Well was there ... jumpin' about from the time we got there til break down and heading home. Brought camera but alas we didn't get a group pic ...
On a side note, his Excellency Sir Straum was called before their Majesties and is to be inducted into the Order of the Pelican on the battlefields of Pennsic. Given his love of melee, I can't think of a place that would have made him happier!
"Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts." - Edward R. Murrow
Oh Yeah! It was a full day for those who come to fight, practice and train!
From the time the Unbelts started their practices to nearly 5pm... the filed was busy!
Even though I was disabled with a swat to the ankle/heel (went over backwards and feet went up in to air.. right in the way of someone swinging!), it was a great day of fighting!
I have a good collection of bruises that will remind me of it for the next week!
I was not able to see Sir Straum's face as the boon to elevate him was begged, but I hear he was finally speechless!
Gilebert
Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. Churchill, 1941