[Bryn-gwlad] Hello, I am new!

[Eule]

I nominate Coblaith as Baronial Hospitaler the next time the office
comes open! ;-)

Well said.

Eule/Steve
Unus sed Leo
 


-----Original Message-----
From: bryn-gwlad-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:bryn-gwlad-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Coblaith
Mhuimhneach
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 3:19 PM
To: Barony of Bryn Gwlad
Subject: Re: [Bryn-gwlad] Hello, I am new!


  A, who was once known as Giuliana, wrote:
> I figured that since everyone I have met in Texas so far is incredibly
> welcoming and nice, I would give the SCA another shot! I am pretty  
> much alone here and can be rather painfully shy at times, so please be

> gentle.

Welcome!  We're glad to have you.  We tend toward boisterous more than  
gentle, but be not afraid.

> My main interests are in creating garb that is as authentic as
> possible while still being comfortable and durable enough to wear.

We've got an active clothiers' guild, and some very talented artisans  
who share that interest.  You should have no trouble finding "fellow  
travelers".

> . . .I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself and see how
> you guys do things around here.. . .I have not yet created a new  
> persona, as I thought I would see if that was a requirement here.  I  
> would also like to create one that fits in, if so, as I believe my  
> former Italian self might be a wee bit displaced!

We're very laid-back around here; virtually nothing is a requirement.   
Most members of Bryn Gwlad's populace have SCA names, and the majority  
have chosen cultures and eras.  A significant number have developed  
their personae further than that, but it's far from universal and not  
something anyone will judge you on.

Our official baronial motto is "strength through diversity".  Even if  
Italian personae were rare, we would welcome and enjoy getting to know  
"Giuliana".  And we'll welcome and enjoy getting to know whatever  
persona (or personae) you choose to develop, unusual or not.

As it is, among those who listed persona information for themselves in  
the most recent domesday for the group, Italy tied with Scotland as the

second most popular country of residence.  (England was first, and  
those three countries together made up roughly 60% of the listings.)  I

suspect some of the popularity comes from the fact that much of Italy  
experiences the same kind of heat we know here in Ansteorra, so  
authentic clothing native to at least those parts of Italy tends to be  
more comfortable than, say, authentic Icelandic clothing.

If you do decide to go Italian (as Giuliana or someone else), I  
recommend you speak to Signora Elisabetta Morosini.  She's a  
15th-century Florentine, and shares your interest in authentic,  
serviceable clothing.  She's also a very gracious lady, and good at  
making newcomers feel welcome; a perfect choice if "knowing somebody"  
would make you more comfortable at meetings.  I won't give her e-mail  
address on the list--darn spiders!--but since she's our treasurer, you  
can contact her via the baronial website  
<http://bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org/officers.php>.

Our business meeting is at 7:00 p.m. Monday, at the Yarborough branch  
of the Austin Public Library  
<http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp? 
address=2200+Hancock+Drive&zipcode=78756>, which is just a few yards  
from a stop for the #3 bus  
<http://www.capmetro.org/riding/routes_001.asp>.  (The stop is on  
Burnet, and falls between "Burnet/Koenig" and "Lamar/38th" on the  
schedule.)  It's a good opportunity to find out more about how the  
Barony runs and meet some of us.  Come join in!  (We usually wear  
modern clothes to the meeting.)



Coblaith Mhuimhneach
<mailto:Coblaith at sbcglobal.net>

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