parking is at the Baptist church across the street.
Bring something to sit on, drink, and eat.(if you want something to eat, that is)
Plus, bring your archery gear.
YIS
Sir Lasguaard
Steppes Archery Marshal

Mary Heads Carter Park

2320 Heads Ln
Carrollton, TX 75006

Steppes fighter practice is open to all.
New fighters welcome!
We are there generally from 2pm to 6pm.

The only requirement that a beginner need to supply is an athletic cup.
Loaner gear is available and good gentles will happily be willing to instruct beginners in the fine art of Chivalric or Heavy Fighting.
For those who have interest in Missile Combat - how to become a Combat Archer to assist our heavy fighters in various War and/or Melee events that are held throughout the year.

The following dates the Fighter Practice will not be held:
March 11th, 2007 - Sunday before Gulf Wars XVI
March 18th, 2007 - Sunday after Gulf Wars XVI
Memorial Day Weekend - Steppes Warlord
Labor Day Weekend - Gothic Wars

Tietze Park 2700 Skillman, Dallas, Texas

Dear folk of the Steppes,

Master Robin and Mistress Serena are pleased to host Open Library
Night the second Wednesday of every month.

Library hours will be 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Come to read! Come to research! Come just to visit with friends!

We have an extensive collection of books, including:

fencing and military history,
facsimiles of period fencing manuals,
calligraphy & illumination,
costume & fashion,
embroidery,
history (specializing in English Renaissance and American
Revolution),
poetry,
science & mathematics,
fiction (mainly science fiction and fantasy),
heraldry,
some music and theatre (including Commedia),
legal history,
Classical and foreign languages,
a Latin Vulgate and a Greek New Testament,
and an Oxford English Dictionary.

The Annex contains the infamous Comic Book Fort, consisting of 24
long-boxes of comic books (mainly Marvel and DC, plus a complete
Elfquest), with an additional 50-100 collections and graphic novels

Greetings unto the Populace of Steppes,

Due to the near certainty of drenching rains from Hurricane Ike expected to
reach the Steppes Saturday afternoon and through Sunday, Steppes Chivalric
Fighter Practice will be cancelled for Sunday, September 14 2008. I
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please try to stay safe and
dry.

Sincerely,

Geoffrey Sparhauk, Knight's Marshal of Steppes

Tietze Park 2700 Skillman, Dallas, Texas

The Steppes Calligraphy and Illumination Guild is a group of people within the Barony that get together at least once a month to paint, create, share and enjoy the common interest we all have; which is creating the beautiful works of art that are given as awards within the SCA.

We have members that paint, we have members that enjoy recreating the hands of ancient calligraphers, and we have those that enjoy creating new works of art from scratch for the others to bring to life with their paints and calligraphy! It is a true collaborative effort of all involved.

Of course, there are the small side benefits of things like chocolate, and the sharing of stories from events past, and getting to know more people in your Barony.

"But I am not an artist!"

If you can hold a paint brush, color in the lines, and are willing to learn, you don't have to be an artist to participate!

"I don't know how to do Calligraphy!"

Greetings All,

This Friday evening is the Baronial Populace Gathering starting at 7:30 pm,
and Faelan and I will be hosting it at our home. The address is 8920
Yosemite Trail, Aubrey, TX 76227. Below is the google map. We are 3 houses
on the South side of the street before you get to Round Up. We'll have a
shield in the front yard and tiki torches to guide your way. The street
view photo is off by about 4 houses to the West:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=8920+Yosemite+Trail,+Au...
Please feel free to bring any dishes to share and your beverage of choice.

Pet Note: We have two very friendly kitties and a puppy who loves to make
new friends.

Hope to see you there!

Regan

214-257-8174 (house)
940-391-4328 (Regan cell)
940-391-4370 (Faelan's cell)

My husband Duncan de Bard and I would like to invite everyone to come to a
Woodworking Day at our home on this SATURDAY September 20 at 1 pm (we are
trying not to conflict with Fighter Practice and Archery Practice for a change).
Bring your own projects, and the lathe will be going, but there is other equipment
that you can work with as well. Please email us if you think you will attend.
Ending time is approximately 5 pm or so, but if you like and the weather is
cooperative, we can grill out in the back. We live at 2713 Pasadena
Place in Flower Mound, 75022. (I'm trying really hard to avoid telling
you to bring your own wood and/or your own meat because of the comments I
know will be forthcoming, but I just can't resist).
Christianna Fergusson

Mary Heads Carter Park

2320 Heads Ln
Carrollton, TX 75006

Steppes fighter practice is open to all.
New fighters welcome!
We are there generally from 2pm to 6pm.

The only requirement that a beginner need to supply is an athletic cup.
Loaner gear is available and good gentles will happily be willing to instruct beginners in the fine art of Chivalric or Heavy Fighting.
For those who have interest in Missile Combat - how to become a Combat Archer to assist our heavy fighters in various War and/or Melee events that are held throughout the year.

The following dates the Fighter Practice will not be held:
March 11th, 2007 - Sunday before Gulf Wars XVI
March 18th, 2007 - Sunday after Gulf Wars XVI
Memorial Day Weekend - Steppes Warlord
Labor Day Weekend - Gothic Wars