A Lovely Day In Boston

My parent’s 50th wedding anniversary was early in 2025. For a family trip we decided to visit New Hampshire, the place my parents had called home the first few years of their marriage. We flew into Boston and spent our first day exploring the city.

Sunrise somewhere over the east coast. 

Dad walking towards the Old North Church. Built in 1723, it is the oldest church in Boston and is associated with Paul Revere and his midnight ride.

Myself, mom, and Jenny.

The corner of Prince Street and Salem Street.

Dad, mom, Liz, and Jenny.

Liz recommended Neptune Oyster for a delicious seafood lunch.

Mom got the clam chowder and Liz and Jenny got lobster rolls.

I got the lobster spaghettini.

Admiring the architecture.

Everyone enjoying some Boston cream pie at North End Park.

Me and Jenny on one of the swings.

The Bell in Hand Tavern, America’s oldest continuously run tavern. It was established in 1795 and was only closed from 1920 - 1933 during the Prohibition.

We stopped in for a drink and I got the Lady Liberty cocktail, just as the founding fathers envisioned I’m sure. In reality, woman were only allowed to entry in the late 1960’s.

Dad walking down Union Street. I was struck by the combination of historic brick, modern steel, and the towering trees.

Everyone in front of Faneuil Hall.

The Samuel Adam’s statue.

Myself and mom.

Everyone at the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. 

Commercial Street with a glimpse of the Old North Church in the distance.

The Moon and The Sycamore Tree

Sunbathing Between The Screen and The Glass

Fall Coronation 2025

We had a lovely two day event for Fall Coronation this year as it fell on a holiday weekend and also marked the 40th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Trimaris. 

Marcus (Max) with the drop test kits.

For the past few months Marcus (Max) had been working to create 26 drop testers. A drop tester is a piece of equipment used to gauge whether fabric armor is sufficient for rapier fighting. This helps to ensure safer practice and tournaments. Each kit came in a custom bag with label for each local group. 

Marcus (Max) assisting with rapier armor inspections with Linea (Jen) and Meadb (Christi). 

Oskar (Keith H.), in the black hat and white puffy sleeves, leading rapier melee practice. 

Marcus (Max) and myself.

Myself with Tiger and Freyja (Sunny).

Freyja (Sunny) with Gavine (Corey), who had just been elevated to the Order of the Pelican for his outstanding service in the SCA. 

Arianna (Kristen) and Marcus (Max). 

Photo by Kristen Overstreet.

Myself with Marcus (Max).

Photo by Max McDougall.

Myself and Marcus (Max) in court.

Photo by Max McDougall.

Myself, Arnkatla (Jenn), Marcus (Max), and Toramasa (T.S.).

The second day of Fall Coronation was full of rapier fighting! 

Toramasa (T.S) and Marcus (Max) in their fencing gear.

Myself with the Baron and Baroness of Castlemere, Arabella and Satomi. Photo by Max McDougall.

The first tournament of the day was the Baronial Bragging Rights Tournament and I was asked to represent the Barony of Castlemere (the Jacksonville area). After some intense competition, I was honored to come in second place.

Linea (Jen) and Marcus (Max).

The second tournament of the day was the Steel and Roses Tournament.

Oskar (Keith H.), on the left, fight against Halfdàn (James) in the final round. Oskar (Keith H.) would be the winner of the tournament.

Myself and Marcus (Max).

Marcus (Max) presenting the drop testers in court.

Marcus (Max) getting named as a Campanion of the Argent Palm Trimaris (an award for enduring and continued service) and getting presented with his scroll.

This lovely scroll was made by Queen Bronach (Patricia).

Marcus (Max) surrounded by a group of friends congratulating him for all his efforts.

Toramasa (T.S.) and Marcus (Max).