ANST - Just a question - Sites

[Paul Gilbert]

At 03:15 PM 8/22/00 -0400, you wrote:
>I know we have spun this wheel before, and it may bleed some ears, but 
>there must be a solution to this problem.  We should have the 
>option/knowlege of centraly located sites to choose from, away from any 
>state or federal prison.

Just curious.....but what does being located near a "state or federal 
prison" have to do with this thread and the art of site selection?

We have one of the best sites in the Known World in The Barony of Ravens 
Fort and have 9 (at last count) TDCJ prison units within 10 miles of the site.

As well as a solid 25 percent of the Barony working for TDCJ.

However, we are limited to holding only 4 events per year by the land 
owners due to impact upon the land and livestock on the Stones site.

Please keep in mind these questions, are honest questions. I am not 
slamming one for asking, only seeking to understand the statement.

BTW, there is not rule or policy or anything other than ease of use and 
location that has drawn various groups to the Canton site.

I personally know of one very nice site in West Texas that can be had for 
song and a dance. However, it is a long way from anything else and I am not 
sure about camping on site.

Ravens Fort choose the Athens site for TRM's coronation only because we 
could not get anything else closer.

A facility such as one that can handle 500-600+ people is booked often 6 
months to a year in advance, especially for certain weekends and times of 
the year.

I would suggest that if groups are looking or even remotely thinking about 
events and where to hold them, think way in advance and book the site 
early. You can always back out or cancel the site. Most sites will even 
refund deposits if canceled in a timely manner.

In Service to the Crown,

Ld Niklas Vasilevich


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