I will be hosting an Albion Round Table event on July 30th, 2005, at my humble abode in the New Orleans / Baton Rouge area. The party is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is willing to make the trip. It's a great opportunity to meet other collectors and enthusiasts, and to "show-and-tell" pieces in your own collections. Weather permitting, we'll do some pool noodle cutting as well.

Since this is an Albion-sponsored Round Table, Albion's swords will be featured and they will be sending not only a package of their swords, but also some really sweet handouts and information - HOWEVER, all swords or other period weapons or armour are welcome for show-and-tell and cutting.

Please use the sign-up feature so we all know (especially me!) who might or will be attending. More information will be made available as the event nears.

Hope to see a bunch of you there!

Sorry that I won't make it. It is a little too far for me.

Aaron,

Too far for me to come as well, but I hope you manage to bring a bunch of people in. :cool:

Hey there Aaron,

I'd love to make it. I don't think there are too many of us Louisiana boys on here so it's be nice to meet those with similar interests. Should we plan for a cutting party? Perhaps we can all chip in here and bring something. I don't have any recent Albion swords but I'll bring what I do have. This is too cool of you to host this event.


Joel

P.S. Hehe I am sure it will be hot!

Outstanding, Jeanry! It'd be great!

I'll send some info privately. The date's a definite, details still to be worked out.

As I have mentioned before, this is an Albion-sponsored event. As such, they have graciously offered a 15% discount for any pieces that are ordered at my Round Table event. This is a very significant deal, folks!

Big-time thanks to Albion for this opportunity!

Anton, Martin - I wish you guys could make it. It'd be a blast!

I checked, folks... the discount applies only if you attend.

Had to buy a 'new' bike as the old one died on me, so I can't afford any swords (or anything) right now.

Pity coz the 15% discount would easily have paid for the trip.

Oh well, maybe some other time.

This event is definitely still a go! If anyone else is interested, please let me know!

So far, the pieces I know will be there include:

Brescia, Regent, Landgraf, Squire, Knight, Ritter, Hersir, Vinland.

Mike's putting together a package of other pieces and some other goodies as well.

Time's probably going to be 1:00 pm until whenever.

The event is a week and a half out. I'd like to get a good idea of who is seriously looking at attending.

I'll be sending out information via email to those expressing a definite interest.

Again, July 30th, Hammond, LA, 1:00 pm until we finish.

Weather permitting, we will be able to cut, but for safety's sake, please bring closed-toe shoes and jeans at a minimum.

I'm looking forward to this!

I am definately planning on being there, I believe at least one other person from the New Orleans WMA group will be attending as well, possibly as many as four. I have sent an email to our group list asking people to confirm.

Martin, too bad you cant make it down from Sweden! This is close to my home turf and we would love to show you around and introduce you to our sparring group. Maybe next year. :)

Jeanry

Looks like there will be a decent turnout here - Joel, Jeanry and posse, and probably some other guys from around the house. Oh, yeah, I'll be there too. :p

Still, though, the invitation is open. If anyone else is interested, please let me know and I'll get the information out to you!

Mike and the Albion crew are putting together a few goodies to check out... a couple of things I'm looking forward to checking out.

Aaron I am pumped up for this. I don;t htink I'll cut as my back is just gettign back to norm. BUt I will pack up my swords and be there in strawberry country.

Joel