[Ansteorra] Candlemas Benefit for His Amazing Near Sighted "Excellency" (Truly a legend in his own mind!)

[Martha Compton]

Really, what is going on?  Is there a real medical problem?  Where will the money go?

Please excuse my ignorance.  I am severely out of touch and do not know the situation.

Sincerely,
Muireann

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 6, 2014, at 10:11 PM, "sdirocco" <sdirocco at suddenlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Bonsoir Ansteorra!
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> 
> In case you are not on facebook, or have not otherwise heard, there will be
> a benefit tourney at Bryn Gwlad’s Candlemas on February 1st, 2014 
> 
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> 
> A small group of friends will be holding a Silent Auction and overseeing a
> Benefit Tourney for Sir Dietrich Kempenich von Eltz, a knight of the society
> who has the misfortune of bearing a striking resemblance to the notorious
> rapscallion and ne’er-do-well known as Hanse Kleermaker, in the hopes that
> the funds will be allocated toward recent medical costs incurred. 
> The prevailing belief is that our dear friend Sir Dietrich recently suffered
> a medical episode that left him believing himself to be Hanse. For those who
> may not have encountered him, "Hanse" believes himself to be nobility with
> land entitlements. (Dietrich has been hit in the head a lot...We think...)
> Please come out and help us support our friend so that we may further assist
> him with the care he needs.
> 
> Silent Auction: 
> The populace may donate items to, and participate in a silent auction.
> Baroness Zecharia Ines Balzan will be helping to coordinate the Silent
> Auction. Please take a moment to let her know what you are donating, so that
> we don't overlook anyone. (If you have already committed items via facebook,
> I have already informed her.)
> Her email is: deddy2_at_austin.rr.com
> 
> Wager Tournament:
> We currently plan to hold chivalric & rapier tournaments that will allow
> participants to buy in, and also allow the populace to participate by
> wagering for or against individual fighters. Heckling encouraged! 
> 
> Fees would be small.  There will be a small buy in fee to compete, and we
> will be accepting $1.00 bets.  Any and all monetary donations will gladly be
> accepted. 
> 
> Our Cause:
> All proceeds collected are to benefit the medical care of our friend, Sir
> Dietrich Kempenich von Eltz, who bears a resemblance to one Hanse
> Kleermaker.
> 
> 
> 
> Particulars:
> Some Details for this are still being worked out. Info will be updated very
> soon.
> 
> If you are on facebook, the event page is here & invites are being
> distributed:
> https://www.facebook.com/events/555174407909443/?ref_dashboard_filter=calend
> ar 
> 
> I look forward to seeing you there!
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> In Service to the Dream,  
> 
> Lady Renée du Valier
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> Per pale gules and azure, a sun in splendor or and a base embattled argent.
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