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An Event to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the SCA

5-15 May XLI/2006

(Sept XL/2005) It was announced that next year An Tir will hold a 40YC. I stress that what I have heard is that it is NOT an official Known World event like 30YC was; this will be a kingdom event, to which An Tir is inviting the rest of the Known World.

Event site: http://www.40yearcelebration.com

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8 May 2006, 10:19am

Greetings,

So the first weekend of 40YC is done. Here are a few facts from someone in the mid-level of the autocrat team for those who might be interested.

The facts:

Gate was hovering right about 1000 by Saturday morning. That is directly from the autocrat and the site owner.

The site is 95% ready. There are still a few snafu's that should be worked out by Monday or Tuesday. (see below)

The gate system is easier to navigate than was feared. 10$ SCA fee +7$/Night Camping fee. The Camping fees are refundable for unused portions if you leave early (my lady had no problem getting her camping fees back as we drove off site)

The worst of the weather is over see http://tinyurl.com/kakgo for the rest of the week weather.

The Good:

The site is amazing. As people pointed out, no telephone wires, no highways, beautiful mountains, an attractive river and trees on one end of the site.

There are MERCHANTS. A lot of them. tons of food and many out of kingdom merchants I've never seen before. Go spend money.

The Great Hall is REALLY nice. Technically this building is offsite, so it is a full service tavern and the restaurant/food section should be up to 100% by Monday. There is a shower truck onsite as well as an Ice Vendor as well.

The equestrian area looked good to me, but what do I know from horses. Also the Archery/Thrown weapon ranges seemed to be doing a good business.

We had an EXCELLENT heavy fighters forum Sunday due to the rain, and tried to discuss the finer points of Chivalry, being a squire, etc. Strider would have been proud.

The site also has some gargantuan period pavilions onsite that really add a lot to the ambience.

The not-so good:

The water system still wasn't working Sunday night, but should be up by Monday. The plumbers ran a test on Friday to test the pipes but forgot to open any of the spigots in the system. The pressure blew out the pipes and emergency repairs continued all weekend. ETA Monday morning for county water inspection to certify the water. Till then they have a few spigots working and tested upstream of the break.

The weather Sunday sucked the big watoosi.

Despite Princess Amanda's confidence in the fighters of An Tir's ability to fight in all weather, I'm afraid we failed her. Sunday's fighting was pretty poorly attended and I was a woosy as anyone marshalling mostly from under the water bearers dayshade while 4 fighters did some pickups in the rain.

I expect the fighting will be increasing as the week goes on. Saturday saw about 20 hard suits and a couple Combat Archers (all heavy)

Friday expect to see castle battles and woods battles. Ditto next Saturday (along with the Boar Hunt!)

Due to the fact that god hates me, we only have one castle, but it's an excellent one! This is no one's fault, just the universe working against us. Many thanks to those who made valiant efforts to get castle #2, but Castle #1 will serve our needs nicely this coming weekend! Thanks to all who came out Saturday morning and assembled the BAO Castle.

Finally, we need to see more volunteers. I think I have the Marshal thing covered, and you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a Chirugeon, but the Heralds are working triple shifts and will NOT make it the whole 10 days at this rate. Anyone interested in being a herald, this event is an excellent chance for some on the job training!

So, it's a LOT of fun out there, I can't wait to head back out Thursday night.

Hope to see you all there!

In Service,

Sir Daniel

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9 May 2006 6:47pm

Just back from the site...

The Tavern is quite nice, 6 industrial heaters. I spent about 2 hours watching dancing. big tables, big benches. Soon to have flush toilets. (and a huge fire pit outside)

Showers... Showers. Something cool about hot showers on site.

I am one of the many (est. 14) blown tires. Check your spare, make sure your tire replace kit works... My jack broke (while trying to raise it to the frame of the van...), had to borrow Robbin of Windspur's car to get a new jack the only one quickly availible was a 40,000 lb. guess I shouldn't have bothered emptying the van...

After the rain and 500+ vehicle trips the sharp rocks are mostly off of the road.

The camping area is flat. Wait until July Coronation, then think about a site where ALL of the camping is flat and LEVEL.

I think people should have camped closer together, after all there are showers on site...

After the restock I will be back onsite.

Gordon.

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