Axes, Knives, and Spears. Oh my.

The kids and I went to an SCA event this weekend. The SCA is a group of medieval re-enactors that focus on learning everything pre-1600. You can find out more here. We had a great time, everyone found something to do. Alex helped with children's activities, Charles helped the fighters, and Danny and I went to thrown weapons practice. In the morning Danny and I practiced with spear and knife throwing. Alex helped with a water fight and the children's tourney. I believe they threw bean bags at the fighters? Charles helped set up battle fields moving hay bails. We met for lunch and went back to our activities. Danny and I picked up knife practice. I didn't do very well and I was fatigued, I played at axe and spear before sitting out. Danny however found he was pretty good at knives. He kept at them all afternoon. Meanwhile, I was so tired I broke not one chair, but actually three by the end of the night just from trying to get up out of them. Alex and then Charles showed up and played. Alex started with the spear and then moved onto the axe. Her first axe throw was a bulls eye. Charles practiced with the spear until it ended. We all ended up with sunburn, the boys got is worse as they didn't use sunscreen.

Normally, we only make it for saturday night, but we were able to get down there friday night. We were so miserable the first night we all agreed to pack up and and go home at 930 pm. I was quite amazed how efficient we were when we had a common goal. It felt like five minutes before we were ready to drive away.