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<DIV><SPAN class=997544912-01062004><FONT size=2>Dear all, </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=997544912-01062004><FONT size=2>As I write this, I am both
amazed, gratified, and confused. Amazed and gratified at the sheer number
of individuals who came and gave of themselves at the recent War Lord (which
never did turn into Waterlord, thank goodness). When half-a-roster of
people turn up, you know your schedule won't fit them all, but they'll be there
where needed anyhow. Thank you. Again. Especially Lorraine
Fraser who got forgotten even in the Second effort at thanking
everyone!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=997544912-01062004><FONT size=2>I'm confused, though.
There seems to be a whole lot of class-planning and scheduling going on, an
entire eddy of things. This is great in and of itself, but can I ask just
one teensy little favor? Because it is my responsibility to get training
out to the Chirurgeons (and sometimes the Water Bearers as well) in this great
Kingdom, I am sometimes in negotiations with Autocrats months in advance of an
event. If you want to teach somewhere, please, please, please, let Me
know. Don't go directly to the Autocrat, or the Class Coordinator, or Sir
Needsabandaid that you happen to know and start your own negotiations. We
now have three events ahead of us, one of which we may need to entirely
pull out of to save what's left of our 'face' due to an extreme amount of
confusion with too many people trying to help (bless you all and your kind
desires) set up classes. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=997544912-01062004><FONT size=2>Please. Let me do what
I've spent a lifetime learning to do.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=997544912-01062004><FONT size=2>Ever in service,
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=997544912-01062004><FONT size=2>Gerita</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2>The years that a woman subtracts from her age are
not lost. They are added to the ages of other women. -- Diane de
Poitiers (1499 - 1566)</FONT></DIV>
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