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12th Night 2016: Barony of Lonely Tower’s Midwinter SCA Festival
The Barony of the Lonely Tower delivered another striking Twelfth Night mid-winter SCA fete, January 2, 2016. Calontir Steel and Armored Combat fighters wielded weapons in multiple diverse contests. Armored Combat Competition Lonely Tower’s annual event kick starts the years event calendar. It delights Calontir’s warmhearted, non-fighting populace with day-long friendship, fun, and festivities. The…
TBTh: My Role Model
Baroness Lady Milada von Felsenhof Until 2010 this caring woman, Lady Milada von Felsenhof, was my SCA role model. Her memory still is. I met her in 1991 at a Lonely Tower summer revel. Besides her yummy pie for the pot-luck lunch, she brought bubbles for the children. She didn’t just bring them, she played with…
Photos of Lilies War Episode XXXI: The Holy Roman Empire Strikes Back
Selfie . just after camp set up. This year I did things differently. Saturday, June 10th, I set up my camp and spent a day enjoying its wondrous sights and fun. Then visited high school friends for a few days before returning to the War. In the early evening, Their Royal Majesties Ashir and Ashland held opening court…
Kris Kinder Absence–Family First
This is the time of the year I usually go to Calontir’s Kris Kinder event. What’s not to love? So much holiday spirit and shopping to enjoy. Nan receiving her degree. This year I celebrated something more exciting and important. Something in the works for three years. Yesterday, my daughter graduated as a Nurse Anesthetist. It…
Throwback Thursday Photos: The Barony of the Lonely Tower’s Demo at Nuke Con 2005
Wonderful demo! The Barony of the Lonely Tower‘s huge display at the 2005 Nuke Con. Pictures of SCA stuff and participants from 2005. Those were the days, my friend …
Hope Your Christmas Rocks
Christmas Eve. A joyous night in the year. I’m fortunate my grandkids want this Grandma to stay overnight with them, to wake up and watch them open their presents. There is no greater joy than seeing their dreams come true on Christmas. They won’t always be so eager for my sleep over with them, but for…
