| Who is Eirik Göransson? |
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Eirik Göransson (a persona in the Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc.)
is a Swedish viking from ca. 900 AD (Played by Rob Baldassano).
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Whenever Eirik stops in a port (OK raids a port), he goes away with the materials and trinkets of the region. Thus he is always wearing something new and interesting. Some years ago, Eirik left a region with a trinket ... A wife. She was Euriol of Lothian. A fiesty, woman who likes to see the world.
Now over time the fiesty woman found that she was not happy being the wife of a grizzled old Viking, and the old Viking also felt that it was something best to handle by letting her be where she wanted to be.
- While they were together Eirik and Euriol begat 2 sons. Stephanus, and Ian.They have decided to learn the ways of their father, and as such live with him, even though Euriol takes them on her own little adventures now and again.
- On yet another raid of a close by port (cause he's getting older still, and needs to stay close to where the rum and beer is at), Eirik found yet another lass who sounded like she would enjoy hanging out with a grizzled old man. Now mind you, this lass (Ellisiff by name) is a firey, fiesty, wench who speaks her own mind, and doesn't let him get away with anything. But she also tends to his wounds, and keeps him out of trouble. Eirik LOVES Ellisiff, and spending time with her..
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In the past year, AS XLI to be exact, Eirik went unto the father of Ellisif and asked for her hand in marriage. He expected a heated battle, a heavy dowry, but he didn't expect the kind words, and a welcoming hand from her father. The welcoming hand was provided, and as Eirik and his father-in-law to be broke the seal on a new batch of rum, Eirik received the best news possible. Yes Ellisif's hand was to be given so that She and Eirik could spend the rest of their days in wedded bliss.
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Now Eirik and Ellisif live as husband and wife with Eirik's two sons, and her daughter. Eirik doesn't go a viking as often, and always takes the family with him now.
New skills are his desire at this point. Things that will bring honor and glory to his family. Things that will make his Lady wife and children happy. -
Mind, Eirik still likes a good tavern brawl, or melee on the field, but he also enjoys the finer arts. Wood working, metal working, brewing, cooking, armoury, and finding ways to turn a word or phrase to bring out the good in all.
- Who does he "Play" with?
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What does Eirik do?
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I dance (on occassion), pretend to do armorering (because I am not good at it. Watch others do Calligraphy, Sing (when no one stops me) Assist with the Constabulary, Watch the kids, Marshal, Herald, I've gotten interested in thrown weapons and archery, but don't have time for them, and I do assorted other activities.
- Currently I am brewing Cordials. I have a Raspberry Cordial that people seem to love, and am working on others. Come see me for more information about brewing.
- I am currently the Guild second for the Wood workers guild of the Barony of Endless Hills
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I have held office in local groups as:
Seneschal, Baronial Exchequer, Herald, Constable, Web Administrator, and Chatelaine. I am also currently a deputy to the Chatelaine of Endless Hills (Ellisif), Deputy Baronial Marshal (Barony of Endless Hills) 2nd for the wood workers guild, a member of the incipient metal workers guild, a brewer in the brewers guild, as well as in the process of becoming an authorized groundsman for the Equestrian Arts. I had to ask my Lady "Do I do anything else?" her response was "What don't you do?"
Then she said "oh yeah, you volunteer at any event we go to, no matter if it is a local event of out of kingdom."
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Awards
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I personally feel that I get my "Awards" and rewards by the fulfillment of
a job well done. Although, I have received my AoA (At the hand of Alfred
and Tyne). At Jingles AS XXXI. I received Corolla Aulica's from
Their Highnesses Leon and Kiriana, and I have received other awards over the years.
For a more complete listing of my awards, seek the
scribes at the Herald's pavilion on the web.
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How long have I been in the SCA?
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I have been in the SCA on and off, since 1987. Full time since 1988. Most people would consider themselves "old timers" at this point, however, there is still too much to learn to call myself that.
I am just an aging Newbie. :-)
I have been asked numerous times for my SCA Resume.... So here it is.
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I was born in Great Falls Montana in 1966, My father was in the military
so we moved around a bit (ok a lot). we have travelled across the country
and lived in many places. Including,
- Mountain Top, PA
- Forty Fort, PA
- San Jose, CA
- Clearlake, CA
- Marysville, CA
- Lompoc, CA
- Brooklyn New York
- Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA,
- Omaha Nebraska
- and other assorted spots
With the move to our latest home, (in 2004) I have now counted 60 residences as "permanent". Meaning that I have spent over 2 months living in the residence.
My Interests include:
- SCA
- Motorcycles
- Sports
I enjoy sports; however, I find that I get more enjoyment out of the game if I attend in person. Watching it on T.V. does not really interest me. (Too many commercial breaks).
- Movies: from Comedy to Tragegy, to Action, Thriller, Adventure, Sci-fi, Fantasy, and animated films.
- Writing/Reading stories and Poetry
To see where I am at workwise, see my resume on-line.
Personal:
I am 5' 8" 5' 7 1/2" and shrinking :-( (I started at 5' 10")
I am shrinking mostly due to a motorcycle accident in 1997. I injured my back at that point, and have been steadily "settling in" on my new height. (I'm hoping that I've gotten there now). My weight fluctuates so much it isn't worth mentioning. I have blonde (getting darker greying at the temples) hair, and Blue eyes.
I was first married in 1992, by Judge Cappacciolli to Cassandra.
In 1993 we had our first child,
and early 1995 we had our second (and last) child.
In 2005 Cassandra and I split up, and we went through a (congenial?) divorce. meaning that neither one of us has hired a hit man, or wants ill will towards the other.
In 2006, I got re-married to Lindsay. She has my heart and it's the best place in the universe for it to be. In her care. Coming into the relationship,
I was also blessed with Lindsay's daughter joining us on our life adventure.
Both of my boys are energetic, and outgoing. Friendly and talkative.
The toughest part about being a parent, that I have yet to contend with is getting the boys
to go to bed at a regular time (I don't myself, so I find it hard to enforce a "Bedtime" on them).
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