Roger (Nugget) King and his wife (and better half) Amanda.

Welcomed baby Collin Patrick King into the world on July 15th, 2008 at 4:17AM. Collin weighed in at 8lbs 2.5oz and was 21 inches.

You can read the story here. or watch the video by clicking read more below.

Additional changes that were missed in the original rewrite have been updated. The original document, Updated Frat Rules 03/01/08 that was provided after the Special Council meeting will still be available for comparison.

Please use new updated rules, Updated Frat Rules 05/14/08, for you comparison for what will be voted on at the Summer Althyng. There will be every effort to have this amended rules set published in the next available Plague. I will also have several sets available at the Spring Council Meeting (05/18/08 at 2:00pm).

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Celtic Fire 8 was a remarkable event.  The weather was divine, high of 75, low of 60, and the rain gave us a rare Markland reprieve.  Friday, found the site invaded early and often, with friends coming as far as the Pocono Mountains. . . . The fighting on Saturday was varied and someone was heard to exclaim, “We have more scenarios than people!”  Fighting started in the mountain pass, and the battle almost resembled paintball as people dived and ducked from barrier to barrier. . . . Next we fought in the castle, and pitted fighters to ring the gong and make the peacocks scream. . . . As darkness fell, the sound of overworked bottle openers could soon be heard for miles.  The Galatians held a ceremony and took two new Pledges, Equinus and Bellovesus. . . . Galatia extends thanks to everyone who attended.

Fighting began a little late, as for usual Markland Standard Time (MST). Sir Snorie Outhausescreamer (Knack) became Spring Queen's Champion for a second time. Critter won both Peasant's Champoin as well as the bar fight. In Tug of War, rag-tagTeam Modo Awesome lead by Rusty of OGL and DK of Scarlet Cross beat Team Lost Boys in a double elimination tournament. Horse shoes saw the up-set of previous two year victors ex-king Kennneth (Todd) and Felix the Crab (Cory) by old S.C. Warlord Franky and his cousin AJ, who might I add, played amazing bag pipes for us.

Inside, the feast was a lot of fun. Natalia (Gina) ate for free due to a song she sang about ours truly. Believe me when I say I knew nothing about it; brought a tear to my eye. Lorretta sang a wonderfuly 18th century style song she wrote herself, as well as the pirate lasses of Crimson Coast, Catalina (Deddie) and Sohipa also sang a beautiful duette. Poor Herman (Ted) the German was interrupted by me during his performance and received half a free meal on my behalf. The lovely ladies of Desert Lotus Belly Dancing Troupe floated along the floor leaving us all wanting more. As much as we walk the walk, seems most Marklanders, including myself, forget how to dance the dances. Though that didn't stop us from enjoying the Maltese and Horse's Brawl. I can say there wasn't much in the way of left overs so the changes to the menu must have gone over well. I know the ice cream with "Apple Stuff" was a sucess.

Thank you everyone who attended and I will see all of you again soon.