[Ansteorra] RE: [Falconrose] Fwd: [rosenfeld] Heartfelt thanks
Ronda Roberts
rivyn at msn.com
Sun Apr 2 21:26:03 PDT 2006
I agree with all of it wholeheartedly. When I arrived in Ansteorra from
Atlantia I was made to feel the same way especially by the Barony of Bryn
Gwlad and the House of FalconRose.
If I am in armor or garb and I walk into a store, (which I did for Halloween
at my work and won 1st place in the costume contest, hehe) I just bring the
chin up and walk in proudly and grin and wave at those that stare at me and
wonder what I had been smoking. hehe :-)
These are some wonderful people here Scott, it is an honor to count you as a
member of the SCAdian family and your son as well! :-)
In Service to the Dream,
Muriel filia Donaldi de Skia
Barony of Bryn-Gwlad
Fledgling of House FalconRose
Ambassador to Atlantia
Member of Academy of St. Gabriel
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If you fear nothing, you love nothing; and without love, what is there to
live for?
---- Sean Connery as King Arthur in 'First Knight'
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>From: Wolfgar Von Eisenstadt <wolfgar_sca at yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: Household of FalconRose <falconrose at ansteorra.org>
>To: falconrose at ansteorra.org
>Subject: [Falconrose] Fwd: [rosenfeld] Heartfelt thanks
>Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:56:36 -0700 (PDT)
>
>This is from a very new member to the shire. i have been practicing with
>him at duke pat's house the last couple of weeks. his sentiments are the
>same as mine.
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>scott smith <wingwalker716 at yahoo.com> wrote: To: rosenfeld at yahoogroups.com
>From: scott smith <wingwalker716 at yahoo.com>
>Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:22:39 -0700 (PDT)
>Subject: [rosenfeld] Heartfelt thanks
>
> For those members of the Ansteorran family I have not yet had the
>pleasure of meeting, my name is Scott Smith. My son Dylan and I attended
>the Crown tournament this weekend as our first SCA event.
> I have been to a few fighter practices at Duke Patrick and Duchess
>Julias home since joining so I was expecting to enjoy the fighting. I was,
>however, not expecting the levels of dedication, honor, integrity, and
>brotherly respect ( the term brotherly is not restricted here to male
>fighters.) that were displayed on saturday.
> These examples of the highest ideals mankind possesses not only affected
>me on a personal level as a man, but on another level as well. The quality
>of character so pervasive in this organization affected me most deeply when
>I saw my son, watching, learning, and absorbing these real life lessons in
>a concentrated form that is not available as far as I know from any mundane
>world source.
> At the tournament I was sitting next to Russ as he donned his armor and
>without the slightest hint of impatience, answered my ignorant novice
>questions. Later he expressed his thanks to me for talking to him and
>keeping him from getting too intensely wrapped up in the competition. The
>mind boggles. Thanks Russ for making me feel like less of an idiot and
>letting me benefit from your experience.
> I was also unprepared for the depth of the "Spirit of Service"
>demonstrated by all those involved in other pursuits and support activities
>that make a tourney or other event possible. Selfless service of a type
>found mostly in individuals in the mundane world, thrives in droves in the
>SCA. If there are those of you who have been in the SCA for so long that
>you take this for granted, I hope this newbie's humble opinion will remind
>you just how special this is. My son and I were recognized by Mistress
>Rhiannon for helping with the tournament and all we had done was move a few
>tables and such. Service to others is not only practiced but recognized
>and appreciated. My contributions were indeed miniscule compared to wahat
>I have recieved. When She gave Dylan and I a token of appreciation the
>sincerity and appreciation that was evident in her face, made a couple of
>beads and a safety pin seem like a two pound solid gold chain and
>medallion. I was truly humbled and at a
> loss for adequate words.
> Duke Patrick's entire family has not only welcomed us at their home, but
>made us feel AT HOME. Then that attitude was further extended by EVERY
>member we met at EVERY shire function we have attended. The Duke and
>Duchess and their sons all participated in helping me in construction of
>some of my armor pieces, donating supplies, advice, expertise, time, and
>food. When I suggested paying it back, all they said was "pay it
>forward." This couple who have reigned FIVE TIMES, never hesitated at
>taking the time to help the newest member in the shire.
> People may scoff at our willingness to wear clothes not dictated by
>Hollywood and the all powerful fashion industry, but the SCAdians total
>lack of shame or embarrassment about this and the dedication to educating
>oneself about things outside our everyday experiences, has already borne
>fruit in my son's life. (Don't tell him that yet, chuckle) The reigning
>attitude among young people now dictates that being smart, educated, and
>having a thirst for knowledge places you firmly in the nerd category. Its
>good to see him gaining respect for those unafraid to learn and better
>themselves.
> The historical aspects of the SCA pale in comparison to the attitude
>with which these "hobbies" are accomplished. This is not a "historical
>research" organization as I have read, but a group dedicated to the highest
>ideals humankind has yet conceptualized. I humbly hope that any in
>Ansteorra who read this will remember those who helped you when you were
>new, and feel the kind of gratitude I feel. I also hope that if you are
>one of these who actively practices the ideals of which I speak, you will
>know the gratitude I feel toward you.
> From the reigning King and Queen to those who quietly serve in the
>looming shadow of the list field, I thank you deeply.
>
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