[Moo] Demo at Wakefields School

[Cian Conor MacQuaid]

I can't promise because of work, but it may be that we can attend. If so 
we will bring armor for fighting and display, and probably some beading 
projects.

Sir Cian

TheWolfhou at aol.com wrote:
> Greetings,
> I know that the Wakefields School demo is coming up soon, on Thursday 
> 29th. We need to be there by about 2pm, and can join the dinner at 
> 5:30pm. It is at Wakefields School in the Plains, near I 66... I forget 
> the real address and directions... So who is planning on coming, and 
> what are we doing?
>  
>  If we wish to have a "static display", we will need a table, table 
> cloth, and what do we wish to display. Last year the kids were 
> interested in the weapons. I can bring the chain mail shirt for them to 
> try on, and we have other weapons. Do we have any fighters and a marshal 
> for the demo? the kids really like that, and it gives them the chance to 
> see weapons forms in action (much better than pictures -- augments 
> getting to touch). Ragnar's weapons collection and display is better 
> than Wolfou's, and Colum has a better bow and arrow display. Grace, is a 
> traveling beadmaking fesable? Dressed in viking, and making viking style 
> beads (even on modern equipment) is exciting to watch and makes a good 
> connection that may stick with them a LONG time. I am thinking on 
> bringing the Morris Games boards, a rug, and get the kids to play games. 
> If we know what style garb we are wearing, we can use that to illustrate 
> different styles throught the middle ages... do we want to bring the box 
> of clothes for the kids to dress up in? (maybe not,  since they will be 
> in an attempt of medeval dress already...) Do we wish to set up a tent? 
> Last year we stayed under a tree and did not really use the tent, other 
> than it was a nice display, and the story teller used it. What about 
> musical background? Do we have musicians, or a bard in the box and 
> disks? What are your thoughts, and who is bringing what?
>  
> I think Grace and Madeline, and Rhonwen and Euan are coming. I am coming 
> (and I am planning on staying for their feast and to see their 
> projects). Who else is coming, and who remembers the directions?
>  
> YIS
> --Blitha
> 
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