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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">In light of the recent talk of the Dream, I wanted to share with you all the wonderful experience I had at Stargate/Loch Baronial this past weekend. Due to a conflict with my daughter's schedule, we were unable to arrive on site until mid-afternoon. In anticipation of this, I sent my pavilion ahead with my lord husband and some friends, so they would have a place in the shade.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">When I arrived on site, I learned that there was enough left over from the luncheon my friend had prepared to feed anyone who stopped by - and we did! Our pavilion hosted a number of visitors throughout the day and into the night - both old friends and new faces, as well as many people I know but don't usually spend much time with. I know of at least two newcomers who joined us Saturday, and both said they will definitely be coming back! Rather than a bardic circle only in the evening, the air was filled with stories and music throughout the day. I even felt the "time slip" while Master Avatar was playing. When evening came, we were joined by three very talented drummers and two accomplished dancers, and had one of those evenings when drummers, dancers and bards successfully share a space. If only this had been a camping event, the night would have been perfect! Unfortunately we had to leave earlier than I would have liked, since we were travelling with small children. But as we were leaving, bards and drummers and dancers were still gathered around a campfire under the full moon.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">What did it take to accomplish all this? A place in the shade, a jug of cool water available to all, a little food, a few extra chairs, and an open invitation to anyone who walked by. (And what a wonderful way to break in my new pavilion!)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">I will be hosting bardic circles at Bordermarch this coming weekend - please join me on Friday nght around 10 pm, and Saturday night after court. Please also look for the green pavilion by the list field, and stop by anytime during the day for a cool drink, a bite to eat, and to share a story or a bit of music.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">~ Kat ~</FONT>
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