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1870-1900 Events / Re: The High Seas Time Travel Cruise aka 9th Annual SteamPunk Cruise {4/7/23}

« Last post by Karl Helweg on July 18, 2022, 10:56:58 pm »

16 nights departing October 7, 2023
Royal Caribbean ❘ Radiance of the Seas
Starting at $916./pp currently.
Date Port Arrive Depart
Saturday, October 7 San Diego, CA 4:00pm
Sunday, October 8 Ensenada, Mexico 8:00am 4:00pm
Monday, October 9 At Sea
Tuesday, October 10 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 7:00am 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 11 At Sea
Thursday, October 12 At Sea
Friday, October 13 Huatulco, Mexico 8:00am 5:00pm
Saturday, October 14 At Sea
Sunday, October 15 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua 9:00am-7:00pm
Monday, October 16 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 8:00am 6:00pm
Tuesday, October 17 At Sea
Wednesday, October 18 Panama Canal (Full Transit) (Cruising) 6:00am 6:00pm
Thursday, October 19 Cartagena, Colombia 10:00am 6:00pm
Friday, October 20 At Sea
Saturday, October 21 At Sea
Sunday, October 22 At Sea
Monday, October 23 Tampa, FL 6:00am

Reenacting in the News / SCA Demo in the news.

« Last post by Karl Helweg on July 05, 2022, 06:14:52 pm »

As we slowly recover from the COVID plague the SCA is becoming more active: https://www.juneauempire.com/news/go-fourth-into-battle-historical-re-creators-spend-independence-day-at-the-park/?fbclid=IwAR3qNkjeqAmbitCdgMVSz6CjiDVAgRrhVYVb4sIjsQ_AygiX4y7RoP84q_A

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/medieval-fun-community-members-gather-for-the-first-juneau-master-s-faire/ar-AAZEOmV?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=ecf39169462a4dfa8fc1a5d25872693e&fbclid=IwAR3kMX1DXGiJgXc_N5QIBTkiUYQW3tzxR2-8b58YJloZ3YdS4DxYiY22i9c

For more information see: SCA.ORG

1600-1800 Events / Re: Fort Defiance Colonial Muster {6/18/2022}

« Last post by Karl Helweg on June 05, 2022, 10:22:44 pm »

RenFaire Area / Masters Faire {Juneau, July 16, 2022}

« Last post by Karl Helweg on May 30, 2022, 11:34:38 pm »

https://www.facebook.com/events/592977508366253/?ref=newsfeed

Off-Topic Stuff / Re: Reenactor Singles seeking single

« Last post by Karl Helweg on May 29, 2022, 07:37:30 pm »

https://www.facebook.com/groups/steampunkandsingle

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4980930688688910

https://www.facebook.com/groups/131722650793089

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sca.single.page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/605015852941856

1600-1800 Events / Re: Fort Defiance Colonial Muster {7/27/2022}

« Last post by Karl Helweg on May 27, 2022, 11:47:01 am »

July 27th Muster: https://www.facebook.com/events/492297389266520/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22notifications_tab%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22group_featured_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22group_post_no_comment%22%7D

1870-1900 Events / Re: The High Seas Time Travel Cruise aka 8th Annual SteamPunk Cruise {3/19/22}

« Last post by Karl Helweg on December 24, 2021, 10:27:44 pm »

It is getting to be about tome to start looking for a 2023 SP Cruise. Just to open how about Antarctica? FastDeal # 15076
14 nights departing February 25, 2023
Celebrity ❘ Celebrity Infinity
Brochure Inside $5,478
Our Inside $2,109
You Save 62%
Brochure Oceanview $5,998
Our Oceanview $2,349
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Brochure Balcony $6,998
Our Balcony $2,899
Military Rate $2,799
You Save 60%
Brochure Suite $14,198
Our Suite $6,099
Military Rate $5,999
You Save 58%
Click for additional rates: Singles
Inside Offer! Book select categories and receive ALL of the following offers:
1. FREE pre-paid gratuities
2. FREE Classic Beverage Package , which includes select alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages onboard
3. Unlimited Internet access
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1. FREE pre-paid gratuities
2. A FREE Classic Beverage Package, which includes select alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages onboard
3. Unlimited Internet access
Promotions may not be combinable with all fares.
Prices are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change without notice by cruise lines until a deposit has been made, and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Prices include port charges but do not include airfare or (where applicable) airport or government taxes or fees. Prices and promotions are for new bookings only, in accordance with cruise line policies. Click any price to convert to other currencies.
Date Port Arrive Depart
Saturday, February 25 Buenos Aires, Argentina 5:00pm
Sunday, February 26 At Sea
Monday, February 27 At Sea
Tuesday, February 28 At Sea
Wednesday, March 1 Ushuaia, Argentina 10:00am 9:00pm
Thursday, March 2 Cape Horn (Cruising)
Friday, March 3 Paradise Bay, Antarctica (Cruising)
Saturday, March 4 Elephant Island (Cruising)
Sunday, March 5 At Sea
Monday, March 6 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands 8:00am 5:00pm
Tuesday, March 7 At Sea
Wednesday, March 8 Puerto Madryn, Argentina 7:00am 4:00pm
Thursday, March 9 At Sea
Friday, March 10 Montevideo, Uruguay 10:00am 5:00pm
Saturday, March 11 Buenos Aires, Argentina 5:00am

Middle Ages Events / Calontir Spring Crown Tournament {April 8-10, 2022 Elsberry, MO}

« Last post by Karl Helweg on December 11, 2021, 06:05:00 pm »

Spring Crown is still in the planning stages but it will include archery, fighting, feasting, camping, and equestrians among other things. https://www.calontir.org/events/

Event details: https://b3r.org/site/crown2022/index.html

The event site is beautiful Skyway Farm: https://www.facebook.com/Skyway-All-Event-Venue-100470084634454 or https://skyway-all-event-venue-llc.ueniweb.com/

If you plan to compete: https://www.calontir.org/crown-tournament-letters-of-intent/?fbclid=IwAR0nOTDVgO2oqlNHz70QcC71Fv05au4wdPV-3aQV5y-HAbh20S6lHIaORbA

Event flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16_ZwAXdU2rPl2gCA-grDWEHPGN2dFsV9/edit

Apparently I am cooking breakfast Saturday & Sunday...... It will be good and farm fresh. I am just a wee bit surprised.

1600-1800 / Re: Ft Defiance (western NC) opportunity

« Last post by Karl Helweg on December 03, 2021, 01:59:50 am »

I am very sad to hear of Jonathan Baird's passing.

Middle Ages / Re: Medieval Pirates

« Last post by Karl Helweg on October 09, 2021, 10:22:28 pm »

(King/Emperor) Eric of Pomerania (1381 - 1459)

"When King Erik VII of Denmark was forced from the throne, he did the only thing any self-respecting descendant of Vikings could: He joined the warriors of the sea, and hit right back at his enemies."

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-king-who-became-a-pirate?utm_source=pocket-newtab

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_of_Pomerania