Coronation, Part one
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Fortunately the downpours that stayed with us the entire distance did let up to a faint drizzle while we were out of the van for supper in Council Bluffs. I made good use of the dim evening light handsewing Leofwyna's new coif and mending her Saxon belt pouch. I also got to embroider the banner through the dusk with the dome light but when the sun finally set I had to turn it off for the driver. From that point we played "I went to coronation and in my bag I packed..."
"analgesic, Benedryl, coronet, doggie biscuits, earmuffs, footwear, gorget, harpsichord, icepick, jasper beads, knucklebones, lantern, marsupial, neanderthal, opposom, potty paper, Queen, raccoon, strawberries, tamborine, ukelele, ventriloquist, Westphalia ham, x-ray glasses, yarrow plant, and a zebra!"
It was good to reach the motel and fall into bed around eleven!
SATURDAY, Part one
We awoke bright and early... well we were bright enough though the day wasn't. The motel had a nice courtesy breakfast of Belgian waffles, sausage gravy and biscuits, cereal, bagels, juice, milk, coffee and a choice of apples or bananas. We can endorse the use of Heartland Inn when needed!
It rained or drizzled most of the day and was so hugely humid it seemed rainy even if it wasn’t. It was supposed to be an outdoors coronation, but it got moved into the lodge, which was a great relief to me as I was then able to relax and enjoy the day. There was apparently some problem with the tentage rented for the coronation site; as we drove in that morning we saw one end was down from rain overload. Most of the schedule went awry because of the lack of outdoor activities.
Their majesties Anton and Isabeau gave a nice closing court and thanked the various parts of their retinue for their service. There was a Silver Hammer for Sofya la Rus for Russian studies and a Calon Cross for Caillin O’hicighe, former kingdom chirurgeon, awarded. Mirabel Wynne was made a court baroness. The Queen awarded Agamemnon of Flatrock a chalice for service and participation he did as a child. He grew up in the SCA as she did and she felt it was long overdue. He may be the first Fyrdman to receive a chalice. For Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction Baroness Gillian Warrender for the Ideal of the Society; Lady Nikolyena for Courtesy; and Lord Sean of the Chippendales for Chivalry. Lord Sean also received a "Court Duchy" for the remainder of the reign; a tinfoil coronet accompanied this honor.
Luther and his entourage approached the chivalry guarding the throne. He was challenged, then three officials spoke up to affirm that he was indeed the winner of the last crown tourney. He received the crown and then Maerwynn approached and received her crown. At each approach, there was singing from Mistress Gwenyth's group from MagMor. Queen’s Champion is HE Edward Blythe. Semjaka was made King's Champion. The Knights, Laurels, Pelicans and Territorial Barons made their pledges of loyalty.
Fortunately the downpours that stayed with us the entire distance did let up to a faint drizzle while we were out of the van for supper in Council Bluffs. I made good use of the dim evening light handsewing Leofwyna's new coif and mending her Saxon belt pouch. I also got to embroider the banner through the dusk with the dome light but when the sun finally set I had to turn it off for the driver. From that point we played "I went to coronation and in my bag I packed..."
"analgesic, Benedryl, coronet, doggie biscuits, earmuffs, footwear, gorget, harpsichord, icepick, jasper beads, knucklebones, lantern, marsupial, neanderthal, opposom, potty paper, Queen, raccoon, strawberries, tamborine, ukelele, ventriloquist, Westphalia ham, x-ray glasses, yarrow plant, and a zebra!"
It was good to reach the motel and fall into bed around eleven!
SATURDAY, Part one
We awoke bright and early... well we were bright enough though the day wasn't. The motel had a nice courtesy breakfast of Belgian waffles, sausage gravy and biscuits, cereal, bagels, juice, milk, coffee and a choice of apples or bananas. We can endorse the use of Heartland Inn when needed!
It rained or drizzled most of the day and was so hugely humid it seemed rainy even if it wasn’t. It was supposed to be an outdoors coronation, but it got moved into the lodge, which was a great relief to me as I was then able to relax and enjoy the day. There was apparently some problem with the tentage rented for the coronation site; as we drove in that morning we saw one end was down from rain overload. Most of the schedule went awry because of the lack of outdoor activities.
Their majesties Anton and Isabeau gave a nice closing court and thanked the various parts of their retinue for their service. There was a Silver Hammer for Sofya la Rus for Russian studies and a Calon Cross for Caillin O’hicighe, former kingdom chirurgeon, awarded. Mirabel Wynne was made a court baroness. The Queen awarded Agamemnon of Flatrock a chalice for service and participation he did as a child. He grew up in the SCA as she did and she felt it was long overdue. He may be the first Fyrdman to receive a chalice. For Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction Baroness Gillian Warrender for the Ideal of the Society; Lady Nikolyena for Courtesy; and Lord Sean of the Chippendales for Chivalry. Lord Sean also received a "Court Duchy" for the remainder of the reign; a tinfoil coronet accompanied this honor.
Luther and his entourage approached the chivalry guarding the throne. He was challenged, then three officials spoke up to affirm that he was indeed the winner of the last crown tourney. He received the crown and then Maerwynn approached and received her crown. At each approach, there was singing from Mistress Gwenyth's group from MagMor. Queen’s Champion is HE Edward Blythe. Semjaka was made King's Champion. The Knights, Laurels, Pelicans and Territorial Barons made their pledges of loyalty.
