[Ansteorra] Length of court

Elaine Crittenden letebts at earthlink.net
Sat Jul 5 11:14:25 PDT 2003


Somewhat like giving out school/college diplomas?

Lete

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>From: "Beth Turner" <nellwynn0 at lycos.com>
>To: "ansteorra list" <ansteorra at ansteorra.org>
>Cc:
>Subject: [Ansteorra] Length of court
>Date: Thu, Jul3, 2003, 8:45 PM
>

>
> After reading through all the talk, I think I see some possibilities.
>
> The Crown could decree that all awards that do not require their attendance
> (AOA's, etc.) be given out by the Baronies at events that will not be
> attended by King or Queen.  That takes care of 45 minutes to an hour at any
> event where one of them is in attendance.
>
> As for the day's winners, why not call them up one at a time, Lord so and
> so -- wait for racket to die down -- heavy fighting, Lord whomsoever --
> wait --rapier, etc.  Have them stand at the front until all the winners are
> there.  Give them congratulations and say you can pick up your award as you
> retire to your left, right, up, down, whatever works best for the site.  A
> Herald or, better yet, the Autocrat hands them their scroll or whatever as
> they go back to their seats.
>
> I know it is totally against protocol to turn your back on the head table
> but I would appreciate it if they could face the populace while they are
> waiting.  I might have some small hope of connecting a name with a face.
>
> I don't think I have ever managed to sit through an entire court.  About an
> hour and a half in my back starts sending nasty messages, my bed is calling
> loudly and the grand daughter is either asleep in my arms or not fit for
> human society.
>
> Surely something can be done.  And I think the noise problem would drop
> considerably.  Unfortunately, the totally inconsiderate will always be with
> us and should be dealt with harshly, but shorter court should help.
>
> In service,
>
> Nell de Percy
>
>
>
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