[SCA-BMDL] Newcomer question

[Sir Koredono]

On Aug 15, 2008, at 1:45 PM, Kaiser Andrew wrote:

> Thanks:  to you - and to everyone who has sent over welcome and offers 
> of assistance.
>
> For myself, I'm interested in exploring a number of different 
> activities.  I play a few instruments, and appreciate a good song, so 
> the bardic meeting is something I'm interested in.  I don't yet play 
> any period instruments, although I'm eagerly awaiting the construction 
> of a hurdy gurdy, which should be done sometime this winter.

Depending on your exact interests in music, both vocal and 
instrumental, you may also want to consider checking out the Debatable 
Choir (Monday evenings from ~7:30 - ~9 pm at Mistress Ts'vee'a's house) 
and/or the Debatable Consort (Thursday evenings from ~7 - 9 pm at CMU, 
immediately before Dance Practice, but is on hiatus until September).

> I'm also hoping to try out the fighting.  I don't have any armor, and 
> have so far only watched,  but I'll stop by the Washington Blvd site 
> in the next few weeks and introduce myself.

There is loaner armor available if you want to try it before making any 
significant financial investment - it's often ugly, and ill-fitting, 
but it is protective.

> I would not presume to speak for my wife (a dangerous practice), but 
> she is a talented seamstress, a lovely singer, graceful dancer  and 
> all around enthusiastic person.  I've forwarded along some of these 
> notes to her also.

Well, then, in addition to the things mentioned previously that she may 
be interested in, perhaps she could drag you to Dance Practice 
(Thursday evenings from ~8 pm - ~10 pm at CMU).

> My daughter is 9, and shares many of the craft interests with her 
> mother.  She also started shooting archery at Pennsic this year, and 
> I'm hoping there are opportunities for her to continue here at home.

There is a surprisingly large - and talented - youth archery corps in 
the Debatable Lands; Urho even sets up specially-ranged targets for the 
kids, concurrent with the adult range.

> Anyway, I'm just delighted to be seeing so much activity, and look 
> forward to meeting everyone soon.  We've gone to Pennsic for several 
> years, but that's the extent of my involvement and understanding of 
> SCA.  I've felt like I'm missing something , as wonderful as that 
> event is.  Hopefully, more consistent and dedicated involvement will 
> turn those two weeks into a time  to truly experience the pinnacle of 
> various arts and activities, not just as a temporary visitor.

I look forward to meeting you.


> cheers!
> Gardner.


Sir Koredono