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Midnight at the Oasis ~ September 19-21, 2008
Canton of Nimenefeld ~ Fuquay-Varina, NC
Night has fallen, the camels are snoring, cool breeze coming out of East, the smell of jasmine and camel sweat fill the air. Al-Hamidi bint Sakr can't sleep. Not because of camel sweat or what the men are burning in the fire but because tomorrow Al and his men are going to do battle with the infidels at the head of the Sultan’s army.
Those Europeans are evil and smell like goat. They’re worst than camels. We live in desert and we bathe more that they do, whew!! Ok, we will be fighting for the honor of our Sultan and his hareem. Cool huh? Fighting for the honor of village and children and oh yeah our wives (They made us put that part in.) So wrap those cloth thingies that go around your head and saddle your camel (caution they expectorate). Don your finest Arabic garb, and join with the Canton of Nimenefeld in a day of fighting and dancing and drumming and eating and some other stuff.
Site Information: The Optimist Farm site is a wet site, with lots of tent camping available, and port-a-castles provided. Yes, we are going to have the Period camping site. Pets and camels (both kind) are welcome as long as they are on a leash and attended by a responsible person.
What's New: We wanted to make sure everyone has heard. Our events have a reputation of being great to bring newcomers. We would like to encourage this point of view. We love newcomers. Sayyida Marion the Red will be there to help new comers with their needs and questions.
Activities: There's going to be a whole bunch of fighting, just scads of fighters of every size and description (see activities page). There will be an open display of Arabic A&S, with prizes for the Autocrat's Choice for best dressed Arab. There will be a poetry contest. We shall provide a feast of heroic proportions for your hungry fighter, followed by a Bardic Circle, dancing, drumming, and other festivities.
Merchants: Please come and display your wares. There is a lot of space under the shade of the trees. Please contact Chlodobert de Fromage to arrange for space.
Feasting: There will be a sumptuous feast prepared by Sayyid Gaelan mac Cuinnega'in. Feast is $8 per seat. Feast is limited to 110, so please reserve early!
Reservations: Please include legal name, SCA name, membership number and expiration date, and email address if email confirmation desired, along with your check payable to the SCA Inc, Canton of Nimenefeld.
Mail reservations to Adelheid Menig von Badenweiler (Erica Menius),
204 Shoals Lane, Garner NC, 27529 (919) 779-1680. Please use the attached form "Midnight at the Oasis 2008 registration form.doc" with your reservations. If you have any questions, you may contact her by email: erikamenius at yahoo dot com.
All minors attending the event must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older). For all of the specific rules about children and about youth activities go to the Children and Youths Actiivities Page. If you are bringing a child you want to look at that page.
Cost:
| On Site or Daytrip |
12.00 |
6.00 |
Feast |
8.00 |
8.00 |
- Child is defined as anyone older than 6 or younger than 18
- Lunch is included in the site fee
- Non-members add $3.
- Children under 6 years of age are guests of the Canton for On Site or Daytrip.
Remember: the only good reservation is a paid reservation.
Autocrat: Jodocus Menig von Badenweiler (Frank Menius) at (h) 919-779-1680
Deputy Autocrat: Shayk Eógan mac Ailpein (Gene Bonar) at (c) 919-753-6822
- Please no phone calls after 9:pm.
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