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Hello,

I need to cancel the TGS Wednesday Scribe Nights until May 5, due to a
work-related training schedule conflict.

When we resume the regular schedule, we plan on practicing gold leaf techniques.
Please consider joining us in May if you are interested.

Sincerely,

Jocelyn

THL Jocelyn of Lutterworth,
Province of Tree-Girt-Sea, Midrealm

#4881

From: Scribesquire@...
Date: Tue Mar 2, 2010 2:49 pm
Subject: March Sunday practices

scribesquire

Greetings!

Unfortunately, we only have this Sunday March 7th reserved for fighter practice at Ida Noyes, University of Chicago. The rest of March we are out of luck at this time. If the weather is cooperative we could, in theory, practice outside but it is March and this is Chicago. :)

This would be a good time to do some pell drills and armor repairs.

In Service,

Henry of Exeter

Marshal, Ayreton

#4882

From: Sue Fischer <sfischer1923@...>
Date: Tue Mar 2, 2010 10:13 pm
Subject: Scribes' road trip?

sfischer1923@...

Hello all (especially scribes!) --

Just got this info from the Met /Cloisters:  they're going to display
the Belles Heures of the Duc du Berry, unbound, all the pages at once.
  Since the book is usually bound, they can only show two pages at a
time.  Fantastic opportunity, if anyone is going to New York in the
near future. (see below)

Annora de Sylveastan

"The Art of Illumination: The Limbourg Brothers and the Belles
Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry"
Through June 13
The Belles Heures (1405-1408/9) of Jean de Berry, a treasure
of The Cloisters collection, is one of the most celebrated and
lavishly illustrated manuscripts in the United States. Because
the work is currently unbound, it is possible to exhibit all
of its illuminated pages as individual leaves, a unique
opportunity never to be repeated. See a special online feature
for more information, including sponsorship credits. Take in
films, gallery talks, and a subscription lecture related to
the exhibition. Rent the accompanying Audio Guide and tour the
show with experts leading the way.
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met48
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met49
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met50
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met51
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met52
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met53
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met54
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met8

"The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculptures from the Court of
Burgundy"
Through May 23
The renovation of the Mus�e des Beaux-Arts in Dijon has
provided an opportunity for the unprecedented loan of the
alabaster mourner figures from the tomb of John the Fearless,
Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, Margaret of Bavaria. Each of
the statuettes is approximately 16 inches high. For more
information, including sponsorship credits, see the online
preview. Enjoy films, gallery talks, and family programs held
in conjunction with the exhibition.
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met55
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met56
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met57
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met58

These two special exhibitions share an intriguing connection:
Jean de France, duc de Berry, was the uncle of John the
Fearless, Duke of Burgundy.
http://email.metmuseum.org/a/aBLjYdXARJhWhB79M5aADIGLT0U/met59

#4883

From: "nadezda_zezastrizl" <nadezda_z@...>
Date: Wed Mar 3, 2010 3:04 pm
Subject: So occasionally it's worth being on Middle bridge....

nadezda_zeza...

A little heraldic humor:
http://scadia.org/tigger.htm

#4884

From: "Jonathan L Murphy" <jon@...>
Date: Wed Mar 3, 2010 3:19 pm
Subject: Leather night tonight

armlann

Leather night tonight for those interested. Thanks.

Jon/Seamus

920 N 3^rd Ave

Maywood, IL 60153

#4885

From: Ayreton Chronicler <ayretontownecryer@...>
Date: Thu Mar 4, 2010 4:48 am
Subject: Ayreton Arts Martial Announcement

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ayreton/message/14

Oyez, oyez! Here are the martial activities known to be happening in Ayreton and surrounding area this week.

YOUTH BOFFER PRACTICE

Youth boffer practices are being organized right now. Watch this space for dates and times, or contact Anna (KCMalone3@...) for details.

SUNDAY PRACTICES

AYRETON FIGHTER PRACTICE

The Province of Tree Girt Sea, Shire of Grey Gargoyles, Shire of Rokkhealdon, and Shire of Vanished Woods all officially practice at the Grey Gargoyles nearly every Sunday of the month.

This practice is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. every Sunday. (The only definite date for March is March 7th. Other days are dependent on weather conditions as Ida Noyes Hall is unavailable for the rest of March.

Directions to the Grey Gargoyles Site

Be warned that the Dan Ryan (90/94) is subject to construction. You may wish to take an alternate route. Alternate directions can be found at:

Please be aware that if you do take Lake Shore Drive as your alternate route Class "B" License Plates are NOT allowed on Lake Shore Drive .

Ida Noyes Hall - 59th St. and Woodlawn Ave. , Chicago , IL 60637

- Find the best route to I-90/I-94 in South Chicago . Take I-90/I-90 and exit
at Garfield Blvd. ( 55th St .)

- Turn east immediately (first light) and proceed past 5 stoplights.

- Cross Martin Luther King drive and enter park.

- At the Y in the road go right. This will lead you onto the Midway Plaisance ( 59th St .)

- Go to Woodlawn Avenue , Turn left and park. Ida Noyes Hall is on the northeast corner of Woodlawn and Midway. See map for details

Map Link
http://grey-gargoyles.uchicago.edu/calendar/#IDANOYES

MONDAY PRACTICES

THIEVES OF HEARTS PRACTICE

This practice is open to everyone. Newcomers are welcome, and there is loaner gear available for fencers. Heavy fighters and Rapier fighters both attend this practice. All levels of skill are welcomed and wanted. Rapier and aspiring rapier practitioners will find group as well as one on one instructions in rapier combat for both singles and melee.

Practices are held Monday evenings 6:30p to 9p at the Glenbrook North High School. Address: 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook , IL

Directions to the Thieves of Hearts Practice, including a very useful and helpful overhead map can be found at: http://thieves.ayreton.org/

Text Directions are:

- Best way to I - 294 to Willow Road Exit.

- Exit Willow Road to the East. Follow to Shermer.

- Turn Left onto Shermer road. Follow Shermer 4 blocks to the last driveway into the

school and turn left.

- Go past the stop sign, turn left into the next parking lot and then turn right behind the

tennis courts. The parking lot will be on your left. Look for the propped open door.

WEDNESDAY PRACTICES

AYRETON ARCHERY PRACTICE

The Ayreton weekly practice is every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome -- please come out!

Date: Every Wednesday unless specified.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

7240 West Madison
Forest Park , Illinois 60130
Range Phone: 708 366 4864

$8.00 / hr range fee. $0.50 per target.
$12 for rental gear.
http://www.archerycustomshop.com/

All are welcome!

This is an e-mail announcement from the Ayreton Chronicler. If you wish to have an activity, demo, event or other type of SCA get together announced feel free to contact me and request an announcement be made. If you find any errors in this message please send me corrections.

The Chronicler can be contacted at AyretonTowneCryer@...

If you wish to be taken off of the announcement please send an e-mail to the AyretonTowneCryer@... and put in the body that you are requesting to be removed from the announcement list.

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#4886

From: Ayreton Chronicler <ayretontownecryer@...>
Date: Thu Mar 4, 2010 4:51 am
Subject: Ayreton Activites Announcement

Greetings unto the populace of Ayreton and surrounding areas, from the Ayreton Chronicler!

MONDAY ACTIVITIES

COURT AND COUNTRY

Court and Country is a period vocal group which usually meets on Mondays from 6:30 - 9 PM, in the northwest suburbs (Wheeling). We would love to add more voices to our group.

If you are interested in singing with us, please contact Tabitha Pennywarden at skycat <at> tds <dot> net.

BARONS NOYSE

Monday Nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Robbyan and Fern's. Any instrument is welcome, recorders can be borrowed and Robbyan is willing to teach. Absolute beginners please call first as some sight reading ability is necessary - this can also be taught.

Phone Number: (773) 764-1920

Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave. , Chicago , IL 60645

SILVER THIMBLE GUILD FOR CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION

Join the Guild on Monday nights for sewing and garb research. The Silver Thimble Guild meets every other Monday night at Mistress Juliana's house, just Northwest of downtown--call to confirm before coming- 773-750-2180.

______________________________________________________________________

TUESDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEKLY PROJECT NIGHT

Everyone is welcome to bring current sewing projects or just an idea with them on the Second and Fourth Tuesday night of the month, at Sarafina’s place in Des Plaines. Project night will be from 7:30pm - 10:00 pm every Tuesday night.

Address: 1496 E. Algonquin Rd in Des Plaines . The apartment is on the NW corner of Algonquin and Cora. Phone number is 312-493-2255. Call if you have any questions.

Sewers of all abilities encouraged to attend.

--------------------------

WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES

TREE GIRT SEA SCRIBAL NIGHT – ON HIATUS UNTIL MAY 5

Scribe Night is open to anyone in the Ayreton region who is interested in calligraphy and
illumination.

Who: THL Jocelyn of Lutterworth (mka Vickie Rayhill)
When: Meetings held the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month at 7:30. (ON HIATUS UNTIL MAY 5)
Time: 7:30 pm to 10 pm
More info: 847-824-3814

AYRETON LEATHERWORK NIGHT

Leatherwork night is available to anyone in the Ayreton area interested in working on leather projects like shoes, belts, pouches, repairs (armour too) and anything else you might bring along.

Who: Seamus (Jon Murphy)

When: First and Third Wednesdays

Time: 6-9 pm

Where: 920 N 3rd Ave , Maywood , IL 60153

More info: jon@..., 708 344 8320

GREY GARGOYLES DANCE PRACTICE

There is a dance practice every Wednesday at Ida Noyes. People who are interested can the student rep, fossil_n@...

_______________________________________________________________________

THURSDAY ACTIVITIES

ROKKHEALDEN SCRIPTORIUM

The Scriptorium is composed of all skill levels. The Scriptorium is open to anyone who is interested in any aspect of the scribal arts. You do NOT have to be a member of the shire to participate in the Scriptorium. You don't have to be an artist. You don't have to paint. You don't have to draw. You don't even have to do calligraphy. Experiment and do what you like. You don't have to buy anything. We are a friendly group and share our supplies. Of course, if you get hooked like we did, you'll want to get your own supplies. From time to time we hold classes to teach various aspects of calligraphy and illumination. About the only request (per se) is you be active, encouraging, positive to others and yourself.

We are confirmed for the following dates at the Oak Brook Library:

Thurs. Mar. 4
Thurs. Mar. 25
Thurs. Apr. 1
Thurs. April 15 (moot) NOT the usual 4th Thursday of the month

For more information, go to: http://www.midrealm.org/rokkehealden/

THE PIPPINS

The Pippins are an a capella singing group performing medieval and renaissance choral music both in the SCA and for modern Chicagoland audiences. We meet on the north side of Chicago ( Andersonville ) every Thursday, from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Please call for more information: 312-259-6688.

VANISHED WOOD SEWING GUILD

We tend to meet twice a month, and the location rotates between various members’ houses. Please direct any questions to Acelina, the seneschal of VW, at <djc137@...> The meetings start around 6:30 p.m., and a dish to pass is encouraged as we tend to eat as well as sew. All interested people are welcome.

_______________________________________________________________________

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

NEEDLEWORK/FIBER ARTS NIGHT

Every third Friday of the month, 6 pm - 10 pm
Bring a project to work on or the willingness to learn something new.
For more information, email: gschneid@....

PERIOD COOKS NIGHT

We're having Period Cooks Night on the 1st Friday of the month in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. There's a different theme each month. Some meetings we plan to invite a Guest Chef to come and demonstrate/show us how a certain item is cooked and learn from that experienced person.

Normally, each person attending brings a period recipe (from the theme we've chosen for that month) and the ingredients to cook the dish, but we all get together and cook it together and then we sample all the dishes that night together! We comment on them, take notes, and make suggestions on how to improve them.

For more info please contact PeriodCooksNight@...

_______________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY ACTIVITIES

HERALDS AT HOME

Phebe and Kevin will be hosting heraldry at their home on the last Sunday of each month:

3935 N. Kostner Chi, IL 60641.

Phone 773-286-5952.

All area heralds, and any clients who wish to attend are welcome. Heraldic services for name and device researches will be available at this "one stop". Exact time in each afternoon to follow soon.

GREY GARGOYLES/AYRETON A&S AFTERNOONS

For the past several months, we've had a growing number of people showing up at Ayreton combined fighter practice on Sundays at Ida Noyes to do casual A&S, gab, et cetera. We hope to begin introducing some beginners tutorials in various arts
and sciences during these meets soon, and I think many of these will be
of great interest to the Ayreton populace as a whole. Timing coincides with the Ayreton fighter practices.

______

The Chronicler can be contacted at AyretonTowneCryer@...

If you wish to be taken off of the announcement please send an e-mail to the AyretonTowneCryer@... and put in the body that you are requesting to be removed from the announcement list.

#4887

From: Bernal Schooley <bschooley@...>
Date: Thu Mar 4, 2010 3:42 pm
Subject: Fighter Symposium & Regional Fighter Practice

bschooley

Greetings,

Please find attached the flyer sent to me by Baron Faustino for the Fighter Symposium & Regional Fighter Practice that is May 15th and is being hosted by Carraig Ban, Elv Av Tiden and Foxvale.

This is a rather large pdf file so I've included the text below.

In your service,

Richard de Scolay

Fighter Symposium &

Regional Fighter Practice

May 15th, 2010

Sponsored by:

Carraig Ban, Elv Av Tiden, & Foxvale

Autocrats: Faustino de Baeza and Ansel Claybourne

(ssutton56@...) (anselclay@...)

(www.carraigban.org) (www.foxvale.org)

Feastocrat: Kathryn Von Trier

(ssutton56@...)

(phone #815-986-5403) (phone #630-801-0026)

Merchantocrat: Faustino de Baeza

(ssutton56@...)

Fees:

$8 - Adults

$4 - 12 to 6 year olds

Free - 5 & Under

($3 non-member surcharge)

Merchant: $10 (includes One 6ft Table & Chair)

Feast: $10

Pre-Re gister:

Contact Aleid Van Gronigen

E-Mail:naread@...

Phone:815-784-6337

Mail Pre-registration Fees to:

N.A.Read

8807 Ryan Court

Kingston, IL 60145

Site Location:

Lord�s Park Pavillion

100 Oakwood Blvd.

Elgin, IL 60120

Site Opens 9am to public & closes at 9pm

Classes 10am - 5pm

Feast starts at 6pm

1 of 1 File(s)

FSRFPflyer.pdf

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#4888

From: Bernal Schooley <bschooley@...>
Date: Thu Mar 4, 2010 4:03 pm
Subject: March 14th Ayreton Business Meeting Location Info

bschooley

Greetings to the populous of Ayreton,

Due to a scheduling conflict at the normal Tree-Girt-Sea meeting location, the next Ayreton business meeting will be held March 14th at the home of�Robyyan and Fern.

Phone Number:�(773) 764-1920

Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave., Chicago , IL 60645

Robyyan sends the following information, "...there is plenty of on-street parking in this area, and that we're only a block from Western Ave. and the 49B bus, and not far from Touhy and the Pace 290.� Useful landmarks for people driving are on Western Ave., turn onto Morse between the Harley Davidson dealer and McDonalds.� And it would be helpful if people were to bring folding chairs -- we may run out if a lot of people come."

Thank you Nadezda for finding an alternate site and thank you Robyyan and Fern for offering your home.

I'll send out an agenda for the meeting early next week.

On another note, there's no new developments on the progress of the charter and petition beyond that the documents have been sent to their royal majesties.

In your service,

--Richard de Scolay

#4889

From: suzanearley@...
Date: Thu Mar 4, 2010 5:04 pm
Subject: Re: March 14th Ayreton Business Meeting Location Info

maestraghita

I can't be there, I'll be in San Francisco at a conference. We still have money and the down payment on the Coronets has been sent so they should be in progress.

Ghita
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernal Schooley" <bschooley@...>
To: "Ayreton" <Ayreton@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2010 10:03:03 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
Subject: [Ayreton] March 14th Ayreton Business Meeting Location Info

Greetings to the populous of Ayreton,

Due to a scheduling conflict at the normal Tree-Girt-Sea meeting location, the next Ayreton business meeting will be held March 14th at the home of Robyyan and Fern.

Phone Number: (773) 764-1920

Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave., Chicago , IL 60645

Robyyan sends the following information, "...there is plenty of on-street parking in this area, and that we're only a block from Western Ave. and the 49B bus, and not far from Touhy and the Pace 290. Useful landmarks for people driving are on Western Ave., turn onto Morse between the Harley Davidson dealer and McDonalds. And it would be helpful if people were to bring folding chairs -- we may run out if a lot of people come."

Thank you Nadezda for finding an alternate site and thank you Robyyan and Fern for offering your home.

I'll send out an agenda for the meeting early next week.

On another note, there's no new developments on the progress of the charter and petition beyond that the documents have been sent to their royal majesties.

In your service,

--Richard de Scolay

#4890

From: "tomscrip" <tomscrip@...>
Date: Fri Mar 5, 2010 3:24 pm
Subject: Party at the GLASS SHOP

tomscrip

It's that time Spring party at the Chicago Hot Glass. Saturday March 27th 7:00
pm till Mid-night. It's been a long cold winter at the studio. Ever thing got
fixed and a new coat of paint, so now it's time to make some glass. Food and
drinks, donation at the door, glass blowing demos all night, by some of
Chicago's top glass artests, and some not so know.

Vist http:\www.chicagohotglass.com\ for more details and directions.



Aethelwulf of Dover

#4891

From: "lady_mairead" <lady_mairead@...>
Date: Fri Mar 5, 2010 9:59 pm
Subject: Mensa Demo in October

lady_mairead

Response needed for possible demo:

Please see the following email from the coordinator of the Mensa Halloweem
event. In 2009, I did a presentation on the life of an Elizabethan townsperson
from a first person perspective, with Baroness Sarafina also attending to assist
(because Cynthia only wanted 1-2 people presenting last year), and the room was
packed. Cynthia was very happy with us. Now she wants a bigger SCA presence.

Greetings, Kerri-Ellen.

I know it seems as though October is a long way off, but we're already
working on some of the key elements of the the big Mensa weekend at the end of
October.

We had talked about the possibility of staging a mini-Ren Faire on the
Friday of the event (Oct. 29 this year), with a range of displays, artists,
vendors, etc. As with last year, the compensation would again be free admission
for the day of your choice at our event, plus for vendors, anything they earn
selling their wares, and of course a chance to tell people about SCA and its
events, with the possibility of soliciting more interested parties.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you think we can plan on having this
event. I do understand that you'd have to discuss this with others, but this
would be one of the weekend's major events, so we do want to know if it will be
happening.

I hope you'll be joining us again--and bringing your friends.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Cynthia Clampitt
--
Program Chair
Chicago-area Mensa
Regional Gathering

#4892

From: "lady_mairead" <lady_mairead@...>
Date: Fri Mar 5, 2010 10:16 pm
Subject: Re: Mensa Demo in October

lady_mairead

Sorry--didn't identify myself. This is my alternate email address, for those who
don't recognize it, and it's where I have several SCA mailings sent to,
including the Ayreton list.

Margrett Norwoode

--- In Ayreton@yahoogroups.com, "lady_mairead" <lady_mairead@...> wrote:
>
> Response needed for possible demo:
>
  . . .

#4893

From: "sweetbker" <sweetbker@...>
Date: Sat Mar 6, 2010 9:11 pm
Subject: Off Topic: Bulls Tickets

sweetbker

If anyone is interested in going to the Chicago Bulls game on Tuesday, March 9;
I have two tickets available. Please contact me off list.

Lady Brigette
mka Bonnie Kayser

#4894

From: Tedesco da Venezia <tedesco@...>
Date: Mon Mar 8, 2010 12:15 am
Subject: Thieves of Hearts fighter practice 8-Mar-2010 canceled

tedesco_da_v...

Due to a lack of available space, tomorrow's fighter practice at Glenbrook High School has been canceled.� Hopefully soon the weather will turn nicer and we can stop having these problems when school sports can start practicing outside.

Tedesco da Venezia
Thieves of Hearts

#4895

From: Scribesquire@...
Date: Mon Mar 8, 2010 2:37 pm
Subject: Thieves of Hearts fighter practice 8-Mar-2010 canceled

scribesquire

----- Forwarded Message -----

Due to a lack of available space, tomorrow's fighter practice at Glenbrook High School has been canceled. Hopefully soon the weather will turn nicer and we can stop having these problems when school sports can start practicing outside.

Tedesco da Venezia
Thieves of Hearts

#4896

From: Ayreton Chronicler <ayretontownecryer@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 2:24 am
Subject: Ayreton Arts Martial Announcement

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ayreton/message/14

Oyez, oyez! Here are the martial activities known to be happening in Ayreton and surrounding area this week.

YOUTH BOFFER PRACTICE

Youth boffer practices are being organized right now. Watch this space for dates and times, or contact Anna (KCMalone3@...) for details.

SUNDAY PRACTICES

AYRETON FIGHTER PRACTICE

The Province of Tree Girt Sea, Shire of Grey Gargoyles, Shire of Rokkehealden, and Shire of Vanished Woods all officially practice at the Grey Gargoyles nearly every Sunday of the month.

This practice is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. every Sunday. NOTE: Ida Noyes Hall is unavailable in March. If the weather is good, there may be outdoor practices but it is March so that is unlikely.

Directions to the Grey Gargoyles Site

Be warned that the Dan Ryan (90/94) is subject to construction. You may wish to take an alternate route. Alternate directions can be found at:

- Find the best route to I-90/I-94 in South Chicago . Take I-90/I-90 and exit
at Garfield Blvd. ( 55th St .)

- Turn east immediately (first light) and proceed past 5 stoplights.

- Cross Martin Luther King drive and enter park.

- At the Y in the road go right. This will lead you onto the Midway Plaisance ( 59th St .)

- Go to Woodlawn Avenue , Turn left and park. Ida Noyes Hall is on the northeast corner of Woodlawn and Midway. See map for details

Map Link
http://grey-gargoyles.uchicago.edu/calendar/#IDANOYES

MONDAY PRACTICES

THIEVES OF HEARTS PRACTICE

Practices are held Monday evenings 6:30p to 9p at the Glenbrook North High School. Address: 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook , IL

Directions to the Thieves of Hearts Practice, including a very useful and helpful overhead map can be found at: http://thieves.ayreton.org/

Text Directions are:

- Best way to I - 294 to Willow Road Exit.

- Exit Willow Road to the East. Follow to Shermer.

- Turn Left onto Shermer road. Follow Shermer 4 blocks to the last driveway into the

school and turn left.

- Go past the stop sign, turn left into the next parking lot and then turn right behind the

tennis courts. The parking lot will be on your left. Look for the propped open door.

WEDNESDAY PRACTICES

AYRETON ARCHERY PRACTICE

The Ayreton weekly practice is every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome -- please come out!

Date: Every Wednesday unless specified.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

7240 West Madison
Forest Park , Illinois 60130
Range Phone: 708 366 4864

$8.00 / hr range fee. $0.50 per target.
$12 for rental gear.
http://www.archerycustomshop.com/

All are welcome!

The Chronicler can be contacted at AyretonTowneCryer@...

If you wish to be taken off of the announcement please send an e-mail to the AyretonTowneCryer@... and put in the body that you are requesting to be removed from the announcement list.

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#4897

From: Ayreton Chronicler <ayretontownecryer@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 2:25 am
Subject: Ayreton Activities Announcement

Greetings unto the populace of Ayreton and surrounding areas, from the Ayreton Chronicler!

MONDAY ACTIVITIES

COURT AND COUNTRY

Court and Country is a period vocal group which usually meets on Mondays from 6:30 - 9 PM, in the northwest suburbs (Wheeling). We would love to add more voices to our group.

If you are interested in singing with us, please contact Tabitha Pennywarden at skycat <at> tds <dot> net.

BARONS NOYSE

Phone Number: (773) 764-1920

Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave. , Chicago , IL 60645

SILVER THIMBLE GUILD FOR CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION

______________________________________________________________________

TUESDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEKLY PROJECT NIGHT

Address: 1496 E. Algonquin Rd in Des Plaines . The apartment is on the NW corner of Algonquin and Cora. Phone number is 312-493-2255. Call if you have any questions.

Sewers of all abilities encouraged to attend.

--------------------------

WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES

TREE GIRT SEA SCRIBAL NIGHT – ON HIATUS UNTIL MAY 5

Scribe Night is open to anyone in the Ayreton region who is interested in calligraphy and
illumination.

Who: THL Jocelyn of Lutterworth (mka Vickie Rayhill)
When: Meetings held the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month at 7:30. (ON HIATUS UNTIL MAY 5)
Time: 7:30 pm to 10 pm
More info: 847-824-3814

AYRETON LEATHERWORK NIGHT

Leatherwork night is available to anyone in the Ayreton area interested in working on leather projects like shoes, belts, pouches, repairs (armour too) and anything else you might bring along.

Who: Seamus (Jon Murphy)

When: First and Third Wednesdays

Time: 6-9 pm

Where: 920 N 3rd Ave , Maywood , IL 60153

More info: jon@..., 708 344 8320

GREY GARGOYLES DANCE PRACTICE

There is a dance practice every Wednesday at Ida Noyes. People who are interested can the student rep, fossil_n@...

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THURSDAY ACTIVITIES

ROKKEHEALDEN SCRIPTORIUM

We are confirmed for the following dates at the Oak Brook Library:

Thurs. Feb. 4
Thurs. Feb. 18 (moot) NOT the usual 4th Thursday of the month
Thurs. Mar. 4
Thurs. Mar. 25
Thurs. Apr. 1
Thurs. April 15 (moot) NOT the usual 4th Thursday of the month

For more information, go to: http://www.midrealm.org/rokkehealden/

THE PIPPINS

VANISHED WOOD SEWING GUILD

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

NEEDLEWORK/FIBER ARTS NIGHT

Every third Friday of the month, 6 pm - 10 pm
Bring a project to work on or the willingness to learn something new.
For more information, email: gschneid@....

PERIOD COOKS NIGHT

For more info please contact PeriodCooksNight@...

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SUNDAY ACTIVITIES

HERALDS AT HOME

Phebe and Kevin will be hosting heraldry at their home on the last Sunday of each month:

3935 N. Kostner Chi, IL 60641.

Phone 773-286-5952.

All area heralds, and any clients who wish to attend are welcome. Heraldic services for name and device researches will be available at this "one stop". Exact time in each afternoon to follow soon.

GREY GARGOYLES/AYRETON A&S AFTERNOONS

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The Chronicler can be contacted at AyretonTowneCryer@...

If you wish to be taken off of the announcement please send an e-mail to the AyretonTowneCryer@... and put in the body that you are requesting to be removed from the announcement list.

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#4898

From: "dfvalenta" <dvalenta@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 4:38 pm
Subject: Ayreton web page?

dfvalenta

Where did it go?

Guy

#4899

From: Sarafina Sinclair <Sarafina.Sinclair@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 5:12 pm
Subject: Re: Ayreton web page?

ladysinclair

I'll figure it out. Sorry bout that!

�

Sarafina

On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 10:38 AM, dfvalenta <dvalenta@...> wrote:

�

Where did it go?

Guy

--
Baroness Sarafina Sinclair, OL
http://ladysarafina.home.att.net

#4900

From: Sarafina Sinclair <Sarafina.Sinclair@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2010 5:16 pm
Subject: Re: Ayreton web page?

ladysinclair

Apparently AT&T Worldnet is getting out of the webpage hosting business, so I'll finish the migration to the Midrealm server tonight when I get home from work.

�

In Service,

�

Sarafina

On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 10:38 AM, dfvalenta <dvalenta@...> wrote:

�

Where did it go?

Guy

--
Baroness Sarafina Sinclair, OL
http://ladysarafina.home.att.net

#4901

From: Sarafina Sinclair <Sarafina.Sinclair@...>
Date: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:30 am
Subject: Re: Ayreton web page?

ladysinclair

I have moved the Ayreton webpage to�http://midrealm.org/ayreton/.�

In Service,

Sarafina

On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 10:38 AM, dfvalenta <dvalenta@...> wrote:

�

Where did it go?

Guy

--
Baroness Sarafina Sinclair, OL
http://ladysarafina.home.att.net

#4902

From: Bernal Schooley <bschooley@...>
Date: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:24 pm
Subject: Sunday Mar 14th Business Meeting and Transition Update

bschooley

Greetings,

The Ayreton Baronial Business Meeting is this Sunday, March 14th at the home of Fern and Robyyan.

We will start at 6:30pm with a potluck for those who want to eat and socialize followed by the meeting at 7:30pm. Fern will be making spaghetti, I'll bring garlic bread. Other sides and main dishes are welcome.�

When: Sunday March 14, 2010 at 6:30 PM Potluck / 7:30 PM Meeting

Host Shire: Tree-Girt-Sea

Host Location: The home of Fern and Robyyan

Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave., Chicago , IL 60645

Phone Number: (773) 764-1920

Robyyan sends the following information, "...there is plenty of on-street parking in this area, and we're only a block from Western Ave. and the 49B bus, and not far from Touhy and the Pace 290. �Useful landmarks for people driving are on Western Ave., turn onto Morse between the Harley Davidson dealer and McDonalds. �And it would be helpful if people were to bring folding chairs -- we may run out if a lot of people come."

Before I get to the agenda, I'd like to report that with a couple very minor grammar and structure changes, the charter has been approved by Midrealm Curia and we are ready to begin the next step of the transition process, that being the request for Letters of Intent. I'll be accepting Letters of Intent from those seeking to run for Baron/Baroness starting at this meeting and with all Letters of Intent to be turned in by our April 11th business meeting. More details to follow soon on the requirements for the Letters of Intent.

Meeting Agenda:

� �Ayreton Officer Reports (5 min each)

� �Charter/Transition Update/Call for Letters of Intent (5 min)

� �Fox Hunt/TOC/Investiture (10 min)

� �Jeff Fest Demo Opportunity (10 miin)

� �Upcoming Local Events (5min)

� �Crown / Kingdom gifts (5 min)

� �Other Announcements

If you'd like to talk about something in particular that is not on the agenda please let me know before the meeting. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Officers, if you can not make it please let me know. Send me what you would like to report or please send your deputy.

In your service,

--Richard de Scolay

#4903

From: jeffnaggie@...
Date: Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:50 pm
Subject: Fwd: [Mid] Fwd: [Mid-MOF] Welcome to Spring

jeffnaggie

From the Middlebridge.

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard of Essex <richardofessex@...>
To: Middle Kingdom <sca-middle@...>
Sent: Thu, Mar 11, 2010 9:04 pm
Subject: [Mid] Fwd: [Mid-MOF] Welcome to Spring

Forwarded at the request of the Rapier Lt General for the edification of Their Majesty's rapier combatants and those would would pick up the sword to march with us into history.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Clint Anderson <rapier-anton@...>
Date: Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Subject: [Mid-MOF] Welcome to Spring
To: mkmof@yahoogroups.com

As winter yields to spring, the Dragon begins to stir from its winter slumber. Its warm breath calls to mind the hot winds of Pennsic to come, and we its children, must dutifully prepare for war.

Soon, many of our kinsmen will trek south to Gulf Wars, honing their steel and their skills in preparation for the campaign season. These are the first waves in the rising tide of war. Now is the time to prepare! Now is the time to choose whether to be swept under by that tide, or to master it, that it's current might bear us to glory! The summer will pass in a blink of the Dragon’s eye. But for now, those eyes are open, and they are turning to the East.

The command staff and I have been busy laying our plans and we have set a good many things in place. Yet all of our planning and work mean less than nothing without you. So gather your crew and mark your calendars. The time to act is upon us! Rapier Champions Team tryouts approach. Melee plans and hay bales are being ordered. Will you be there to make the difference? You are the flesh and blood of the Dragon, and without you, it cannot soar.

This summer, as the army of the Dragon grows and trains, let’s remember to enjoy ourselves. If you are the MIC for an event this summer, I strongly encourage you to contact your regional commander or myself. We would be happy to help you with your event and can offer to organize an afternoon game if you’d like. I don’t want every event to only focus on preparing for Pennsic, instead, I want to encourage more people to come out and fight as a part of a group with their friends. I do not want us to get so focused on winning the war that we loose sight of having fun all season long.

But…..

I think we all remember what happened the last time the rapiers of the Tyger and the Dragon were crossed, and come August there will be many who think the Dragon’s teeth have been pulled. With your help, my job is to show them just how mistaken they truly are! The challenge lies before us, and renown is promised to the victor. Are you ready to seize it?

Draco Invictus!
Anton

Lt General of Rapier

Please feel free to cross post this message.

Anton du Marais

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--
Lord Richard of Essex
Humble Servant to the Crown
Champion of the lovely Valeria Contadina
Rapier Army Chief-of-Staff
Captain of the Honorable Lance of Saint George

#4904

From: "anthony_satoh" <anthony_satoh@...>
Date: Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:26 pm
Subject: Interested in learning blacksmithing?

anthony_satoh

http://www.fineline.org/classes/mgblacksmith.html

Some folks I've talked in the past have expressed an interest in learning blacksmithing.

Here is a link to a location which offeres some really good classes. I've taken about 5 classes from this instructor and I highly recomend him.

These classes are very challenging and very fun. While the classes use modern gas forges, the instructor also has knowledge of period techniques. In one class I forge welded a wrought iron period axe (out of 90 old reclaimed iron scraps) which was based on a drawing from an actual 600 year old axe I found in a book that the instructor happened to have with him.

He's brought knives he's made and they are jaw dropping.

He had a knife made from forge welded chunks of meteorite.

He had one with an petrified foscil in the pomel and amber embelishments.

He had a period looking blade which was made from gorgeous damascus.

His knives have been featured in national knife smithing magazines and he's a wealth of knowledge.

Again, I highly recommend his classes for anyone from beginners to advanced.

Feel free to contact me off list if you have any questions.

-Ercc Glaison

(Mundane: Anthony Satoh, Email: anthony_satoh@...)

Feel free to cross post

BLACKSMITH TOOL MAKING AND FORGING
One of the tests for an up and coming Blacksmith would be to make his own tools like hammers, tongs chisels and punches. The ability to take basic steel and work it into the tools of your trade was and still is a badge of honor. Learn to make and forge some of your own tools, as well as heat-treating processes and tool steels. In this 2-day workshop we will explore different types of forging processes used to produce functional tools. Some possible projects will include, hammers, tongs chisels and punches.
Days: Saturdays: May 1 & 8; 9 AM - 5 PM

BLACKSMITHING TOUCH MARK AND FINE TOOLS
In this class we will be making several small but very important tools for the blacksmith, jeweler, or tinsmith. The Touch-mark was a big thing for the Blacksmith. Not only did his mark serve to identify his personal tools, but it identified all the items he produced. As the consummate craftsman, the blacksmith would stand behind his products. If a person brought back a tool or other metal item that needed repair, the blacksmith could instantly tell if he produced it and would fix it straight away. We will make at least one touch mark in this class.
Other tools we will be making are small metal chasing tools and texturing tools and chisels, useful for any metalsmith who wants to do fine work in steel or other metals. We will have some various metals available such as copper and brass to practice on. Who should attend: anyone from previous blacksmithing, knife forging classes, or jewelry classes. This class will be fun for the intermediate as well as the advanced metal worker.

Days: Thursdays: July 1 - 15; 6:30 - 9 PM

IRON FORGING BLACKSMITHING
Learn the fine art of forge welding and techniques of blacksmithing, as well as some advanced processes and materials. In this one day workshop, we will explore different types of metal working processes used to produce decorative and functional items in iron. Work will focus on organic shapes in iron and copper. Some possible projects will include metal punches, door knockers, candleholders, and animal head letter opener.

Days: Saturday: April 10; 9 AM - 5 PM

KNIFE FORGING - METAL WORKING
In this class you will make a Knife with decorative exotic wood or antler handle. We will forge weld patterned Damascus blades as well as study traditional Japanese blade forging/heat treatment. This class is designed to be challenging to the intermediate and advanced Blacksmith/Bladesmith.
Learn the basic tools, techniques used in Bladesmithing and handle work in this 4 day class we will explore different types of processes used to produce functional knives. We will have many different exotic woods and other materials available for purchase like brass copper and nickel silver.
Days: Fridays: June 18 & 25; 5 PM - 9 PM
Days: Saturdays: June 19 & 26; 9 AM - 5 PM

#4905

From: Bernal Schooley <bschooley@...>
Date: Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:51 am
Subject: My new blog... Richard's Scribal Journey

bschooley

Greetings...

As week two of my obsession draws to a close, I've created a blog to track my journey.�

If your interested in following my ramblings, I've got a couple starter posts up and will be adding to it regularly as I plan to collect the information I gather and post it as I learn more about calligraphy and illumination.

I plan to have fun with it and hope others will enjoy reading it.

The address is: http://www.schooley.us/scribaljourney

Regards,

--Richard de Scolay

#4906

From: Jen Small <jenrsmall@...>
Date: Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:05 pm
Subject: Chronicler Report - call for submissions!

jenrsmall

Good citizens of Ayreton, I send you greetings!

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the meeting tonight -- my mother is visiting from out of town, and we are taking her out to celebrate her birthday! I hope everyone has a fun and productive meeting.

The only thing I have to say for my chronicler report is that the April newsletter is coming up fast! Please send me anything you'd like to have published. We stated that this newsletter would have a theme of "Baronial Wish List"... what do you want us to do/have/be once we become a barony? I welcome any articles, paragraphs, or sentences about this!

Some other ideas for content:

-- If you're an officer, please send an officer report!
-- If you're a member or leader of a guild or A&S group, tell us what you're working on!
-- If you've attended an event recently, please give us a taste of what you experienced!
-- If you're working on an A&S project for this Spring, or you're delving into a research project, tell us what you're discovering!
-- If you're thinking about combat strategy or tactics, share what you're learning or planning!
-- Anything else that you'd like to share with the citizens of Ayreton

I look forward to your contributions -- I love having a robust newsletter chock full of the vibrant doings of Ayreton.

Submission deadline is end of March.

Yours in service,

--Gianetta Andreini da Vicenza, OL
Ayreton Chronicler

From: Bernal Schooley <bschooley@...>
To: Ayreton <Ayreton@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, March 11, 2010 4:24:47 PM
Subject: [Ayreton] Sunday Mar 14th Business Meeting and Transition Update

Greetings,

The Ayreton Baronial Business Meeting is this Sunday, March 14th at the home of Fern and Robyyan.

When: Sunday March 14, 2010 at 6:30 PM Potluck / 7:30 PM Meeting

Host Shire: Tree-Girt-Sea

Host Location: The home of Fern and Robyyan

Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave., Chicago , IL 60645

Phone Number: (773) 764-1920

Robyyan sends the following information, "...there is plenty of on-street parking in this area, and we're only a block from Western Ave. and the 49B bus, and not far from Touhy and the Pace 290. Useful landmarks for people driving are on Western Ave., turn onto Morse between the Harley Davidson dealer and McDonalds. And it would be helpful if people were to bring folding chairs -- we may run out if a lot of people come."

Meeting Agenda:

• Ayreton Officer Reports (5 min each)

• Charter/Transition Update/Call for Letters of Intent (5 min)

• Fox Hunt/TOC/Investitur e (10 min)

• Jeff Fest Demo Opportunity (10 miin)

• Upcoming Local Events (5min)

• Crown / Kingdom gifts (5 min)

• Other Announcements

If you'd like to talk about something in particular that is not on the agenda please let me know before the meeting. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Officers, if you can not make it please let me know. Send me what you would like to report or please send your deputy.

In your service,

--Richard de Scolay

#4907

From: Christian Fournier <cf@...>
Date: Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:41 am
Subject: Rapier related news

cfournier_mk

Hi, all--

Just a brief bit of news from your local rapier marshal:

In response to recent concerns about rubber tips failing surprisingly
quickly/suddenly, the Society Rapier Marshal decided today that all tips (rapier
and dagger) shall have a flat metal piece between the tip and the rubber blunt
(previously, daggers required no "spacer", and rapiers could use either metal or
leather).

The exceptions to this are: if your sword has a metal stopper welded or
otherwise attached to the end, then that counts and you don't need anything else
between it and the rubber blunt.  If you're using an experimental Darkwood tip,
you don't need to add anything to that, either.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me, or any other local rapier
marshal (Anton, Kai, Tedesco, Logos, Terry, Adrian, Alexander, Emm, Cecil,
Andrew, etc, etc, etc...)

  XF

#4908

From: Ayreton Chronicler <ayretontownecryer@...>
Date: Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:29 am
Subject: Ayreton Activities Announcement