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GW: Walking Around

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One of the most flabbergasting things about Gulf Wars is the scale of the thing.  About 3800 people attended this year, and all of them wandering about, and the merchants, and the tents, and the melees…well, it’s bigger than any Rennaissance faire I’ve been to yet.  I took some pictures, trying to catch the scale, but as usual, I was not where most of the people were.  Click to enlarge. This is the main road that goes through the activities area.  Those buildings are permanent, and they house some important people, or they’re bathhouses. Same road, looking back towards Artisan’s … Continue reading GW: Walking Around

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GW: Types of tents

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Of course, being a residential architect in mundane life, I’m Very Interested in how tents work.  And  small cabins.  And yurts.  And sunshades. I took pictures of an arming tent that someday I’d like to copy. And drew a sunshade that I’m making. The owner described her process, and it’s very easy, and inexpensive.  It’s a painter’s canvas dropcloth, (4) 6′ pressure-treated 2x2s, (2) 8′ pressure-treated 2x2s, 6 spikes for the tops of the poles, 8 stakes, 8 tie-offs thingys and some rope.  I’ve bought the materials for $60. Here’s an interesting site about period tent building.  It says those … Continue reading GW: Types of tents

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GW: A&S Competition

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Several people in my shire think I ought to enter A&S competitions.  So I thought I’ll go see what it’s like.  Here’s some entries – I apologize for the dark hall = dark pictures with nasty flash.  Click to enlarge as usual. First, just for mom, the medieval lebkuchen (gingerbread), which I got to eat because I arrived just as they were breaking down exhibits (must remember this in future): Mom, the cookies look and taste just like our lebkuchen, except denser.  I need to read this more carefully to figure out the difference.  It may just be baking powder.  … Continue reading GW: A&S Competition

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GW: Dancing!

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Here’s a crummy picture of several of the people I danced with.  As usual, click to enlarge.This was taken on the Known World Ball night.  From the left, closest to us is (please comment and correct my spelling if you see yourself): Thorin, Palfi Jozsa (good Romanian name, backwards) then Duchess Katrina of Iron Mountain and her apprentice Lord Runolfr, then Lord Edwardus with Rose Eriksdottir in pink, and turned away from us is Count Sir Corwin (duchess-tosser) and Francesca dei Rossi with beauteous furry garb. (updated 6/7/07, after Kingdom A&S – thank you all for your help.) Hey, here’s … Continue reading GW: Dancing!

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GW: Dance classes-2 of 2

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15th century Italian Dance Intrigue This is the soap opera part of the SCA dance floor.  Frankly, these dances rely more on your ability to flirt, and act, and remember detail, than on bouncing around energetically.  Your preference may vary greatly depending on who’s out on the floor with you.  Lots of flirting built into the choreography here. Amoroso – Ambrosio/Gugliemo, 1475 (Edwardus calls this "two ways to leave your lover", which is a good mnemonic) A: 12 Pive (Peevah – like a chassee’ or gallop or skip forward)B: M leaves F: 2 steps, 1 piva, then 3 steps, stop.  … Continue reading GW: Dance classes-2 of 2

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GW: Dance classes-1 of 2

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Both of these were taught by Lord Edwardus the Wise, of Trimaris, who is a lovely dance partner as well as a patient and clear teacher. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING We got the message that English country dances always have three distinct parts, that are very nearly always in the same order: Walking, Siding, and Arming.  This helps the memory a great deal. I’m going to replicate some dance text that you can find elsewhere, but that’s because I want to reinterpret it.  Dance is hard to describe in print, and I figure you can use as many different points of … Continue reading GW: Dance classes-1 of 2

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GW: Medieval Cookery Class Notes

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(I’m putting these two classes under ‘Herbalism’ because for me, herbalism is Garden Stuff.  And as I grow my garden in order to eat out of it, Cookery and Redacting belongs here.) CULINARY USES OF HERBS –  Taught by Lady Aliessa Wallace, under a sunshade that I’m going to copy this week – check back for a ‘Types of Tents’ post. Basic tenents:First we learned that to the medieval cook, "herbs" are anything green and growing.  "Vegetables" wasn’t a separate category.  So when they say to throw in unnamed herbs, they mean whatever edible green you’ve got ready to eat … Continue reading GW: Medieval Cookery Class Notes

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Back from War!

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And I had a WONDERFUL time!  (Thank you SO much, Gabrielle, for bringing me along – it was so nice to tent with you!) I have so much to say about the last five days – I learned so much and met so many nice people! – it’ll take me a little while to get it all together – and to catch up on my sleep!  Here’s a preview. Leatherwork workshopMedieval cookery and redactingBasic salves and creamsMordanting and dyeingHandsewn garb construction, including eyelets and fabric buttonsDANCING and DANCING and DANCINGChatted up fencersChatted up tent ownersWatched fencing melees and pickupsAttended CourtShopped!Got … Continue reading Back from War!

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Biz meeting minutes, Mar 2007

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Biz Meeting Minutes, March 3, 2007 – SENESCHAL and DEPUTY SENESCHAL – Opening words (Gabrielle andThomas) – "It’s cold out here, let’s make it quick."– OFFICER REPORTS– A&S – Elspeth – forms up-to-date.Start thinking about Saturday in the Park – talk to Greet about it. (Greet: Expect scheduled craft days, because I don’t want people to be stuck at home the two weeks prior making ten widgets by each one lonesome – this should be a group activity.)  Suggestion: 3rd Sunday of the month = "Garbapalooza" – people bring machines and we set up tables and work on crafts here … Continue reading Biz meeting minutes, Mar 2007