[Bryn-gwlad] Baronial Guard at Candlemas

[Ysabeau]

Wilhelm went the extra mile on Saturday...even loaning the clothes off
his back (or rather from around his waist) to help prevent a newcomer
from making a major faux pas. Thank you, again!

Ysabeau

On Feb 5, 2008 1:12 AM, Elizabeth Crouchet <elizabeth at crouchet.com> wrote:
> Greetings Bryn Gwlad,
>
> It takes many hands to pull off an event as magnificent as this
> Candlemas/Investiture and Royal Huntsman was. Many of those in charge in
> other areas will have to speak to those that assisted them so well.
>
> However, as Captain of the Baronial Guard it is my privilege to call out
> my guardsmen for their work, assistance and contributions to the events.
>
> Guardsmen,
>
> I would like to thank you all for your dedicated service to Bryn Gwlad.
> Once again you showed what a valuable asset you are to this barony.
>
> Colin,  you did a wonderful job with the site coordination, please be
> sure to tell Isabella that the hall looked magnificent.
>
> Sophie, great job with the guard table for feast, it was beautifully
> set! My officers, Wilhelm and Rurik did a fine job.  Johan got pulled
> for heraldic announcements several times. Goldweard  was happily
> available to fulfill more duties all day.
>
> Thank you Navarre and Alfred for coming out of retirement for the whole
> day  and sharing duties with us. Thank you Dore' for coming out of
> retirement to join us with the drum. You truly add to our impact.
>
> And congratulations and welcome to our newest Candidate, Ragnhildr!
> Including our three candidates, that brings us to 9 active guards!
>
> We send our greatest gratitude to Lady Gabrielle de Cielle for all of
> her hard work and long hours of gracious attention to our silent auction.
>
> All day long the guard was everywhere. We unloaded vehicles, set up
> thrones, moved furniture, set up  pavilions, fetched, carried and
> problem solved.  After we were done we deconstructed, and took down and
> packed up or loaded everything we could find.
>
> Sunday our work continued.
>
> Once again, all day long the guard was everywhere, doing everything. We
> unloaded vehicles, set up thrones, moved furniture, set up and moved
> pavilions, fetched, carried and problem solved. Then we filled in where
> personnel was needed. After we were done we deconstructed, and took down
> and packed up or loaded all we had done up before.
>
> To those of you that went the extra mile and then some by all you did
> with us on Sunday, you have my extra thanks and gratitude.
>
> I know the weekend took it's toll on many of you so, rest up and get
> well soon!
>
> Thank you all,
>
> Claire Shayhan
> Captain
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