Re: [Mid] Ohio Mart Demo

Your Grace should know that I spent about 10 minutes before BOTH the
segments desparately trying to teach Ms. McShea HOW to pronounce
'anachronism', to the point of attempting a phonetic spelling thus:
an-AKRON-ism.

Yes, indeed. And she had our flyer, a fact sheet telling her about the demo,
plus she talked to me about what we were doing at Stan Hywet...

I'm pleased to say that despite the mispronunciations, 'brisk' weather on
Saturday, and some finagaling of the archery/thrown weapons range, things
went very well.

Once again, I'm indebted to my volunteers from the forming Barony of
Brendoken, representing the marches of Thistle, Alderford and Gwyntarian, as
well as our friends from Cleftlands and Tirnywdd. Everyone lent a hand,
sparkled at their favorite activities, and on the strength of their great
work, we were invited back to Ohio Mart next year.

I thank all my volunteers. Without all of your help, this demo wouldn't be
going into its 12th year.

Warmest regards and thanks,
Katarina Peregrine
Ohio Mart demo coordinator

>On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 09:34:42 -0500 Elise Fleming <alysk@ix.netcom.com>
wrote.
>Ah, the intelligence of the television press! Near Akron, Ohio, the
>Ohio Mart demo is taking place with the SCA as a participant. So,
>on comes weatherperson Eileen McShay (or some such spelling) to
>burble about the medieval folk. Says she, "They're 'acronists' or
>something like that". The male anchor, back in the studio says
>"Anachronists?" Eileen burbles on and says "Well, they're not from
>Akron" and she giggles. Sigh-h-h-h.
>
>Next weather segment she's back with Alexander of Hawkwood who
>demonstrates shooting an arbalest. She gets the name right this
>time. They'll have a nice cold, damp day for the demo! The tents
>looked good, the wool clothes looked good, and Eileen thought that
>with the cold weather their garb would be just right.
>
>Alys Katharine
>
>From: "Elise Fleming" <alysk@ix.netcom.com>
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