Re: Emerald Joust History Questions

["Heather Swann" <swann@intercon.com>]

     Salutations from Miriam Rachel bat Mordecai!
>  
> Anarra asks: 
>  
>      What sites has Emerald Joust been held at? Pocahontas State Park 
> (a weekend event, rare back then)--1989 (as 24) A school in north 
> Richmond, whose name I forget--1988 (as 23) 
>  
>      What was the attendance at the first Joust?  Who won what prizes? 
> Way before my time in Atlantia. Someone else will have to answer. 
>  
>      What kinds of prizes have there been? 
> Loose Emerald stones and Sapphire stones. 

And diamonds, yes?

I have forgotten where the original stones came from that inspired the idea 
for the Tourney in the first place, but I remember it was an interesting tale.  
Perhaps another gentle can retell it here....

>  
>      Does anyone have a list of all the Courtesy and Tourney winners 
>      over the years?  Does anyone know who won any prize at Emerald 
>      (or Diamond Joust) in any year? 
> Michael of Bedford was the tourney winner in 1988. I can't remember 
> the name of the courtesy winner that year, and I feel terrible about 
> it! (Sir Fern's squire, from Buckston/Windmasters', went to Duke...) 

Imho, the winner of the tourney was never so important at this particular 
event as the courtesy winner, that being the main point, as I recall.  I don't 
remember the year, but I'm sure Jacques the Jovial won the courtesy prize at 
least once.
>  
> I can't remember who won in 1989. 
>  
> Do you have a favorite Emerald factoid? 
> Another Question: Who makes the best fruit soup, and why? 

I'faith-need you ask???  Sir TJ, of course!!!  Why?  If you must ask, you've 
not tried it, or at least not enough of it!  It delights the eye, thrills the 
palate, and warms the soul- need I say more?  Fair warning- never eat it on an 
empty stomache.  I did at my first Diamond Joust some  <x> years ago, and was 
a bit 'cheerful' the rest of the event.  I felt not a thing when some dancing 
lord stepped on my toes...
>  
> Thanks! 
> You're welcome. 
>  
>         - Anarra the curious Autocrat 
>  
> Caroline, feeling old 
> clsmit@ccmail.monsanto.com 
 
Like Ice Axe, Emerald Joust attracts many old timers who are not seen often at 
other events...I believe I'll go this year myself.
Shalom!
	Miriam 

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