[Bryn-gwlad] Bryn Gwlad Rocks!

[Thomas]

Greetings All,

I want to thank EVERYONE who helped make this
Candlemas celebration such a great experience!

Many thanks to Mistress Gwenneth Blackrose, 
Lady Pamphilene, Lady Vyvyanne, Lord Uther, 
Mistress Saundra, Lord Vilhiálmr, and the 
many, many people who helped them create 
this event in the 9th century!  

Many thanks to Mistress Clarissa and her staff
for creating a delicious investiture feast 
for my heirs.  The many servers also provided
the food and refreshments very skillfully. 

My thanks to Lord Thomas and everyone who 
helped him erect our beautiful castle walls. 
Thanks to all of the musicians who filled 
the hall with music throughout the day and 
also accompanied the wonderful candle dancers. 

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to work 
the gate, those who marshaled, those who judged, 
those who decorated the hall and those who helped
clean up the hall.  My thanks to Lady Coblaith, 
Lord Goldweard, Lord Sion, Mistress Seraphina, 
Lady Ysabeau and all those who provided prizes,
largesse and gifts bestowed this Candlemas.  

My thanks to Baroness Claire, Lord Wilhelm, 
Lord Rurik and everyone who helped unload and 
load my truck, who helped convey the thrones, 
and making sure everything got set up.   

Many thanks to Sir Reynard, Mistress Brynhildr
and Lady Myfanwy for bravely attempting to sing
with me in the evening court.  Thanks to Baron 
Dore and Master Cynric who performed as my court
drummers.  Thanks to Baroness Ameline and Lord
Rene for assisting with performance arrangements.
My thanks also to Her Ladyship Amata, Lord Douglas, 
and Her Ladyship Rhiannon for serving as my entourage 
for the day.  I will also be forever grateful to 
Baron Conor for performing as my personal herald.    

Many, many, many thanks for all the beautiful gifts
I received from so many kind people.  My humble thanks
to Master Modius and Dona Antonia for the poetry they
composed and performed in my honor.  

A great big hug to Her Ladyship Aerin MacConacher  
for creating the great big cookie! 

My thanks to Their Royal Majesties for allowing me
to play "We Will Rock You" before the evening court!

I saw great fighting, beheld exquisite art, 
heard great bards, feasted on great food, 
heard great music, admired great dancing, 
visited with so many dear friends, and 
had a great time!  Thank you, Bryn Gwlad!

       Thomas of Tenby





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