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if people could hear your thoughts

Dner — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:14:48 GMT

how would they respond?

i usually view all people as children...
brilliant, happy children... who know more than i ...

i'm not sure how everyone would respond

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my song for today : )

Dner — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:37:40 GMT

rock this party by bob sinclar :D

i love this song and this video... i love the energy
YAY!!!

http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--34665578

Me seh me waan see everybody on move
Dance a little
Dollarman coming at ya
We just waan big up Cutee B
Bob Sinclar
It's a dance thing, yuh see me
It's the way just bounce
Yeah

Everybody dance now!

Let's go
Whoo!
Let's go
Rock, rock, say what, rock
Let's go
Everybody dance now!

Chorus 1:
Rock this party
Dance everybody
Make it hot in this party
Don't stop, move your body
Rock this party
Dance everybody
Make it hot in this party
Everybody dance now

Don't know what's on your mind
Yuh come fi have a good time
Me waan yuh wine your waistline
Me waan yuh shake your behind
I'm in a dancing mood
Gyal and I'm feeling good
This is my favorite tune
Put on your dancing shoes
Gonna mek yuh feel so good tonight gyal
Me gonna mek yuh feel alright

Chorus 2:
I came to rock at this party
Cause I can make you feel alright
Sweet boy, you're rocking your body
I'll get you straight to the night
Oh oh, you want this body
Oh oh, you want it now
Sweet boy, you're rocking your body
Cause I'm gon make you mine tonight

Du du du du
Let's go
Du du du du
Whoo
Du du du du
Let's go
Du du du du du du du
[Du du du du] Dance! Dance!
[Du du du du] Now everybody move (move)
[Du du du du] Now everybody shake (shake)
[Du du du du] Now everybody
Everybody dance now!

________inna di dance
Gyal waan test yuh
Don't stand a chance
Gotta look better than then
It's just nice and than then
Hold me tight gyal, hold me tight (what)
Wipe me off! (let's go)
Just dry me off!

Chorus 2

Du du du du
Let's go
Du du du du
Whoo
Du du du du
Let's go
Du du du du du du du
[Du du du du] Dance! Dance!
[Du du du du] Now everybody move (move)
[Du du du du] Now everybody shake (shake)
[Du du du du] Now everybody
Everybody dance now!

Chorus 1

Shhhh gyal wine and flex (yeah)
Shhhh tell dem seh a yuh a di best (yeah)
Yuh look better gyal
Yuh look better
Show dem your move gyal
Show dem your move

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halloween plans or costume ideas

Dner — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:41:22 GMT

does anyone have any ideas yet?
what do you think will be the theme for most costumes this year?

:D

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Favorite Quotes

SorenKC — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:07:36 GMT

I'd be interested in hearing (ok...reading) some of your favorite quotes. Inspirational, thought-provoking, funny, ironic, infamous...... whaddya got? One of my all-time favorites:
"Quitting smoking is easy.....I've done it hundreds of times!' -Milton Berle

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POI WORKSHOP IN YOUNGSTOWN OHIO

wildcatkur — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:08:29 GMT

Attention all - I will be teaching a beginners poi workshop in the Youngstown, OH area on Sunday November 8 from 2-5 pm, with a special fire show for new and veteran burners from 7-9 pm at Eos Whole Fitness Bellydance, Yoga and Pilates studio. Check the following link for pricing and other information -

http://www.thedanceofeos.com/index.cfm

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Attn: Clevelanders

Fortune — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:54:13 GMT

I am moving this Saturday from the Pittsburgh area to the Cleveland area (Strongsville to be exact). I was wondering what kingdom I'll be in and how to contact the local SCA there.. Thanks for the help.

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Tudor paperdolls

Sayari — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:49:25 GMT

http://www.royalpaperdolls.com/

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things that i love

Dner — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:26:01 GMT

i really love to use candles and flame lanterns for the proper lighting at parties at my house...

it also works well for tree triming parties...
mulled wine and nice background music add just the right touch, that and a roaring fire in the fireplace...

it really is something that i love : )

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Vulgar Unicorn email database problem

adfadfadf123 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:23:28 GMT

Hey, guys, trying to give everyone a heads up. Something weird is going on on Yahoogroups and I can't access my accounts at all, and anything I try to reply to bounces back as if the group does not exist.

Meaning I can'.t moderate any of the lists I moderate.

Please put the word out on lists you know I am on, if you can. Also, if you can find any help numbers please send them to me. I can't access the help stuff, either, beyond sending a request for help, which is so far being ignored.

If you are trying to join, I can't approve you at this point. I'm not ignoring you.

Freaking ironic, considering I used that service for our database because I thought it might be more stable than Tribe.

Dulcy

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John Cleese Saves America

wildcatkur — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:07:32 GMT

Pretty amusing -

http://www.sava.be/2007/01/10/declaration-of-revocation-by-john-cleese/

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Different Instruments at Pennsic

Achbar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:35:17 GMT

Drums are nice, but I ahve to say that I have seen three different people playing Ouds at pennsic. Although I own an Oud, I need to practice more. Drums are cool, but we need more

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i remember

Dner — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:01:26 GMT

looking back, i remember some of the strange jobs i've had...

for a while as a kid, i delivered donuts...
:)

what sort of jobs have you done?

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Be thankfull.

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:10:02 GMT

Is your microwave too slow? Do you just hate it when you have to send long times traveling coast to coast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOtEQB-9tvk

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saxon graves found under the site for a new pub

Cinaed — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:40:51 GMT

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Hundreds-of-Saxon-graves-unearthed-on-new-pub-site-newsinkent28172.aspx

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So quiet....

Rowan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:18:52 GMT

It's 3 weeks to Pennsic. Usually about this time, the Pennsic tribes are wild with "what am I going to wear" and "how do i.." and "safety at night Oh Noes!" and other conversations. Seems very few people are around this year!

Is it going to be a dead year?
Is there a new social place for Pennsic peeps?
Has the economy cut most people's internet off?
Has the world ended since I left the mainland in March?

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Sleeping arrangements

Fearghus — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:55:42 GMT

OK I have been sleeping on futon mattresses on a variety of bed frames for a number of years at pennsic. on this most recent trip I began considering less bulky alternatives to a futon mattress. I have never had any luck at all with air mattresses (they always seem to spring a leak on me.) This got me to thinking about asking others who camp at Pennsic. What do you sleep on? How easy is it to transport and care for?

I am specifically interested in mattresses here. I already have a good bed frame design I have refined over the years... but I would really like to find something less bulky and comfortable as a mattress.

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gonna watch something completely stupid

Sayari — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:17:00 GMT

the USA network version of Attila the Hun. my favorite line : "Attila, we've missed you,"

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reenactments ahead, please use caution.

Godfree — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:48:12 GMT

Saw this in the news today.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32690154/ns/us_news-weird_news/

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Karsten and Wulf Den book

Hu — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:10:41 GMT

We loaned a journal to a lord by the name of Karsten, who used to be with the Back Gate people, but this year was with a different camp we think called Northern something something. Snax, of Wulf Den, would like to contact him so if anyone knows him (he carries a goat horn to sip from) and has an email address or other contact info, much appreciation to all.

Hu

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Back from the end of a long dark absence

Godfree — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:37:20 GMT

Hi all. I wonder who out there still remembers ol' good Godfree. I have been gone from tribe for about a year. My life had been a roller coaster and I am now able to come back an find my ol' mates. Since the last time I had posted I was going through some tough times. Along with depression that was brought on my the death of my mother two years ago, my health had been steadily going down hill. I was smoking like a chimney, gaining weight, and all around not participating in anything other than sitting on the couch. Then I got a wake up call from my Doctor. I was at that time tipping the scales at 240 lbs and being all of 5'8". The doctor said that I had very high blood pressure and that I was now and for ever more diabetic. At that point I put my foot down and what ever else I was eating at that time. The reason why I went to the doctor in the first place was because I started to exercise to loose some weight but shortly after starting I found that I was loosing my eye sight and was unbelievably thirsty. I knew I was in trouble. That was in the beginning of this past June.

It is now two months later. I have lost, through exercise and proper diet, 35 pounds. I hope by next week I will be below 200 pounds for the first time in 10 years. I have gotten my sugar levels so under control that the doctor says that I might soon be able to stop taking my medicine to control my diabetes and that I have done such a good job getting back into shape that I now can go off of my blood pressure meds. Which I have been on for the past 4 years.

I am feeling much better and have new hope and drive to continuing my efforts. Starting today I am going back on the nicotine patch. I had been on it early last month but I was doing too much too fast that I was putting too much pressure on myself at one time. Now I feel I can control my smoking habit without pissing off and biting the heads off of my friends and family. My goal is to drop at least another 25 pounds down to, for me an unimaginable goal two months ago, 180 pounds.

My wife Erissa is also doing very very well. She has joined me on the diet an has drop an good amount of weight. How much I am not sure. But she is good finer every day.

My family and I will be at war next year. We are coming back for the 15th anniversary of the formation of the Blackskull Clan. Hopefully there will be a big camp turnout of most if not all the old member of camp along with there husbands, wives and children. I am already looking forward to seeing everyone. Especially D'ner, The Gypsies or the swamp, everyone at Pentwyvern, the Pirates on B block, and my mates over in Vlads'. I have tons of reading to catchup on so if I seem to be sporadic and out dated on my post please forgive me.

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hammer time

vincentdorleans — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:29:06 GMT

Does anybody know what was up with the endless construction in a camp down around where the Family swimming hole used to be? About all day, everyday at Pennsic this year, there was hammering, and hammering, and more hammering. From what I could see, it looked like a rather large flatbed trailer that was having something akin to a mobile home built on top of it.

Maybe we're going all upscale and will have condos in the swamp next year. Swimming hole converted into luxury resort?

Just wondering.

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themesong for today part 2

Sayari — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:04:00 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wKhtO8k0ILg I have never heard cabin fever summed up so well

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what is happyness?

Dner — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:05:39 GMT

(i like to spell it this way...)

what is it that makes you happy?

here's a small thing that makes me happy... fun foods, examples:

... a hardboiled egg, cut in half lengthwise, with a saltine cracker stuck point first into the yolk of just one egg half.. this makes a cute little sailboat !!!

...cooked hotdoggs, with one end sliced lengthwise halfway down the hotdogg-four times...this makes eight 'tenticals'... and vola! you've got an octo-wienie!!!

...or maybe just core an apple, and fill the center with chunky style peanut butter... or maybe make a jack-o-lantern face in the cored apple first, before filling it with peanut butter..

i try to keep some cinnimin swirled in a tub of margerine or butter in the fridge... this way i can use some splenda to make quik and easy cinnimin toast...

: )

mmmMMmmmm : )

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SL Pennsic

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:20:40 GMT

For those of us who play Second Life online there is a new group called "Pennsic". If anyone here wants to be a part of it and plays Second Life have their Avatar contact "Vickie Wunderland".

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Home again

Glynis — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:24:19 GMT

We got home last night around 830pm. One of the cats hadn't showed herself to our catsitter (my mom) for the whole 2 weeks we'd been gone. She met us at the top of the steps as soon as we got home - she was fine.

I love Pennsic. I'd love it even more if there were more flushies available and maybe some real shower facilities. I could go another week or two if I had those.

There's just some strange difference between being clean at Pennsic, and that first real shower when you step out onto a bathroom rug - when you feel truly clean instead of mostly clean with a little bit of gritty.

Can't wait till next year though. :)

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Guess what came on my radio when I pulled in the gate this year?

adfadfadf123 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:25:57 GMT

Cinderella's Coming Home.

I swear I'm not making that up. Hadn't been to Pennsic in 6 years, as some of you know. I'd say it fit.

Any other Pennsic synchronicity to share?

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Tribe.net Profile Views

Fred — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:23:01 GMT

I just hit 1,000 profile views.

How should I celebrate?

Should I celebrate?

Should I care?

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I miss Pennsic!

Marta — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:48:39 GMT

I miss my friends and family, the amazing musicians making beautiful music in our camp at all hours; I miss the laughter, the strangely beautiful torch and firelight making everything surreal and sexy; I miss cheezy wurst at 3 am; I miss the shenanigans, the love, the togetherness, the camaraderie. I cannot wait for next year! As Owain Phyfe said, it is an experience both epic and surreal.

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missing stuff?

Dner — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:11:34 GMT

i seem to have misplaced the leafly laurel that i sometimes wear...

it would be nice if someone has found it, buty its okay if it has wandered :)

does anyone else have something that has wandered?

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TVU Up for Grabs - Anyone want to run this joint?

Darter02 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:28:02 GMT

Since the birth of my daughter I have not been giving this forum much attention. As time goes by I feel less and less interested in keeping up on it. It is time to pass it on to someone who wants to DO something with it.

Please nominate and elect a new moderator. Let’s shoot for the end of this month (August) as the transfer date.

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Are YOU there yet? (have you left yet)

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:38:47 GMT

Am I the only one left at my desk at work? (Knocks on computer screen) Anyone there?

I will be leaving sometime after midnight tonight.

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Period tent making advice

Amydoll — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:49:18 GMT

Hi, everyone! Thought I'd come out of lurk mode to ask for some advice...
My boyfriend and I are considering making a period tent for next Pennsic because I've heard that it's cheaper than buying one ready-made. The trouble is, we have no idea where to start. So if anyone here at TVU has sage advice, I'd be forever grateful.

Thanks!

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Medieval battle records go online

Fred — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:15:24 GMT

This will be fun for the military geeks and researchers

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8160081.stm

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What's your last minute project?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:20:08 GMT

C'mon, you know you've got one. This time last year we were building our yurt. 22 days, working 2-3 hours a night and we got it done just 3 days before zero night.
So I'm counting my blessings this year that I'm just making garb! What are you working on?

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how do you mark your car(t) for pennsic?

Dner — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:37:30 GMT

i use liquid car chalk and write on the windows... :)

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Archaeologists find graveyard of sunken Roman ships

Darter02 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:26:16 GMT

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090723/lf_nm_life/us_italy_shipwrecks;_ylt=AnhuPssklZyjydNmVxoDI5IEtbAF

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Body art class?

JoAnna — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:56:13 GMT

Hey guys,

I am thinking about teaching a class or two this year. It would be my first experience at teaching but what better place than Pennsic? I know there's already several henna related courses but what about a "History of Body Art" that covers permanent and non-permanent art. Or maybe a class for "Creating Period Looking Body Art" (safely, of course!) for woad, maori tattoos, war paints and the like. I know its way too late for the class to be published in the book but it would still be cool to give it a shot. Let me know what you guys think, I am very curious as to whether or not this would generate any interest...

-JoAnna

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Other road construction

Wlfleda — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:37:30 GMT

I doubt this would affect anyone except maybe those coming in from the Michigan and NW Ohio areas, but best to avoid I-90 eastbound around the Cleveland area. The I-90 inner belt bridge that takes you through Cleveland is closed periodically for repair, and now they're closing I-490, the main detour, overnight for ramp work at least a few times this week.

Drop down to the turnpike or some other southerly route before you get as far east as Cleveland to avoid the mess.

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It's time for war!

Nikolas — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:03:01 GMT

See you all there!

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twitter travel?

ammre — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:19:00 GMT

Anyone else use twitter? I'm on there and I keep searching for the term "pennsic" i like seeing other people's real time comments about prep. I should be using it up until the garb is on and I straighten out my tent. (since I can access it from my phone) Then starting back up again as we hit the road home next month. I know it seems funny to use new websites in reference with going back in time but I think it's fun to keep in touch, much like you'd look out the window for other war-wagons.

So if you're on twitter use a #pennsic hashtag if you can so it's easy to search for, and I'll be keeping a look out for ya!

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THREE (and a half) and weather

Glynis — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:06:49 GMT

http://www.accuweather.com/us/pa/slippery-rock/16057/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&metric=0

Realizing that a 15 day guess is a 15 day guess, it looks like a fairly cool, mild Pennsic to me at this point. Hooray!

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We need to make one of these with a Mediaval Feast Hall theme.

Fred — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:12:42 GMT

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1201018/My-cars-jet--Or-turn-garage-door-work-art.html?ITO=1490

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pennsic map

Dner — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:16:58 GMT

although there is usually a map available in the pennsic handout...
it's usually on two pages, and cannot easily be removed cleanly from that booklet...

it would be nice to have a pennsic map that can be folded up and easily carryed in a small pouch... or loincloth

:)

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Resurrecting the name thread.

azhrde — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:57:20 GMT

It sure seems like there are a LOT of people here who I never saw post on P.net.

I think it's awesome that in addition to seeing old friends I've met through P.net, I'll get to meet a ton of new people from tribe.net.
So...with that in mind, I thought I might bring back the "How do you pronounce your name" thread.
I'm sure I'd stumble over a few of the more unusual names I've seen so far on the tribes.

I made up the spelling of mine, so it's kinda strange.

Azhrde is pronounced like "azure-DEE" only the ZH sounds like a French "j", as in "soup du JOUR".

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Expert Confirms Authenticity Of Vinland Map

Darter02 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:21:20 GMT

See: http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1722913/expert_confirms_authenticity_of_vinland_map/index.html

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TEN!!!

Darter02 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:19:48 GMT

days to go...

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Pennsic Party Amoeba - come join us

Kyrnn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:42:56 GMT

(X-posted in case people don't check the other boards)

A group has formed up for pre-planned party amoeba. If you'd like to travel with a group of party-minded individuals, come join us.

- Make new friends
- Have group escort to parties
- Have group escort back to your camp at the end of the night if you're still with us
- Learn more about the Pennsic party scene if you've not done much venturing out at night - great for pennsic newbies/virgins

** make sure you're of age to drink or you might get left at the gate at some parties. Bring photo ID for those parties! **

Party info, meeting spots, times to meet and more info at http://tribes.tribe.net/partyamoeba

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zero night

Dner — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:23:45 GMT

when is it, what is it... and what should people expect... : )

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what drew you to your first pennsic?

Dner — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:36:16 GMT

friends and family told me of the wonders of the pennsic... and i just had to see for myself :)

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List your Pennsic Party HERE!

Cowboy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:40 GMT

Howdy Y'all!

Since I haven't yet found anyone doing a calendar/party listing anywhere - figured I'd just go right on ahead and start one m'self.
So here's a place you can put it. Er... - to list it - your party, I mean... ;o)

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The first thing I'm going to do...

Amanda-Mae — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 14:03:49 GMT

What's the FIRST thing you're going to do when you get to Pennsic?

After Troll and setting up the big tent for my household to puppy pile into the first night, I'm going for a walk in the dewy night.

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Leaving Now?

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:46:49 GMT

I will be leaving for Pennsic in about an hour. OK, I will have to be passing the area late today so if it is still light out we intend to swing by.

We have been joking about just setting up camp in the parking area and getting a head start on the 'first night' party.

But the leave time for me will be Friday night to arrive the first day. When do you plan to leave to get there?

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Getting ready

Lavender — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:36:23 GMT

Packing for War, listening to Raquy and Friends CD "Masmudi," on a sunny light breeze 70 degree day in Pennsylvania, confirmed Ursa dog's reservations at Puppy Pennsic............Am I happy? (rhetorical question!)

Thots of going home in my head, dancing to the breeze and the music. Nervana.............What could be better? Answer: NEXT Sunday! But this is good enough for now. I'm sure others here are going thru the same.......shall we dance? play? have a drink?

Right now, 5 days, 1 hour, miscellaneous minutes. See you soon! (I'll be one of those with tears in my eyes at troll!)

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Fizzball Rules and Info

angryamerican — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:18:56 GMT

Hi all,

Due to some questions and requests I thought I'd post some info about this year's tournament. The 9th Annual Knowne World Fizzball Championship Of the Knowne World will happen Wed the 6th starting at 1PM at the Rogue Camp located on the southern half of E-26 across from Stony Trail. Brought to you once again by the Rogues and D.U.M.B.A.S.S., the Drunk Understaffed Managing Body of Asinine Swamp Sports.

Registration for a Team is $15 and can be done at Rogue Camp anytime during daylight hours from Monday the 27th until there are 20 teams registered. My advice on this is to not delay. We turn more and more teams away every year. Cold refreshments will be provided, but its hard to provide enough for all the thirsty fizzballers and spectators, so bringing something for the coolers or to share is always welcome.
The tournament can take a while, especially if your favorite team is doing well and advancing into the later rounds. Bringing a picnic basket is never a bad idea. Make a day of it.

We might have hot dogs, but we're not promising anything.

All are welcome, but we must stress the adult nature of the Fizzball game. This isn't your fathers ball park. There will mass comsumption of alcohol, gratuitous nudity and flagrant disregard for personal safety. So let's leave the little ones at home, eh?

We're looking forward to hosting this classic event once again and seeing some new teams emerge to battle for the coveted Whacker Trophy. See you there!

FIZZBALL RULES:

1) FOUL TIPS ARE STRIKES.....ALWAYS. A FOUL TIP IS ANY CAN THAT DOESN'T OPEN FULLY, NO MATTER HOW FAR IT GOES.

2) A HOMERUN IS ONLY COUNTED AS A HOMERUN IF IT GOES OVER THE HOME RUN LINE. IF IT GOES UNDER, IT IS ONLY A DOUBLE (2 POINTS)

3) A PIECE OF CAN ONLY COUNTS FOR POINTS IF IT CLEARS THE BATTING CIRCLE

4) ANYONE WHO THROWS A BAT WILL BE PENALIZED 1 POINT

5) A FIZZBALLER CAN ONLY PLAY FOR ONE TEAM PER TOURNAMENT

6) NO MORE THAN 2 TEAMS PER CAMP

7) A BATTER CAN CALL FOR A NEW PITCHER AT ANY TIME

8) THE REFEREE CAN AWARD STYLE POINTS AT HIS DISCRETION

9) IF A PLAYER ISNT IN ROGUE CAMP WHEN HIS TURN AT BAT COMES, WE WILL NOT WAIT, THE PLAYER'S AT BAT IS LOST.

10) TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE WILL BE DETERMINED RANDOMLY THIS YEAR. THIS MEANS IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE TEAMS THERE IS A CHANCE THEY WILL HAVE TO PLAY AGAINST EACH OTHER, EVEN IN THE FIRST ROUND.

11) LOSING TEAM ALWAYS CLEARS THE FIELD

12) IF THERE IS NO REPRESENTATIVE FROM A TEAM IN ROGUE CAMP WHEN THEY ARE DUE TO PLAY, WE CAN NO LONGER SHUFFLE THE BRACKETS, THEY WILL FORFEIT THE GAME...................................SLACKERS BEWARE.

13) IN CASE OF A TIE, ONE BATTER, ELECTED FROM EACH TEAM, WILL BAT 3 MORE CANS TO DETERMINE THE WINNER. IF THIS ALSO ENDS IN A TIE THEN EACH TEAM WILL AGAIN SELECT A PLAYER TO CHUG A WARM, NASTY FIZZBALL BEER. WINNER IS THE FASTEST.

14)THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE LENGTH OR WEIGHT OF A BAT, BUT STRIKING SURFACES CAN BE NO LARGER THAN 2" OR 3" IN DIAMETER.

15) ALL BATS MUST HAVE A LANYARD.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to answer them at least semi-coherently.

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The Pennsic "Kübler-Ross" Model

Fionnghuala — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:29:40 GMT

Since discovering that many of the rest of you get "Pennsic Anxiety" dreams too...maybe this, too, is a shared experience.

In that spirit I give you...

"The Five Stages of Pennsic Pre-Prep..."

1. DENIAL: "WHAT? It can't possibly be August already."

2. ANGER: "F#$%ing sewing! F#$%ing packing! F#$%ing car trouble! F#$%ing shorted paycheck! Heat dust sweat crowding potential camp draaAaaAaaahma, driving driving driving driving (and more driving) I can't take it not again arRrrgGh!"

3. BARGAINING: "C'mon. It'll be worth it once you're out there. There's, um, unicorns and rainbows actually. And Dove Bars growing on trees and s***."

4. DEPRESSION: "Why do I do this to myself every year?"

5. ACCEPTANCE: "Well, better go load up the car..."

*sigh*

Well. Better go load up the car. :P

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fresh meat..... anyone for rabbit? - Free Range Eggs? - brown, green and blue

LordXaviar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:38:04 GMT

its pennsic time again and once again I will be making the trip...and have rabbit to sell

They are dressed and frozen this time as I will be at pennsic from -5 or so..perhaps even earlier...

they are by weight, and are priced from 12 -15 per bunny, some may be larger but that is the avg.. call 573-789-5593 for orders payment can be taken in advance...as we take MC/Visa.

Also taking orders for Free range eggs.. at $2.50 a dozen mixed brown, green and blue eggs. and if really wanted we have a small amount of fresh cockrels available as well

and depending on this weeks sales.. (we keep selling out) of Fresh Unpasterized grass (and bushes) feed Goat milk soft cheese (not goat cheese) it is more like a mozzeralla in taste and texture..

this is $12. per pound.. in half pound rounds...

thats all for now...
x

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Pennsic War Photo Calendar 2009 - 2010

Darter02 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:37:47 GMT

The new Pennsic Calendars are on sale now at eBay. You can order them there using Paypal, or contact me directly if you want to pay using other means (no, I do not accept live chickens).

See: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pennsic-War-2009-10-Calendar-runs-from-P38-P39_W0QQitemZ270424808124QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef6931abc&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30

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Partygoers wanted!

Kyrnn — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:50:44 GMT

So, every Pennsic, I try to find a few people I know to come do the party circuit with me, hitting the parties. Problem is, most of my friends are burnt out by "the party scene" and don't have it in them to go do the nightly rounds.

So, I'm looking for a few good people that are looking to party with, enjoy the parties, swap stories, create some controlled chaos, etc with me at the parties. Don't care if you're a lord or lady, hitched or not. Just looking to have an entourage to hit the Pennsic parties with. =)

They say there's strength in numbers, I say there's chaotic energy in numbers, so the more the merrier. We'll swap info and try to meet up someplace during the war when we all arrive, hang, bs, and go get our mugs filled and chill.

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Pennsic dreams...again

Marta — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:07:23 GMT

I know this thread comes up every year, but I just had to start because...
I have been having a Pennsic dream every night for the last 2 weeks. Last night was so vivid, I didn't want to wake up. Our encampment was in the same place, but there were also tons of merchants in the front of our camp. I had nothing with me but a small overnight bag (because somehow this started as a air trip to Europe). No garb, boots, etc. But of course, the only thing I was worried about was that I had no mug.
Last week I dreamt I had no shirts with me at war, and the week before I dreamt I had no shoes. And then there was the one when somehow all my cats ended up sneaking to war in my car. What a pain that was!
The best thing about all these dreams is that I am at Pennsic every night! It's awesome!
Who else is enjoying War a few weeks early?

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Pennsic 38

Glynis — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:50:12 GMT

In light of all the new threads being resurrected, I wanted to make one specifically for this Pennsic.

It's Fergus's 20th Pennsic. My 9th. We're going for the whole two weeks. I have to come home (Hagerstown MD) some time during peace week for physical therapy on my elbow (sprained it falling at work in May - can't just skip the PT). As I see it, that'll just refresh me for War Week!

What do you all have planned?

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i-80 construction

Tommaso — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:39:02 GMT

schedule and location of construction on route 80 for those of us out there who travel it too war

http://www.dot7.state.pa.us/constructionAdvisory/Map/printList.aspx?pQuery=0080&qType=route

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Pennsic Weather Forecast

Pewter — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:53:55 GMT

Started packing last night...

SOOOO much more to get ready...

Looked at the weather forecast today...

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/USPA1518?from=_topnav_business

Wish I hadn't...

Though I suppose I can hope that the forecasters are as wrong as they usually are!

But panic has set in...

4 DAYS!!!!!

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Sad News - Passing of Zachary Wolfhunter - Scott (Gerald) Eskanazi (cross-post)

Pewter — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:56:46 GMT

It is with a very heavy heart that I must inform everyone of the unexpected passing of Zach Wolfhunter of House DeLondres.

Those of you that have visited our camp during the day will remember Zach as the stout, short, dark curly haired guy, with the contagious smile. Those of you that came to our bardic or visited some evening when we had our fire going will remember him as the loveable pyromaniac that tended the fire that was somehow never big enough (even when people were moving back from the heat).

Zach was an easy-going fellow whose smile and pranks and laughter helped to keep a light-hearted mood in our camp. The type of person to instantly befriend a stranger entering our camp, Zach would usher people in, find them a seat, and offer them a drink before we hardly knew their names. It's just the sort of person he was...

To say that Zach will be missed would be a terrible understatement. He is mourned by his wife, Erlan (mka Maria), his parents, family, his Household, and SCA'dian friends too numerous to count.

I can guarantee that there will be many tears shed this War as we remember our fallen friend. Please feel free to stop by our camp, sit by our fire, share a personal story about Zach, spend a few moments enlarging the firepit, bring a log or two with you to toss on the fire, whatever personal tribute you would like to make to honor him.

May the Lord bless you Zach. May He grant you treasures in heaven that reflect all the joy you brought into the world around you.

Pewter

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Weather?

Fortune — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:27:57 GMT

Anyone check the farmers almanac or with their friendly neighborhood psychic to see what kind of weather we should expect this war?

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Labyrinths

Fred — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

http://labyrinthlocator.com/

Note that there's one in Zelienople, about 10 miles from Pennsic.

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[Announcements] Position Opening Soon-Society Equestrian Marshal

Darter02 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:55:01 GMT

The Marshal of the Society is currently accepting applications for the
position of Society Equestrian Officer. This is an unpaid deputy
position, reporting to the Marshal of the Society.

The Society Equestrian Officer coordinates the SCA's equestrian
activities, develops, disseminates and enforces policies, rules and
regulations, and maintains communications with his/her Kingdom
subordinates. The Society Equestrian Officer reports quarterly to the
Marshal of the Society regarding the status of equestrian activities in
the individual Kingdoms as well as the Society as a whole.

Qualifications for the position include an ability to build a community
of disparate and different people, understanding of SCA equestrian
activities, good written and oral communication skills, the ability to
meet deadlines, and the ability to facilitate issues.

Applicant should be familiar with the SCA Marshal’s Handbook and the
Society and Corporate Officers Handbook. Prior experience within the
Equestrian marshallate is highly desirable.

The successful applicant must have reliable access to email and web
access. Much of the Equestrian Deputy's reporting, record keeping, and
communication duties can be completed via the internet, familiarity with
computers and MS Office software (such as Microsoft Word and Excel) is
required.

Copies of résumés (both modern and SCA, including offices held and
modern experience in this field) must be sent to the attention of the
Society Earl Marshal.

Résumés will be accepted in electronic format only and must be received
by September 1st, 2009.

Questions and/or resumes regarding this position may be directed to the
Society Earl Marshal:
Omarad the Wary, KSCA, OP
marshal@sca.org

--
Patrick Anderson
President
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
president@sca.org
952-412-4112

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

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is there any new road work going on?

Dner — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:14:15 GMT

i'm curios about what new construction i might have to drive around

:)

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if you were at pennsic right now... what would you be doing? :)

Dner — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:13:20 GMT

i would be at the swimmin' hole, with a cold beer... hanging out with my friends :)

aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....... nice

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Pennsic Runestone Project

Darter02 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:05:57 GMT

See; http://pennsicrunestone.blogspot.com/

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where is there a good place to eat NEAR the pennsic?

Dner — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:12:39 GMT

i'm curious as to what places are around... :)

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Say good-bye before you leave.

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 18:41:51 GMT

Don't forget the last thing before you hit the road is to post a good bye here on The Vulgar Unicorn.

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Where to Go? What to See?

Darter02 — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 01:17:57 GMT

One of the more endearing aspects of going to Pennsic is the shear VOLUME of interesting and exciting things to do in a day/night. As a photographer one of the most frustrating things about this is knowing that no matter HOW COOL what you’re currently shooting is, there may be something going on somewhere else that MAY BE EVEN COOLER!

It seems I was able to wander all day long and stumble into events and locations that I found stunning. With the exception of the Opening Ceremonies and the Battlefield schedule it was catch as catch can.

What I would really like to know is what events are YOU looking forward to and just where they might be found and around what time they might be found. Bear in mind I am thinking of photographing what I see, so please don’t suggest places like the classic swimming hole, unless YOU are volunteering to pose for the nude photos…. (Hmmmmm…. Hmmmmmm…. Any takers? I hadn’t thought of that before… That could be a nice series, long hair trailing over shoulders into the water… ) And of course Tuchux camp is out too… I’ve been invited p but was told I’m “off the clock” if I come… LOL

Anyway, please let me know of any dances, performances, personal grudge fights, or “whatever” that I might take photos of….

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Pennsic, PA Dreamin'

Karlana — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:01:50 GMT

I finally had my first Pennsic dream of the year the other night. Thought I'd start a topic to see what others are dreaming about.

Here's mine:

We are on site and taking part of an annual Pennsic tradition - the Sinking of the Dragon. Apparently evrey year we take a car shell and sink it to the bottom of the river (mind you the river is about the size of the Detroit River in my dream). What was weird about this car is that it was the little white piece of crap car that Dan Majerle (basketball player I went to college with) used to drive on campus. Dan is so tall that he took out the front seat and drove the car from the back seat - guess that was stuck in my subconscious.

Anyway, what are you dreaming about?

Pennsic, PA dreamin'
on such a "summer's" day...

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South Jersey to Pennsic

JoAnna — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:18:10 GMT

Hello,

I cannot afford to get my car fixed and am stuck looking for a ride to pennsic for landgrab. If any of you are heading out for zero night and you are even remotely close to me, can we try to work something out? I am more than willing to help out with gas and tolls!

-JoAnna

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1976 -- 2009 Then and now.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:49:54 GMT

what were you doing then? what is different now?

1976- Living in a 'back to nature' commune. Working in a factory with a co-worker who asked me to go out west and help him start a commune. (Charles Manson) I was still trying to 'be the man'. Working for not much more than min wage.

Today- Live 24/7 as a woman, got an Associate Degree in Accounting, great job, two grandsons and some of the best friends a person could have. At 62 years of age I feel like I am only now finding myself.

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offical Pennsic single tribe

valadar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:43:31 GMT

Ok I was bored, nothing to do thinking about upcoming pennsic so I thought what the hell. SO if you going to Pennsic and will be single, Join and post.

http://tribes.tribe.net/pennsicandsingle?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B50dc0a28-5ea6-4bb4-9cd5-4e511988aca5%5D

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OT: Trailer for Noboru Iguchi's RoboGeisha!

Darter02 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:52:31 GMT

What the????

See and become bewildered... http://www.fliqz.com/aspx/permalinkblank.aspx?vid=765ce58525ea4c07a85e8aa00e399563

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Looking for a specific party

Dzaya — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:32:25 GMT

There is a party that is hosted down in the bog. (I know big duh) However this one is unique. It is for a certain part of mundane society that is sometimes membership or enjoyment of is not always broadcast. I may be wrong but I thought that they had different types of "furniture" and such that you could try out and I believe is invitation only. I may be mistaken though. If anyone can help tell me when this party is that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ahead of time.

Dzaya Weretiger

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Idea for a Pennsic contest.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:42:08 GMT

Pimp your throne.

Take a picture of it and a bottle of brew to a common place.

We all vote

And the winner get's all the bottle's.

What do you all think about it?

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[Announcements] Known World Handbook project update

Darter02 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:18:49 GMT

Greetings unto the Known World,
The revision of the Known World Handbook continues, and while we have
already received some really excellent articles there are still plenty
of topics that we need covered (see needed topics list below). Please
remember that we are not looking for historical research articles but
general how-to articles so that a new player can gain the knowledge that
they need to get started in the SCA.

The deadline for this second call for articles is September 1, 2009.
Please try to keep the articles between 800 and 3000 words (one to four
8.5x11 pages). Please submit them via Microsoft Word files, or in the
body of an email to: kwh@sca.org .

Authors of existing articles in the KWH are invited to refresh, renew,
and update their prior KWH articles. If you send in any articles,
artwork, or photographs, please fill out the KWH release form available
here: sca.org/docs/pdf/kwhrelease.pdf and email it back to us at
kwh@sca.org.

Wes Hanna (Baron Kainin),
KWH Deputy to the President, SCA, Inc.
kwh@sca.org

Needed Topics

We are still looking for articles on topics including but not limited
to:

• SCA basics
• brief history of the SCA
• customs of the SCA
• establishing a persona
• basic starter garb (patterns and how-to articles)
• preparing for attending events (what to bring and what to know)
• preparing for camping at events (what to pack and what to know)
• attending court (what to do if called, what is happening)
• kids and their activities in the SCA
• rank and awards in the SCA (what they mean, how to spot royalty, etc.)
• detailed and specific articles covering the myriad of arts & sciences
• arts martial including rattan, rapier, archery
• preparing to fight in the SCA; basic combat rules
• creating a starter fighting/amour kit (patterns and how-to articles)
• basic armoring
• your first tournament (what to bring, what to watch)
• fighting etiquette
• chivalry and the concepts of honor
• basic fighting styles
• basic drills
• what service means in the SCA and ways to give back
• brief kingdom histories
• specific kingdom customs

KWH Mission Statement

The KWH is targeted to new comers to the SCA with less than 2 years
experience. The KWH will be universal with concepts that span all
Kingdoms. The KWH will contain topics and information that will last at
least 10 years. The KWH needs to support existing SCA documents and
handbooks, not try to replace them.

--
Patrick Anderson
President
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
president@sca.org
952-412-4112

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

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is there a spot or place in pennsic that you feel drawn too?

Dner — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:12:41 GMT

i find myself unconsciously drawn to the rune stone field

i would love to have a labyrinth at pennsic… just a path-way one…

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You know it's almost Pennsic when...

bendovaho — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:57:49 GMT

I'll start!

You know it's almost Pennsic when today is the last day of online pre-registration! Sooooo close....

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what should you have packed last year?

Dner — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:20:12 GMT

...what things did you find yourself needing... but not having?

or maybe

what things did you have that you were glad that you brought, or used often?

: )

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Stoned wallabies make crop circles

Fred — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:49:02 GMT

"I was travelling in Tasmania in the summer of last year and witnessed what I believed as dancing wallabies. I was intoxicated at the time and so put it down to the poppies I had consumed earlier that day. However after reading this article that experience made a lot of sense.
Alan Rees , Tring"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8118257.stm

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Prizes announded for Charity Poker Run at War

freiman — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:21:25 GMT

Gentles,

Every year or so, my camp does a charity fundraiser for some worthy charity. A few years ago, our household champion fought a thousand fights to raise money for a Czech orphanage. That raised abut 1500 dollars. Last year, we had a "Drag Race" that raised five hundred and twenty eight dollars for the Beaver County Women's Center, which is a woman's shelter in the Pennsic Area.

This year is the best fund raising idea ever.

This year, we are holding a Poker Run. A poker run is an idea we are stealing from Biker Culture.

Five camps across the site have volunteered to host as way points, each with their own activity. There may be drinking involved, but the rules say that there will be an alcohol free option at every stop.

The Charity this year is Family Links, which is a charity group in the Pittsburgh area that does everything. They do job placement counseling. They do domestic Violence counseling. I am told that they run the safest shelters in the Pittsburgh area. They are good folks.

Needless to say, this is the most ambitious fund raiser we have ever done.

OK, at this point, less than thirty days out, The Poker Run is a Go.

The cost for a card is going to be twelve bucks in advance, or fifteen bucks on the night of the event. We're still working on where the cards will be available besides Omega Camp.

The Run will start at sundown on Wednesday of war week (about nine PM) and finish at Midnight. After Midnight, all cards become null and void. ALL CARDS MUST BE TURNED IN BY MIDNIGHT FOR PRIZES. The timing is so that people will still have the ability to shop at midnight madness, after helping others and having a great time.

Each way point will have a donation jar for individual donations to the charity. Each way point will be responsible for those jars until it is picked up on Thursday.

The prizes (Which have not been announced away from this forum yet) are;

A full suit of armor (sans helm) made by master armory dark victory armory. The winner can either wear it, use it as loaner gear, or dispose of it as they see fit.

I am betting that the winner will take it onto the field. Fifteen bucks is pretty cheap for a full suit of armor.

Of course, the winner can burn it, if they like, thus assuring that it will never be on the field. Please do not burn it up wind of me.

A beautiful, hand turned executive pen. This master wood turner was recommended to me with the phrase "This is the sort of pen that you sign the contract that says 'Not only am I taking over your company, but your wife is moving in with me, and you kids now call me the rich daddy'"

No details yet, but previous pens have been made from Brazillian rosewood, bavarian limewood, and beautiful, south American Lacewood.

Really guys, we don't normally, as working class schmoes, get a chance to own something like this.

A hand crafted Lyre from Bayrich Harpfenwerks. Well, I am making a lyre, and I live in Bavaria, so it is technically true. I feel really egotistical to be including my own work in this, but we are short of prizes. For those that might not be familiar, a Lyre is an early period form of harp. I make mine in the Germanic style.

Other prizes have been pledged, and will be announced as they become available.

If any of these prizes don't work out, then we will substitute a small (five to fifteen percent) of the net receipts. This is a standard practice with biker poker runs, but I don't want to do it. I want the charity to get as much cash as possible.

The camp prize is a canvass shade/fly painted by professional Philadelphia artist Jonathan Russel. It is intended at this point to include a full rig of stakes, poles and ropes.

So, Y'all come, and please spread the word. It will be fun, and you might just be able to remember it the next day.

And, you might win a harp.

freiman

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pennsic is calling to me...

Dner — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:52:33 GMT

i can't wait for pennsic now...
but i got a lot of things i wanna get ready,

what are you looking forward to in the pennsic?

:)

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What do you put in your flask?

Fortune — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:00:09 GMT

i found a spiffy flask at the thrift store this morning... Thought i'd take a pole to see what would be the best thing to put in it for sharing at war.

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time for a breath

Dner — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:30:16 GMT

its time for a break... we all need one :)

its time to stop being anxious for a few minutes...
and to sit for a few minutes... maybe outside... to slow our thoughts and allow ourselves to relax

feel at peace for a moment and breathe and feel the ground benieth us and the wind and the sky above

and know that i love all of you, you all help me by being yourselves and sharing that joy we have in the pennsic stuff...
it can be a whirl - wind adventure, but it is also a deeper slower drumm beat of shared dreams

thank you :D

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Pennsic Pile?

bendovaho — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:20:11 GMT

Ok, so have you started your Pennsic Pile yet? Has it been assembled for some time now? What's gone missing? What do you have more of than you thought?

I dragged everything out this past weekend (that's how I celebrated Father's day I suppose - lol), and now it looks like a camp store has hurled all over my mancave! It's a good mess though - it indicates that Pennsic is creeping everso closer. Sweet!

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Pennsic Excitement

Diane — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:18:55 GMT

I started a new job this year and just received word I could go to Pennsic for a whole week. Well, that isn't what got me excited. It was a co-worker asking about it and I showed her a picture...then my mind started going....

I can't wait for Pennsic now...Of course I still have to pre-register, I need a new air mattress, I have to repair garb, take in garb, make new garb, whip out the pack list....WOOHOO!

Thanks for letting me share....:)

Diane

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Pennsic Schedule

Darter02 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:54:36 GMT

See: http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn38/GENERAL/schedule.html

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[Announcements] Position Open-Society Webminister

Darter02 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:56:19 GMT

The SCA is seeking candidates for the position of Society Webminister.

Position Available: Society Webminister
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the
position of Society Webminister. This position reports to the SCA Board
of Directors. The Society Webminister is a supervisory position, and is
not involved in maintenance of the Corporate website (www.sca.org). The
Society Webminister is responsible for the following duties:

1. Ongoing development and revision of the Society Webminister’s
policies and procedures, as detailed in the Society Webminister’s
Handbook. Said work will not only include making sure that solutions are
provided for current issues, but will also include observing trends,
being aware of potential issues and streamlining the Webministry as a
whole to provide better service to the SCA and potential members
thereof.

2. Warranting of kingdom-level Webministers, where necessary.

3. Supervision of all kingdom-level websites, including proper use
of domain names, monitoring content, regular reporting from Kingdom
Webministers, and enforcement of the Society Webministry policies and
procedures.

4. Working with Kingdom Webministers to ensure they develop and
enforce clear guidelines for local SCA group websites based on the
standards found in the Society Webminister’s Handbook.

5. Acting as a subject matter expert and resource regarding issues
related to electronic publications and websites at the kingdom and local
levels, including, but not limited to: copyright issues, privacy issues,
and technology-related issues.

6. Quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors for the SCA, Inc.

Required for this position are: dependable email access; dependable
phone access; moderate to expert proficiency in web-related technologies
(e.g. HTML, Java, PSP, ASP, web hosting issues, etc.); moderate
Microsoft Word proficiency; and the ability to clearly communicate via
email, phone, and in written reports. Prior experience as a webminister
in the SCA is required; prior experience as a kingdom webminister is
highly desired.

Those interested in the Position of Society Webminister should submit
their SCA and modern era resumes to resumes@sca.org and
webminister@sca.org with hard copy to the corporate office by October 1,
2009.

--
Patrick Anderson
President
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
president@sca.org
952-412-4112

Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036

You may also email comments@lists.sca.org.

This announcement is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.

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Advice on a yurt

Athenee — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:15:18 GMT

Yikes! I just got the news my campmate rented us a yurt for this year! What do I need to know about the care and feeding of a yurt? Are they waterproof? What about the floor - would a tarp work or what? We camp where there usually isn't a drainage problem, but best to be prepared. What about ventilation? Just when I pretty well had the tent thing down...::mutter:: ::mutter:: ::mutter::

Thanks in advance. Advice gratefully accepted!

---Athenee

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35,000-year-old flute oldest instrument ever found

Fred — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:12:03 GMT

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090624/sc_afp/sciencearcheologymusicgermany_20090624174002

"Upper Palaeolithic music could have contributed to the maintenance of large social networks, and thereby have helped facilitate the demographic and territorial expansion of modern humans" compared to the more "culturally conservative" and isolated Neanderthals, he said.

So, Neanderthals were "culturally conservative"?

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Midsummer Night's Dream

Fred — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:49:54 GMT

At the risk of opening a can-O'-worms, and to get the Annual Swimming-Hole
arguments started early, I hereby throw the following out for discussion:

I propose to do a production of Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream"
this Pennsic, at the Swimming Hole.

There's already been a bit of discussion of this in the Pennsic Porno Tribe:
http://tribes.tribe.net/pennsicporn/thread/71bee86f-16a9-4e86-8946-cca8d1afdf2a
however I want to move the discussion out of there to (a) emphasize that I don't
intend to add any more innuendo than already exists in the script and (b) to recruit
actors. (I already have two people interested.)

What I have in mind is not to get a bunch of Shakespearean Actors to act in the nude,
but to get a bunch of naked people to do Shakespeare -- as opposed to drinking and
playing volleyball, as they usually do.

I'd like to line up people to cover the main roles, then fill in minor ones ad-hoc at Pennsic.

The first order of business is to contact the camp (Revelwood?) that actually "owns" the
Swimming Hole Anyone from there reading this?

I expect that this will be a pretty abbreviated version (maybe 1/2 hour) as I doubt people's
schedules and/or attention-spans would permit anything longer. ;-)

We'd be lucky to get in one full rehearsal.

Oh, and participants won't need to pack costumes.

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Zombie Neurobiology

Fred — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:19:26 GMT

|| Through education Dr. Steven C. Schlozman is an assistant
|| professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a
|| lecturer at the Harvard School of Education. He is also an
|| avid sci-fi and horror fan - and, apparently, the world's leading
|| authority on the neurobiology of the living dead. He has even
|| drafted a fake medical journal article on the zombie plague,
|| which he calls Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency
|| Syndrome, or ANSD (the article has five authors: one living,
|| three "deceased" and one "humanoid infected").

>>> http://io9.com/5286145/a-harvard-psychiatrist-explains-zombie-neurobiology/

I'm sure this relates to Pennsic, somehow.

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July 4 and for my friends who served both with me and for me.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:54:45 GMT

For my brothers and sisters in arms. The ones who were with me and those that led the way before and are following today.

http://www.beforeyougo.us/play_byg_vn

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Pennsic University Class Listings

Darter02 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:43:10 GMT

http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn38/AANDS/PENNU/index.html#sched

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Mmmmmm Porpoise!

Fred — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:13:04 GMT

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8108213.stm

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In desperate need of a ride to war, Help Please! PA area.

Red — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:02:00 GMT

hey there friends ,

I am a pennsic vet desperately in need of a ride anytime on or after Sunday Aug. 2. I live in the Lancaster PA area, and would be willing to chip in for gas. I would also be willing to offer my house as a pit stop/bathroom/food break. I will have no stuff to load just me and my back pack. I'm an actress and am completing a run on 8/1, My S.O. is land agent and has to leave without me. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated, please message me. Thanks...

Red

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