Niall
Recruit
I like swords.
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Post by Niall on Jun 27, 2009 1:03:10 GMT -7
Let me start by apologizing for my inactivity lately. I've been a blur of motion up here, trying to get everything rolling all at once. It's been interesting, and a lot of fun. Besides that, though, I have an actual point to make.
For everyone with an active Facebook account, I recommend checking out a group called "(L.A.I.R.E) Red Deer". They're basically a bunch of kids up here who are interested in exactly what we're doing, and without much guidance have decided to put together some sort of event up here with an open invitation to all comers.
July 25th (a Saturday for those who don't feel like looking) is when they intend to have everyone show up at a local park and, without rules, safely beat the crud out of one another with foam. I'm trying to talk sense into them, and I get the impression that our local SCA chapter is on my side.
I've got Norregar prepping to make a showing at this event full force. It'd be great if any of you guys could make it up.
So yeah, if anyone is interested or capable of making it up here for a weekend at the end of July, we'd be happy to have you guys visit. And kick some butt.
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Post by Moginheden on Jun 27, 2009 12:36:29 GMT -7
Sounds fun. I'm in, when and where?
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Niall
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Post by Niall on Jun 28, 2009 3:14:54 GMT -7
I'll keep you updated as I know more, but as of right now the most information I have is this.
When: Saturday July 25th Where: Rotary Park, Red Deer, AB
No idea exactly what time they're starting everything, or which of the two "Rotary Park" areas they intend to have things in, but I'm pestering daily.
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Post by Cib on Jun 29, 2009 9:28:04 GMT -7
Hmm... at first I thought I was busy, but the realized I might not be (still might, summers are like that) so I am going to have to check all my calendars. It would be really cool if we had a good string belegarth showing.
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Niall
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Post by Niall on Jun 29, 2009 21:20:37 GMT -7
Be nice to maybe match the SCA on numbers, that's for sure. We've got an empty room 'til the end of July at my place, too. So there's somewhere for a few of us to stay if necessary.
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Post by Cib on Jun 30, 2009 8:53:28 GMT -7
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Niall
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I like swords.
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Post by Niall on Jun 30, 2009 22:00:06 GMT -7
Like a disaster waiting to happen?
If all else fails, we'll just show up, bring extra weapons for people to try out, do a couple small activities (a Mandalorian Circle, some CTF, nothing too exciting).
As for SCA showing up, I'm not entirely sure. Probably a full team of 12, maybe two.
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Post by David of Doell on Jul 1, 2009 13:15:47 GMT -7
How did they pull off the 393 members?! I mean wow. Talk about a ripe recruiting crop. Sounds like it could be a little chaotic but lots of fun.
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Post by Cib on Jul 1, 2009 17:53:48 GMT -7
Ya, those numbers are impressive, even if only a fraction of them show.
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Niall
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Post by Niall on Jul 2, 2009 2:35:32 GMT -7
They won't get nearly that many people showing up. At best, I figure 50 will show. A few stragglers with no attachments might drift through, but nothing too staggering for numbers on hand.
This is a bunch of kids from the local high school caught up in the excitement of a movie long since past both theater and DVD release date. We'll still recruit our butts off, but I doubt a fraction of a fraction will be serious about turning it into a hobby.
Red Deer has surprised me before, though, so who knows?
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gafiltafish
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Post by gafiltafish on Jul 2, 2009 8:03:38 GMT -7
Role Models *hides his amtgard flyers*
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Post by David of Doell on Jul 3, 2009 15:52:28 GMT -7
Yeah, the way they reacted to the rules discussion told me that they don't care much and aren't very serious. It sounds like it will be a gong-show but still totally worth it.
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Niall
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I like swords.
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Post by Niall on Jul 4, 2009 3:17:09 GMT -7
I've booked the day off from work (I think.. sometimes they lie to me), and should have Sunday off as well. I figure Saturday will be a horrifying misadventure that might produce a few new recruits that we can beat on Sunday.
By which I mean, teach them our ways.... <.<
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Post by Aaronthane on Jul 9, 2009 11:19:25 GMT -7
I’ll be seeing what I can do about trading my Saturday shift. Might have to give up a Monday or something.
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Niall
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I like swords.
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Post by Niall on Jul 9, 2009 21:19:42 GMT -7
Alright, work is stupid and I hate them very much.
That aside, I've managed to get the afternoon off on the 25th. I'll be finished work around 1:30 PM, so if any of you guys are showing up, then or later would be perfect.
I don't imagine the kids running this will be up and moving that early anyways, but who knows?
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