Tut tut it looks like rain. We will sew through it. There is a garage, a pop-up, and the indoors for sewing. Bring what you need to sew. Fabric, machine, if you use one, bobbins and thread. We have tables, stools, power strips, extension cords, ironing board and iron, a heater for the garage, and plenty of good company. The address is 1105 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15232. If you have questions send email to sewing (at) debatablelands (dot) org. Face masks are required by the SCA.
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Fight Practice May 30
Greetings, Weather permitting, we will have fight practice, at the Washington Blvd site, starting at 2 PM on Sunday May 30. The SCA has mandated that CDC compliant masks will be worn (on the face, and covering nose and mouth) at all times except when food or water is being consumed, which should be done with social distancing. Please bring your own water, food, and hand sanitizer. There will not be any loaner armor at this time. And equipment should not be shared with anyone outside of your family group. It would probably be a good idea to check your authorization card to see if it has expired. If you do not feel well, please stay home, and we will be happy to see you when you are feeling better. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me and I will try to resolve them. I hope to see you there. Robert
Fencing Practice Resumes This Sunday 5/30
Greetings Debatable Lands,
This Sunday will mark the return of regular fencing practices.
Keep in mind that during this time CDC compliant masks must be worn at all times, except while you are actively eating or drinking, during which time you must remain stationary and maintain social distance.
If your authorization expired while practices were not happening you can follow the normal re-authorization procedures. If your authorization expired before practices were suspended, you will need to authorize as a new fencer.
We also have new rules that came into effect last year, so make sure that you are familiar with them prior to coming to practice. Here is a link to the new policies. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BoRrdSEER0bfRW2hrxPK8tCPhHXh2GEc/view?usp=sharing
As an additional reminder there will be no loaner gear available at this time.
See you Sunday,
jorundr
Pop-up Sewing Sat May 29 1-5pm
This Saturday it’s a pop-up sewing day. This will be held outside weather permitting, or in the garage / indoor if the weather is not permitting. Bring your pop-up and other equipment, such as a sewing machine, that you need for sewing. We have yard, extension cords/power strips. If you want snacks or something to drink, bring it. If you need a chair and table for sewing please bring them. I will be indoors if it rains. If you would rather braid, knit, or weave, please feel free to bring that instead. Masks are required by SCA regulation. Time Saturday, May 29th, from 1pm – 5pm. Location 1105 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh 15232. I will also run zoom room if anyone is interested in joining remotely. Questions email sewing (at) debatablelands (dot) org.
Fight Practice May 23
Good Gentles, Weather permitting, we will have fight practice, at the Washington Blvd site, starting at 2 PM on Sunday May 23. The SCA has mandated that CDC compliant masks will be worn (on the face, and covering nose and mouth) at all times except when food or water is being consumed, which should be done with social distancing. Please bring your own water, food, and hand sanitizer. It is recommended to bring more water than you think you will need. There will not be any loaner armor at this time. And equipment should not be shared with anyone outside of your family group. It would probably be a good idea to check your authorization card to see if it has expired. If you do not feel well, please stay home, and we will be happy to see you when you are feeling better. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me and I will try to resolve them. I hope to see you there. Robert
Q1 Althing
First off the Q1 Althing is up and has been for a while. Secondly, I must apologize for this being so late. I had a technical error on my part with posting.
http://debatablelands.org/newsletter/download/althing_2021-q1.pdf
Fencing Practice to Resume Sunday May 30
Greetings Debatable Lands,
As you have likely seen practices are allowed once again.
Fencing practice will resume at the Washington Blvd site starting at 2 PM on Sunday May 30.
There will be no loaner gear at this time.
Masks must be worn at all times unless you are actively eating or drinking, during which time you must maintain social distancing and remain stationary.
If you are feeling at all unwell please stay home, and do not attend practice.
jorundr
Fight Practice, May 16
Good Gentles,
After a long period of waiting, fighting and fencing practice may resume.
Weather permitting, we will resume fight practice, at the Washington Blvd site, starting at 2 PM on Sunday May 16.
The SCA has mandated that CDC compliant masks will be worn (on the face, and covering nose and mouth) at all times except when food or water is being consumed, which should be done with social distancing. Please bring your own water, food, and hand sanitizer. It is recommended to bring more water than you think you will need.
There will not be any loaner armor at this time. And equipment should not be shared with anyone outside of your family group.
If you do not feel well, please stay home, and we will be happy to see you when you are feeling better.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me and I will try to resolve them. I recognize that the situation is changing rapidly, but these are the rules as currently constituted.
I hope to see you there.
Robert
Pop-up Sewing Sat May 29 1pm-5pm
It’s a pop-up sewing day. Bring your pop-up and other equipment, such as a sewing machine, that you need for sewing. We have yard, extension cords/power strips. If you want snacks or something to drink, bring it. If you need a chair and table for sewing please bring them. It is an outside event so it will be cancelled in case of rain. If you would rather braid, knit, or weave, please feel free to bring that instead. Masks are required by SCA regulation. Time Saturday, May 29th, from 1pm – 5pm. Location 1105 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh 15232. I will also run zoom room if anyone is interested in joining remotely. Questions email sewing (at) debatablelands (dot) org.
Missive from the Kingdom Seneschal in regard to Rattan and Rapier Combat
Good Gentles all,
Here are the words from the Kingdom Seneschal. The Officers and the Marshals will be in conference. More information will be forthcoming.
Muirgheal inghean Dubhghaill
From Master Illadore:
Please read the whole email, as it has specifics.
First and foremost, Their Majesties, the Deputy Kingdom Seneschal for
Pandemics (Duke Christopher), the Earl Marshal (Master Morien) and I
have determined that AEthelmearc can start fighting and fencing again,
starting May 10, 2021. This change is due to the Board of Directors
and Society Seneschal’s clarifications on what is allowed at SCA
events and gatherings.
To clarify – fencing and fighting can start May 10, 2021; however, all
participants must follow SCA guidelines:
1) Everyone must wear a mask. (This means over the mouth and nose, not
over the helm.)
2) You can only take your mask off to eat or drink – and you must be
stationary AND follow social distancing guidelines.
3) You must bring your own food and water.
4) All fencing and fighting must be outside. (This is a change from gatherings.)
The SCA also will not require vaccinations to participate; however, if
a site owner (including homeowners) is requiring people to be
vaccinated to come to their home, they have the right to do that.
Enforcement, however, is on them, not the SCA. It is the homeowner who
is responsible for deciding what proof they will accept, for any
checking of that proof, and for any enforcement. It needs to be made
clear that this is a rule of the homeowner, not the branch of the SCA.
Thank you so much and please contact me if you have any questions,
Illadore de Bedegrayne
Kingdom Seneschal