[Ansteorra-archery] Details

Mon Jan 21 06:58:23 PST 2002

And you, good Sir, are wonderful to have taken the time and effort to get it
for us!

Gerita

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul or Galen" <baron at elfsea.net>
To: <ansteorra-archery at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Details

> It is not a polling order, it's more like the Iris and Star of Merit.
> Potentially, some future Crown could make it a polling order, but I did
> not recommend it being a polling order at this time.  Certainly, members
> of the Order may advise the Crown on their concerns, and I'm sure that
> Crowns will gratefully hear their counsel.
>
> You are too kind to me personally.  Y'all deserve having this
> recognition to aspire to.
>
> - Galen
>
> On Sunday, January 20, 2002, at 10:40 AM, Bob Dewart wrote:
>
> > A "polling order" is like the White Scarfs and Centurions.  Current
> > members
> > vote on new members to enter the order.
> >
> > The archery community owes Sir Galen more than it can ever make up.  His
> > tireless efforts for us will inspire young and old archers alike for the
> > rest of history.  Each and everyone of us should say thank you to this
> > marvelous man.  His greatness is true.
> >
> > Gilli
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ironwyrm at juno.com>
> > To: <ansteorra-archery at ansteorra.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 9:51 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Details
> >
> >
> >> The only member there to accept did ask us not to say and I shall
> >> respect
> >> that, but the Crown will catch up to them at an event sooner or later.
> >>
> >> We did check Lord Fearghus' scroll for the Order's correct spelling, it
> >> was done by Mistress Stella and one of the most beautiful scrolls I
> >> think
> >> I have ever seen (but I am Bias!).
> >>
> >> And yes its grant level, and sorry I don't understand, "polling order"?
> >> I have the same problem talking to people on the phone in the morning
> >> before I'm fully awake and caffeined up.
> >>
> >> They didn't go into great details about the Order in court, just
> >> announced it and we departed right afterwards.  I would suggest we
> >> contact Galen of Bristol (I hope I got that right) at
> >> baron at elfsea.ansteorra.org for more information.  I know he was
> >> instrumental in its set up.
> >>
> >> Searching for coffee,
> >>
> >> Ironwyrm
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sun, 20 Jan 2002 08:40:32 -0600 "Bob Dewart" <gilli at seacove.net>
> >> writes:
> >>> So, who were announced as the "premier members of the order"?
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Grant level right?
> >>>
> >>> Is it a polling order?
> >>>
> >>> Gilli
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: <ironwyrm at juno.com>
> >>> To: <ansteorra-archery at ansteorra.org>
> >>> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 5:00 AM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Details
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> In answer to your question, YES!!!
> >>>>
> >>>> Greetings into the Archers of Ansteorra,
> >>>>
> >>>> We have just returned from the Bonwicke's 12th Night and I have
> >>> the
> >>>> following news:
> >>>>
> >>>> Our 5th Royal Huntsman of Ansteorra is none other than Lord
> >>> Lughaidh Mac
> >>>> Sheoinin of the Steppes!
> >>>>
> >>>> The match was a double elimination format with various targets at
> >>>> different ranges including six combat arrows/bolts at a combat
> >>> target.
> >>>> The last two archers remaining being Ld. Wilim Penbras of Elfsea &
> >>>> Lughaidh Mac Sheoinin.  In two very close ends using a wolf target
> >>> at 40
> >>>> yds. Lughaidh did emerge victorious.
> >>>>
> >>>> At court their majesties did also present Lughaidh with an Award
> >>> of Arms.
> >>>>  Congratulations to our newest Royal Huntsman of Ansteorra!
> >>>>
> >>>> Here it comes Gilli!
> >>>>
> >>>> Also during court their Majesties did announce creation of the
> >>> long
> >>>> waited archer's "Order of the Arcus Majoris of Ansteorra" and the
> >>> premier
> >>>> members to that Order.
> >>>>
> >>>> HL Fearghus MacKenna was the first to be presented the White
> >>> Armguard
> >>>> with the Black Star of Ansteorra emblazoned upon it (Not a bad way
> >>> to
> >>>> step down as Royal Huntsman, hey Fearghus?).  Pictures to be
> >>> posted
> >>>> tomorrow.
> >>>>
> >>>> Their Majesties did spend a great deal of time among our archers
> >>> on the
> >>>> field this day, talking, shooting, and closely checking the
> >>> results of
> >>>> each end shot by our competitors.  Our King did also dazzle us all
> >>> with a
> >>>> display of his own skill at bow & shaft.
> >>>>
> >>>> OK, that's the news.  It's been a long day & trip and I need some
> >>> sleep.
> >>>> Into our newest Royal Huntsman & premier member of the "Order of
> >>> the
> >>>> Arcus Majoris" I do say very well done the both of you.  Vivat!
> >>>>
> >>>> Ironwyrm
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 23:25:58 -0600 "Bob Dewart"
> >>> <gilli at seacove.net>
> >>>> writes:
> >>>>> Did it happen?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Gilli
> >>>>>
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