[Ansteorra] Should I even bother with Gulf Wars?

[hillaryrg at yahoo.com]

Greetings, 
While some maybe reluctant to provide a ride to Gulf Wars for someone they don't know, I wanted to let all know that I can vouch for milady Giertrud Gyldenstierne of Gleann Ahbann.  Giertrud is a fine young lady, and will be an easy passenger, with little gear to transport (I believe she said she only had one bag of garb, and perhaps a scribe box), as she is residing in the motel near site. 

She spent most of her time last year at Scribes Point, and we scribes got to know her well.  I also took her home from war last year, as it was on my way (I-10) back to Houston, else she would have had to again take a very long, late bus home.  

It's difficult for Giertrud to get a ride from Gleann Ahbann, as her branch is on the far southwestern border, near to Bordermarch, so those traveling through Houston along I-10 would be able to collect her.  She lives very nearly off a main freeway (I think it was I-10).  

I'd be more than happy to have picked her up again this year, but I already have a rider and space is already maxed; and I have to be on site early this year to run Scribes Point.  

So, if you find you have room and are available on the dates Giertrud is looking for, to take her to/from the Gulf War event, your service will be most appreciated. 

Regards, Mistress Hillary Greenslade
Scribes Point Coordinator GW18

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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:23:36 -0600
From: Giertrud Gyldenstierne <giertrud at gmail.com>
Subject: [Ansteorra] Should I even bother with Gulf Wars?
To: gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com,
    GleannAbhannCarpooling at yahoogroups.com,     
"Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>

I was thinking of attending Gulf Wars for the second time this year, however since I do not have a driver's license this entails getting a ride there somehow.  

Last year I took a bus to Biloxi, and was picked up from there.
When I arrived in Biloxi, the bus station was CLOSED and I stood shivering
in the cold while my ride came after having to borrow a car since his had
broken down.  

I have contacted a few lists, and even one personal friend,
but I have not gotten a definite response from anyone.  I want to remain
where I am on the 13th (Arlo Guthrie is in town that day--and let's face
it--is not getting any younger!) and go on the 14th and/or 15th.  I have a
hotel reservation (at the KAR Inn) and need to be able to confirm or
relinquish it.

YIS,
Giertrud Gyldenstierne