I regret that I don't recognize your name, so I don't know how long you have shared the Dream or in what way.  So I begin by apologizing in advance.
 
I have not traveled much in recent years, so you may not know my name either.  I have lived in the Steppes for all of the almost 25 years that I have been participating,
 
While Alden's presentation may have lacked grace, the underlying sentiments are absolutely correct.  I believe the point he was trying to make is that the principles of the Dream as he and I known them are slipping away before our eyes.  This makes me very sad.  I realize that these changes are a result of our changing mundane society, but to my mind that is the very reason we need to bring the principles of honour, chivalry and courtesy back into the forefront of everything we do in the historical society we choose to participate in.
 
I seldom see Knights paying 'reverance' to any lady of lower rank as they pass by.  I am disgusted by the Peers disrespect of the Crown during Court by gathering at the back of the hall and chatting while Court is in progress.  I am saddened by Laurels who feel that perfection is the standard, and berating new artisans who 'don't measure up'.  
 
I could go on, but I think you get the gist of what I have to say.  And I think that is the point that Alden was trying to make.
 
Again, I apologize if I have offended you, as that is not my intent.  I welcome any comments you may wish to share with me.
 
In Remembrance of the Dream from 1966
HL Francesca

-- David Whitford <dbw6969@yahoo.com> wrote:
Wow...so umm Alden since you seem so upset by this I'm
guessing you feel your Crown did a foolish thing?
After all a province if I understand correctly is
still crown lands. As for t-tunics and heraldry and
such, I gotta ask-have you ever interacted with these
folks? Or are you just popping off....again? The folks
I see from up there dress very well, put alot of work
into many aspects of the game. Oh but wait they dont
share your view so they are wrong. Do they throw
parties? Some damn good ones, what of it? I really
think you should reconsider this blast you have fired
and calm down some. But what do I know after all I
have not been around quite as long as you.
 Robert

--- Paul DeLisle <ferret@hot.rr.com> wrote:

> Hmm...no "brass hats"...I assume you mean
> "Nobility"; i.e. a Baron and/or a
> Baroness.
> 
> Well, ya know...Feudalism *is* the WHOLE D**N
> CONCEPT behind the societal
> structure of the Middle Ages! (...Ohh, and the SCA,
> while we're at it!)
> Crown Lands are the *exception*, not the rule (or at
> least, they *used* to
> be...) But then, I'm an Old Fart..and I'm sure I
> "just don't understand"
> that people can't be recognized to get along, or
> co-operate, or grow up and
> act like adults when they want to have fun.
> 
> IMNSHO, if you aren't mature-enough as a group to
> select (or at least
> generate) someone with enough influence, charisma
> and leadership ability to
> be elevated to the Nobility, then you aren't ready
> for that step!
> 
> But, maybe we have a good idea here, anyway... While
> we're at it...let's get
> rid of some *other* annoying things that get in the
> way of the Parties;
> after all, that *is* what's Important, right?!
> 
> ...Things like those pesky Heralds (Who needs 'em?
> We can always look up
> someone's name in the phone book, right? that stupid
> armory stuff is so
> boring! Making a shield is hard enough!...why would
> I want to go to the
> trouble of "painting" it, too?)
> 
> ...And, what do we *really* need Laurels for? I
> mean, after all, all we need
> are a few people to make armor, and sew up some
> T-tunics!
> 
> ...Ohh, and while we're at it...let's get rid of
> these stupid outdoor
> events! That way, we don't need to make pavillions,
> and we can relax in the
> Air Conditioning! (and, since it would probably be a
> Gym floor, we can wear
> sneakers, too! None of that "period footwear"
> stuff!)
> 
> 
> Alden
> (tongue sadly in cheek, and looking for Roberts'
> Rules of Order at the next
> Stellar Court...but hey, that's just my
> opinion...one more reason to
> re-consider coming back...)
> 
> 
> 
> > Hmm lets see.. more events right? And besides some
> consider no
> > brass hats a good thing.
> > Charinthalis Del Sans of the portable chariot
> 
> > > ...Then what's the point?
> > > Alden
> 
> 
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