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<DIV>My friends...</DIV>
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<DIV>Work continues at site, many ideas have come forth now, for 4 years. We painted the old wooden castle to look like stone. The entrance gate with the torches, to welcome all unto these lands was completed. The stone castle was started and with great help, is going along nicely. Gardens are now in bloom, with the village progress about to start... much is still planned. The shire of Rosenfeld is bringing 'Bard-Town' to Autumn Melees this year. This will be set up around the village area, with bard and fire dancers within the streets to entertain all. A Rose garden is planned, as well as a tribute to all Lions...and the many Peerages of this Kingdom. Hopes of a better equestrian area is in the works. </DIV>
<DIV>To the many of you who have often walked up the hill, in search of water.... you may now be at ease, a great aqua duct was built that supplies the castle, gardens and inspection point by the great oak has been completed. A block honoring the Barony of Wiesenfeuer was mortored and set. Soon, a block honoring 'Defenders of the Coast' will be set. The colors of the shire of Rosenfeld will be gracing the walls as well. Truely, this is Ansteorra's castle. With the King and Queen of Gleann Abhann and our own King and Queen, Jason II and Saried II, a great gathering will take place at Autumn Melees. </DIV>
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<DIV>I remain,</DIV>
<DIV> Armand de Lacy</DIV>
<DIV> Baron of Bordermarch</DIV>
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