The Donnan Party III

or

"A Third Course"



the hot off the presses official Donnan Party T-shirt, which goes to show you just how much reverence the Southern Watch has for its commander
Three occurrences in a row can equate to a tradition, and the Donnan Party III indeed became such on St. Patrick's Day, March 18, 2002.

a Southern Watch dogwood ironically waited outside the front door close up of the dogwood

What a huge place! Are we fencing yet? Logan, Esteban, and Magraigh getting ready
Kathrine and Illadore fencing Kathrine defending as Illadore lunges Kathrine and Illadore humoring Corwyn
Giovanni and Francis square off Giovanni and Francis fencing Giovanni Magrino, former Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion, enjoys his retirement working up a sweat

The Southern Watch came together for a grand muster. From Region 1, we had Anias, Bastian, Donnan, Gwyn, Illadore, Kathrine, Sara, and Valentine. From Region 2, we had Armand, Benjamin, Colin, Corwyn, Eoghan, Esteban, Logan, Magraigh, Miguel, and Michael Alewright. From Region 3, we had Caroline, Iago, Francis, Kusar, and Quinn. And to throw their weight to wishing a Donnan a happy "older than dirt" birthday, Cathleen, Chris, Deirdre, Miriam, and Vicki cheered on the fighting.

Esteban and Iago fencing Esteban and Iago fencing Esteban fencing
Donnan and Caroline Donnan, Caroline, and Quinn Donnan and Caroline's backside Donnan, Caroline, and Francis
Iago teaches Donnan and Caroline's backside Kusar gives Logan a lesson Armand and Caroline

As per tradition, Donnan indured "birthday smacks" from the assembled fencers.

folks line up to give Donnan his annual birthday smacks people are eager to stab Donnan--it's a long line Donnan takes everyone on one at a time Donnan considers throwing himself at Caroline's mercy

At the conclusion of the fencing, members of our merry group met at Church Brew Works where we were joined by Hillary and John for some fine food and fine brew.

partying in Church the birthday boy

Once we had our fill there, we moved our grazing (no, that should be guzzling) to Foundry Brew Works for more laughter and soothing ale.

pounding a few down at the Foundry Hey, who let the freaky little guy in the picture?




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