Hark 20s!! Given our complete and unquestionable Victory in Victoria last year, it has been decided that a renewed campaign into the far north will not be necessary at this time. Rather, we shall now direct our halberds and lances to the more immediate realm of Hanford near the hamlet of Richland, Washington. It has been arranged that formal engagement will occur on the 31st of October and the 1st of November. Obviously it would be wise to arrange for the preceding Friday and proceeding Monday to be free of laborious obligations so that you may focus more clearly on your duties, preparations and recovery. This campaign is likely to be even more fruitful than the Pumpkin Pull, if that can possibly be conceived. Hanford Howl is said to be quite festive and is indeed a benefit for ye Special Olympics. We ask that you direct all queries and petitions to Lady Jill Sargent or her chamber clerk Rufio. Training has already commenced and will continue every Wednesday at 6pm at Rigler Elementary (ne 55th and Prescott) until further notice. Field Training will be proceeded with libations, snackiths and strategy exercises/game night at the Club House on the Estate of her Lady and aforementioned clerk. Our bid has been secured and financial offerings have been arranged for and sent though tribute from all ABLE participating parties is requested. Many other logistical requirements, such as lodging, have yet to be arranged though all willing parties shall be kept posted as developments occur. Otherwise report to Tuesday pick-up at 22nd and Powell for the most current information. Remember to begin procuring your Vestments and Arms posthaste so that they may be of the highest quality come mid Fall. May you all be emboldened, spirited and totally FIT!! (whoa 20s...)
It was David's 25th birthday on Wednesday so a few of us Natural 20s headed out to the coast to celebrate. Mike and I are planning a hiking trip next Wednesday to either Mt. Saint Helens or Mcneil Point on Mt. Hood. We're going on adventures pretty much every tuesday and wednesday now. Let us know if you want to join in on one. If you show up to frisbee tuesday mornings at 10am you'll be sure to get the latest info of where we're headed next.
I've been checking out this online Ultimate Frisbee magazine: The Huddle.
There are a lot of great articles and even an article from my starter skillz coach!
I think it would be difficult to do this without laughing sometimes...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l16Mx_bnj4
As a heads up, this weekend is your last chance to support fellow Natty 20 player Cecily Overman by seeing her performance in Richard II. Make a reservation ahead of time, if you are interested, as they fill up pretty fast. Also, if you go and they are full, ask to be put on a waitlist because you might be able to get in if someone else doesn't show.
Here's the info:
http://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2009/04/a_stark_telling_of_richard_ii.html
No, not for the disc (but that too). David, Mikey, and I are going to be messing around with the layout of the blog. We are going for something dark and ominous.
Feel free to weigh in.
Turns out we're not the only ones. Check out this article:
University of Oregon board: no clothes, no Ultimate Frisbee
Here are some pics from the tournament. I made a facebook album that you can check out here. 
The Natural Twentys’
Spells, Incantations and Songs of Encouragement
1. Hero’s Feast
Hero’s Feast, Hero’s Feast,
Increases strength and lightens feet.
2. Elven Cloaks
Elven Cloaks, mist and smoke,
Disappear, our stealth awoke.
3. Conjure Fire Ball
Swarm their gates!
Raze their walls!
fire ball, Fire Ball,
Fire Ball, DEATH!!
4. Shadow Faux
Bread for knights with swift attacks,
we summon forth great Shadow Faux.
(mak-ith the voices of great steeds)
Born of thunder, earth and stones,
we summon forth to break some bones,
mountain trolls, Mountain Trolls,
MOUNTAIN TROLLS!!
(Roar-ith)
Woodland pleasures, woodland pleasures,
Spank the Nymphs and Pork the Saytrs.
Woodland pleasures, woodland pleasures,
Yarrgh!!
7. Eldrich Blast
From Elven lines of an ancient past,
We draw from our blood an…
ELDRICH BLAST!!
Hairy Haunches Oh My Lord,
Handsome beasts with hooves of four,
Centaurs Centaurs at your door!
Hide your booty and your whores!
Healing Light, Healing Light,
Through the dark and mist of night,
Elven magic restores our might.
10. Wing-ed Boots
Hark! The sound of Magic Flutes,
Draw on your feet your Wing-ed Boots.
11. Plague
Puss, Boils, Rotting Flesh,
Gang Greene Limbs and Fecal Mess,
through the water, through the air,
STDs, We Don’t Care!
Plague Plague, Plague!!
12. Call to Arms
Weapons come hither,
with Arrows and Quivers,
A Dwarven war Axe,
with Halberd and staff,
We draw-ith our Maces,
So shield-ith your Faces.
13. Beckon ye Halflings
Halflings, Halflings,
Short and tough things,
just the right height to,
punch you in the Junk!!
They Slit our throats, they Hacked our limbs,
They buried us deep and Now it begins,
Raise the Dead, Raise the Dead,
Raise the Dead, Raise the DEAD!!
(mak-ith a procession or moaning not unlike that of the un-dead)
You can’t hit me me,
I can’t hit you you,
Sanctuary’s upon us,
Nanna Nanna Boo Boo!
16. Magic Missile
Wizard strikes with Magic Missile,
Dead before you hear it whistle!!
17. Summon Wilde Boars
We beckon the beast from the depths of the Earth,
We beckon the beasts of Gargantuan Girth,
Wilde Boars! Wilde Boars!
Hoooooooooooooooooooooo!!
18. Treasure of Smaug
Dragons! Dragons!
Bilbo Baggins!!
Steal us gold to fill our wagons.
Come hither ye Orcs with your tankards of ale,
and drink to the Darkness before it shal fail,
We murdered a wizard and stole his ol’ Keg,
It’ll never run dry, “It’s Magic” they say.
But the sun will soon rise and turn us to stone,
So let’s hack off this flesh that still clings to these Bones.
We’ll forget of our troubles and ugly old mugs,
As one’s face will look better when covered with blood.
Let us pile our platters with mountains of meat,
For it’s eating and drinking that bring us relief.
And fill up your goblets and pass ‘em around,
Better under the table than under the ground!!
Moral Boosting Song
From deep in the Earth comes a bolstering song,
Played on Dwarvish drums and gongs,
It’s a Hymn of Encouragement,
A Ballad for the Strong,
It’s The Great Dwarf Morale Boosting Song!!
Steph and I have decided to make a mockumentary of the tournament. So watch Best in Show, Spinal Tap, or Fellowship of the Dice and get ready to be filmed!
Also, does anyone have a tripod?
the fog rolls back and reveals thee
a leader and friend
gather round the staff
feel its power
to heal and mend
feel its power
to carry us
through the end
but alas
feel its wrath
when the foe does near
a mighty spell he may cast
that all shall fear
I am thinking of dressing like the Lady of Pain for Gandy Goose. Although I am not sure how well I will be able to play with a mantle of blades and a pushup bra.
Magic Missile
Magic Missile
Dead before you hear it whistle!
Heya!!
If you haven't heard Tuesday games have been awesome. The new time is 10am (22nd and Powell) It sound like there'll be a Monday game as well at 11AM. Send me your phone number if you want TEXT reminders on your CELLPHONE. neat. Also, a frisbee tournament is coming up in April on the 12th and 13th in Bend so get time off from your only slightly fulfilling non-profit job early. Again, plan for travel time the day before and after. Rad. Without further adieu...
Increases STRENGTH and Lightens FEET!!
mist and smoke,
disappear,
our stealth awoke...
