[Ansteorra-announce] Thank you from a newcomer!

[Gwendolene McIver]

Unto the Kingdom of Ansteorra and the Barony of Stargate, Dietrich Strobelbart sends warm and heartfelt Greetings,<br><br>I want to express my gratitude to the two Kingdom officers who took the time during the Stargate Baronial Championship event to teach a curious newcomer the basics of Field and Court Heraldry.  This was my fourth event.  Star Principal Herald Seigneur Etienne de St Amaranth was very patient with me and I was very glad to lend my voice to the cause of field heraldry at the event.  Not only did he teach me what to say and when to say it, he told me what I was doing right, and what I was doing wrong.  It was a wonderful learning experience.<br><br>When the Kingdom Seneschal, Master Modius von Mergentheim, heard that I was interested in Court Heraldry, he not only took the time to give me a “Court Heraldry 101 in 5 minutes” course, he actually put me up there in court to try my hand at it.  <br><br>Because of their kindness and patience, I am eagerly looking forward to the next opportunity to lend my voice to the cause.  If all Ansteorrans are as generous and helpful as these Kingdom Officers, then I am truly blessed to live in a wondrous kingdom.<br><br>Yours in service,<br><br>Dietrich Strobelbart<br>(aka Steve Scott)<br>ssgadgetech at yahoo.com<br><br>

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