[Ansteorra] Fwd: To Ansteorra Thank you from Lyst

myfanwy at pug.net myfanwy at pug.net
Tue Apr 20 19:33:57 PDT 2010


> Forwarded from Master Eule very late one night. My apologies, I have  
> been unsuccessful in getting this posted to the list. My hopes that  
> this will work
> Isabella
> Deputy Steward
>
> A vision may start with a single person, but the people who share  
> that vision are the ones who help bring it to fruition.
>
> An event like this is not run by the Event Steward, but the  
> department heads and their dedicated crews of dozens of people.  
> There were so many people who offered their skills, time and service  
> to this event that I have no way of knowing who all of you are.  
> These people, and those who worked for them, are the ones who  
> deserve the recognition for the event. Our currency in the SCA is a  
> kind and gracious "Thank You".
>
> To all the people who helped make this event a success...it is truly  
> an honour to work with folks like you all and I hope to work with  
> you again many times in the future. This was, truly, the most  
> spectacular event I've ever been a part of and the thanks for its  
> success goes to all of you.
>
> Isabella of Bryn Gwlad (Co-Steward)
>
> It is an understatement to simply thank you. Without your diligence,  
> determination, expertise, professionalism and kind manner, this  
> event would not have happened. You kept me in line and reminded me  
> when I needed it. I may have spent most of the time on the tilt yard  
> but you grabbed the reins and charged into this battle. I look  
> forward to all that you will bring to the SCA.
>
> Avery Shaw and Gwenneth of Glamorgan, Baron and Baroness of Bryn Gwlad
>
> Bryn Gwlad thinks that our fair Barony is the center of the  
> equestrian world, and others keep showing up to try to prove us  
> wrong! Bryn Gwlad has been a staunch supporter of the Lysts at  
> Castleton since its inception and has sponsored the Jousting  
> tournament each time and it just keeps getting better and better  
> each and every year. I look forward to many more passes on the tilt  
> yards of Bryn Glwad.
>
> Alexis LaBouche and Rhys Terefan Greydragon
>
> This year our field was graced by the presence of the Duke of  
> Brittany and the Duke of Bourbon, fictional characters created by  
> King Renee of Anjou to illustrate his 15th c. treatise on how to run  
> a tournament. These characters were portrayed, appropriately, by the  
> two jousters who have done more to elevate the sport of jousting in  
> the SCA than anyone else. How appropriate that they were able to  
> portray these two mighty Dukes. I look forward to seeing Brittany's  
> ermine and Bourbon's fleur de lyses on the fields of Castleton for  
> many years to come.
>
> Phillippe LeChanceux and Suzanne Gabrielle Marie Beraud, Baron and  
> Baroness of Bjornsborg (Helmshau Sponsors)
>
> Thank you Bjornsborg, again, for hosting the helmshau for Lysts for  
> the 4th time. Each year there are more spectacular and wonderful  
> displays of letters and crests. I look forward to seeing you host  
> something again in the future.
>
> John of Severn and Caladin Ironheart and the Centurions of Bryn  
> Gwlad (Ransom Melee Sponsors)
>
> The two of you always have something interesting to bring to the  
> party! With the rousing success of this tournament at last year's  
> Lysts at Castleton, I couldn't help but offer the two of you the  
> opportunity to host this well attended competition again. I look  
> forward to what mayhem you may bring in the future.
>
> Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa, Elizabeth Seale, Ebergardis von  
> Zell, Britta MacGregor, Tessa of the Gardens, The Roses of Ansteorra  
> (Cut and Thrust Sponsors)
>
> Quite simply, we made history with this event and it could not have  
> been more appropriate that the ladies who have inspired the rapier  
> fighters of our Kingdom for so many years were there to usher in  
> this new era. I look forward to how these types of tournaments will  
> be done in the future.
>
> Alexis la Bouche and Bridget Rede of Dunvegan, The Golden Lancers of  
> Ansteorra (Mounted Combat Sponsors)
>
> In truth, I wanted the Mounted Combat tournament to be a tribute to  
> Lorraine and we all wished that she could have been there with us in  
> person to, once again, set the standard for what it means to be a  
> mounted warrior. In fact, she was there in spirit. I look forward to  
> her continued influence on our equestrian community....and miss her  
> very much.
>
> Santiago de Monte Verde and Elisabeth de Montvert, Baron and  
> Baroness of Bordermarch (Foot Pas Sponsors)
>
> Although you may be new sponsors to this event, you learned my  
> favorite lesson of how to delegate! I came to you as Bordermarch was  
> my first home in the SCA and the nurturing arms of Simon and Tessa  
> helped show me what it means to be from Bordermarch. I asked for  
> your assistance because that sense of family still permeates my  
> life. You surrounded yourselves with good people and did a wonderful  
> job of showing the chivalric fighters of the Knowne Worlde the heart  
> of Bordermarch. I look forward to seeing you in the Lysts gallery  
> for many more years.
>
> Claire Shayhan (Web Mistress)
>
> Every time I've stewarded an event, you have been the very first  
> person I've reached out too...and for a very good reason. You know  
> what the SCA needs to know and you know how to encourage me to give  
> it to you! Your marketing creativity is the very first thing that  
> people see when they contemplate attending a Lysts at Castleton and,  
> I think, a key reason why they attend. I look forward to all of your  
> future ideas.
>
> Aetheldreda of Dun Breatan (Hill Duty)
>
> I'm not sure I even saw you all weekend...are you still stuck on the  
> hill?! You were one of the very first people to approach me with an  
> offer to volunteer. Thank you for taking on this important job and  
> your gracious coercion to make sure all the time slots were filled.  
> I look forward to seeing you off that hill!
>
> Gwenneth of Glamorgan (Gate Coordinator)
> You were the very first person to volunteer for this event....even  
> before I left the front of the room when I pitched the idea to Bryn  
> Gwlad. With my thoughts of this becoming a 3 day event, I thought  
> this would be the hardest spot to fill so I was thrilled when you  
> asked me if you could help! Thank so very much for your  
> professionalism and dedication to all that you do..and for reminding  
> me to thank all the horses too. I look forward to your continued  
> support of the equestrian community.
>
> Wilhelm von Artz (Site Coordinator)
> The hardest job onsite.....and you stepped up. Without your *very*  
> hard work, dedication and leadership, so many of the little things  
> needed onsite to make the event a success would have gone  
> unattended. You were always on top of things and ready to serve when  
> needed. This can be a thankless job, but I thank you so much for  
> your continued support. I look forward to your bright future in the  
> service of the SCA.
>
> Myfanwy ferch Eifion (Royal/Noble Liaison)
>
> You too, were one of the first people to volunteer for this event.  
> When you offered to help be the the liaison I knew that everything  
> would be taken care...even knowing that you couldn't be onsite the  
> entire time. I know your work ethic and trust you immensely. I  
> always look forward to your bright face at events.
>
> Magdalena Cortez (Royal/Noble Luncheon)
>
> I'm so very sorry I missed your luncheon! Although you are fairly  
> new to Bryn Gwlad, I feel like you have been a trusted fixture for  
> quite some time. Thank you so much for stepping up to volunteer for  
> the event and I look forward to all that you will be in our little  
> Barony.
>
> Seraphina Maslowska (Head Cook)
>
> One word as usual....YUM! I still have a hard time seeing you as  
> anything other than my Great Grandmother serving up supper around  
> our huge extended family each and every Sunday when I was a little  
> kid! Thank you so much for crafting a wonderful Burgundian feast for  
> all the hungry mouths who ventured your way and for doing it with a  
> wonderful smile on your face. I look forward to all your culinary  
> delights for a long time to come.
>
> Jehanne d’Avignon and Crew (Museum Curator)
>
> This was a new idea that I hoped folks would appreciate and from  
> what I saw they certainly did. You were the first person I thought  
> of when I contemplated who could safe guard Richard's unique  
> collection. Without you sense of responsibility we never could have  
> let those one of a kind pieces see the inside of The Curtain. Thank  
> you for putting together a wonder crew of docents...I'm not sure who  
> had more fun...them or the patrons to the museum. I look forward to,  
> simply, seeing you out more often.
>
> Illiaria Shachastnogovichna and Elizabeth Seale (Hospitalers)
>
> As in years past, we have had many new people experience the Lysts  
> at Castleton as their first exposure to the SCA and thanks to ladies  
> like you, we continue to make that experience one that they will  
> likely never forget. Thank you for welcoming all these newcomers to  
> our family in the style that Bryn Gwlad has created. I look forward  
> to seeing even more newcomers thrilled with the experience....and,  
> of course, your lovely smile Illiaria!
>
> Sophie Federspil (Volunteer Coordinator)
>
> Properly giving credit for volunteer hours is something that  
> continues to be highly important. When I put out the call for a  
> Volunteer Coordinator, I had hoped that someone as enthusiastic as  
> you would step up...I was thrilled when you actually did! It is  
> folks like you, with the enthusiasm and ability to see how great  
> things can be, who I love to spend time with. Thank you for keeping  
> track of everyone's hours. I look forward to all you have to offer  
> the SCA.
>
> Honour DuBois (Tourney Scrolls)
>
> For each and every Lysts at Castleton, I have sought out a scribe  
> willing to produce a set of tourney ranking scrolls for me...and  
> I've always been turned down...until now. I love your work and never  
> thought that I would have been one of the recipiants of your talent.  
> I look forward to...hopefully....see your work at Lysts again in the  
> future!
>
> Bridget Rede of Dunvegan (King of Arms and Equestrian Marshal in  
> Charge)
>
> "When I bestride him, I soar; I am a hawk; he trots the air. The  
> earth sings when he touches it. He is pur Air and Fire. He is indeed  
> a Horse." (Shakespeare) You are the reason I started riding in the  
> SCA. Your instruction, dedication and love for Ansteorra's horses  
> and equestrians are the reason I stay. It is because of the vision  
> of riders like you that the equestrian community in the SCA will  
> continue to thrive. I look forward to you and Gideon finishing your  
> new house so you can come out to ride with us more!
>
> Maelgwyn Dda (Chivalric Marshal in Charge)
>
> We have known each other for a few decades now and I have seen and  
> felt your sense of honour first hand. In fact, it was your  
> recognition at Arrowyn's second Queen's Champion that help forge my  
> understanding of personal honour. Thank you for stepping up when you  
> did to take charge of the Chivalric field. I look forward to what  
> the world around you brings to your life.
>
> Robert Michael McPharlan and Christian Jérôme Doré (Cut and Thrust  
> coordinators and Marshals in Charge)
> When I first had the idea of this Cut and Thrust tournament, I first  
> thought of the two of you. Through your efforts in this tournament  
> we have forged a new path for the rapier community that I sincerely  
> hope continues to grow. I look forward to the future of steel combat  
> in the SCA.
>
> Alina Mitchell (Water Bearing)
>
> I do not know what a Bryn Gwlad event would look like without your  
> smiling face running around the list field making sure that everyone  
> is adequately hydrated. Some may think it unfortunate that the SCA  
> chose to handle "Waterbearing" the way they did but it certainly  
> never stopped you. There are few people in the world with as much  
> kind hearted determination as you. I look forward to continued  
> dedication to Bryn Gwlad.
>
> Stefan li Rous (Site Tokens)
>
> As always, you stepped up to take on the task of carving the molds  
> for and casting hundreds of tokens to commemorate the event. Thank  
> you for your time, creativity and expertice in pewter casting. I  
> look forward to all of your future designs.
>
> Rhiannon o Goed Niwlog (List Clerk)
>
> There are only 3 people I think of when I'm in need of someone to  
> handle the list...and one of them is you....and you were trained by  
> the other 2! Because of our International Jousting League  
> affiliation this year, it was even more critical that the records  
> were accurately kept and there was no doubt in my mind that you  
> would do the job. Thank you for your knowledge, your accuracy and  
> especially your patience. I look forward to seeing you on the side  
> of the list field for many more years.
>
> Colin MacNachtan (Ground Crew Coordinator)
>
> When you are supervising the ground crew, I know there is nothing to  
> worry about. The list field was up, the tilt fence was properly set,  
> the lance rests were set, the lances/tips and coronels were in order  
> and the games were set all without a word from me. Thank you for all  
> you do for the equestrian community. Those on horseback may be the  
> ones who are first seen by the crowd but without you and your very  
> dedicated crew, we would only be riding the trails. I look forward  
> to seeing you on horseback even more.
>
> Ivar Runamagi and the Ansteorran Longship Company (Sunday Breakfast)
>
> Not only do you guys provide a spectacular breakfast but I just  
> can't fully grasp how you can be that entertaining that early in the  
> morning! I know what you do on Saturday nights! Thank you to all of  
> you for your continued friendship and inspiration. I look forward to  
> even more ribbing before I have my Sunday morning caffeine.
>
> Gwyneth Blackrose (Site Cleanup)
>
> Last, and certainly not least (I tried to put these in order of what  
> you did!), thank you for heading up the crew to make sure that we  
> keep the reputation that we do with this site's owner. I received a  
> call this morning from the Castleton Groundskeeper that everything  
> was tip top shape and as clean as they have come to expect from the  
> SCA. Thanks to you and your crew, we were able to get off site as  
> soon as I figured we would. And, if those reading this have stayed  
> with me this long it's important to know that Saturday night at  
> Court, Gwyneth did, indeed pronounce "Helmshau" correctly! I look  
> forward to many more Courts heralded by you!
>
> .......now, for a much needed rest.....
>
>




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