[Regia-NA] Fort Mac 2005

[Kim Siddorn]

Hi Douglas,

Might I ask you to expand this for Chronicle?

regards,

Kim Siddorn.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Sunlin" <dsunlin at hotmail.com>
To: <list-regia-na at lig.net>; <California_Viking_Age at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 9:00 PM
Subject: [Regia-NA] Fort Mac 2005


> Well, as I write this, I am recovering from another great show. :)
>
> Ottar (Jack Garrett), Aelfwynn (Jan Ward), Osweald (Douglas Sunlin),
Robert
> (Ben Pyles) and Owyn (Adam Pettygrew), as well as Jan's husband Jack Ward
> (keeper of the camera and watch) have all returned from the Los Angeles
area
> and a successful (fourth year!) appearance at the annual Old Fort
MacArthur
> military reenactment show.
>
> This was our largest Ft Mac turnout yet. The living history display and
> combat displays were great, earning us many compliments from reenactors in
> other groups, as well as from Members of the Public. Ottar's shade
structure
> proved itself worth the small bother in setting it up by providing ample
> shade, allowing us to ignore the sun and concentrate on the matter at
hand.
>
> It was very interesting when Stephen from a neighboring group shot a
> bodkin-tipped arrow through a riveted-mail shirt. The result made for a
> provocative display. Owyn arrived without shoes, but quickly crafted a
pair
> of pampooties from some leather that he and Robert borught along.
>
> It was a privilege to meet Jan and see her textiles presentation; the
> "distaff" side is often under-represented at such events.
>
> Having lively young (and skilled!) combat wombats like Owyn (sp?) and
Robert
> along really kicked butt. I missed the final event on Sunday, where people
> from all the non-gunpowder groups did a mock charge on the ACW shooters,
> most of them falling down on cue. I wish I had taken pictures of that.
>
> In addition, we met many enthusiastic people, members of the public, some
> just to look, learn and share, and a good number who were excited to see o
ur
> encampment and showing interest in joining.
>
> So, overall, a really satisfying event. I want to thank everyone who came
> and participated.
>
> Osweald
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