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Finally a feast in the castle... These were the first that were not directly
related to “educational” endeavours. It seems that we have more then enough friends,
relatives, and acquaintances who wanted to try ‘going medieval’ to make them a roaring
success. It was great that so many were able to get together at the same time and
participate as well as just help. Of course it was still educational, but no particular
institution was involved. Medieval day on May 10 was such a success that we had to
have a second one so that all the people that wanted to come, could. The May 10th event
was the first time that we were able to hold the banquet in the unfinished castle.
This was the first time that a lot of people got to try forging something for themselves.
Most attemped knives, as they had forgotten to bring their own with them. Even with a very early and cool night
and the only source of light and heat being the candles it was warm and cosy in
the great hall of the castle.
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October 29th started off cold and dreary but by the time people started arriving
it had cleared off and the day's activities were a hit. With the much shorter fall days it was a little hard for the archers, in the finals, to see the
target. Shooting blind takes on a new meaning. 