Ken Howe (Collin) is a friend and a Mason. Their Temple is trying to collect
clothes, toys and books for a group called Gift to Give. This is a really good
cause, they have help hundreds if not thousands of families in the New Bedford
family and ask for nothing in return. The totally depend on donations to help
fmailies. We have started a duffel bag with toys, balls & stuffed animals. We
are appealing to all our Ren, Scain, Re-enactor and Fencing friends to consider
helping. If you know Ken reach out to him directly or if you want to drop
something by here between 8 AM - 9 PM unitl June 22nd that would be awesome too.
There are a lot of people in the area who have to decide between food and
clothes. Gifts to Give has been there for them, it would be good if we can help
Ken and the Mason's help this cause.

Philippe & Gisele

The following fortressthreemonkeyskulls poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: The Master & Mistress are seeking the thoughts of the crew. We
were going to start garb making next Sunday. In light of the fact Vineland is
next week should we delay garb making for a week? Poll closes 6/10/11

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Yes, 3 votes, 75.00%
- No, 1 votes, 25.00%



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POLL QUESTION: Recently there has been a quiet movement to stop LHA postings on
SCA boards. So I am talking to a couple LHA folk to get a sense if we need an
LHA board for Eastern MA, RI and Eastern CT. We would not exclude SCA postings
as long as they do not conflict. This board would also be a place our merchants
canpromote thier services. Would you join such a oard if it is created?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Yes, 3 votes, 100.00%
- No, 0 votes, 0.00%



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Fencing is on for this Sunday, Rain or Shine. Please note time change, but
location is the same. Bring your thoughts, notes and what you can share at garb
& persona workshops. We can all learn from each other. We are working towards
re-enactor level personas so this may be on going workshop for the spring and
summer. We are working on getting some experince people to come and do workshops
too.

There is no charge for the workshops as you bring your own materials and there
is no charge for fencing. BBQ is free you can bring your own food to burn if you
wish, Or if you want bring your own cooked food. We started to cooking lunches
and dinner last week

We had a great practice last week with new folk on board and have we
committments from more new folk in the up coming weeks.

There is fencing every Sunday, below is the workshop schedule as it stands now;

6/12, 19, 20 & July 3rd  Historical Garb making & Fencing
Decide what you want to make, get patterns & material if needed. We have two
good machines. Bring your own if you wish. Due to Vinland we added a week and
will add more if there is enough interest.

7/24 & 31 Fiber Swords & Fencing;
Will post pattern and materials needed on 7/1. If you want before then e-mail
us.

8/14 & 21 Rubber Band Guns & RBs (RBGs) & Fencing
Got instructions on RBs, but still looking for a good RBG pattern

9/11 & 18 Sword Storage boxes. We will be crafting boxes to store the fencing
gear. While we are doing this any one that wants to make a box for their own
gear will be welcome to use the tools and the shop area.

10/9 & 16 Mead Making, We will be making mead and anyone that wants to learn the
process and/or wants to make there own is welcome. List of materials will be
provided closer to the date.

Other future workshops;
Historical game making & playing
Glass Blowing (Classes of six)

1:00 – 4:30 PM Sundays
3131 Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02745

www.fortressthreemonkeyskulls.weebly.com

Phil Packard
Lordp218@...
774-634-1657

Tricia Bentley
Ladys218@...
508-441-7040

Be aware Kim, one of our newer members mom is very sick and really needs our
prayers. the next 24 hours is a wait and pray time. Please take this serious!!


Philippe

Again we are putting out the call for old fencing gear. As we grow we need gear
for new folk till the get their own gear.  Any used or un needed items like
swords, foils (for drills) gorgets, gloves, helmets (we can re-line if needed)
hoods, jackets, vests etc would be greatly appreciated. We do not charge at this
time so there are no means to grow our loaner gear other then ask for donations.

We are also looking at workshops to build things like gorgets and fencing garb
that will pass both LHA & SCA punch tests. If you have plans and patterns and
would like to share that will be appreciated also.

If you can help please contact me at lordp218@... or Tricia (Gisele) at
ladys218@...

Thank you!!
Philippe

Due to unexpected challenges our Sunday training & workshops will be suspended.
Sorry if thos crease a problem, but we will advise you when they start up again.

Respectfully,
Philippe

--- In fortressthreemonkeyskulls@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <lordp218@...> wrote:
>
> Fencing is on for this Sunday, Rain or Shine. Please note time change, but
location is the same. Bring your thoughts, notes and what you can share at garb
& persona workshops. We can all learn from each other. We are working towards
re-enactor level personas so this may be on going workshop for the spring and
summer. We are working on getting some experince people to come and do workshops
too.
>
> There is no charge for the workshops as you bring your own materials and there
is no charge for fencing. BBQ is free you can bring your own food to burn if you
wish, Or if you want bring your own cooked food. We started to cooking lunches
and dinner last week
>
> We had a great practice last week with new folk on board and have we
committments from more new folk in the up coming weeks.
>
> There is fencing every Sunday, below is the workshop schedule as it stands
now;
>
> 6/12, 19, 20 & July 3rd  Historical Garb making & Fencing
> Decide what you want to make, get patterns & material if needed. We have two
good machines. Bring your own if you wish. Due to Vinland we added a week and
will add more if there is enough interest.
>
> 7/24 & 31 Fiber Swords & Fencing;
> Will post pattern and materials needed on 7/1. If you want before then e-mail
us.
>
> 8/14 & 21 Rubber Band Guns & RBs (RBGs) & Fencing
> Got instructions on RBs, but still looking for a good RBG pattern
>
> 9/11 & 18 Sword Storage boxes. We will be crafting boxes to store the fencing
gear. While we are doing this any one that wants to make a box for their own
gear will be welcome to use the tools and the shop area.
>
> 10/9 & 16 Mead Making, We will be making mead and anyone that wants to learn
the process and/or wants to make there own is welcome. List of materials will be
provided closer to the date.
>
> Other future workshops;
> Historical game making & playing
> Glass Blowing (Classes of six)
>
> 1:00 – 4:30 PM Sundays
> 3131 Acushnet Ave.
> New Bedford, MA 02745
>
> www.fortressthreemonkeyskulls.weebly.com
>
> Phil Packard
> Lordp218@...
> 774-634-1657
>
> Tricia Bentley
> Ladys218@
> 508-441-7040
>

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Tricia and I talked today and after what seems like a summer break, we will be
starting LHA practice the first of October. Details to follow. We will also
working a lot on the the re-enactment group as we have been asked to do a demo
in Wareham later this year.

We will be working hard to recruit outside the traditional groups and bring in
new blood. Our Goals are to build the LHA fencing, arrange fencing meets with
other LHA groups and develop a re-acting group to teach at local school and
youth groups.

If you are already a member of the household and want a more involved role
please contact us via e-mail. If you think you know someone that might want to
get involved, again contact us via e-mail.

We have removed five inactive names from both the yahoo and facbook boards. We
will to keep things lean and active moving forward.

Philippe & Gisele

After a summer break we are gearing to start practices up again. We will
re-start the LHA fencing format, re-enacting workshops and other related
workshops on Sunday, October 2nd @ 3:30 PM. We will also continue to fire up the
BBQ, so bring your chow with you.

We are also working on an indoor setting that will allow us to keep the same
format over the winter.

Finally, we are recruiting out side the traditional groups, however new and
experienced folk are welcome. FTMS is affiliated with the LHA, but does not
required members to join.

Our new location is:

1650 New State Hwy (Rte 44, across from Metro Ford)
Raynham, MA, 02767

Philippe Provost
lordp218@...

Gisele Starkey
Ladys218@...

Fencing LHA style has arrived in Raynham. Well, we had a group practice today.
Worked on the basics a lot as some of us were just getting back after the summer
break. It was really great to get back in gear and have a bit of fun.

We also spent a little time working on detail for our re-enacting group. We
already have requests for demos so we are now in high gear to be ready.

We will be back at it next Sunday at the same time and same place.

1650 New State Hwy
Raynham, MA
3:30PM - till whenever.
If you wish to use the BBQ, we have gas and Charcoal. Please let us know in
advance.

If you have any questions you may reach out to either Tricia & myself

Philippe Provost
lordp218@...
508-944-1915

Giesele Starkey
ladys218@...
508-441-7040

Due to a conflict in schedules we will not be having LHA style fencing and
workshop this coming weekend (10/16).  On a positive note we are seriously
looking at a long term indoor location in the near future.

Philipe Provost

Well, I held out as long as I can. After chatting with Tricia, the weather and
the fact my wounds from a day op yesterday are still bleeding and Tricia is worn
down from being there for me during all this, we are not going to have practice
or re-enacting workship on Sunday. Hopefully we will pick up next week.